Fiz Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 My husband is gutted because he doesn’t do Facebook and there’s no way to share it. I am loving the Bolshoi class teacher. He’s amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 I thought it was only being live streamed on Facebook, Yaffa. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 My husband’s managed to live stream it on T.V. See you later! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mallinson Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 How did he do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 CeliB’s son Oscar is on! 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Love to see the companies in class. Akimov is amazing! Looking forward to seeing RB in class, luckily I have a work break just at the right time today! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, John Mallinson said: How did he do that? Via his Android tablet using Chromecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate_N Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yes, I heard Oscar name-checked! The Ballet Master & repetiteur are very tough with those men - the stamina they have to have, as well as the mental toughness, is extraordinary. I love love love watching Maestro Akimov. Such a beautiful musical dancer, even as a teacher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Isn’t he great? I remember being fascinated by him last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthE Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) 45 minutes ago, John Mallinson said: How did he do that? I have an iPhone and a Samsung smart TV and I use the Samsung TV Cast app, which is great for detecting live video content from a web page of your choice and sending it to your TV. Once it's started playing on the TV you can navigate away from it on your phone. Edited October 5, 2017 by RuthE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelopesimpson Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 RB asking people to send in their pics of them dancing. Unbelievable. We are not all Selfie addicts or narcissists. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 That’s rather what people are saying in the comments, Penelope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 32 minutes ago, penelopesimpson said: RB asking people to send in their pics of them dancing. Unbelievable. We are not all Selfie addicts or narcissists. Was it last year or the year before we had the request for grand jetés? That was rather fun. If you don't want to take part, then don't. No-one is forcing you to. And if you can't manage a minute or two of watching people making the most of what the day is actually about, then go and make a cup of tea or something. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaffa Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I really enjoyed the lengthy video of the Bolshoi Academy's first year classes - Most YouTube videos of younger Russian students (particularly at Vaganova) are of annual exams, so you don't usually get to see so much of the teachers' corrections... Of course almost all the students have great extensions, but it was very refreshing (though not surprising) to see such strong focus on placement and port de bras, rather than tricks. And no pointe shoes in sight - Actually I'm not sure if the first year girls at Bolshoi do any pointe work in their first month at the Academy. Interesting that many of the students plan to be principals and millionaires by the time they are 20... Edited October 5, 2017 by Yaffa for clarity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Yaffa said: I really enjoyed the lengthy video of the Bolshoi Academy's first year classes - Most YouTube videos of younger Russian students (particularly at Vaganova) are of annual exams, so you don't usually get to see so much of the teachers' corrections... Of course almost all the students have great extensions, but it was very refreshing (though not surprising) to see such strong focus on placement and port de bras, rather than tricks. And no pointe shoes in sight - Actually I'm not sure if the first year girls at Bolshoi do any pointe work in their first month at the Academy. I was interested to see the young boys doing barre work between the barre and wall. A good way of working on alignment, methinks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Not quite sure I understand the Ballet de Monte Carlo Sleeping Beauty but I'm thinking I want to see it in full! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Oooo this Bolshoi repetiteur (didn't catch his name) terrifies me!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Us too, Sim! 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Fabulous section from the Bolshoi Ballet. Thanks to all involved.....totally fascinating! Am now looking forward to the RB section.....at the risk of being fired....! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 For those of us who have to go to work this is sheer torture!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Love it....class to California Girls! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Just now, Sim said: Love it....class to California Girls! After some classic show tunes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Further postings here, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 27 minutes ago, Sim said: Love it....class to California Girls! We've had Waltzing Matilda and Land of Hope and Glory too now - anyone picked up on the Canadians and the Bolshoi being so honoured yet? (The latter might have been covered by the burst of Tchaikovsky I guess.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachelm Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I wish we could see a bit more of centre practice from the front! But it is always a privilege to see the rehearsals. Wonderful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junedancer Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I was surprised to hear Kevin O'Hare say that the majority of the company had come through either White Lodge or Upper School at some point. Maybe it is the "some point" that are the key words as I thought that few ever went through from WL to US and onto the company. Maybe they have been there for year or two and trained elsewhere before coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junedancer Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 18 minutes ago, Rachelm said: I wish we could see a bit more of centre practice from the front! But it is always a privilege to see the rehearsals. Wonderful! I think they may have heard you - the camera is at least moving to the side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachelm Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I don't know how this pianist changes tunes so often- he's incredible! His mind must work exceedingly quickly!! I can never take my eyes off Sarah Lamb when she's in class! Though she seemed to only pop in for 10 minutes! Edited October 5, 2017 by Rachelm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachelm Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Just now, junedancer said: I think they may have heard you - the camera is at least moving to the side. Yes- I noticed that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelopesimpson Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Who is the tall blonde lady in blue top and pink skirt? Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The men at RB are on fire! Great to see Vadim in class and Joseph Sissons is surely marked for stardom. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelopesimpson Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Macrae's balance is incredible 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now