toursenlair

Ballet trivia! (not sure if this is the right forum for this, but if not perhaps some kindly admin can move it).

If you're interested in the fascinating histories of the word "dance" and "pirouette", you can find the answers here:

http://katherinebarb...-all-night.html

and

here:

http://katherinebarb.../good-turn.html

Where did you get that information ? The Bolshoi website still indicates it's Kobborg's production : http://www.bolshoi.r...rformances/234/

sorry that was my mistake

Upcoming ballet documentary screenings in Canada:

First Position (Youth America Grand Prix doc): http://toursenlair.blogspot.ca/2012/07/first-position-yagp-ballet-doc-canadian.html

Joffrey Ballet: Mavericks of American Dance: http://toursenlair.blogspot.ca/2012/06/joffrey-movie-screening-in-canada.html

In Canada, Cineplex is offering a season including not just the Bolshoi but also the Royal Ballet and Nederlands Dans Theater. Here is the schedule:

2012 September, Sunday 30^th : BOLSHOI: LA SYLPHIDE(Live) (Lacotte version after Taglioni)

2012 October, Sunday 21^st : ROYAL BALLET: LA FILLE MAL GARDEE (Recorded)

2012 November, Sunday 25^th: BOLSHOI: THE PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER (Live)

2012 December, Thursday 13^th : ROYAL BALLET: NUTCRACKER (Stephen McRae and Roberta Marquez)

2012 December, Saturday 22^nd : ROYAL BALLET: NUTCRACKER (repeat)

2013 January, Sunday 27^th : BOLSHOI: LA BAYADERE (Live)

2013 March, Thursday 28th: ROYAL BALLET: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

2013 March, Sunday 31st : BOLSHOI: THE RITE OF SPRING (Live): new version by Wayne McGregor

2013 April, Sunday 7th: ROYAL BALLET: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

2013 May, Sunday 12^th : BOLSHOI: ROMEO AND JULIET (Live)

PLUS! Three broadcasts of Nederlands Dans Theater, dates to be confirmed but possibly 15 November, 20 December, and 7 February.

If you would like a "ballet buddy" to attend these broadcasts with in Toronto, please get in touch: toursenlair@gmail.com

For Canadians, Cineplex has announced its 2012-13 season, mix of Bolshoi, Royal Ballet, and Nederlands Dans Theater. Details here:

http://toursenlair.blogspot.ca/2012/06/ballet-broadcasts-in-canada-2012-13.html

I just posted a master calendar for performances by major companies in the UK and on the continent for 2012-13. Click here: http://toursenlair.b...e-calendar.html

I hope this is useful for those who love to travel to see ballet!

Katherine Barber