Jan McNulty

And there only seems to be 2 matinees - a Swan Lake and a Corsaire.

I suspect it is the tour promoters.

Hello hgib23 and a belated welcome to the Forum. Do let us know how you get on.

Dancemad posted this link on one of the lower school audition threads. I think it is worth highlighting this article in a thread of its own. http://www.danceadvantage.net/dealing-with-disappointment/

Me five!

Hello stillatit, I see you have mentioned this new Associate scheme in three separate threads. If you have a commercial involvement in this scheme could I please ask you to add a signature to your profile in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy? "Commerce There is no bar to people representing commercial ventures from signing up to BalletcoForum with a view to spreading information about their wares or offering relevant services. That said, we are not an advertising hoarding and repeated postings of the same or similar information will not be tolerated, nor frivolous posts which merely seem designed to get the company name ‘up there’. Nor will we allow vendors to use BalletcoForum as their shopfront: if you have a selling business you should use your own website for trade and market testing, not this one. Members who have commercial interests must indicate that by adding a Signature line to their postings, stating the name and type of their business and giving their website and/or business email address for enquiries. (You set up a Signature via My Settings in the dropdown menu under your name.) If members wish to contact businesses, associate schemes or other commercial enterprises this should be done via the vendor’s website or email, not by starting threads on the forum. Problems arising over transactions entered into between members are not the responsibility of BalletcoForum." Please note that I have hidden one of your posts where it is off-topic from the subject of the thread. It is not permitted to post the same item on multiple threads.

Member Dadlovesballet posted these thoughts on the BTUK School Thread in Doing Dance: "We went to see the opening performance of BTUK's new show 'Pinocchio' last night at the Albany Theatre in Coventry. Lots of people there, not quite full, but a very respectable 80-90% capacity I would say. Brilliant performance from everyone, really enjoyable production with great choreography and music. I can highly recommend it. Unlike some of the foreign ballet companies touring the UK, Ballet Theatre UK company members actually show a lot of artistry and enjoyment when on stage, they are not just going through the motions. Here are the Tour Dates : http://www.balletthe...our-dates/c1yr1 Here is their Facebook page with some photos of the Dress Rehearsal : https://www.facebook.com/BTUKcompany/ Disclaimer: my DD (2nd year student at School of BTUK) is in it for a few weeks while an injured company member recovers so I am possibly slightly biased ;-)" Please post your thoughts on performances on this thread. Thanks

Good thinking Katherine! Yes, NYCB do appear in the UK from time to time (but not that often).

Going back to hair - I remember when Darshan Singh Bhuller wore his hair below his shoulders and had it partially tied back. Paint it Black in Rooster .... OMG!!! I loved that hair style!

Yes, that's what it is.

Well I don't know about ballet as such but I have seen semi-nudity or nudity in dance performances before now: I can't remember the name of the piece but at the Edinburgh Festival we saw NDT perform a piece by Lightfoot/Leon to Mary Queen of Scott's funeral dirge. At the end of the piece all the dancers took all their clothes off and walked off stage. All the dancers are topless in Jiri Kylian's Bella Figura. Many years ago I saw a piece called Murderer, Hope of Women where the costumes above the waist were painted on to the dancers' skin. Dracula gets out of his coffin more or less naked at the start of David Nixon's Dracula. I personally think that most costumes add to the overall atmosphere of the dance both in story ballets and abstract pieces.

Tour dates here: http://www.ballettheatreuk.com/#!tour-dates/c1yr1 This young company is well worth seeing - catch them if you can!

Hello Skippysheep and welcome out of the lurking shadows! Now that you have broken the ice, I do hope you will continue to join in.

Travel for the Arts, if that company still exists.

Melody, I loved Duo Concertante when BRB did it a few years ago but your description of it has made me laugh out loud! Thank you!

UK PREMIERE Cecilia Lisa Eliceche Unison Lilian Baylis Studio, EC1R Thursday 5 & Friday 6 May Performances at 7.30pm Tickets: £17 Ticket Office: 020 7863 8000 or www.sadlerswells.com Brussels-based Argentine choreographer Cecilia Lisa Eliceche comes to London for the first time with the UK premiere of her new creation, Unison. Her noted choreographic debut in 2011, Cows Theory, launched Eliceche as a striking new voice in the Belgian emerging dance scene. This new work, Unison, investigates the socio-political possibilities of one of dance’s most compelling choreographic concepts: the simultaneous execution of the same movement by several people. Eliceche interrogates the act of moving in unison as the interweaving of individual movements, versus a particular mode of joint action. As a dancer and choreographer, Eliceche is fascinated by the endless potential of the body and movement. She conceives dance as a site to experiment and rethink notions such as 'democracy', 'community' and 'the political'. This ritualistic piece conjures up dance histories and popular traditions; weaving minimalism with complex relationships, and subtlety highlighting our physical experience of togetherness. Speaking about her approach, Eliceche says: "I self-identify as a feminist, queer, postcolonial subject, drawing inspiration from seemingly disparate sources, such as Steve Paxton, the cumbia of Pablo Lescano, Trisha Brown, Merce Cunningham, tango, George Balanchine, South American folklore, Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, tropical music, nature, my fantasies of Lygia Clark and the Tropicália movement, Native American craft, romantic ballets, social dances and Basque witches". Her choreographies can be read as personal, bastardized, ‘creole’ mixes of all these sources. Born and educated in Argentina, Eliceche studied ballet and contemporary dance at the Bahia Blanca Conservatory and attended the University School of Agriculture and Farming at the Universidad Nacional del Sur. In 2004, she relocated to Madrid to study ballet at the RCPD (Royal Conservatory) and contemporary dance with Victor Ullate. In her last year she created and performed Play with dance music video artist, Pablo Esbert Lilienfeld. Two years later she enrolled at P.A.R.T.S. in Brussels, under the tutelage of Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker. This also gave her the opportunity to spend time at Movement Research in New York as an exchange student and to collaborate on DD Dorvillier’s CPAU Get ready! In 2011 she created Cow's Theory, a dance production for three female performers following one principle - always maintaining contact with each other. It won the second prize in the Prix Jardin d'Europe (the European prize for emerging choreography) ‘for its intense physical exploration of structural dynamics and social relationships'. Other recent festival commissions include Candle Solo with 2 Pianos (2013) and The Non-Massage Bastardised Cumbia Performance (2014). As an alternative to the standard 'creation' process, Eliceche has developed a series of ongoing ‘Dance Concerts’, which take the form of two-week residencies, culminating in a presentation. In these performance events, she explores choreographic, political, social and process-based themes in an evolving, dynamic format. The Non-Massage Dance and Touching Sessions are another expression of her commitment to challenge typical modes of production, in search of new forms and collaborative constellations. In addition to her work as choreographer, Eliceche is a freelance dancer and an assistant to ballet master Janet Panetta. She has danced in work choreographed among others Eleanor Bauer, Heather Kravas, Claire Croizé, Etienne Guilloteau and DD Dorvillier, amongst others, sharing an interest in an expanded understanding of choreography. Currently, she is undertaking a Master of Choreography at the Amsterdam Hogeschool voor de Kunsten. She is an active member of State of the Arts and practices political activism in her daily life. Post-show talk: Thursday 5 May Notes to Editors Listings information Cecilia Lisa Eliceche Unison Lilian Baylis Studio, EC1R Thursday 5 and Friday 6 May Performances at 7.30pm Tickets: £17 Ticket Office: 020 7863 8000 or www.sadlerswells.com ABOUT SADLER’S WELLS Sadler's Wells is a world-leading dance house, committed to producing, commissioning and presenting new works and to bringing the best international and UK dance to London and worldwide audiences. Under the Artistic Directorship of Alistair Spalding, the theatre’s acclaimed year-round programme spans dance of every kind, from contemporary to flamenco, Bollywood to ballet, salsa to street dance and tango to tap. Since 2005, it has helped to bring over 100 new dance works to the stage and its award-winning commissions and collaborative productions regularly tour internationally. Sadler’s Wells supports 16 Associate Artists, three Resident Companies, an Associate Company and two International Associate Companies. It also nurtures the next generation of talent through research and development, running the National Youth Dance Company and a range of programmes including Wild Card, New Wave Associates, Open Art Surgery and Summer University. Located in Islington, north London, the current theatre is the sixth to have stood on the site since it was first built by Richard Sadler in 1683. The venue has played an illustrious role in the history of theatre ever since, with The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and English National Opera all having started at Sadler’s Wells. Sadler’s Wells is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and currently receives approximately 10% of its revenue from Arts Council England.

Another view from Sunderland: http://www.wearvalleyadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/14378563.Birmingham_Royal_Ballet__Romeo_and_Juliet__Sunderland_Empire/

People can go off people you know Trog!

Peter Schaufuss' Diana The Princess, A Celebration is the absolute nadir for me. Closely followed by Morricone's Jekyll & Hyde I also loathed Macmillan's Prince of the Pagodas, although I only saw it once and, perhaps, I should give it another chance.

Can't believe I forgot to include Manon! Oh, and Themes and Variations!

Lauren Cuthbertson in new ballet by Ludovic Ondiviela Sliver of Sky is presented in association with Amnesty International UK Cast includes dancers from The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Rambert Royal Ballet Principal Lauren Cuthbertson leads dancers from The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Rambert, in a new ballet choreographed by Ludovic Ondiviela to be performed at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells on Sunday, April 24th. Sliver of Sky is presented in association with Amnesty International UK and takes its inspiration from the human rights issues championed by the charity. The title comes from the words of Albert Woodfox, held in solitary confinement in the US for 43 years until his release earlier this year. From his cramped prison cell there was a slit of a window from which he could see a “sliver of sky”. Ludovic Ondiviela explained the thinking behind the piece: “Reading about the experience of solitary confinement has led me to explore the emotional and psychological journey of the detainees and their families. Human beings are essentially social beings and isolation and extreme loneliness can drive people to madness. How does someone find hope when locked up for 23 hours a day in a 6ft by 9ft cell when the only view of the outside is through a tiny window which offers a sliver of sky? "I would like to thank all of the dancers for so generously giving their time to work on this project and Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet and Mark Baldwin, Artistic Director of Rambert for allowing their respective dancers to join us in addition to their busy company schedules. My thanks also go to Guy Hoare for the lighting design and Yohei Sasaki for the sound design.” Lauren Cuthbertson said: “I am really looking forward to working with Ludovic. He is inspiring to create work with and it feels like a true collaboration.” Other dancers taking part in Sliver of Sky are Matthew Ball (The Royal Ballet) Begoña Cao, James Forbat and Francisco Bosch (English National Ballet) Hannah Rudd and Luke Ahmet (Rambert) Kesi Rose Olley Dorey and James Loffler. Kate Allen, Director of Amnesty International UK, said: “There’s no doubt that placing someone in solitary confinement for decades is a form of torture, and Albert Woodfox and the other Angola 3 inmates suffered abysmally during those long years behind bars in Louisiana. “What’s really impressive about Sliver Of Sky, is that it takes a bleak and unpromising subject matter and transforms it into something poetic, haunting and in the end genuinely uplifting. “This is a fitting tribute to the incredible endurance of Albert Woodfox, and also a chilling reminder of what damage countries continue to do when they place human beings in conditions of extreme sensory deprivation.” Sliver of Sky will be performed at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells on Sunday, April 24th at 6pm. Tickets cost £75 and include admission to a post-show reception with members of the artistic team and representatives of Amnesty International UK. Sliver of Sky is produced by Inspiration in Motion, a charity promoting dance and related performance arts, focusing on support for new works, making performances accessible to wider audiences and supporting education and training. An allocation of free tickets is available to students on application. Ludovic Ondiviela was a dancer with The Royal Ballet where his choreography frequently featured in Draft Works. He left the Company to concentrate on his career as a choreographer and his creations include Dopamine for Ballet Black, Berlin and Adagietto for Men in Motion, La Ronde directed by Jack Thorpe, 4 times 4 for the Gandini Company (as part of the London Mime Festival). In 2014 he created and directed his first full length ballet, Cassandra, for The Royal Ballet. In 2015 he took part in the choreographic institute with Northern Ballet and created Lost for Ballet Ireland. Free student ticket information from: info@inspirationinmotion.org.uk Tickets from Sadler’s Wells office: 0207 863 8000* sadlerswells.com *Transaction fees apply for telephone, online and concessionary bookings. No charge in person at the Ticket Office.

My favourite ballet is Onegin, especially as danced by LFB (ENB) in the mid-80s. Other favourites are: Ashton's Romeo and Juliet as danced by LFB in the mid-80s. Gable/Morricone's Romeo and Juliet Ashton's The Dream Ashton's La Fille Mal Gardee Ashton's Two Pigeons Ashton's Symphonic Variations Ashton's Scenes de Ballet David Nixon's Madame Butterfly David Nixon's Swan Lake David Nixon's A Midsummer Night's Dream David Bintley's Hobson's Choice David Bintley's Far From the Madding Crowd David Bintley's Galantries Balanchine's Symphony in Three Movements Balanchine's Apollo Balanchine's Concerto Barocco Bournonville's La Sylphide Bournonville's Napoli

Northern Ballet announces World Première of new children’s ballet for 2016 Following in the footsteps of its first four innovative children’s ballets, Northern Ballet has announced its next World Première will be an adaptation of classic fairytale Goldilocks & the Three Bears. The new ballet will première at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre in Leeds with 17 performances from 24 – 29 October 2016 before touring extensively throughout 2017. Goldilocks & the Three Bears is the latest in the series of Northern Ballet’s award-winning ballets created especially to introduce young children to live dance, music and theatre. The Company not only tours its children’s ballets to standalone venues but also performs at theatres on Northern Ballet’s main scale tour which this year includes Sadler’s Wells in London. All four of the Company’s previous children’s ballets; Ugly Duckling, Three Little Pigs, Elves & the Shoemaker and Tortoise & the Hare, have been adapted for TV by CBeebies with Tortoise & the Hare set to be screened on the channel for the first time on Easter Monday. Choreographed by Northern Ballet’s Nicola Gervasi, who is currently a Junior Soloist with the Company, Goldilocks & the Three Bears will feature set designs by Jane Cecchi, lighting by Alastair West, costume designs by Kim Brassley and Carley Marsh and music composed by John Longstaff. This delightful production will last approximately 40 minutes and will feature live music. Daniel de Andrade, Artistic Director of Northern Ballet’s Short Ballets for Small People, said: ‘We are excited to announce Goldilocks & the Three Bears as our next ballet for children. Since its inception these ballets have enchanted children and their families across the UK and for many offered the first opportunity to attend the theatre and to experience live ballet and music. Our children’s ballets are created with the needs of our audience in mind and as such are designed to be short, captivating and uplifting.’ Tickets for Goldilocks & the Three Bears at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre are on sale now with tickets priced at £6 for adults and £4.50 for children. Tickets can be booked online at theatreleeds.com or by calling the Box Office on 0113 220 8008. Details of the 2017 UK tour will be announced soon, see northernballet.com/goldilocks for updates. -ENDS- Notes to Editors Production Credits Choreography Nicola Gervasi Set Design Jane Cecchi Lighting Design Alastair West Costume Design Kim Brassley & Carley Marsh Music John Longstaff Goldilocks & the Three Bears – Performance Dates Leeds, Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre (World Première) 24 – 29 Oct 2016 Monday - Thursday performances at 11am, 1pm & 3pm Friday performances at 11am & 2pm Saturday performances at 11am, 2pm & 4pm Relaxed performance: 28 & 29 Oct 2016, 11am Tickets: £6 adults & £4.50 children Box Office 0113 220 8008 theatreleeds.com See northernballet.com/goldilocks for 2017 tour updates. Northern Ballet For more details of Northern Ballet's tour, on sale dates and booking information, please visit northernballet.com/whatson. Nominated for Outstanding Company at the 2015 National Dance Awards and voted Best Company at the 2014 TaglioniEuropean Ballet Awards, Northern Ballet is one of the UK’s five large ballet companies. Based in Leeds it performs throughout the UK as well as overseas. Northern Ballet’s productions mix classical dance and theatre, embracing popular culture and taking inspiration from literature, opera, or giving a unique interpretation of popular classical ballets. Northern Ballet is the busiest touring ballet company in the UK and is typically on the road for around 32 weeks of the year. The Company of 45 dancers tours a combination of full-length new work and established repertoire to cities throughout the UK. Northern Ballet also tours widely with its ballets for children, the first three of which were adapted for TV by CBeebies, and also performs a mixed programme showcasing the versatility of its dancers. Visit northernballet.com for more information on the Company and tour.

https://www.facebook.com/uk.sharedcom/photos/a.168708236518980.45746.130118963711241/1113954051994389/?type=3&theater In view of Dads and comments about buns!

Hello Cygnet and welcome to the Forum! Do let us know how your DD gets on.