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  1. As far as I am aware it is JC Maillot's production, which is the one performed by NB in Edinburgh and Leeds earlier this year. Here's the link to the thread about Northern Ballet's performances: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/9018-northern-ballet-romeo-and-juliet-maillot-spring-2015/ Some review links: http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/stage/dance-review-romeo-and-juliet-festival-theatre.119620172 http://dancetabs.com/2015/03/northern-ballet-romeo-and-juliet-edinburgh/ http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/mar/05/northern-ballet-romeo-juliet http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/leisure/theatre/11845409.Review__Northern_Ballet__Romeo_And_Juliet__Leeds_Grand_Theatre/
  2. Hello Serenade and welcome to the Forum. Thanks for your thoughts on RB Swan Lake. I do hope you will continue to join in!
  3. Could we please put comments about the performance in this thread: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/9286-the-royal-ballet-four-temperaments-mixed-bill-marchapril-2015/
  4. Hello Balletnovice, I can't answer your question but I just wanted to say welcome to the Forum. Do let us know how you get on.
  5. The casts are now up on NB's website. My phone isn't letting me do the link.
  6. I hope you get to Southampton Sandsfoot, NB are in spectacular form at the moment.
  7. Well done you! Keep up the good work!
  8. Try this one: Please just don't try this at home!!!
  9. Hello Singing4dancers and welcome to the Forum. I hope you will continue to join in!
  10. Do say hello if you get a chance Frogsmum. I'm on the front row of the stalls and will probably wander into the main foyer in the interval.
  11. No, I've been looking and someone has posed the question on FB. If I had to take an educated guess I would say probably Martha and Toby's cast.
  12. Press Release from ENB: English National Ballet Announces Winners of Emerging Dancer 2015 The winner of English National Ballet’s 2015 Emerging Dancer Award is Jinhao Zhang. Zhang, who joined the Company just last year after graduating from English National Ballet School, performed Dying Swan, which he choreographed himself, and also a pas de deux from Don Quixote with fellow nominee Isabelle Brouwers. The announcement was made last night at the end of the 6th annual competition, having been selected by a judging panel of renowned industry figures. Of winning the 2015 Emerging Dancer Award, Jinhao Zhang said: “I feel amazing; I can’t believe I have won. Being on stage tonight, performing in front of the audience and judges was an incredible experience, and I’m so grateful for this opportunity.” The evening also saw Laurretta Summerscales named as the recipient of The People’s Choice Award, voted for by members of the public throughout the 2014/2015 season. Of winning the 2015 People’s Choice Award, Laurretta Summerscales said: “It’s wonderful! I am humbled to have won this award; I really was not expecting it. Thank you so much to all the audience members who voted for me, it means everything to me that they enjoy my performances.” The competition, held at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, was hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky. The judging panel were Leanne Benjamin AM OBE, Michael Nunn OBE and William Trevitt OBE (BalletBoyz), Wayne Sleep OBE, Didy Veldman, and English National Ballet Artistic Director Tamara Rojo. Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, said of the event: “Emerging Dancer was a wonderful evening and it was fantastic to see such incredibly strong performances from the finalists. It is a very important night that allows us to share the amazing talent of our upcoming dancers with our audience. I am extremely proud of everyone.” This was the sixth year of the annual competition which allows English National Ballet to recognise and nurture talent and encourage excellence in the Company. The other finalists were: Isabelle Brouwers, Anjuli Hudson, Jeanette Kakareka, Katja Khaniukova, Vitor Menezes and Max Westwell. Before the winners were announced, last year’s joint Emerging Dancer Award winners, Junor Souza and Alison McWhinney, performed a pas de deux from Liam Scarlett’s No Man’s Land as part of the event. Junor, who also won the 2014 People’s Choice Award, has since been promoted to First Soloist and performed Principal roles in Swan Lake and Nutcracker. Junor now receives sponsorship from XL Group, supporting him in his development as a dancer while raising his profile on both a UK and international stage. Alison has since been promoted to First Artist. The Independent said of her recent performance in Swan Lake: “Alison McWhinney shone in her first act solo, bright and confident.” The Emerging Dancer competition is generously supported by Talbot Hughes McKillop, the restructuring experts. For further information about English National Ballet and to book tickets visit www.ballet.org.uk Please note performance details are subject to change. Ends Notes to Editors James Streeter was due to compete but was unable owing to injury. Ken Saruhashi replaced him as a non-competing partner for Katja Khaniukova in the Pas d’Esclave from Le Corsaire. Emerging Dancer Emerging Dancer is English National Ballet’s annual event for up-and-coming dancers, now in its sixth year. The eight emerging dancers, as voted for by English National Ballet’s dancers, Artistic team, orchestra and administrative staff, perform in front of a panel of eminent judges. The Emerging Dancer Award winner is announced at the end of the evening together with the recipient of the People’s Choice Award, which is voted for by members of the public throughout the year. Talbot Hughes McKillop (THM) Talbot Hughes McKillop (THM) provides experienced leadership to corporates, creditors and shareholders in distressed and other event-driven special situations. The firm provides hands-on, practical support, typically using small, partner led teams to deal with both the financial and operational aspects of a restructuring situation. The role may involve partners from THM taking executive roles (for example as Chief Restructuring Officer) and/or other Board of Director appointments. Founded in 2001, THM has handled some of the highest profile pan- European restructuring projects. THM believes that the arts have a critical role to play in enriching the life of communities throughout the country, as well as in fostering emerging young talent. Business has a clear responsibility to engage constructively with arts organizations in providing finance and other forms of help and support. This is even more critical at a time when the state has had to reduce its financial support for the arts, creating a funding gap that needs to be bridged. For more details, please see the THM websitewww.thmpartners.com
  13. Northern Ballet's latest ballet for children premiering in the Autumn is The Tortoise and The Hair. Here is the link to the press release in the News forum: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/9242-press-release-northern-ballet-announces-world-premi%C3%A8re-of-new-children%E2%80%99s-ballet/ In the meantime, Elves and the Shoemaker is on CBeebies over Easter. This feature on Northern Ballet's website gives a link to the trailer and to a mini CBeebies feature about the show's set up: http://northernballet.com/?q=elves-the-shoemaker/elvish-videos
  14. Ballet Cymru present TIR / CELTIC CONCERTO AN OUTSTANDING DOUBLE BILL OF NEW WELSH DANCE Featuring Cerys Matthews, Catrin Finch and Sinfonia Cymru 14th May 2015 - Sherman Cymru - 02920 646900 or online at www.shermancymru.co.uk 2nd June 2015 - Stevenage - (without live music) - 01438 363200 Critics Circle Award winning company, Ballet Cymru, present an extraordinary double bill of new work featuring some of Wales most outstanding artists. TIR Following the sell out success of Ballet Cymru’s team up last year with Cerys Matthews’, the company reprise this iconic work for one night only. Cerys’ iconic album of Welsh Folk Music is the inspiration for TIR and choreographers Darius James and Amy Doughty have used 11 of the songs from the album to create a unique work especially for the dancers of Ballet Cymru. Cerys herself is playing the music live on stage with the company. Cerys Matthews fronted one of the biggest Welsh pop bands to emerge in the Britpop era of the 1990s. Catatonia released five albums, but their biggest success came in 1998 with their third album International Velvet. CELTIC CONCERTO Ballet Cymru will be teaming up with harpist and composer Catrin Finch and orchestra Sinfonia Cymru to produce a new work based on Catrin’s first composition “Celtic Concerto”. Featured on the No 1 selling album “Blessing“, Celtic Concerto is a once only opportunity to see Ballet Cymru dance with Catrin Finch and 10 members of Sinfonia Cymru live on stage. Ballet Cymru are a young, vital group of dancers who are pushing back the barriers of classical ballet. “These young ballet pioneers deserve wider support. Catch them if you can.” The Dancing Times.
  15. Ballet Cymru - Cinderella Ballet Cymru, nominated by the Critics Circle UK National Dance Awards in 2013 as Best Independent Company, and winners of the Best Large Scale Dance Production at the Theatre Critics of Wales Awards, presents a sparkling and refreshing ballet based on the eternal fairy tale. Ballet Cymru prides itself on being different and Cinderella will be no exception, with a brand new music score and circus elements combined with the finest classical dance. Ballet Cymru will be working with award winning composer Jack White and Circus Company Citrus Arts to conjure a surprising world of wonder and magic. Featuring choreography by Creative Wales Award winner Darius James and costumes by Welsh designer Steve Denton, Ballet Cymru bring to life this timeless story using the company’s unique blend of classical technique and storytelling. ‘These young dancers created a taut, committed atmosphere on stage, and the audience, comprised of every age group from 5 to 95, were gripped from start to finish. Ballet Cymru, I salute you!’ Amanda Jennings, Dance Europe ‘Not too short, and not too long, the evening was a complete delight from start to finish’ Jonathan Gray, Dancing Times ‘It’s a small enterprise with a great deal to shout about. The formula is winning, deftly translating each sentence of the story into vivacious, easily decipherable dance sequences.’ Deborah Weiss, Dance Europe ‘The dance is mature, elegant, sophisticated, refreshing; and dazzlingly alive. A few minutes with Ballet Cymru lifts the spirits.’ Roderic Dunnett Cinderella is a co production between Ballet Cymru and The Riverfront Theatre, in association with Citrus Arts. About Ballet Cymru Ballet Cymru are a young, vital group of dancers who are pushing back the barriers of classical ballet. Using powerful and timeless stories the company challenges its dancers to interpret some of the finest characters in literature. Ballet Cymru is a chamber ballet for Wales, committed to inclusion and innovation in dance and classical ballet, and to the highest standard of collaboration with dancers, choreographers, designers, composers and musicians. www.welshballet.co.uk Tour Dates: May 8,9: Newport, The Riverfront 01633 656757 12: Borehamwood, Ark Theatre 0208 238 7288 15: Blackwood, Blackwood Miners Institute 01495 227206 18: Llandudno, Venue Cymru 01492 872000 19: Hexham, Queen`s Hall 01434 652477 20: Newcastle Under Lyme, New Victoria Theatre 01782 717962 21: Ayr, The Gaiety 01292 288235 29: Abergavenny, Borough Theatre 01873 850805 June 1: Stevenage, Gordon Craig Theatre 01438 363200 6: Spalding, The South Holland Centre 01775 764777 10: Newbury, The Corn Exchange 0845 5218 218 11: Tewkesbury, Roses Theatre 01684 295 074 12: Burnham On Sea, The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre 01278 784464 14: Lincoln, Lincoln Performing Arts Centre 01522 837600 17: Milford Haven, Torch Theatre 01646 695 267 19: Basingstoke, Haymarket Theatre 01256 844244 24: Hereford, The Courtyard 01432 340555 27: Llanelli, Ffwrnes 0845 226 3510
  16. Terrific - thanks Neil. There is definitely something in the water in Hull - just think also of Robert Parker, Ashley Dixon and Neil Westmoreland! Come to think of it, 3 of the most influential people in dance in the UK at the moment come not only from BRB but Hull!! They are, of course, Michael O'Hare, Kevin O'Hare and Robert Parker.
  17. Have you got the link Harwel? I can only find last week's episodes on the iplayer.
  18. Links - Tuesday, March 24 2015 Reviews – Ann Maguire Gala, London: Zoe Anderson, Independent Mark Monahan, Telegraph Liz Hoggard, Standard Reviews – San Francisco Ballet, Don Quixote, San Francisco: Allan Ulrich, SF Chronicle Terez Rose, Bachtrack Janos Gereben, SF Examiner Janice Berman, SF Classical Voice Interview – Xander Parish: Russia Beyond The Headlines Review – Paul Taylor American Modern Dance, Sea Lark, Last Look, Diggity, New York: Lauren Wingenroth, Broadway World Review – Birmingham Royal Ballet, Serenade, Carmina Burana, London: Graham Watts, London Dance Blog – The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake: High Flyer or Ugly Duckling: Judith Mackrell, Guardian Review – Platform 2015: Emily Coates & Yves Laris Cohen, various works, New York: Deborah Jowitt, NY Times Feature – Joffrey Ballet’s new Chicago inspired Nutcracker by Wheeldon: Francis Steiner, Broadway World Review – Candoco Dance Company, The Show Must Go On, London: Judith Mackrell, Guardian Review – Joyce Unleashed Series: Yossi Berg & Oded Graf, Heroes, New York: Siobhan Burke, NY Times Review - Rosalind Crisp, The Boom Project, Melbourne: Jana Perkovic, Guardian Review – Sally Silvers, Actual Size Plus, New York: Gia Kourlas, NY Times Review – Pennsylvania Ballet, Shut Up & Dance, Philadelphia: Ellen Dunkel, Philadelphia Inquirer Feature – Kaeja d’Dance, celebrating 25 years, Toronto: Michael Crabb, Toronto Star Review – Corali, Empty Theatre Dream, Overlap, Origami Atoms, London: Howard Loxton, British Theatre Guide Review – Equation, The Soundman, Missing, Remember Me, Artificial Things, Movement Three, London: Terry Eastham, London Theatre 1 Feature – Alexandra Cunningham, Sacramento Ballet: Ed Goldman, Sacramento Business Journal Review - New Zealand Dance Company, Rotunda, Wellington: Ann Hunt, Dominion Post Feature - From the Archives - Balanchine in Montreal: Barnett Serchuk, Broadway World
  19. I've just come across this while culling today's links: How to be motivated every day: Lessons learned from Twyla Tharp
  20. But you would get used to it. One of my good friends had to lose weight and started walking to help. She now walks up to 11 miles without difficulty.
  21. I understand what you mean about the finances TQ. I try to stay within my budget and the week before my payday I live out of the freezer usually!!! I guess you do not want to let your friend down and this is a real dilemma for you. Don't be disheartened though - you are doing really well. I think it is usual to have a slow down of weight loss after the initial weeks. The important thing is to keep on going and not give up. Think of how many calories you will have burned walking home. Would it be possible to consider walking home every week, especially now it is lighter in the evenings? It is such a good way of exercising and then you won't be stressing about missing the bus or the bus fare.
  22. The view of a student reviewer seeing Swan Lake for the first time (Osipova/Golding cast): http://www.redbrick.me/culture/review-culture/the-royal-ballets-impeccable-swan-lake-performance/
  23. Thanks for this Barnes - you are so descriptive I almost felt as though I was there! Hope to see you in Birmingham at the end of June!
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