Sharon

A difficult time for him indeed. 

Perhaps now though the Royal Ballet could extend the hand of friendship and invite him to take class or even guest. 

If they haven't done so already...? 🙏🏽🤞🏽

On 24/02/2022 at 18:40, MJW said:

Hope this is ok to post - a link to IG showing a snippet of Scènes de Ballet

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CaXRvPJKAmF/

Thank you ❣

RIP 🙏🏽 

Very sad news.

May he rest in Peace 🙏🏽

On 02/02/2022 at 00:16, alison said:

Patrick Armand and Bourgeois for me - but yes, I really liked that one, too.

Ooo yes how could I forget him?!

Bit tbh he was fab in everything....

Floss-"When Schauffus was in charge he had some spectacular artistic successes staging his well regarded version of La Sylphide which he danced with Evdokimova and persuading Ashton to revive his Romeo and Juliet", 

for me the ballet that I enjoyed most under Schuafuss was "L'Arlessienne". I remember being utterly mesmerised watching this ballet. The performance of Schaufuss and the gorgeous Mirielle Bourgeuis and that wonderful music was unforgettable.  I would love to see ENB dance this again. 

On 31/01/2022 at 11:51, Ian Macmillan said:

The CV detail towards the end of the NB Press Release suggests that Mr Bonelli did a fair bit to render himself employable in a managerial position when his dance career came to an end.  That appears to have paid off for him - although, as Ms Rojo did at ENB, he may keep on dancing for a bit after arriving in Leeds.  And he will leave a male promotion opportunity now at the RB?

 

William Bracewell! He deserves it more than anyone IMHO 🙏🏽🤞🏽

I have been lucky enough to see Federico in some wonderful performances- too many to name - but Onegin...Des Grieux...unforgettable. 

Wishing both Northern Ballet and Federico all the very best. 🤞🏽🙏🏽👍🏾

Oops excuse my typo - of course I  meant Sabine NOT Saline....🙄

On 21/11/2021 at 18:08, Sim said:

Hi everyone.  I haven't read this book yet as it hasn't been published, but it looks very interesting and a 'must read' for both parents and dancing children, just to give an idea of what might lie ahead.  It is written by Sabine Naghdi, mother of Royal Ballet Principal Yasmine Naghdi.  As if that weren't already enough of an enticement, some of the photos featured in the book are by our very own Dave Morgan!  This could make a very nice Christmas present...see below for more info:

 

"Tears of a Ballet Mum" is a candid memoir and opens a fascinating window on the emotive journey of a ballet mum: the mother of Yasmine Naghdi, Principal ballerina of The Royal Ballet.

She presents a unique perspective, not only on her initial doubts and hesitation prior to her twelve-year-old daughter commencing her classical ballet training at The Royal Ballet School, she also offers a great insight into what it takes to support a talented child throughout the training years, how to deal with various mental challenges and building mental strength, taking ownership of the training, and ensuring overall mental well-being. When her daughter was about to give it all up at the age of sixteen, she ensured her crisis turned into a victory. 

She takes the reader through thirteen chapters from "Her dream was never mine", "Firstly, let's talk about the ballet mum", "Can talent can be spotted?", "What led her to The Royal Ballet School?", "A year as a Junior Associate", "Training at the Lower School: her White Lodge years", "A make or a break year? A year of crisis", "Seven months in the Graduate Year", "From corps de ballet to first soloist", "Life as a Principal ballerina", "And down came the curtains at the Royal Opera House", "The end of my journey", 

to "A tete-a-tete with my daughter".

 

260 pages with over 70 private, backstage, and performance colour photos.

U.K. Publication Date: 9th December

Signed copies available to pre-order via Shopify 

Delivery: from 1st December onwards from  https://tears-of-a-ballet-mum.myshopify.com/products/tears-of-a-ballet-mum

 

 

 

I spent my free day, yesterday reading 'Tears of a ballet mum' - I could not put it down! Saline Naghdi has written an astonishing biography of her daughter Yasmine  - but this is about Sabine too, about her struggles supporting and understanding the ballet world. From educating herself about ballet schools, physio and health requirements and to dietary benefits.  She supported her daughter through trial and error and worked at encouraging Yasmine to be mentally strong. I am full of admiration for this amazing mum. Especially during the time when Yasmine was suffering badly at the Upper school,  how she managed to keep her cool I'll never know.

A fantastic book! 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽

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Fantastic photos Rob ❣

I was thinking about Sarah Lamb such a confident, articulate woman.

Or Laura Morera.....?

Just a thought. 

6 hours ago, Rob S said:

 

The Flowers are Romany Pajdak, Julia Roscoe, Nadia Mullova-Barley and Isabel Lubach

For a moment I considered looking back at your photos to see what was so special about the flowers that they couldn't be identified.  I mean they're usually roses or carnations aren't they?

Yes I am tired.....🙄😴😴😴

On 15/12/2021 at 20:15, SheilaC said:

Yes, I have a long letter published in the Dancing Times (December) analysing this.

Ooo I would love to read that.

I saw her dance many times. She was I remember very technically accomplished, which really impressed me when I was young...But I also remember being terribly moved watching her Swan Lake partnered by the wonderful David Ashmole. And as someone mentioned earlier her epaulment / port de bras was really beautiful. 

My condolences to her family and friends and past colleagues especially all those who worked with her at SWRB.

RIP Galina 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Act 2 camera work was so much better!

Thank goodness as I didn't want to miss anything especially not Yasmine Naghdi's wonderful performance.  My god what a ballerina! A credit to her wonderful training and her natural born talent. KoH should be proud of her and I hope she is invited to perform with POB and Mariinsky as her pure classical style, so technically proficient would be amazing to see on those famous stages, an example of excellence and the English style.  I could rave on forever about her amazing technique, that I imagine some of her colleagues aspire to perform.But I have to mention Miss Naghdi's musicality - this is a talent that one is born with, yes you can learn it to a certain extent.  But those wonderfully musical dancers that we see occasionally are rare, but mirrored  with her brilliant, pure classicism, we are witnessing a very special ballerina, 

I for one am grateful every single time I am lucky to see her dance. I said the same when I saw Seymour,  Sibley and Durante and now we have Yasmine Naghdi  - happy days....🌟

I'm enjoying tonight's live relay....although not exactly live since it started at 19.50.

The camera work could be a lot better thought.  The screen is a 3/4 full of the back drop when I would rather see the dancers feet....🙄

Let's hope act 2 is better. 🤞🏽

On 25/11/2021 at 22:28, alison said:

Oh good, since it looks to have sold pretty well (at least at some price).  You must have been lucky, because there are no standing tickets now. 

 

Of course, if I'd known Simon Keenlyside was in it, I'd probably have booked like a shot.  I don't think the ROH's communications have been as good/effective as in the days when they did it on paper   I was reflecting only earlier today that if I'd known what the Robert Cohan programme was going to be I'd have booked for that too, but I only found that out when I read the reviews earlier.

Me too! Especially as Matt Ball & Romany Pajdak were dancing one of my all time favourite Cohan pieces, that I had longed to see a ballet company perform one day....

Daria Klimentova also sells her photos - (£12 each I think???) But they are mainly of Vadim or Marianela....

Is there a reason why Dante wears a red dress? Sorry if that has already been explained. 

2 hours ago, JennyTaylor said:

It will be my 3rd viewing of this pairing, as I hit the jackpot when I saw them at the Friends rehearsal.  How lovely that the rehearsal is now filmed for posterity.  I was fascinated to hear them talking about it too - when Fumi said she had goosebumps when she danced the role with Will right from the start. They feel a connection and are able to convey this to the audience. 

After watching the rehearsal and having already absorbed all the fantastic reviews for this couple, I was persuaded to check out what ticket were available for their next show......God knows why as not only am I working there's absolutely no way I could afford either the the ticket or train fare. 😭

6 minutes ago, Anna C said:

 

One of the first times I saw Nuñez dance was as Myrthe with Cojocaru and Kobborg.  She was wonderful.  It is indeed a treat to have her dancing the role again. 

Yes I agrees, she's a fantastic Myrthe, I'm so glad she's performing it. It's good to see Nela reveal another part of her personality instead of the sweet good girl side that we see a lot.

1 minute ago, Anna C said:

Lovely to see Yuhui Choe back in class.

Agreed thought the same thing 

8 minutes ago, Kate_N said:

I'm afraid I don't see the Royal often enough to recognise mare than a few dancers. What is he wearing?

He' wearing grey  light tights and loose grey top, his hair in corn row braids.

I know it's been ages since I've seen RB live - but quite a few faces I don't recognise???

Stand out RB dancer in class has got to be Joseph Sissons.  Fantastic dancer, technically and musically ❣