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  1. Candleque
    Me too. But sounds like the flu or something which is better than an injury. I went to the Insights talk last night where they mentioned how many cast changes they have to deal with, especially this time of year. And the cascade effect. How they started the run with about 5 dancers for every fairy role and now it is more like two each. Melissa Hamilton filling in for Fumi Kaneko today for example. As well as doing Florine with Cesar Corrales (which should be fantastic)
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    Oh what happened to James Hay — hope he is ok
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    Don't know all their partnerships, but have seen a few who promote Bloch dancewear, incl: Meaghan Grace Hinkis, Anna Rose O'Sullivan, Yasmine Naghdi, Tierney Heap, Claire Calvert, Beatriz Stix-Brunell. In addition to using the official hashtags (like #thisisbloch), they put BLOCH Ambassador in their bio
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    Thanks for the link to this article @Ian Macmillan Dancers have such a short career. Kudos to them if they can supplement their income like @meadowblythe's son. 💯 Similar to actors and athletes, using social platforms as a direct connection with fans makes sense for dancers. Many here follow Shale Wagman for example, and I expect Instagram will be where we hear career news from him. It was also the platform of choice for the dance community's reaction when Prince George's ballet classes got mocked (also see the ongoing #BoysDanceToo tag). Fwiw, I work in digital marketing, so can be considered biased, but there is a win/win bonus to brand sponsorship of influencers in any field. It expands both the fame of that particular talent and their art form (ie, Francesca Hayward and Lulumon) to an audience that isn't necessarily a fan of either already. A chronic issue for ballet and other 'elitist arts' is how to reach beyond their existing and ageing audience. The Royal Ballet and Royal Opera House haven't cracked this; I think the dancers themselves could. In fact, the hoarding of information (like a full cast list) from the RB and other companies only increases that image, where the behind-the-scene views we get from the dancers (like my fave IGer Beatriz Stix-Brunell) breaks it down
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    As a contrast to the horror genre, may I recommend Field of Dreams, where the corn field (maize) plays a major role. It is a baseball movie though, so may appeal mostly to my fellow Americans. (Apologies for the digression back to agriculture but I am really grateful for the corn/wheat discussion. I was close enough to see the prop, yet doubly confused to hear it called 'corn'.)
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    Finally 🙌. Thanks @capybara
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    This was my first Coppélia. I knew it was a comic ballet but purposely didn't delve much deeper in advance. Was surprised (and delighted) to see how challenging the Swanhilda role is for a ballerina. And what a privilege to see Francesca Hayward live the part on opening night 🌟 Agree. Bravo to them all. Frankie and Alex are so perfect in these roles. Although the mime is a bit overblown for my taste, they are charming actors as well as beautiful dancers. My attention admittedly wandered when they weren't onstage. Much of the choreography and costumes (and props) in the Third Act could use a make-over imo and the different dances seemed quite random. In the first act, I thought Mayara Magri was wasted as the Peasant Girl. The small part would have been a treat for a First Artist , but doesn't need the skill of an amazing First Soloist. Am really looking forward to her Swanhilda debut.
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    🤣 true great opening night cast tho 👏
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    Totally agree. There must have been many debuts on Saturday for the matinee (for example Artists Leticia Dias, Yu Hang and Sae Maeda dancing Fairy roles) but how is the audience to know? These are big milestones to the dancers and how lovely it would be to remember when we see them in the future as the Lilac Fairy or Aurora. I sent a message to the Royal Ballet via this contact form. Who knows; if they get enough requests, maybe they will reinstate the simple, helpful asterisk.
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    Last night was so enjoyable, I just made an impulse purchase for the matinee tomorrow. Fumi Kaneko and Reece Clarke. (Debuts?) Can't wait to see who else is in the cast ✨
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    Totally. Feeling spoiled. As an ongoing lament — how I wish they would list the full cast on the website.
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    I totally wish Mr McRae a speedy and lasting recovery. But I personally think Alex Campbell fits the part, so will look forward to seeing him. And am already seeing Sambé, so excited for that as well 😁
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    hi Wendy @WAS I have a ticket for sale: £23.00 Upper Amphitheatre Ticket 1 of 1 Level 6 Door 6F N 68 No armrests Wednesday 6 November 2019, 12.30pm Friends Rehearsals: The Sleeping Beauty Main Stage DM me if you still need, ta It is an e-ticket
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    Beautifully put. So happy I got to see them So good 👏 Totally agree. What a joy. Well done BRB — am going to book Nutcracker now. As a fan girl bonus, I spotted Alexander Campbell in the lobby (did not bother him obviously). Sweet to see dancers supporting other companies.
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    Sending this one back to the box office
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    No problem @RHowarth
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    hi all, I have a paper ticket for this Insights talk (currently sold out) 14 November 2019 (think there is enough time to mail you the ticket) Clore Studio, ROH Level 6 Row B, Seat 8 £11
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    Thanks you @Lynette H for posting this link. Great discount. Totally agree. I don't understand the English National Ballet refusal to post casting far enough in advance to help fans schedule. I would have bought several tickets already (at full price) to get the dancers I want to see. Now I will just take a chance for such a good discount.
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    Agree. I do love Naghdi with Ball, and Hayward with Campbell. Additionally (with no disrespect toward the very talented Mayara Magri), Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales were magic as Romeo & Juliet.
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    hi all, Checking the ROH site I see the Balcony is practically sold-out. So I am withdrawing the offer here and returning this ticket to their box office
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    hi all, I have a paper ticket on offer for Monday: Balcony Row A, Seat 52 £71 LMK if interested. I don't think the theatre is 100% sold out yet, but the seat would be a good view for a great cast Concerto Conducted by Pavel Sorokin Cast Dancer: Anna Rose O'Sullivan Dancer: James Hay Dancer: Yasmine Naghdi Dancer: Ryoichi Hirano Dancer: Mayara Magri Concert Master: Vasko Vassilev Enigma Variations Conducted by Pavel Sorokin Cast The Lady Elgar: Laura Morera Edward Elgar: Christopher Saunders Dorabella: Francesca Hayward Troyte: Matthew Ball Concert Master: Vasko Vassilev Raymonda Act III Conducted by Pavel Sorokin Cast Raymonda: Natalia Osipova Jean de Brienne: Vadim Muntagirov Concert Master: Vasko Vassilev
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    It is my dream that the Royal Ballet get this back on stage very soon. Or even better, do the full length Balanchine Midsummer Night’s Dream. Would that ever happen do you think?
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    So happy. Wanted to see this cast most. Magri too 🙌
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    I am also very sad for the dancers, but find I have less sympathy for the management. Agree with others who say it is too soon to bring this back (feel the same about Swan Lake tbh) and the prices are so high that even dedicated ballet fans have to make choices. I booked the Manon rehearsal, but that's it. I saved my budget for extra Coppélia shows (which I have never seen) and Onegin shows (which I only saw once). Marketing efforts seem to be mostly preaching to the converted. Agree Manon is not a ballet with the name recognition needed to attract first-timers, but the drama of the story should be a huge asset to a more sophisticated PR and advertising campaign. (I work in an agency, so naturally think the Royal Ballet needs professional marketing help 😆)
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    Was delighted to see this movie pop up in my Instagram feed. It is my fave MacMillan and what a dream cast. And given the limited run, it feels like a Christmas miracle just to get tickets. Really don't understand why the production needed to be a 'secret' though?
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