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Mandy Kent

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  1. In real life, and thanks to the Ballet Association, I really have had dinner with Mara Galeazzi, Ed Watson, Martin Harvey, Federico Bonelli, Lauren Cuthbertson, Ivan Putrov, Thiago Soares, Nicol Edmonds, Ricardo Cervera and Cesar Corrales so I am very very grateful ....
  2. I would have dinner in a very fancy french restaurant with wonderful champagne and in the company of Mischa Baryshnikov. We would then tango discreetly around the dance floor. By some miracle I would not be taller than him. He would hand me a rose at the end of the evening which I would press and treasure forever. And then I woke up.....
  3. I am so very sad to read this news. My sympathies to his family and friends. He was very talented and has gone too soon.
  4. Cant wait to see live ballet again soon, and meet up with friends too !
  5. Me too! Such a talented artist. Beautiful line and very artistic interpretation of the music.
  6. Maybe we will find out. The website for the ballet comes under the main heading of Bayerische Staatsoper , a bit like the RB are on the ROH website. Easily done Lin xx
  7. We can form a party! I’ve never been to Munich, I’ve heard it’s a beautiful city...
  8. Haha Lin xx It is Munich. A 5 hr train journey for Sabine and a couple of hours flight for us !!
  9. I’m delighted to pass on the news from Shale Wagman, which he announced on his FB page today.... He is joining the Munich based Bayerische Staatsballett under the artistic director Igor Zelensky. Congratulations Shale! excerpt below: Dear Friends, I’m extremely happy to announce that I’m now a dancer with the Bayerisches Staatsballett in Munich. I’m beyond thankful for this opportunity. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through all of this. I bow down to this wonderful theatre everyday and won’t take one moment for granted. I’m looking forward to this new life here in the gorgeous city. Sharing my story with you has been a cathartic experience for me as now more than ever we need the arts and to support one another. Lots of love to you all❤️ Sincerely, Shale
  10. here is Daniil Simkin demonstrating this series of turns
  11. That is exactly it! Thank you swanprincess xx
  12. Please can someone knowledgeable tell me the name of a certain series of jumps performed by male dancers, eg Carlos Acosta in his heyday, and most recently on Instagram by Lukas BB Its a series of barrel turn followed by another barrel turn but with one leg pointing straight up as the body turns. I’ve always named it a Whoop Di Whoo. For its sheer exuberance but feel sure there must be a technical term ? TIA Mandy Kent
  13. Completely charming throughout. Highly recommended. It brought some much needed Christmas cheer. Thank you Chris Hampson, Lez Brotherston and all the dancers, musicians and production crew. ps did anyone notice that the snow wolves shaggy trousers were VERY similar to the shaggy Swan Lake trews worn by the male Swans in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. Aha.. thank you Lez Brotherston for your brilliant designs 😍
  14. I think this will be incredible, an immersive Car Man experience! Think tickets will sell like hot cakes x
  15. https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2020/event/michael-clark-cosmic-dancer Previously posted by Alison but I only just realised sorry ...sounds fascinating! Until January 3rd ... need to book on Barbican website see link above.
  16. So, luckily I have now obtained a return from ROH site for NYE, hooray. I will probably go myself now on Thurs 17th so I am withdrawing the sale. Best wishes to all....and those who are still looking for returns, keep refreshing and checking in at ROH site, I got lucky.
  17. Have to say that Leo Dixon has been 'on my radar for quite a while. If anyone gets a spare ticket for his debut on 31st Dec or 1st Jan PLEASE let me know ( gushing fan)
  18. I have one ticket for Nutcracker on Thursday 17th Dec at 7pm £46 Balcony Row C The cast is Akane, Alex, MGH, Valentino I wish to either sell it or preferably exchange it for a ticket for either Thurs 31st or Fri 1st January, if there is a price differential we can work it out.... Please PM me thank you Mandy Kent
  19. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/athelhampton-ballet-gala-review-royal-ballet-dancers-make-a-welcome-return-6vsbxlc6k?shareToken=702dfa63d4df0f8548b7025b349e9a44 Review in The Times by Siobhan Murphy
  20. Hi Pas de Quatre. I received an email with the programme details and arrangements from Stuart Gordon so check your emails! The car park is open from early afternoon, the grounds open from 4pm and the seating area ( Theatre)from 5.00/5.15 for a 5.30pm start. In the beautiful gardens there are plenty of places for a picnic and if you get there early there are some chairs available. Do take a look around the ornate side gardens. I hope the weather stays fine for you. I’m not sure if you can leave any bags unattended , probably not.
  21. Four weeks ago, Meaghan Grace Hinkis had an idea to put on a fundraising Gala event to raise funds for the performing arts. With the collaboration of dancers, musicians, technical staff and the owners of Athelhampton House, her idea became reality ... and after months of lockdown and no live performances ( or very few.. Hoxton Docks springs to mind) the chance to see stars of The Royal Ballet pulled in a sell out crowd of dance enthusiasts from far and wide. Athelhampton House is a stunning Elizabethan mansion in beautiful grounds with ornate gardens, a perfect setting for a pre Gala picnic on the lawns. At 5.30 pm , with clear skies and doves flying over head from the dovecote, Megan Grace came on stage to welcome us all. The evening started with Robert Clark and Kate Shipway playing Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance Op. 46 The first dancer on stage was the glorious Marianela Nunez who performed a new work by Erico Montes to Debussy’s Moonlight Sonata. A beautiful work, graceful and lyrical... I hope to see more choreography by Montes soon. Next, Yasmine Naghdi , with a tambourine in her hand, gave us a sassy Esmerelda from La Esmerelda by Petipa. A new piece of contemporary dance by Dane Hurst followed, danced by Romany Pajdak and Hurst. It appeared to depict a couple in conflict, possibly at the end of a relationship, and there were some lovely moments and terrific partnering though it felt rather over-long to me. A wonderful excerpt from Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour was danced with brio and great charm by David Donnelly and Teo Dubreil. I must mention that the dancers wore leotards and not the original costumes in some pieces, including this. Then came Prince Florimund’s Variation from Sleeping Beauty danced very well by Calvin Richardson. Marianela Nunez returned for her second of three solo’s , giving us a lively and charming Kitri from Petipa’s Don Q Anna-Rose O’Sullivan then performed an exquisite Dying Swan accompanied by Hetty Snell on cello. The final piece of the first half was an excerpt from Dances At A Gathering by Jerome Robbins... the Green girl danced with vivacity , wit and lovely expression by the super Laura Morera. During the interval a talented auctioneer raised large amounts for the cause by auctioning off various Ballet related prizes, mostly donated by the dancers. To open the second half who better than Edward Watson, in One with D by Javier de Frutos to Ivor Novello’s ‘I will give you the starlight’. Edward certainly gave us starlight in this performance, absolutely tailored to his unique style and limber lean limbs. Akane Takada danced Nocturnes by John Neumeier, a dainty and delicate work which suited her well. This was followed by a super pdd ‘Olga and Lensky’ from Act 1 of Onegin by Cranko danced by David Donnelly and Megan Grace Hinkis. I love the music by Tchaikovsky and this duet was very well danced by this pair. I particularly liked Donnelly as Lensky and hope to see him given more roles when the RB can eventually get back on stage at the Opera House. A fab new solo work by Valentino Zucchetti was danced with energy and style by Leo Dixon to Bach’s cello suite no 1 played by Hetty Snell ( who played the lead cello in Cathy Marston’s recent The Cellist ) William Bracewell was next on stage as Prince Siegfried Act 1 variation from Swan Lake . Bracewell is a fantastic dancer who I have seen little of unfortunately , hopefully I can rectify that in the future, I really liked his performance. Bird of Paradise is a quirky new contemporary piece by Calvin Richardson and Joshua Junker , danced by Richardson with a cheeky smile and some good strong ballet technique within the contemporary style... Marianela Nunez performed her third solo next. Nunez must have ‘ duracell’ batteries, she is so talented and must have such stamina! She danced Raymonda by Petipa, accompanied by Robert Clark . ( note... some pieces of music were recorded, others, like this, were played live) Elite Syncopations is always popular, Yasmine Naghdi in top hat and carrying a cane gave a very ‘elite’ rag with support from a host of ballet men : Bracewell,Dixon, Donnelly, Dubreil and Richardson . Who all donned masks at the end. Very fitting ! The last piece was Requiem by MacMillan, danced beautifully by Meaghan Grace Hinkis to Faure’s Requiem ( Pie Jesu) A final curtain call with many bouquets ended a perfect gala evening in a gorgeous location.
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