English National Ballet Quote

April 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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I love this quote from Patricia Ruanne, ballet and coach to the English National Ballet, where she herself build her career. Listen to her say these very wise words in this link (go to Episode 2, minute 35:15). English National Ballet Quote During a rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet, Ruanne had these words for the dancers playing the lead roles: Don't panic. Accept the tiredness and use it. - Patricia Ruanne, former principal dancer. She is responsible for many of Rudolf Nureyev's ballets. She … [Read more...]

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Sesame Street Visits New York City Ballet Ballerinas

April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sesame Street Visits New York City Ballet Ballerinas

Who are the people in your neighborhood? Sesame Street's Murray Monster and Obejita (Little Sheep) learn about their dancing neighbors or "peeps in our hood," to quote Murray! Sesame Street Visits New York City Ballet Ballerinas What do ballerinas do? What is a barre and what is it for? Murray Monster asks Kristen Segin, Alina Dronova, Callie Bachman, and Sara Adams what is the first thing they were taught in ballet school. The five positions of the feet! Watch the video below, it's … [Read more...]

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Dance Theatre of Harlem Is Back [Video]

April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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I just found this video (below) posted on Facebook to my news feed and I want to pass it along to you. As I watched it, I was surprised to learn that this renown company had stopped performing for eight years, from 2004 to 2012. I was also glad to see that Michaela dePrince, featured in the ballet documentary First Position, was a member of the newly revived troupe! Dance Theatre of Harlem Is Back Having ceased performing in 2004 due to budgetary constraints, the Dance Theatre of Harlem has … [Read more...]

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Featured Ballerina Sara Mearns [Videos]

March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

After eight months of recovering from back injury, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and featured ballerina Sara Mearns, shares with us behind-the-scenes (literally) footage through her video blog: Barre None. Featured Ballerina Sara Mearns Sara Mearns was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and began her dance training at the age of three with Ann Brodie at the Calvert-Brodie School of Dance, also in Columbia. At the age of 13, Ms. Mearns trained with Patricia McBride at Dance … [Read more...]

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Pavel Dmitrichenko Admits To Attack But Not With Acid [Video]

March 8, 2013 By 2 Comments

It's been a whirlwind for Moscow's premiere ballet company, The Bolshoi Ballet, since January, when it's director, Sergei Filin had acid thrown in his face. Finally, a ballet dancer has confessed his involvement in the attack: Pavel Dmitrichenko admits to attack but not with acid. Pavel Dmitrichenko Admits To Attack But Not With Acid  Pale and haggard after hours of questioning, a leading Bolshoi dancer told a Moscow court that he gave his blessing to an attack on the ballet’s artistic … [Read more...]

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Thursday at The Theater ABT’s Swan Lake

January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment

For tonight's Thursday @ The Theater, I've chosen Kevin McKenzie's version of Swan Lake. (A few weeks ago I featured it with The Kirov Ballet). This time with America Ballet Theatre: a 2005 performance with Marcelo Gomes as Rothbart which, by the way does a magnificent portrayal of the evil sorcerer. The lead roles of Odette/Odile are danced by the lovely Gillian Murphy and Prince Siegfried by Angel Corella. Among the list of stars are Herman Cornejo, who plays Siegfried's friend, Isaac … [Read more...]

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Veteran Ballerina Appointed Acting Artistic Director of Bolshoi Ballet

January 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

After last week's acid attack and subsequent hospitalization of Sergei Filin, someone had to take over, at least temporarily. But who would it be? Galina Stepanenko, veteran ballerina appointed acting artistic director of Bolshoi Ballet. Veteran Ballerina Appointed Acting Artistic Director of Bolshoi Ballet Russia's Bolshoi ballet appointed one of its most experienced ballerinas as its acting chief after last week's horrific acid attack on the theatre's artistic director Sergei Filin. The … [Read more...]

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Paris Opera Ballet Has a New Artistic Director

January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Brigitte Lefèvre has directed the legendary company since 1995. Next year she will be leaving the much sought out post. Nine candidates were considered. Finally, Paris Opera Ballet has a new artistic director. Paris Opera Ballet Has a New Artistic Director, Benjamin Millepied. [Millepied] was formally confirmed as the company’s new director, to the surprise of many who expected a Paris Opera insider to get the job. In an interview by the french press, Millepied was asked what his plans … [Read more...]

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Galina Stepanenko Is Named Interim Chief of Bolshoi Ballet

January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

After Thursday night's acid attack on Sergei Filin, director of the Russian company, Galina Stepanenko is named interim chief of Bolshoi Ballet. Galina Stepanenko Is Named Interim Chief of Bolshoi Ballet The Bolshoi Ballet appointed a temporary artistic director Tuesday to oversee the company while Sergei Filin recovers from an acid attack that disfigured his face and injured his eyes. Galina Stepanenko, a prize-winning dancer with the Bolshoi since 1990, was presented as the interim … [Read more...]

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Sergei Filin Gives First Interview After Acid Attack

January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The Moscow News reported today on The Bolshoi's Director's condition as Sergei Filin gives first interview after acid attack and seems to be recovering favorably. He believes the attack is work related. Sergei Filin Gives First Interview After Acid Attack Bolshoi Ballet artistic director Sergei Filin gave his first interview after a man threw sulfuric acid into his face causing fourth-degree burns to his face. The former dancer had to have surgery to restore his vision after burns to his … [Read more...]

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