Jan McNulty

Hello allnewtome and welcome to the Forum! I hope you get a Yes! Do let us know.

Links - Tuesday 14 Jun, 2016 Review - American Ballet Theatre, The Golden Cockerel, New York: Robert Gottlieb, NY Observer Review - Dutch National Ballet, Year of the Rabbit, Crane, Merge, Ouverture, Amsterdam: Lambrecht Wessels, Bachtrack Feature - Swan Lake and its 32 fouettes: Alastair Macaulay, NY Times Review - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Untitled America: Second Movement, Deep, Piazzolla Caldera, Exodus, Revelations, New York: Robert Greskovic, Wall Street Journal Feature - The Royal Ballet and Sadler’s Wells explain their position on EU Referendum: Ismene Brown, Spectator Review - Northern Ballet, Jane Eyre, Wolverhampton: Emma Cann, Broadway World Review - Royal New Zealand Ballet, The Wizard of Oz, Napier: Kim Buckley, NZ Theatreview Review - Hong Kong Ballet, Serenade, Shenren Chang, Over There, Sacred Thread, Hong Kong: Natasha Rogai, South China Morning Post News - Prestigious Joffrey Ballet School faces bankruptcy after ruthless rent hike: Zoe Rosenberg, NY Curbed Review - No)one. Art House, Chiasm. Or, the body of two faces, Los Angeles: Jeff Slayton, See Dance Review - Bang Group and Guests, DanceNOW, Boston: Marcia B Siegal, Arts Fuse

Looking forward to seeing Elisha in Shrew on Thursday!

I was at the performance on Friday evening, led by Erina Takahashi and Yonah Acosta. It is the first time I have seen this production and I just loved it. I have to say that I didn't feel an emotional connection with Odette/Odile & Siegfried but probably because I was overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the production. I think Derek Deane has created it so cleverly to make use of the amazing venue and dance space. We were sitting on row 3 of the stalls near where the chairs are during the party scene and I thought they were great. My view wasn't impeded by any of the dancers during the action. I'd love to go and see it again next time it is on and perhaps go higher up to see the patterning of the swans from a different perspective. I love this review from member To the Pointe: http://tothepointemagazine.wix.com/tothepointemagazine#!Its-Swan-Magic-at-English-National-Ballet/cmbz/575f04450cf29542aa26e0e5

Getting back to fouettes, I will be publishing this article in the Links tomorrow: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/14/arts/dance/swan-lake-and-its-32-fouettes.html?_r=0

And, according to the news, several major roads were closed this morning due to flash flooding overnight.

Wish I'd got organised sooner. Sounds like it should be a good evening in aid of a good cause.

Just bumping this up to remind people. The London dates may be a nice alternative to the Bolshoi!

Hello Tiaramum and welcome to the Forum! Well done to your DD.

And if you are interested in The Queen's cosmetics: https://globalcosmeticsnews.com/europe/2894/queen-elizabeth-ii-s-beauty-must-haves-revealed

Believe me ... that can happen driving around Manchester whether there are road works or not!

Well I was wearing mine on Saturday! Where were everyone else's??? In their bag in one case!!!

As far as I am aware another sink hole has not happened. They are checking the repairs from the sink hole last year and have closed the road for 2 days. The sink hole last year was enormous and it took a great deal of planning and work to correct it. Rather this than the road collapse again!

Oh, I missed that tiny sentence at the top! Thanks 2dancersmum.

Links - Monday 13 Jun, 2016 Feature - Benjamin Millepied: Judith Mackrell, Guardian Review - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Untitled America: Second Movement, Deep, Open Door, Exodus, No Longer Silent, New York: Brian Seibert, NY Times Review - Royal Swedish Ballet, Juliet and Romeo, Washington: Chandler Gill, Washington Free Beacon Review - Pennsylvania Ballet, Balanchine and Beyond, Philadelphia: Eri Yoneda, Phindie Preview - Nederlands Dans Theater, Safe as Houses, Stop-Motion, Auckland: Catherine McGregor, NZ Spinoff News - Two Japanese dancers promoted to Principal at Royal Ballet: Jiji Press via Japan News Review - Northern Ballet, Jane Eyre, Wolverhampton: Alison Norton, Wolverhampton Express and Star Feature Preview - Bangarra Dance Theatre, Macq, Sydney: Peter Munro, Brisbane Times Review - Kid Pivot & Electric Company Theatre, Betroffenheit, London: GJ Dowler, Classical Source Review - Lucy Carter, Michael Hulls, Nitin Sawhney, No Body, London: Josephine Leask, London Dance Review - Barak Ballet, Aether, Dimittere, Festive Devotions, Tableaux Vivants, Los Angeles: Jeff Slayton, See Dance

What's in the hamper?The hamper was put together by Marks and Spencer and contains: "Best of British" sandwiches Pembrokeshire chicken roulade with Wye Valley asparagus and minted Cornish potato salad Scottish Smoked Salmon mousse with hot and cold Sandringham oak-smoked Lochmuir salmon Cornish Cove mature cheese and Red Leicester with Scottish seeded oatcakes Mini piccalilli pork pie I was in the M&S on Long Acre yesterday and they had piles of hampers that looked just like those on the tables. I don't know if they were for sale and only realised when I saw these pictures what they were.

I picked this up via Facebook. Three masterclasses are listed: Michaela DePrince - 18th July 1300-1430 - Age 14+ Ivan Putrov - 20th July 1300-1430 - Age 18+ Dominic Antonucci - 22nd July 1300-1430 - Age 16+ The advertisement does not state required standard as far as I can see. http://danceworks.net/summer-ballet-masterclasses/

Clickable link for the Grand Audition website: http://www.grandaudition.net

I think you are correct! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36509469

Well they've already got one! And maybe now he will get a chance at Romeo. Having seen him in that role at BRB I can confirm that he is the epitome of Romeo!

I suspect the offer of the contract could be withdrawn.

Congratulations to all the promotees. Very thrilled about 3 of the promotions especially. Sorry Yuhui isn't on the list.

He well earned his stripes at BRB! How about Basilio, Colas, Young Man in 2Ps, Mercutio, Nutcracker & Prince in Nutcracker ...

I know it's life but I am devastated to report that the chick that fledged yesterday at Norwich Cathedral has been found dead in the grounds this morning.. I'm crying my eyes out.

Hello Piglet251 and welcome to the Forum! Enjoy your picnic...