Jan McNulty

As has been said before on various threads, ENB, BRB and NB have a wide variety of dancers. I also think the RB does.

NB opened in Edinburgh last night. Goodness me Martha Leebolt, Toby Batley and Javier Torres were on magnificent form! I have come to the conclusion that this production actually works better on a traditional proscenium stage than it did in WYP. I know I keep banging on the drum about this but Toby Batley really is remarkable in this piece. He manages to change his whole stance to one of a man who is world weary and frightened. In the start of the duet at the end of Act 1 you can see he is battling with his emotions and terror of being seen but gradually he blossoms. Martha is very clearly taking the lead in the relationship but they eventually become a partnership of equals. The final scenes after they had been captured were very moving. I'm looking forward to the rest of the weekend!

Links - Friday 01 April, 2016 Review - Paul Taylor’s Modern American Dance, Spindrift, Images, Promethean Fire, New York: Tara Sheena, Fjord Review Reviews - Richard Alston Dance Company, Brisk Singing, Mazur, Stronghold, An Italian in Madrid, London: Christopher Curtis, Bachtrack Charlotte Constable, London Dance Reviews - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Open Door, Awakening, A Case of You, Revelations, Berkeley: Claudia Bauer, DanceTabs Janice Berman, SF Classical Voice Review - Birmingham Royal Ballet, Romeo and Juliet, Nottingham: Laura Bateman, Reviews Hub Q&A - Alexander Whitley, choreographer: Carmel Smith, London Dance News - San Francisco Ballet 2017 season: Janos Gereben, Examiner Allan Ulrich, SF Chronicle News - Dance Listings for New York 1st - 7th April: Staff, NY Times News - Sarasota Ballet announces 2016/17 season: Carrie Seidman, Sarasota Herald Tribune Review - Ellas Crean Festival, Madrid: Graham Watts, DanceTabs Review - Pennsylvania Ballet, The Accidental, Grace Action, Keep, New York: Andrew Blackmoe-Dobbyn, Bachtrack Review - ODC / Dance, Going Solo, I look vacantly at the Pacific...though regret, Walk Back the Cat, Giant, Dead Reckoning, San Francisco: Rita Felciano, Danceview Times Report - East London Dance’s Dance Enterprise Summit: Donald Hutera, London Dance Report - About last week (in Australia): Deborah Jones, Blog Preview - Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Going Home Star, Victoria: Adrian Chamberlin, Times Colonist News - Queensland Ballet promises more collaborations: Nathanael Cooper, Brisbane Times Interview - Wendy Osserman: Matt Hanson, Broadway World Feature - Stephanie Rae Williams, Dance Theatre of Harlem: Chloe Angyal, Huffington Post Feature - Rachel Malehorn, Milwaukee Ballet talks about upcoming triple bill: Emily Carl, Examiner Review - Trajal Harrell, Antigone Sr/Twenty Looks, Boston: Marcia B Siegel, Arts Fuse Review - Eiko Otake, A Body in Places, Miami: Jordan Levin, Miami Herald

FullContretemps thank you for sharing. My one concern about non-disclosure of whatever it is you don't want to disclose (doesn't have to be a disability) could lead to dismissal if it is found out, even if nothing has happened. It is a matter of trust. Best wishes with your new job.

I love online banking!! With my bank you can set up regular payees and then just select them when you want to pay.

Sad news indeed. Condolences to his family and friends.

I remember that too Alison!

So do I! Not that Nancy O isn't wonderful because she is but Bristol is 200 miles away for me!

You are doing the right thing is seeking medical assistance. When does she go back to school? Are there specialist facilities available there or through the school?

How could I forget the amazing Thomas Lund. I only saw him dance a handful of times but that was a real privilege.

I've been trying to forget I ever saw it!

Links - Thursday 31 March, 2016 Preview Feature - Royal Ballet, Frankenstein, London: David Belcher, NY Times Reviews - London: Ismene Brown, Spectator Ballet Black, Cristaux, To Begin, Begin, Storyville Royal Ballet, Giselle Preview Feature - National Ballet of Canada, La Sylphide, Ottawa: Peter Robb, Ottawa Citizen Reviews - Richard Alston Dance Company, Brisk Singing, Mazur, Stronghold, An Italian in Madrid, London: Clement Crisp, FT Judith Mackrell, Guardian Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide Gallery - Foteini Christofilopoulou, DanceTabs Review - BalletLORENT, Snow White, London: Bruce Marriott, DanceTabs Review - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Awakening, A Case of You, Open Door, Revelations, Berkeley: Allan Ulrich, SF Chronicle Feature - Oliver Halkowich, Melody Mennite & Connor Walsh, Houston Ballet: Molly Glentzer, Houston Chronicle Review - Pennsylvania Ballet, The Accidental, Grace Action, Keep, New York: Alastair Macaulay, NY Times Preview Feature - Liam Scarlett’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream arrives in Australia: Deborah Jones, Blog Preview - Miami City Ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, West Palm Beach: Jan Sjostrom, Palm Beach Daily News Review - Texas Ballet Theatre, Cinderella, Fort Worth: Leonard Eureka, Fort Worth Weekly Review - Aakash Odedra, Nritta, In the Shadow of Man, Cut, Constellation, New York: Olga El, Broadway World Feature - Michelle Torrance: Mark Kanny, Pittsburgh Trib Live Preview - Companhia Urbana de Danca, Vancouver: Janet Smith, Straight

I'm going to the Saturday matinee.

Diana The Princess was performed by Peter Schaufuss own company, based in Denmark. His involvement with ENB ended in 1990/91.

Radio interview with Leanne Cope: http://wamc.org/post/leanne-cope-it-came-along-role-love#stream/0

A tutu worn by Alicia Markova is being auctioned: http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/regional/14391855.Swan_Lake_tutu_worn_by_legendary_ballerina_to_go_on_sale_in_Stourbridge/

Peter Schaufuss, Patrick Armand, Koen Onzia, Kevin O'Hare, Chi Cao, Alexander Campbell, Tyrone Singleton, Brandon Lawrence, Daniel de Andrade, Toby Batley, Jeremy Curnier, Darshan Singh Bhuller, Patrick Harding-Irmer, Guy Detot, Paul Liburd, Jonathan Goddard, Erik Brahmania

Links - Wednesday 30 March, 2016 Obituary - Jill Tookey CBE, founder National Youth Ballet: Matthew Hemley, Stage Review - Royal Ballet, Giselle (Lamb, Hirano), London: Michelle Potter, Blog Interview - Francesca Hayward, Royal Ballet: Lyndsey Winship, Standard Feature - Brooklyn Mack, Washington Ballet & ENB guest: Kirstie Brewer, Guardian Review - National Ballet of Canada, La Sylphide, Toronto: Leigh Witchel, Danceview Times Review - Paul Taylor’s Modern American Dance, Spindrift,” “Images,” “Promethean Fire, New York: Marianne Adams, Danceview Times Reviews - BalletLORENT, Snow White, London: Neil Norman, Stage Rachel Elderkin, London Dance Review – Juilliard Dances Repertory, Roses, Moves, Symphony of Psalms, New York: Joel Benjamin, Theater Scene Review - English National Ballet & School, My first ballet: Sleeping Beauty, London: Claire Cohen, London Dance Feature - Bethany Kingsley-Garner, Scottish Ballet: Maria Croce, Daily Record Review - Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, mixed programme, New York: Marsha Volgyi, Broadway World Review - Pennington Dance Group, mixed programme, Los Angeles: Jeff Slayton, Bachtrack Interview - Jennifer Winton on the transition from ballet to Dirty Dancing: Matt Tamanini, Broadway World

Liverpool lost Spring a long time ago - at least 10 years I would think - Manchester maybe 5 or 6 years ago.

The company tours the UK in the Autumn; it is the Spring Tour that has been largely lost to foreign touring. The Company also does a long season in London over Christmas and the New Year as well as instigating a week in the Spring at Sadler's Wells and the "in the round" season at RAH. They are a great company to watch, I wish I could see more of them but I can't fit everything in. I don't care what they are called!

We used to get ENB twice a year in both Liverpool and Manchester. First Liverpool was dropped in the Spring and then Manchester. When the Lowry opened in 2000 we also lost BRB and Rambert to Salford (and so did Manchester). However, it has to be said that I love going to The Lowry!

Michelle Potter has reviewed the Lamb/Hirano performance. This will be included in tomorrow's links: http://michellepotter.org/reviews/giselle-the-royal-ballet

My friend and I are seeing Shrew on 4th August.

I was just reading back through this thread and thought I would mention that Leanne Benjamin started her career at SWRB (now BRB) before moving to ENB and then following Peter Schaufuss to Berlin before coming back to the Royal. As she was at least a soloist by then it is not surprising that she quickly rose to principal at the Royal. She had plenty of experience in her previous companies.

You took the words right out of my keyboard Alison!