It seems appropriate on the eve of Valentine's Day to share with you the ultimate love story: Romeo and Juliet, the ballet, it's history and a couple of memorable interpretations by two ballet etoiles: Gelsey Kirkland and Alessandra Ferri. There are several versions of the famous ballet: John Cranko's, Lavery's and Kenneth MacMillan's. In the videos below, both ballerinas dance to MacMillan's choreography. Before you settle in to enjoy these lovely videos, here's a bit of background … [Read more...]
