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    They're from Naples.
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    Same here. You are in for a treat seeing Cojocaru as Giselle! She seems to still be in top form - I remember seeing her dance with her real-life partner Kobborg in Giselle many years ago (she looked like a child but danced like an angel). Unforgettable. We are so lucky to get the opportunity to see her in this role again. It isn't just her exquisite technique but the depth of her personality that shines through. If there was one ballet dancer I could choose to be personal friends with it would be Alina.
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    There was one comment (by Charlotte Kasner) which I rather enjoyed: ... Ralph Fiennes opening the evening with a speech that could have come straight out of a Cold War film script. He also seemed to be at pains to stress that he isn’t interested in ballet.
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    Pritchard's comments are disgusting and he should be taken to task for it. I completely agree with what you say here, Sim.
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    I'm no expert, but have seen a number of Bournonville works danced by the Royal Danish Ballet over the years. It is a very particular style that needs special coaching (the expert living in England is Alina Cojocaru's husband, Johan Kobborg and I do wonder if he did any coaching for this performance as it looked pretty good to me). I just love the style. It is in some ways understated, refined, with complex footwork and altogether I gather it is more difficult to dance that it looks. When watching Ashton's choreography I am sometimes reminded of the spirit of Bournonville. (I might be completely off the mark in that as I've never heard anyone else say so!) But in answer to your question, Dawnstar, on Monday I thought that Ida Praetorius was exemplary - classic Bournonville - and Frola, although an absolute delight, was at times not quite how I have seen the Danes dance Bournonville pieces. He was somehow more flashy. But that's just my opinion. Whatever the case - I do wish the RB would do some Bournonville ballets, and utilise Kobborg's expertise while he is still in London.
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    Yes! She always puts her heart into whatever she's dancing but she really seemed extra inspired on Monday, beaming hugely, flirting with the audience and reaching great heights (literally in her jumps).
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    I agree, Jenny. I thought Cote's dancing was uninspiring and wished that Marchand or Louvet had been able to make it - but of course, it was good of him to step in at the last minute. And as for Natascha Mair - why ever was she chosen as Muntagirov's partner? Pedestrian doesn't cover it. These were the weakest links in an otherwise brilliant evening, for me. On the subject of disappointments, I have to mention Naghdi's fouettes - I don't think I have ever seen a dancer travel so much! On a happier note, I was imagining how Marianna Tsembenhoi must feel dancing alongside such great dancers as Osipova and Choe in the pas de six from Laurencia. But although very much the junior of the trio, she looked completely confident and danced beautifully. That girl will go a long way. (Ella and Ikarashi were very sharp and well-rehearsed too.)
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    Monica Mason looked very good for her age, but I thought her voice sounded as though she had a cold....???
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    I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Standouts for me were Makhateli/Ivenko in the Gayane pas de deux (please excuse lack of accents, I'm about to go to bed). Both dancers absolutely oozed character and charm. And Frola/Praetorius in Flower Festival in Genzano. In fact, the substitutions were actually improvements IMO - this is not an insult to Emma Hawes, but Ida Praetorius had a near perfect Bournonville dancing style and both she and Frola were full of charm and beauty. Cojocaru was exquisite as always - what a treat for me to be seeing her twice in one month! And although in general I feel Sambe is a superior dancer to Corrales, Cesar's two appearances tonight (Laurencia pas de six/Corsaire pas de deux) suited him down to the ground and he outdid himself in bravura, I would say rather Bolshoi-like, style. He is an absolute show-off and in roles such as these he is unbeatable. So all in all a memorable gala, and I'm off to bed now with a happy smile on my face!
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    Included in the information is that you should expect a fair amount of walking, so it sounds like a behind-the-scenes tour.
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    I did think of letting my sub lapse during lockdown but decided they needed support and am glad I continued. Little did I know how much .... poor Dancing Times. It's the end of an era.
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    On the ROH website it is described as a 'full length world premiere'. So if people go expecting 90 mins + of dancing it sounds as though they will be disappointed.
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    I must admit Kauffman did sing beautifully in Fidelio but I would generally rather spend my money supporting Welsh National Opera whose productions are usually very satisfying.
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    I agree - worth travelling to see either group - they are utterly amazing.
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    Oh no - that's horrendous.
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    I agree - my comment was in comparison with the top price of 69 Euros in Amsterdam.
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    So proud of BRB giving the costumes and scenery for free.
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    Goodness, that's a bargain. I have tickets for the Coliseum that cost £150 each! The pricing has clearly been messed up if they can't sell them. Edited to add: But to still see Cojocaru whilst we can, is beyond price IMO.
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    I chose my casts for Morera's appearances rather than Rudolf himself. But how can anyone resist this? Osipova, Morera, Arestis and Hayward on all stage. Oh, and Rudolf is Hirano.
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    I think this is because Bonelli was still a (very active) dancer. If they take on a retired dancer, it could be sooner. I wait with bated breath.
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    I suggest that if anyone isn't already ensuring they go to see BRB, Scottish Ballet, Northern Ballet, ENB, visiting companies from abroad etc at Sadler's Wells at every opportunity, or at other theatres near to them, then do so immediately as the quality is brilliant and the prices are a fraction of the now extortionate RB. I cannot understand why non-RB companies are comparatively such incredible value.
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    Suzhou, eastern China - a city with many beautiful features. She has done a lot of other water sculptures though including a little ballerina with a water-skirt in Wroclaw.
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    I loved this and wanted to share it with you. The fountains are designed by Polish artist Malgorzata Chodakowska.
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    I know I'm getting old, but I can't remember these one piece jumpsuits at all!
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    https://www.brb.org.uk/profile/max-maslen
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