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  1. MellissaHuntsley
    ...and Daniel after winning Emerging!!!. Add to the list Ken S, Alice B, and Tiffany H...
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    I also saw the matinee and delighted in the chemistry between Hernandez, Dronina, Hedman, and Kundi. It’s a story ballet and I got the story through their interactions. I am hoping to catch more casts - but was totally captivated...
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    ...sigh...
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    LinMM - I just glad Shiori Kase is still going on!!!!
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    Inspired dancing, technical expertise, playful, dramatic - this program has it all. I’ve seen 2 casts... Playlist just rocks - all standouts and I would love to see Barry D do more. The Cage - Katya K was outstanding... the corps? Frightening! I’m still trying to follow Fantastic Beings.. Erina T and Isaac H were terrific as was Begoña C. In the other cast Junor S and Tiffany H and I really like the smaller groups in this piece but not the larger groups. Approxinate Sonata 2016 looks quite different between couples Alina C and Joe C - fun and expressive Tiffany H and Janes S powerful and dynamic, Aaron R - amazing. In the second cast - wow - Rina K and Erina T with Junor S. This is quite a showing for ENB - hopefully I can see it one more time.
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    fo·rum ˈfôrəm/ noun 1. a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
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    The articles (both) state former dancers - I didn't say they were involved - the articles said it... that's not my personal opinion - that's the reality of the social media link ...
  8. MellissaHuntsley
    ..several observations: as the programming began to diversify into more than just full length ballets with different styles, rhythms, expressions - the company of men and women dancers needed to diversify. It seems that those that more enjoyed the "classic" full lengths chose to take their careers elsewhere. It doesn't seem like they were released or fired ( as in LOTS of companies) - it seems a choice was made. Does that mean all were happy or unhappy with programming choices? Whose to know - but the bottom line is that a company that can dance many styles becomes more impactful. That's called growth... ... curious that those in this thread that say they know seem so determined to voice their dissatisfication - are you current or former company members? ...ok, so the dancers are on winter holiday - I'm sure so was staff... was this a calculated time for this article? Who says the whole company - dancers musicians, administrative staff aren't being kept in the loop through email - who says things are t already set up for discussions/resolutions/brain storming when they are back... ...growth can be difficult and test our resolve - instead of picking sides or how this SHOULD be resolved - let's hope for honest communication throughout this company that represents the best of the U.K...
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    As in any athletic endeavor - the line between healed and not fully healed is blurred. The decision of when this occurs becomes a partnership of the athlete and the medical staff who approach the artistic staff together. So - is the medical staff, availability of treatment, timely appointments, consistent rehab - all in place? Is the communication between those booking the appointments for the medical and those handling the insurance for the company/dancer clear? Is there well established procedures? Are there realistic guidelines for all involved? Is there understanding on all sides of all this? I don't know the answer to these questions - do you? Can one feel unprepared for return if the procedures have been irractic or inconsistent? What if the communication between medical and dancer is muddled, between staff and medical muddled - this is an ongoing conversation in every single athletic organization in the world... and yet, comes down to such an individual journey ...the key - as usual - open honest caring communication.
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    As uncomfortable as it might be to have a relationship at the workplace of this type - I doubt that that same relationship affects the dancers pay or payslip, the allowances or stipends for touring, the condition or state of the facilities, the ease or difficulties of getting the correct pointe shoes, the renewing or adding of work visas, passports, tour information, the difficulties of travel internationally and nationally, the lack or plenty of communication between administrative staff, artistic staff, music, dancers, dressers, Board... hopefully we get the point!!! A well paid, clearly visibly paid dance company with attention to their needs of shoes, tights, dance equipment, rehab facilities, prevention facilities, adequate rehearsal space, lockers, showers, the basic building needs, medical, financial/tax advisors - provides for healthy and safe employees. THESE are what should be looked at - not a work relationship that hasn't even seemed to have caused casting discreptencies. Turnover in a company (arts or other) like turnover in a government doesn't necessarily mean trouble. It means change - and life whether business or personal is fluid - always has been and always will be.
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    ...I did not have the opportunity to see Chacon in Hilarion - but it seems that when Corrales got injured, Cirio took his casting for those weeks of the national tour and ROH. Wasn't Liverpool after Bristol - or not? Saruhashi seemed to be replaced in the Bristol casting of the program there - maybe sick or injured so maybe not 100% for Liverpool? So - if that was the case - neither of the other 2 - Cirio or Chacon are ENB dancers, at that point it's a matter of who has rehearsed with who.... i truly wish I'd seen all casts -
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    ...that's a fun list ... I'll have to try to get to Birmingham to watch Lebowitz!!! Hopefully Brouwers and Hedman will be displayed in ENB's next program - Forsythe and more. And ALWAYS looking forward to Richardson. These 6 add flavor to the mix!!!!
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    I've seen so much through my lifetime of pieces such as La Sylphide - its true LY inspirational to see works like the 2 others... pieces that allow a different heart from the dancers... yes zxDaveM - that would be a win-win!!!!
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    I am looking forward to Song and Jeunne Homme - not so much La Sylphide.... the opera singers with Song are wonderful - I truly enjoy the depth that provides. Jeunne Homme I have never seen - I will enjoy any cast I see but I really would rather not see La Sylphide. Too bad we can't mix and match!!!
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    I was so thrilled to be able to make the Nov 1 performance. Song Of The Earth was everything I hoped it would be: wonderful music, inspirational singing, and stunning dance/movement of ENB artists. Joseph Caley, Jeffrey Cirio, and Tamara Rojo as Lead Man and Woman and Messanger were wonderful matched in every way. Caley was clever, funny, and expressive. The journey of life ending with Rojo and Cirio brought me to tears - so well intertwined emotionally and physically. The lead supporting cast of Senri Kou, Tiffany Hedman, and Aitor Arrieta led me through the times of youth, beauty, and love. Their intent was clear: Kou in the playfulness of youth, Hedman in the beauty of new love, and Arrieta discovering love. Bravo to the musicians, singers, and Gavin Sutherland. A wonderful experience and I can't wait to see it again in January!
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    From the post of English National Ballet bring top tier and peachy... I LOVE this company but most lists found do not place them there... Tamara Rojo is trying to get them there - that's the way I personally see it
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    According to aballeteducation.com... "So the top 10 Classical Ballet Companies in the world would be, in no particular order… Again NO PARTICULAR ORDER, before you all go crazy: 1. Paris Opera Ballet – COMPANY WEBSITE 2. National Ballet of Cuba – COMPANY WEBSITE 3. Bolshoi Ballet/ Kirov/ Mariinsky –BOLSHOI WEBSITE 4. Royal Danish- Bournonville technique- WEBSITE 5. The Australian Ballet – Website 6. Het National Ballet/Dutch National Ballet-WEBSITE 7. American Ballet Theatre- WEBSITE 8. Teatro La Scala – COMPANY WEBSITE 9. National Ballet of Canada –WEBSITE 10. The Royal Ballet – COMPANY WEBSITE The top 5 Neo-Classical Ballet Companies would be: 1. New York City Ballet 2. Nederlands Dans Theatre 3. Stuttgart Ballet 4. San Francisco Ballet 5. Eifman Ballet"
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    Just from this year: San Francisco Ballet Missing from last year's roster (some of these were already known, others are a bit of a surprise): Principals: Lorena Feijoo, Davit Karapetyan, Vanessa Zahorian, Taras Domitro, Carlos Quenedit, and Aaron Robison Soloists: Francisco Mungamba, Anthony VIncent Corps: Jordan Hammond, Lee Alex Meyer Lorey Initial reaction: Very surprised to see Francisco gone. NIce to see Madison Keesler returning. Boston Ballet many times ABT many times.
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    Lead principal...
  20. MellissaHuntsley
    Or people are jealous that other people are getting promoted. Don't forget that part of it...
  21. MellissaHuntsley
    No it's happened many times - just not here. Each time the growth rate is incredible ... so much to look forward to...
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    Well easily answered. So just because your working conditions and company are top tier and peachy - you would choose not to go home, or try a different rep, or try a different country, or try to get in position for your next career, or pursue anything else that matters to you? Of course not - a dance career is relatively short to most standards. If your goals don't quite blend with your companies goals - yes - jump, leap, get yourself where you think that could happen. Make it happen - start following how much changeover happens in other companies every year. It does NOT always reclect back poorly on the director. Weren't you happy with the programs Tamara Rojo has brought in, weren't you thrilled to see the innovation and growth into different arenas? Weren't you excited that she brought things to the UK that haven't been here? Come on - support, support, support. I cant wait!!
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    So 9 were not hired by Tamara Rojo and of the ones you mentioned - there are 4 couples. 4 couples making decisions as a family.... life decisions of which we know nothing about.thats just it - it isn't a loss - it's a growth for them and ENB. An artist is created through their life experiences, through what they decide and see. It's called growth, everybody and organization has to do it. Growth happens when there's adequate food and water - so apparently there is. I don't know about you - but I'll be following all of their careers also...
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    Absolutely you do move - a dancer doesn't just dance - they have real lives with real issues, real families, real dreams. This is just a section of their lives like you and I. What they accomplish in this section of their life is amazing BUT what they want to accomplish in all of life is even bigger! It's healthy, it's necessary, and both they and this company will expand with richness.
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    In the majority of companies all over the world - unless there are lifetime contracts where you can't get people to move - there is lots of turnover. People leave for lots of reason. Whether there's a great working atmosphere or not: people's lives change and it's important that they are supported in the direction they might want to go. Most of the time it has nothing to do with the artistic director. Maybe it's the rep, they look for something else, maybe it's family, maybe it's location. Its healthy for those leaving and healthy for those joining... it is not an indication of problems. I mean why are there so many openings at Bavarian Ballet, why is the ABT principle coming for example. Why did Madidon Kessler leave - well according to her Facebook and Instagram - she's going home to San Francisco Ballet. That's not something against Tamara Tojo - that's something FOR Madison Kessler This will be fabulous!!!!
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