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    Dancing tango and swing (adequately), learning ballet (badly) and watching professionals dance a lot better than I can.

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  1. Tango Dancer
    I had a good one in a samba workshop today when we were not strutting with sufficient attitude. "Walk with purpose like samba queens at carnival, not like you're pushing a trolley in Asda. Shoulders back and head up"
  2. Tango Dancer
    They are also performing this at Northern Ballet's Stanley and Audrey Burton theatre on Saturday 16 November if that's an easier venue for people. Momentum | Northern Ballet
  3. Tango Dancer
    I am really pleased about this. It looks like a great subject for a ballet and Northern has some really good female dancers now. Dominique Larose, Sarah Chun and Amber Lewis all would be really good as Anne Lister. I just hope they choose interesting music and pick something suitable. I think this is really promising and should be interesting. it's good to have something new for the company alongside revivals of some of the older works such as Romeo and Juliet and Jane Eyre. Federico seems to be making some good choices.
  4. Tango Dancer
    Yes, not everyone likes everything and some people don't like particular things and say so. We're all different and the views on the forum reflect that. I like seeing the variety as it helps me know whether it's something I will want to see. For me the music is very important and needs to inspire me and Joby Talbot just doesn't. So having read the reviews I'm going to see the cinema relay rather than going to the theatre and spending money on a hotel and travel because I'd quite like to see it but don't think it's something that I'd especially need to see live. Also I've been in a position where everyone liked something and I didn't and that's fine too.
  5. Tango Dancer
    Thanks for the comment Aruna. Glad you had such a good experience. I think Birmingham is a great city and am always torn between there and Salford for watching BRB I often stay at the Premier Inn New Street Station (including Saturday night) and have always found the location good and the bed comfortable. I've stayed in more expensive hotels but am as happy at the PI most of the time. Glad you'll be returning.
  6. Tango Dancer
    Definitely, he has such beauty and grace when he jumps it's like a force of nature I was hoping for him when I booked. I wish they'd put him on (no disrespect to the dancers cast who are great).
  7. Tango Dancer
    Just back from the Saturday night show at the Hippodrome. Sadly not very well attended. The rear circle was mostly empty. I asked the steward if I could move forward and was told no because others paid to sit at the front. Obviously not very many of them paid or it would be filled up. I think this is because tickets are quite dear. I thought the orchestra did a fantastic job with the music and were conducted well. Matthias Dingman was good as Colas with strong jumps and some lovely controlled spins. Miki always impresses me with her lovely expressive arms and was a charming Lise. I thought Max Maslen gave it his all as Widow Simone. I think I prefer that role done by character dancers though.He didn't quite manage to walk like an old woman but did really well in the clog dance. Javier Rojas played Alain and I liked him as he came across as really sweet and nice and an innocent. He also had lovely technique on the turns and jumps. So the way the villagers behaved seemed cruel in comparison. Oscar behaved very well with no crapping tonight. I heard at least one small girl on the way out saying she wanted a small horse and cart. I don't think it needs 2 intervals that are so long (the cast list said they were 20 mins and 27 mins) and I did hear the people in front say the piece was too short. Overall very pleasant way to spend an evening and lovely to see BRB again.
  8. Tango Dancer
    Definitely. I think the music discussion is very valid and always helpful. I remember for Creature I was really glad to have the warning from others that it would be loud but that ear plugs were available as this enabled me to prepare and so get more benefit (I wouldn't say enjoyment) from the performance. So I know for those of us who find the music integral to enjoyment of the pieces ,the discussion of this is very useful.
  9. Tango Dancer
    Thanks, I always try and go and see something when I'm away even if it can be a bit random because I don't usually schedule trips to coincide with the cultural activity (remembering some very odd plays and a very weird production of Don Giovanni in Berlin set for some reason in futuristic brothel) so it can be pot luck. It sounds like this time I'm in for something I will definitely enjoy. I will also try and get a tour of the theatre as FionaM suggests because it looks impressive.
  10. Tango Dancer
    I don't know about parking but I visit Birmingham and the surroundings regularly for work and the public transport seems pretty decent and I've never had problems getting around, the tram system is efficient and there are plenty of buses. I think it's the cost as others have said. The tickets for Birmingham are on the more expensive side for the cheap seats. I mean it works for me but I think a lot of people might find it too pricy.
  11. Tango Dancer
    Thanks for the information, I appreciate it. That's really helpful. I have got a ticket for it which is quite exciting (and there wasn't a lot of choice so it's obviously popular). I can't see casting announced but it's always a fun adventure seeing a company I don't know and deciding what I think of the performers. It's not opening night but I will (bearing in mind the temperatures in November) ensure I wear something smart, likely to be trousers and a cashmere sweater (doubtless with thermals underneath). I like to dress up when I can.
  12. Tango Dancer
    I would welcome some advice from the people on the forum. I'm due to be in Riga later this year for work. I note that they're doing the ballet of Casanova at Latvian National Opera and Ballet while I'm in town. I know this was designed for NB but I didn't see it when NB did it as it was before I moved to Yorkshire so would welcome views on whether it's worth going to see. Has anyone been to see this before and what did you think? Is it worth expending money on a ticket. Does anyone know how good or otherwise Latvian Ballet are? I don't recognise any of the performers. I mean I'll probably go on spec anyway as tickets aren't expensive but would welcome any views from those who saw it so I know whether to get a good ticket or not. Also has anyone been to that Opera House before? Is it dressy or not?
  13. Tango Dancer
    I think the BRB at the Hippodrome has always been expensive, I think the prices were the same for Sleeping Beauty. I mean I view it as a treat to go and see shows there but it's not cheap exactly. Still it's a shame it's not sold better. I'm really pleased it's Miki and Matthias when I'm there because I think they're really great. I've not booked for Cinderella because I'm not sure whether to go there or to the Lowry. It's too soon for me to know what else I'm doing and decide which would work better.
  14. Tango Dancer
    Oh fabulous, I think I will be in London in December that week for work, so that's one I can see while I'm down which is great. Looks really good.
  15. Tango Dancer
    So said, I saw her speaking before and she seemed like a really intelligent and brave woman. It's so sad losing someone so talented and young.
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