alison Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I've opened this thread for discussion of WBD 2021, so anything which isn't simply information should go here please. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryrosesatonapin Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Well I have been glued to the YouTube Bolshoi thread for a couple of hours now! It's so good to have the chance to hear what the dancers have to say and there is an excellent translator in the person of the beautiful soloist Ana Turazashvili, whose English is near perfect. I also glimpsed the New Zealand Ballet morning class and there is a lovely dog watching quietly from the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I'm really enjoying the sub-titles, they are hilarious!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate_N Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Totally distracted from the pressing work I have on my desk today … 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate_N Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 And I misread the schedule _ the Royal ballet is in class now, with the wonderful guest teacher Olga. Just watching her clean simple barre makes my brain & body feel good! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I know it's been ages since I've seen RB live - but quite a few faces I don't recognise??? Stand out RB dancer in class has got to be Joseph Sissons. Fantastic dancer, technically and musically ❣ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 18 minutes ago, Kate_N said: And I misread the schedule _ the Royal ballet is in class now, with the wonderful guest teacher Olga. Just watching her clean simple barre makes my brain & body feel good! What a wonderful teacher Olga is. “Was I clear?” She always has a constructive correction for everyone, whether Principal or Aud Jebsen dancer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate_N Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I'm afraid I don't see the Royal often enough to recognise mare than a few dancers. What is he wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Kate_N said: I'm afraid I don't see the Royal often enough to recognise mare than a few dancers. What is he wearing? He' wearing grey light tights and loose grey top, his hair in corn row braids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Lovely to see Yuhui Choe back in class. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Anna C said: Lovely to see Yuhui Choe back in class. Agreed thought the same thing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyTaylor Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 A very good mix of Principals, more junior dancers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane S Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 The Times online today has a big photo of the RB's Aud Jensen dancers - all easily recognisable, maybe someone could name them which might help to pick them out in class? (The one in the middle is Darcy Bussell.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane S Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 The happiest thing in the RDB's contribution is to see that Alban Lendorf is in class - he's been off for so long it would be wonderful if he's getting back to performance-ready! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Jane S said: The Times online today has a big photo of the RB's Aud Jensen dancers - all easily recognisable, maybe someone could name them which might help to pick them out in class? (The one in the middle is Darcy Bussell.) Have removed the names I posted so as to have time to get someone to confirm the names as it would be dreadful if I’d made any mistakes! Edited October 19, 2021 by Bluebird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I started crying watching Kaneko & Bracewell rehearse the balcony pdd. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I don’t know Dawnstar what are we going to do with you! Crying at the R&J balcony scene...... I might be joining you on Saturday!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 31 minutes ago, Dawnstar said: I started crying watching Kaneko & Bracewell rehearse the balcony pdd. It looked like the pianist also had tears in her eyes. And I also came over a bit funny, even though I was having to work at the same time! The natural connection, respect and love between them translates to their interraction on stage and made for an incredible performance. I just can't wait for Saturday afternoon. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I wish I could see them again on Saturday! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyTaylor Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I think I heard Lesley Collier say "magic" quietly in the background half way through. Can't wait for Saturday 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyTaylor Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 So, we are going to have Marianela Nunez performing Myrthe in Giselle. What an added bonus!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Interesting. I know she will dance it well but I don’t see her as a natural Myrthe Now Monica Mason on the other hand...one of the best!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVWS Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Nunez dances Myrtha in the Cojocaru/Kobborg Giselle DVD from the early 2000s. I might be imagining it, but I think she also danced it during the last run of Giselle as well, opposite Natalia Osipova? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 The Times Aud Jebsen group are at the top here. Some Greek dancers from lighting the Olympic flame are further down. News in pictures: Tuesday October 19, 2021 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/464186ac-3059-11ec-820f-e2be9b2cb5fd?shareToken=127e90778f5cfdf4b21b263116859b2d 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Does anyone know who the dancers were for Denilson Almeida's pdd? The names sounded like Jung and Eva but there aren't any RB dancers with those names. Are they perhaps RBS final year students? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just now, Dawnstar said: Does anyone know who the dancers were for Denilson Almeida's pdd? The names sounded like Jung and Eva but there aren't any RB dancers with those names. Are they perhaps RBS final year students? I haven't seen the clip but, from what you say, it sounds like Joonhyuk Jun (artist) and Ava May Llewellyn (AJYD). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, EVWS said: Nunez dances Myrtha in the Cojocaru/Kobborg Giselle DVD from the early 2000s. One of the first times I saw Nuñez dance was as Myrthe with Cojocaru and Kobborg. She was wonderful. It is indeed a treat to have her dancing the role again. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, bangorballetboy said: I haven't seen the clip but, from what you say, it sounds like Joonhyuk Jun (artist) and Ava May Llewellyn (AJYD). It is indeed; I’m watching them now (on delay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 37 minutes ago, Dawnstar said: I wish I could see them again on Saturday! I wish I could see them, full stop. I do wish they’d had more than two performances. 😭😭 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, bangorballetboy said: I haven't seen the clip but, from what you say, it sounds like Joonhyuk Jun (artist) and Ava May Llewellyn (AJYD). Thank you. Is the ROH website not up to date with the young dancers listing? Because I checked the names before asking on here & the only 3 female dancers listed on there are Hanna Park, Maddison Pritchard & Marianna Tsembenhoi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Dawnstar said: Thank you. Is the ROH website not up to date with the young dancers listing? Because I checked the names before asking on here & the only 3 female dancers listed on there are Hanna Park, Maddison Pritchard & Marianna Tsembenhoi. It’s not up to date. This year’s young dancers are Olivia Findlay, Ava May Llewelyn, Viola Pantuso and Alix Von Tiggelen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Anna C said: One of the first times I saw Nuñez dance was as Myrthe with Cojocaru and Kobborg. She was wonderful. It is indeed a treat to have her dancing the role again. Yes I agrees, she's a fantastic Myrthe, I'm so glad she's performing it. It's good to see Nela reveal another part of her personality instead of the sweet good girl side that we see a lot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) Yes she performed the role in the last Osipova cast and I thought she was perfectly menacing. She's one of the few that I've noticed wickedly smile as she leads the Wilis towards Hilarion before his death. Very chilling and I hope she does it again! Edited October 19, 2021 by ToThePointe 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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