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I think someone commented on the feed that the girls had different facial expressions - one portrayed it as sad piece and the other happy - how should it have been presented?

Thank you! This is a very good point

Do you think it is important to get professional shots done please?

Our first RBS ROH show and how fabulous it was! We absolutely adored the Defile, they really showcased the students and it was exciting to see how the pupils develop to pre-professional - it had exhilarating choreography and it showed the wonderful dynamics of the students. Lots of pieces were wonderful but I do agree with above, Don Q was mostly well presented but I would have liked to have seen more character portrayal. Other pieces definitely excelled - Takademe was brilliant, Sechs Tanze was extremely entertaining, Bold was excellently performed and it was fabulous to see how the dancers so easily adapt, the Roman Folk dance was very well rehearsed and Four Seasons was spendid/ beautifully danced. Well done to all the students and staff, I will definitely book to see this again. I would definitely be interested in becoming a friend if recordings are offered, I would be happy to make a donation to watch - I will follow the post with interest!

I agree, I bought an upper level ticket and wasn't disappointed - it was worth it for the acoustics!

The choreographer of Forgetting can't have much experience and I thought it was an excellent piece - we shouldn't expect them to produce a completely polished piece at this stage, I hope it doesn't discourage him as he has lots of potential. She was obviously searching for him at the end rather than 'longing.' I do agree though with the review of Tanze, excellently performed.

Thank you to all. Noted for future postings. Info is greatly appreciated.

Can someone please recommend a suffolk pointe shoe fitter in or near London please? Does one exist?

I came on here to ask advice about pointe shoes but can't help commenting on this post! I thoroughtly enjoyed last night. Well done to all the teachers and dancers. I thought Casper Lench's solo was stunning and I loved the duet with Francesca Lloyd. They really have something that you cannot teach. Casper was so watchable and I saw Francesca perform the Firebird and she reminded me of Osipova. I am hopeful that they will include the Firebird in one of the summer shows as it really was something that I'd love to watch again. Milde Luckute was also beautiful, so elegant. I look forward to seeing all the pupils progress. Bravo RBS.