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Dance at The Grange, near Alresford, Hampshire
Shade replied to Jan McNulty's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Would be very pleased to hear any reports of this. The photography exhibition looks good too. -
Agree Sim really poor quality reporting. Congratulations to Matthew Ball in any event- I hope he has great success with the Bourne Swan Lake.
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Bolshoi Cinema Broadcasts 2017-18
Shade replied to RMM1's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Thanks Beryl. I will try to watch this as the Bolshoi's Coppelia is a lovely production. -
Agree with much of what has been said by others about the Osipova/Ball performance last night. i am sure the partnership will develop over the run but there is an imbalance in the roles that is inherent in the production. It must be challenge fo any one to dance with Osipova she is so vital. I thought she was very feline in the black act. I didnt miss miss the fouettés - the turns were thrilling and I have never seen them done on stage before. i didn't like the ending it doesn't fit the music. Such a shame it was better before.
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Bolshoi Cinema Broadcasts 2017-18
Shade replied to RMM1's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
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I love cats but do worry about the carnage. We rescued a slow worm that was heading to the road the other evening. He was quite wriggly.
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Performances in the U.S.A.
Shade replied to Ivy Lin's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Well lucky New Yorkers I say- they got the Giselle that London didn't! I am sure that mr Hallberg did everything he could to recover for the performance, on their birthdays. Not sure I agree about stage chemistry being primarily about good partnering skills. Otherwise wouldn't there be more if it about? The audience were so enthusiastic that they sang Happy Birthday to them. -
The Royal Ballet: Manon, London, March-May 2018
Shade replied to zxDaveM's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Another wonderful run this season. RB is is in great health.- 592 replies
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Hope everyone has a good time at Swan Lake. I'll look forward to your reports
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Lovely photos don q fan. Thanks for uploading.
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Well deserved win for Zhang - she is a prodigy. Having read about the Prokoviev I understand it is regarded as one of the most challenging pieces in the rep and not everyone even attempts it. For a 16 year old she showed remarkable maturity and presence. i think the cellist would have been in with a chance though.
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Ballet and dance in the cinema 2017-18
Shade replied to alison's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Thanks Alison that's really helpful.- 34 replies
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BBC4 Dance Programmes - May 2018
Shade replied to JohnS's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
The dying swan was Charming - loved the children doing their homework (or not) in the dressing room. Agree half an hour was too short but better than nothing. Dark Knight was too superficial in my view- I didn't understand why Macmillan was drawn to dark stories - little was mentioned of his childhood. Was there a connection? It was good to see so many clips of dancers but they didn't appear to be credited. i think for real insight I will need to read a biography. -
Ballet costumes you covet?
Shade replied to alison's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Not fond of white dresses generally - not my colour. Like: sylvia's pink tutu manon's black and gold dress margeurite's red and black dresses sugar plum fairy tutu aurora's tutu firebird tutu a bit too much of a tutu theme here! -
It was a pleasure to meet some of the forum members on Friday evening and say hello in person. i enjoyed the evening - 2/3 of the pieces were new to me. I must admit I wouldn't rush to see Obsidian Tear again but the dancers were great. M & A was very moving. I adore Shkylarov, especially with Osipova and so wish he would come back to London. Loved the frocks! Elite synchopations was so joyful and funny. Not what I expected at all. Terrific performances from the whole cast. I would definitely see this again.
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Any cuckoos out there? ... and other BirdWatch/NatureWatch news
Shade replied to taxi4ballet's topic in Not Dance
Not in my garden but the riding stables has resident red kites and the martins have arrived. Always happy to see them. -
Wonderful talented young musicians. It was good to hear some different rep from thr young pianists.
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Bolshoi Ballet London Tour Summer 2019
Shade replied to Naomi M's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
It would be my wish to see Obraztsova in a full length ballet - but not Swan Lake please. La sylphide or giselle would be ideal!- 172 replies
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For Sale - RB - Swan Lake - various....
Shade replied to billboyd's topic in Ticket Exchange & Special Offers
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Royal Ballet Casting for Autumn Season 2018/19
Shade replied to Richard LH's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I think RB casting is generally reliable but nobody can plan for injury or sickness. Nunez/Osipova in Bayadere should be great - they were in Giselle.- 434 replies
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Royal Ballet Casting for Autumn Season 2018/19
Shade replied to Richard LH's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Janet - I see Coppelia as a soubrette role, along with Lise in Fille. Two wonderful ballets but surely 'classical'?- 434 replies
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It won't be any consolation but I would say that there is greater variety in the RB cinema casts than the Bolshoi. However, some of those RB names are recognised internationally and the RB does transmit to the world. At least with Bayadere there is a large cast and key roles like the three shades, golden idol etc. Mayerling also offers numerous opportunities to dancers.
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Royal Ballet Casting for Autumn Season 2018/19
Shade replied to Richard LH's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Yes - Nunez/osipova Bayadere. Looks like an expensive season for me!- 434 replies
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BRBs production of Coppelia is delightful, as is the music.
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Peggy Spencer archive celebration
Shade replied to Josephine's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I always watched the Penge formation dance team on Come Dancing. Those were the days!