Jan McNulty

Hello BP1 and welcome to the Forum. I can't answer your questions but I am sure other members will be able to chip in. You can also use the search facility on the Doing Dance Forum (top right hand side of the page) as there are many threads with useful information about Central and Tring.

Very true Lisa. I worked with a man who was signed as a goal keeper by Wrexham from school (many years ago). He only stayed a couple of weeks. When I asked him why he left he said that he didn't want the discipline required to be a player. He still played football, but for fun.

Caroline Bowditch Falling in Love with Frida Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 October 2015 Performances at 8:00pm, Tuesday matinee at 3:30pm Lilian Baylis Studio, EC1R Tickets: £17 (£8.50 concessions) Ticket Office: 020 7863 8000 or www.sadlerswells.com "An hour of remarkable beauty and joyful humanity" The Herald Following on from the success of the =dance strand, Sadler’s Wells continues its commitment to presenting dance by deaf and disabled artists, beginning with award-winning performer Caroline Bowditch’s work Falling in Love with Frida which comes to the Lilian Baylis Studio on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 October 2015 as part of a national tour. The tour follows a sell-out run and a Herald Angel Award at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe. The work was most recently performed at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe. Falling in Love with Frida explores the life, loves and legacy of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), probably the most famous disabled female visual artist in the world. Today she is largely remembered for the iconic images she created that explicitly document her lived experience of disability, but she is rarely remembered or acknowledged as a disabled artist. Falling in Love with Frida is a reclaiming of a disabled artist, a love like obsession and an enquiry into how we shape what we are remembered for and how much we can really control others’ memories of us. For this work, Bowditch performs alongside three other artists. On making the work, Caroline Bowditch said; ‘The journey of making this piece, that I am really proud of, has been full of adventure, joy, laughter and tears. I invite you to join me around the yellow table in celebration of one of the finest women that has ever lived.’ Caroline Bowditch describes herself as a performer, maker, teacher and speaker. Born in Australia, she now lives in Glasgow. She has developed a career as a performance artist and choreographer including an Unlimited Commission to create a performance as part of the Cultural Olympiad for the London 2012. Caroline is a founder member of Weave Movement Theatre (Melbourne) and The FATHoM Project (Newcastle), is Artist in Association with Paragon Music (Glasgow) and a Visiting Professor at Coventry University. Her consultancy work in accessibility and inclusivity includes ongoing work with Skånes Dansteater, Sweden and most recently with Australian organisations Access2Arts, Arts Access and the Australia Council for the Arts. Falling in Love with Frida was originally produced by Dance4, commissioned by Dance4 and SICK! Festival, supported by Creative Scotland, Made in Scotland, Arts Council England and Nottingham City Council. Age Guidance 16+, contains themes of an adult nature Free post-show talk (BSL interpreted) for ticket holders after each performance All performances are BSL interpreted Audio-described performance on Tuesday at 8:00pm Notes to Editors: Listings information Caroline Bowditch Falling in Love with Frida Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 October 2015 Performances at 8:00pm, Tuesday matinee at 3:30pm Tickets: £17 (£8.50 Concessions) Ticket Office: 020 7863 8000 or www.sadlerswells.com About Sadler’s Wells Sadler's Wells is a world leader in contemporary dance, committed to producing, commissioning and presenting new works and to bringing the very 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 90 new dance works to the stage and its international award-winning commissions and collaborative productions regularly tour the world. Sadler’s Wells supports 16 appointed world class Associate Artists, three Resident Companies and an Associate Company and nurtures the next generation of talent through hosting the National Youth Dance Company, its Summer University programme, Wild Card initiative and its New Wave Associates. Located in Islington in 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 9% of its revenue from Arts Council England. In 2014-15 Sadler’s Wells presented =dance, a year-round programme of work which focused on the excellent and innovative work being created by deaf and disabled artists and inclusive companies.

AIP will be featured on The Late Show, details in Playbill.

Links - Tuesday, Sept 01 2015 Review: Australian Ballet, 20.21: Filigree and Shadow, In the Upper Room, Symphony in 3 Movements, Melbourne: Stephanie Glickman, Herald Sun Feature/Preview – Didy Veldman and Picasso’s Three Dancers: Judith Mackrell, Guardian Q&A - Anna Willetts, Birmingham Royal Ballet Costume Assistant: Guy Oddy, Arts Desk for Bruichladdich Review – Erasing Borders Festival of Indian Dance, New York: Marina Harss, DanceTabs Interview – Stanton Welch, AD Houston Ballet: Katricia Lang, Broadway World Review – Nichole Canuso, Midway Avenue; Laura Peterson, Atomic Orbital, New York: Brian Seibert, NY Times Feature – International Ballet Festival of Miami turns 20: Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald Review – Daniel Ezralow, Pearl, New York: Marina Kennedy, Broadway World Q&A - Daniel Ezralow, choreographer Pearl: Barnett Serchuk, Broadway World

Hello Mia and welcome to the Forum! We would always advise you to seek medical help in these circumstances - maybe a good dance physio. If you use the search facility there have been a number of topics about dance physios. Please let us know how you get on.

I've amended the title to make it clear.

Is she auditioning for a full time course or associates?

You could try googling the herald and headline, that sometimes works.

Me too Alison; he was my first Franz at RFH in August 1985. He is an occasional guest teacher with Northern Ballet!

I suspect that is why it is so reasonably priced.

I picked up from FB yesterday that Margo Fonteyn's old home on Talgarth Rd is up for sale. I must start buying a lottery ticket! http://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2015/aug/28/for-sale-margot-fonteyns-arts-and-crafts-live-in-studio http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/property/london/talgarth-road-w14/?include_retirement_homes=true&include_shared_ownership=true&new_homes=include&q=talgarth%20road%20W14&results_sort=newest_listings&search_source=home

I've just had a look at the Tring CBA website. If she is applying for a full time course it looks as though there is an opportunity to apply for one of the open days (to be held in March next year) in November. http://www.tringpark.com/applying/open-days

I think it is probably an open day for anyone to look around and perhaps try on costumes/shoes but without letting them "try them out". I know it is different but I've seen hands-on costume exhibitions where people can try on some stuff. When the Theatre Museum was still in Covent Garden we could have tried on costumes from NB's R&J (one might have gone on my arm) and I was made up (facially) to look like an 18th century actress! All in good fun, of course!

Member Terpsichore has done a great post on her blog about trying to improve her ability to pirouette: http://jelterps.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/a-pint-for-josh.html

Northern Ballet have released a rehearsal snippet: http://northernballet.com/1984/video/1984-in-rehearsal

Have we had this one before? Worth repeating though! (With thanks to Tours en l'Air for sharing on FB ) https://www.facebook.com/SeattleOpera/photos/a.102275646037.113604.90753776037/10153759977226038/?type=1&theater As knitting is such a popular hobby again, I hope this warning does not have to be repeated!

Bad news Anne. Hope you get it sorted.

Hello Yara, I think Taxi has given good advice and you should seek guidance from your teacher. Is there a reason why this may not be possible? Can anyone recommend any reputable internet resources for strengthening exercises that may help Yara?

A company called Virtuoso Imaging has published some "rival" photographs on Facebook showing a "real ballerina" - the wonderful Victoria Marr who was a leading soloist with BRB. Why on earth Virgin Active couldn't have used some of these images is beyond me! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.413706988819854.1073741880.209358579254697&type=3 https://www.facebook.com/virtuosoimaging?pnref=story

There are already some comments here: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/6777-adverts/page-4#entry140275 I'll lock this thread to prevent duplication.

Hello Balletdude and welcome to the Forum! Thanks for giving us a male perspective on adult ballet intensives - definitely food for thought. I do hope you will continue to post.

Of course, BRB has also commissioned 2 short works from company member Ruth Brill, the second of which was, after its premiere at Symphony Hall, seen on Midscale South this year. But that doesn't mean that female choreographers get an equal crack at the whip.

Names are always going to come and go. I haven't met any Ethelreds (or even Ethels) recently. We talk, and even laugh, about what seem to many of us to be odd name choices but does it really matter. When the child is old enough to make their own decisions about their name, they can! After all, the baby introduced to the world as Zowie Bowie is now, of course, celebrated film director Duncan Jones. A friend tells the story of her late Mum who was always known as Winnie, although it was not her first name. When she moved into a home and my friend went to visit her for the first time the receptionist initially did not know who she was talking about. Her Mum, at the age of 91, had decided she wanted to be known by her first name of Lucy!

And the sooner that happens Floss, the better (telling the audiences to be quiet, that is). At Northern Ballet's children's ballets there is a pre-performance announcement that explains theatre etiquette in simple terms for the youngsters and I have got to say that even the tinies have been very well behaved at all the performances I have seen. Perhaps that type of announcement could be used for all performances.