Sabine0308
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2 hours ago, Angela said:
... It is very hard for artists to maneuver through this political situation, I can see that. We all thought the Cold War was over, and here we go again.
Exactly. And since artists are prominent in the public, they are much more in the focus of attacks as companies still doing business, that's why I posted the link above. There is no Black and white in this world. That's all I wish to consider.
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2 hours ago, Angela said:
I'm sure that would have happened if she was on the superstar level like, let's say Cojocaru, Osipova, Nunez, Semionova. She is not. Whenever I was in Munich, ballerinas like Madison Young, Maria Baranova or Lauretta Summerscales caught my eye, not so much Zeisel, to be honest.
But we don't discuss only Superstars here, right? I agree that there are more impressive ballerinas in Munich, those you mentioned and some others, but I am sad that comments on Prisca are only related to the termination of her contract. She doesn’t deserved that.
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Wow, are all Russians war criminals?? Because I don't know who was in the audience. If so, throw out all Russian dancers from Western companies who did not speak out against the war in public (or in this forum🙄).
Btw I wish she had been noticed and mentioned here BEFORE much more for her artistry.
And for your info:
This factsheet provides the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and Russia:-
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4 hours ago, oncnp said:
Agree about the word of thanks. It was the "right" thing to do IMO
And perhaps it wasn't a mistake? She, like Polunin, may support Putin and the war (her right, everyone's entitled, etc) and chose this as a way of expressing it. She was apparently willing to lose her job over it.
With "mistake" I actually meant that she did not check with the Munich management before the event. It's cheating and an employer hardly accepts such behaviour. I don't think she was so naive to think they would not find out, or that she went there "in private", not representing BSB but who knows and of course she did represent her company. A discussion with mgmt before her trip to Sevastopol MAY have changed her mind. Also, I don't know if mgmt ever told the dancers that they are not allowed to perform in Russia. Maybe they relied too much on good judgment/common sense of each dancer.
So many MAYBE...and I cannot imagine that she supports the war. That's a very wild and harsh speculation.
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2 hours ago, Angela said:
According to the press release, Prisca Zeisel has left the company, they did not throw her out. If they wanted to terminate her contract, they could have done it right after the Crimea galas, because she broke her contract. But there were was a dialogue and there were negotiations: "After several exchanges with the management of both the Bayerisches Staatsballett and the Bayerische Staatsoper, Prisca Zeisel asked for the termination of her contract at the beginning of the season. The management of the house has complied with this request." (link) There may have been conditions by the company, maybe she could have apologized and they would have accepted and let her dance Paquita, but she chose otherwise. The wording may have been chosen to protect Zeisel's reputation and help her find a new job.
We do not know the details, but I stick to my opininion that a word of "thank you" would have been neccessary and decent. She made a huge mistake, but this does not diminish her artistic merits and joy she brought to the audience. The rift must be big, probably because of her silence about the planned performance.
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24 minutes ago, zxDaveM said:
something a Ukranian wouldn't be able to do
I'd rather saw off my leg than set foot in Russia at the moment
I see your point but there is actually not a problem for Ukrainians to travel to Russia. My colleague did this summer, together with his Russian wife and 2 small children (we tried to talk them out of it but no success). They returned safely to Berlin.
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4 hours ago, MAB said:
Surely it's even lower for a European dancer to even consider dancing in Sevastopol. I'm deeply shocked.
What about an honest "we strongly disagree with her decision to perform in Sevastopol but thank her for her commitment to Bayerisches Staatsballett for xx years". Nobody is hurt this way.
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A recent decision and remark of Berlin's Senator for Culture Joe Chialo made me scratch my head. He decided he would not attend the upcoming Macbeth performances in Berlin, with Anna Netrebko. But he also said that the Arts are free, so it's up to the theatres to make their own decisions. I know it's not that simple but I like this refreshing and to-be-discussed point of view.
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I am appalled that they didn't have the class to thank her for her years with Bayerisches Staatsballett and to wish her all the best for the future. It's a bit "low".
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So my friend says it's Michel in French and Mikhail in English (Russian). Hope this helps.
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4 hours ago, Jamiel Devernay-Laurence said:
Hi All,
Sorry if this sparks a serious conflict... but does anyone know the official way to spell the first name of FOKINE!?
We are going to print on the BALLET NIGHTS programme on Wednesday this week, and the internet appears to be split 60/40 on this issue.Thank you for any assistance!
Jamielwww.BalletNights.com
I'm going to ask a Russian friend who is also a teacher for English and an arts enthusiast.
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I'm so sorry!! The arts are always the first thing that comes to mind of authorities when money needs to be cut...I hope BRB is strong enough to survive!! I hope the funds for this year/season are safe at least.🙏
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Actually there's another company/name, but same people run this company: Balletentertainment.com
I think this was the original name back in 2018.🤔🤪
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Some former Staatsballett Berlin dancers have joined forces and founded a new professional ballet company in Berlin: Berlin Ballet Company.
Dancers:
Iana Balova
Arshak Ghalumyan
Marian Walter
Olaf Kollmannsperger
Krasina Pavlova
Federico Spalita
Oleksandr Shpak
and others
More Info here:
https://www.berlinballet.company/#about
Side note:
Former First Soloist with Staatsballett Berlin Evelina Godunova is now dancing in the same rank in Warsaw, for Polish National Ballet.
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(I'm not related to this platform but...😀) I would encourage those who haven't checked out Instagram to give it a try. Social media are not "evil" per se, it's how you use them and how you set the limits. E.g. you can setup an account but can opt for a setting called "private" which would be a good choice for a start, in my opinion. I use it daily and like to get daily info about dancers and musicians and their upcoming performances/concerts. It serves me well.
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When I've never seen a dancer live before, I am rather curious about their actual skills onstage than judging from an Instagram post, to be honest. Sometimes, I have been disappointed after high expectations, sometimes I was surprised how much better they were onstage.
Also, I'm grateful for the content dancers share, because I cannot check out everyone in person 🙂.
When it comes to self-advertising I am biased...it can be annoying (especially when it's too much and produces rather "nice poses" than dance clips). But of course, there isn't really advertising for dancers in public, compared to sports for example.🥺 So I'd say: go for it.
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Thanks @capybara I got a message with the link just in time. It was a fascinating talk!
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On 30/06/2023 at 12:47, LBC said:
New ZOOM “in conversation” events for July & August :
▪️LAURA DAY repetiteur at Australian Ballet will be interviewed by former BRB colleague Brandon Lawrence, a few days ahead of the Australian Ballet Company performances at the Royal Opera House (2-6 August)
Monday 31 July 2023
7pm 🇬🇧
▪️JAMIEL DEVERNAY-LAURENCE an emerging entrepreneur in the dance world. Producer of dance-based experiences for stage, screen and special events. Champion of education, development, and dancer support. He has a diverse range of projects coming up, including producing the Messums Dance Film Festival and the next ‘Ballet Nights’ later this year.
Monday 21 August 20237pm 🇬🇧
Our Zooms are free to members.
Non-members are welcome to join. Book here
I joined as a member today, can I get the Zoom link please? I sent an email to "events" but haven't got a reply. Thanks!
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Welcome to the Forum, Salar!😀
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No Info on the date of performance, but apparently the gala "Alina Cojocaru and friends" is happening again this year in a new huge performing arts center NEW BUND 31 in China, scroll down:
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Please note: Alejandro Virelles is no longer (principal) with Staatsballett Berlin.
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This gala is now available to watch for free here:
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I think the death of her son broke her heart forever. May she rest in peace.
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Here is the link to all explanation regarding ticket booking:
https://www.staatsoper.de/en/ticket-info
When you chosen to order online on the first day and hour when it is possible (for example May 23, 10am), there is often a "queue". You can see your number and then the countdown. When you are finally first "in line" (number 1), then you can pick the performance and date, and then you will be directed to the seat map. After your first order, you can continue to book the next performance, because you are already "inside the booking system".
I hope my explanation helps. I have ordered tickets this way in the past, it works. But it takes patience. I don't it anymore because I want to know the cast, and casting is out 2 weeks before performance only, or even later.
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Written order (form on the website):
Click on the piece and then on tickets and you will be directed to the form to the written order:
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Freedom Celebrity Gala in Cyprus
in Ballet / Dance news & information
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I'm curious to see how you now deal here with "we have double standards" (ref: Prisca Zeisel vs. ROB dancers).