Here is a video of multiple Song Bird Fairy variations from Sleeping beauty. The first one is from the 80s and they continue until like 2006. Very cool to see how everything changes over time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PatAKXw-iE&feature=g-vrec
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
This Guy is Pretty Cool...
I found this video on youtube on Dwight Phillips. He is a long jumper and an Olympian. I clicked on this video because of the title; "Practice makes Permanent." This is exactly what my ballet teacher tells me all the time. He doesn't talk about it until around 2:26...so skip to then if you don't want to watch the whole video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyLVby2b-PA&list=PL3E044F4D0E75E6C6&index=4&feature=plcp
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyLVby2b-PA&list=PL3E044F4D0E75E6C6&index=4&feature=plcp
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A Very Helpful Person
In ballet the obvious, main hairstyle is the bun. However, the French Twist is also a good one to know how to do. Doing a French Twist with long hair may seem practically impossible (if you're someone like me who has tried and failed many times), but this youtube video has literally saved my life. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Happy Late 4th of July!
In celebration of our nations birthday, I would like to post a video of the all-American Stars and Stripes Pas de Deux!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ_2BHFDnDs
Happy Late 4th!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ_2BHFDnDs
Happy Late 4th!
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Evgenia Obraztsova

I just realized I have not yet made a post congratulating Evgenia Obraztsova for her promotion to a Bolshoi principal dancer! It was a well deserved promotion and I wish her the best for the future! I have attached below the links to a few videos of her. The first one is her in Swan Lake, then Don Quixote, and finally (ready for this?) Sandy from Greece!
Swan Lake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf1eMsjqS7Q&feature=relmfu
Don Quixote (skip to 1:30 and 3:52 to see Evgenia): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvsNCoVN1Kw&feature=related
Sandy from Greece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtH7G7FOZ24&feature=player_embedded
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
I Uploaded!
I've uploaded another video to my youtube channel! It is dedicated to Natalia Osipova and her amazing jumps...haha yeah I miss ballet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfv-Qpr-60k&feature=plcp
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfv-Qpr-60k&feature=plcp
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
This is Pretty Cool...
It's a video of Ivan Vasiliev's triple cabriole slowed down!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQOdC1YyKpM&list=UUjlM8u0qcgK-4gs4SZGZrsw&index=7&feature=plcp
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQOdC1YyKpM&list=UUjlM8u0qcgK-4gs4SZGZrsw&index=7&feature=plcp
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Sunday, June 3, 2012
LOL and Another!!!
Haha another top comment! This time its on a Svetlana Zakharova Don Quixote Video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOIZyYbidAU&feature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOIZyYbidAU&feature=related
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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Yay Another Top Comment!
I got the top comment on the Prix de Lausanne 2012 video!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrSeGgAC0_E
Be sure to check it out haha!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrSeGgAC0_E
Be sure to check it out haha!
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Merde!
I just want to say a quick "break a leg" and "merde" to all of you out there in end of the year performances! Mine is next weekend...I can't wait!
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Hayley Okines
I would like to do a somewhat un-ballet related post and talk about someone who I discovered while surfing the internet. This person is Hayley Okines, a fourteen year old girl who has a rare disease called progeria. It is an aging disease, causing Hayley to have the body of a 105 year old woman.
That sounds hard to believe, like it may be fake, but its a real disease. Most children with progeria live into their early teenage years, if they're lucky. Hayley was only predicted to live to be 13 years old, but defied the odds and celebrated her 14th birthday last December.
Hearing Hayley Okines story for some reason hit me hard. The idea of someone my age, not being able to move around very well affected me, seeing that I an incredibly active lifestyle. It made me realize how lucky I really am to be able to dance, run, even walk. I flashed back to earlier today when I was complaining to my friend about how I didn't want to go run around Greenlake in a few weeks. Sometimes, I'm amazed at my own ungratefulness for the littler things in life.
So pretty much what I'm trying to say is that we should all learn from this. Next time you gripe about having to go to dance class (we all have those days), or a really long rehearsal, or even having to walk a long ways because the bus broke down, take the time to think about how lucky you really are to be given the opportunity.
More dance-related posts coming soon! I just had to get this out there if you know what I mean. :)
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That sounds hard to believe, like it may be fake, but its a real disease. Most children with progeria live into their early teenage years, if they're lucky. Hayley was only predicted to live to be 13 years old, but defied the odds and celebrated her 14th birthday last December.
Hearing Hayley Okines story for some reason hit me hard. The idea of someone my age, not being able to move around very well affected me, seeing that I an incredibly active lifestyle. It made me realize how lucky I really am to be able to dance, run, even walk. I flashed back to earlier today when I was complaining to my friend about how I didn't want to go run around Greenlake in a few weeks. Sometimes, I'm amazed at my own ungratefulness for the littler things in life.
So pretty much what I'm trying to say is that we should all learn from this. Next time you gripe about having to go to dance class (we all have those days), or a really long rehearsal, or even having to walk a long ways because the bus broke down, take the time to think about how lucky you really are to be given the opportunity.
More dance-related posts coming soon! I just had to get this out there if you know what I mean. :)
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Fun Ballet Quizzes!
Hey guys!
I found this fun webpage that has all sorts of ballet quizzes on it. Be sure to check it out if you are super bored, or just really like doing quizzes!!!
http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/humanities/performing_arts/ballet.html
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I found this fun webpage that has all sorts of ballet quizzes on it. Be sure to check it out if you are super bored, or just really like doing quizzes!!!
http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/humanities/performing_arts/ballet.html
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
Personality Quiz: Which Ballet Character are you Most Like?
I got this off from adancersdays.blogspot.com.
Btw I scored the Lilac Fairy. :) Comment below and tell me who you are.
1: What is your favorite color?
a: Purple
b: Red
c: Blue
d: Gold
e: Black
f: Pink
g: White
2: Who do you tend to fall in love with?
a: No one, you are simply too busy for that.
b: The artistic and charming type.
c: The rich guy.
d: Whoever can keep up with your glamorous lifestyle.
e: The strong and handsome hunter.
f: Your rescuer.
g: The brave, adventurous and loyal type.
3: What is your favorite part of ballet class
a: Center work in general. I do it all whether it's graceful turning, long developes or little jumps.
b: Pirouettes... I aim for a triple and I get one too.
c: Grand allegro, I love to jump!
d: Rehearsal, I love to dance with a storyline.
e: Fouttes, my time to shine.
f: Delicate pointe work.
g: Adagio.
4: Your friends would describe you as:
a: A leader. The one they can always depend on.
b: A spitfire.
c: The amiable and carefree one.
d: A dictator.
e: The brave and daredevil-ish one.
f: Innocent, kind and would just like everyone to get along.
g: The shy and quiet one.
5: Which of the following is most important to you?
a: Keeping the peace.
b: Living with passion and just doing what makes you happy.
c: Dancing, it's all you want to do.
d: Getting what you want.
e: Leading an exciting life that's always at full speed ahead.
f: Finding true love.
g: To be happy like you use to be.
6: Your favorite activity is: (aside from dance)
a: I don't have time for any other activities sadly.
b: Putting on a show
c: Dancing... Just dancing
e: Shopping
f: Reading
g: Writing
7: Your greatest flaw would probably be:
a: No one flaw is really significant but you wouldn't call yourself perfect either.
b: Being too spontaneous and not thinking things through.
c: Doing what you want, regardless of how bad for you it may be.
d: Being a bit too selfish.
e: You cause trouble, whether you mean to or not.
f: Being a bit of a pushover.
g: You're often depressed.
8: Favorite style of music is:
a: Slow and soothing.
b: Loud and intense.
c: Soft and pleasant.
d: Depends on what mood I'm in.
e: Sharp and extravagant.
f: Peace full and light so I can tap my foot to it.
g: Slow and sad. Something that will make me cry.
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BE SURE TO POST YOUR RESULT IN A COMMENT BELOW!
Btw I scored the Lilac Fairy. :) Comment below and tell me who you are.
1: What is your favorite color?
a: Purple
b: Red
c: Blue
d: Gold
e: Black
f: Pink
g: White
2: Who do you tend to fall in love with?
a: No one, you are simply too busy for that.
b: The artistic and charming type.
c: The rich guy.
d: Whoever can keep up with your glamorous lifestyle.
e: The strong and handsome hunter.
f: Your rescuer.
g: The brave, adventurous and loyal type.
3: What is your favorite part of ballet class
a: Center work in general. I do it all whether it's graceful turning, long developes or little jumps.
b: Pirouettes... I aim for a triple and I get one too.
c: Grand allegro, I love to jump!
d: Rehearsal, I love to dance with a storyline.
e: Fouttes, my time to shine.
f: Delicate pointe work.
g: Adagio.
4: Your friends would describe you as:
a: A leader. The one they can always depend on.
b: A spitfire.
c: The amiable and carefree one.
d: A dictator.
e: The brave and daredevil-ish one.
f: Innocent, kind and would just like everyone to get along.
g: The shy and quiet one.
5: Which of the following is most important to you?
a: Keeping the peace.
b: Living with passion and just doing what makes you happy.
c: Dancing, it's all you want to do.
d: Getting what you want.
e: Leading an exciting life that's always at full speed ahead.
f: Finding true love.
g: To be happy like you use to be.
6: Your favorite activity is: (aside from dance)
a: I don't have time for any other activities sadly.
b: Putting on a show
c: Dancing... Just dancing
e: Shopping
f: Reading
g: Writing
7: Your greatest flaw would probably be:
a: No one flaw is really significant but you wouldn't call yourself perfect either.
b: Being too spontaneous and not thinking things through.
c: Doing what you want, regardless of how bad for you it may be.
d: Being a bit too selfish.
e: You cause trouble, whether you mean to or not.
f: Being a bit of a pushover.
g: You're often depressed.
8: Favorite style of music is:
a: Slow and soothing.
b: Loud and intense.
c: Soft and pleasant.
d: Depends on what mood I'm in.
e: Sharp and extravagant.
f: Peace full and light so I can tap my foot to it.
g: Slow and sad. Something that will make me cry.
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BE SURE TO POST YOUR RESULT IN A COMMENT BELOW!
Mostly A's:
You're the Lilac Fairy from Sleeping Beauty!
Loyal, strong and positive, you enjoy helping other people and are able to show them the light at the end of the tunnel. Even though it sometimes takes a little magic to persuade people to follow your lead, you are fantastic at kindly taking control of any situation. People look up to you not only for your leadership skills but also for your delicate and kind nature.
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Mostly B's:
You're Kitri from Don Quixote!
Full of fire and passion, you have a zest for life and live it to its fullest. You like to have things done your way and enjoy spur-of-the-moment decisions. Life is an adventure and you're more than ready to embrace it. Perhaps that desire for adventure can get a bit out of hand at times, try to keep it under control. ;) Keep an eye out for your Basilio (not that it'll be easy to miss him).
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Mostly C's:
You're Giselle!
Shy and timid at times, you just want to dance. You're a happy and carefree person who just wants to be doing what makes you happy... All the time! You fall for someone with ease, perhaps too much ease causing you to get hurt. Be careful who you trust!
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Mostly D's:
You're Gamzatti from La Bayadere!
You are royalty. You want things done your way and no one else is capable of influencing your opinion. Your infinite beauty and charm is enough to entrance any man and you put those assets to good use. Despite the fate of most princesses in classic tales, you don't need a prince to save you as you are perfectly capable of taking care of yourself.
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Mostly E's:
You're Odile from Swan Lake!
You have a knack for stirring things up and keeping life interesting. When you enter a room every body knows it and your sharp wit keeps audiences entranced all night long. No one wants to get on your bad side because once they're there, there's no going back. You not only talk the talk, you walk the walk and do so with your head held high.
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Mostly F's:
You're Aurora from Sleeping Beauty!
Fair, regal, innocent and beautiful you are one of the most pleasant people to be around. You're very easygoing and are always up for a party. Men fawn over you, all eager for your attention. You never fail to evenly spread your time and everyone leaves satisfied. You treat everyone with equality and kindness (if only your parents had learned that lesson). ;)
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Mostly G's:
You're Odette from Swan Lake!
You tend to be shy and quiet, never exactly the life of the party. Although you may not enjoy the spotlight, your Prince Charming somehow manages to find you and is smitten with your mysteriousness and beauty. You have a curious air about you that people are drawn to. (Stay away from those who get the answer Odile on this...) ;)
Oh My It Has Been A While
I would like to say how sorry I am for not updating as frequently as I would like to. It's getting towards the end of the school/dance year and I am quite busy.
First off, thank you to all of those who watched my youtube videos! I now have over 1,000 overall video views! Thanks guys!
Secondly, I would like to share a video with all of you. It is the full version of Makarova's La Bayadere staring Altynai Asylmuratova as Nikiya and Darcey Bussell as Gamzatti. What makes this version so special is that it contains an extra act at the end that is now normally cut out. Typically, the ballet would end with the Kingdom of the Shades but in this version it shows the temple being blown up at the end. :) Oh don't you love it when that happens? Anyways...Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ow9Sd5QfzA&feature=related
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First off, thank you to all of those who watched my youtube videos! I now have over 1,000 overall video views! Thanks guys!
Secondly, I would like to share a video with all of you. It is the full version of Makarova's La Bayadere staring Altynai Asylmuratova as Nikiya and Darcey Bussell as Gamzatti. What makes this version so special is that it contains an extra act at the end that is now normally cut out. Typically, the ballet would end with the Kingdom of the Shades but in this version it shows the temple being blown up at the end. :) Oh don't you love it when that happens? Anyways...Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ow9Sd5QfzA&feature=related
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Yeah! Top Comment on a Svetlana Zakharova Youtube Video!
Haha so I was really bored one day while doing my math homework, so I put on this version of Swan Lake to listen to. Then one thing led to another and before you know it, I'd watched the entire ballet. So I decided to comment about it, more for myself than anyone else really, since I figured no one would read it. Well 3 weeks later I'm about ready to do the same thing and I look at the top comments and realize that my comment is one of them! OH YEAH DID I MENTION ITS GOT SVETLANA AS ODETTE IN IT?! I've posted the video below because this literally just made my day. :P If you don't watch the whole thing, at least read the comment guys haha...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM3fZ3qewqo
Oh and after searching and searching, I finally found Jean Christopher Malliot's Romeo et Juliette (the version PNB will be performing next season), the full verison, on youtube!!! I'm just having a good youtube day I guess!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLVia-0S3Lg&feature=related
Enjoy!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM3fZ3qewqo
Oh and after searching and searching, I finally found Jean Christopher Malliot's Romeo et Juliette (the version PNB will be performing next season), the full verison, on youtube!!! I'm just having a good youtube day I guess!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLVia-0S3Lg&feature=related
Enjoy!
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Friday, April 13, 2012
A Flash From the Past
I was searching youtube, as usual, and came across these lovely videos from around the 50's and 60's. The first one is of the great Rudolph Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn dancing the pas de deux from Le Corsaire, one of their signature pieces.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLItQ3vFUZk&feature=related
The next one I found is of Alla Sizova in the Le Corsaire Medora variation. Look at that girls jumps!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njcNdGU1oBQ
Now what I've found is a version of Svetlana Zakharova and Igor Zelensky doing the same Le Corsaire pas de deux as Nureyev and Fonteyn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQvyQc68-u4
Oh how ballet has changed! The costumes, the number of turns people did, the sets, even the music for the Medora variation is different (now it's either Dulcinea or Queen of the Dyrads from Don Quixote)! One of the largest changes I believe is the height of people's extensions. Nowadays we have people like Sveltana Zakharova, who is a human rubber band, and back then Margot Fonteyn's extensions are only 90 degrees! That change only happened in 50-60 years...I wonder what ballet will look like in another 50.
So what ballet era did you enjoy more? I personally love both for different reasons, but tell me what you think!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLItQ3vFUZk&feature=related
The next one I found is of Alla Sizova in the Le Corsaire Medora variation. Look at that girls jumps!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njcNdGU1oBQ
Now what I've found is a version of Svetlana Zakharova and Igor Zelensky doing the same Le Corsaire pas de deux as Nureyev and Fonteyn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQvyQc68-u4
Oh how ballet has changed! The costumes, the number of turns people did, the sets, even the music for the Medora variation is different (now it's either Dulcinea or Queen of the Dyrads from Don Quixote)! One of the largest changes I believe is the height of people's extensions. Nowadays we have people like Sveltana Zakharova, who is a human rubber band, and back then Margot Fonteyn's extensions are only 90 degrees! That change only happened in 50-60 years...I wonder what ballet will look like in another 50.
So what ballet era did you enjoy more? I personally love both for different reasons, but tell me what you think!
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
This Has to Be One of the Most Inspiring People Ever
Misty Copeland, the first African American soloist at American Ballet Theatre, has got to be one of the most inspiring person ever. Just watch this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6kZ90_0eKc&feature=plcp&context=C4a03a3cVDvjVQa1PpcFNrZznPwMylEmf5drV34HTHg19qxFH-_I4=
Oh and just for fun I have Abby Lee Miller teaching Wendy Williams how to dance (LOL).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRRjICIGupI&feature=related
One last thing...I have an interview of *drum roll please* Roberto Bolle!!! Yeah, it's in Italian, but theres some rehearsal footage and (ok I'll admit it) the guy has a very sexy voice *coughcough*and body *coughcough*. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za0ARqMboqI&feature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6kZ90_0eKc&feature=plcp&context=C4a03a3cVDvjVQa1PpcFNrZznPwMylEmf5drV34HTHg19qxFH-_I4=
Oh and just for fun I have Abby Lee Miller teaching Wendy Williams how to dance (LOL).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRRjICIGupI&feature=related
One last thing...I have an interview of *drum roll please* Roberto Bolle!!! Yeah, it's in Italian, but theres some rehearsal footage and (ok I'll admit it) the guy has a very sexy voice *coughcough*and body *coughcough*. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za0ARqMboqI&feature=related
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Le Corsiare!
Hey guys! So I'm almost positive I've posted this video before, but the video got taken down. :( It was the full version of ABT's Le Corsaire. Although, I recently found it again, but it's in multiple video form. Here's part 1...oh and the cast commentary is priceless!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SztMzv2cW4Y
Enjoy!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SztMzv2cW4Y
Enjoy!
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Monday, April 2, 2012
The Hunger Games Movie Review!

So this is going to be one of my more off-topic posts, but besides ballet, the Hunger Games is a HUGE obsession of mine!
WARNING!
DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE MOVIE!!! (if you haven't...get off your computer and go see it NOW!!!)

So as many of you know, the Hunger Games movie came out on Friday, March 23rd. I love the trilogy and they are my most favorite books of all time. I had known about this movie for like a year and a half before the release date, and I nearly died of suspense just waiting for the movie!!!
I had originally planned to go see it on opening night, but instead I got the last two IMAX tickets for Saturday night!!! My friend and I were the first people to show up (2:30 for the 5:30 showing) and we spent like the whole day waiting in line! SO WORTH IT!!!

I nearly DIED when the film started, still in disbelief that I was actually there. I mean...I waited like over a year for the movie...I was going to be excited.

I'd say over all I was very impressed with the movie. With a few exceptions (the fact that they left out Madge, the Avox girl, and other small things like that) it was a really good movie. The only big-ish problem I had with it was actually pretty small; I didn't like how when Katniss hears that two tributes from the same District could win she doesn't scream Peeta's name. In the book she does and gets freaked out because she's betrayed her location. Oh and another problem I had is that in the book her and Peeta kiss like wayyy more than they did in the movie. That said, the cave scenes were still the most adorable things I've ever seen. <3

As far as the acting went, I give kudos to everyone! Along with being blown away by Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson's acting (and Liam Hemsworths...everything) I was also impressed by those acting in more minor roles. I thought that Isabelle Fuhrman (Clove) did a very good job, along with Alexander Ludwig (Cato), Amandla Stenberg (Rue), and although she didn't have very many (if any) lines, Jaqueline Emerson made a very good Foxface (love that scene when her and Katniss run into each other! Even if it wasn't in the book, I thought it was a nice touch).

Oh and I forgot to mention it, but Elizabeth Banks (Effie Trinket), Woody Harrelson (Haymitch), and Lenny Kravitz (Cinna), were also quite good. Good job to the people that cast this movie! Effie's "THAT IS MAHOGANY!" is sure to be a quotable line for a while.

After talking to my friends and critiquing the movie, some complain that there was no "cliff-hanger." I disagree. The berries themselves are a HUGE cliff hanger. And if some people needed convincing that the Capitol was mad about the whole thing, they had a scene where they locked Seneca Crane (loved his beard) into a room with only a bowl of the berries in it. Obviously Katniss isn't off the hook yet. Oh and the last thing we see is President Snow watching Katniss and Peeta get off the train and leaving with a scary look on his face, obviously going out to find some way to get back at her. This could also be tied in with how Katniss caused an uprising in District 11 after Rue died because she put flowers all over her body. The Capitol can't be happy about one person doing both of these things and making them look stupid. So while Katniss and Peeta both made it out of the games and that's a good thing, they're still not out of danger yet. (And come on guys there's another movie!!!)

So that's pretty much it...next time I'll try to talk about dance lol. Although until then, you should kill time by going and watching the Hunger Games movie again!

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Thursday, March 29, 2012
An Interview With Donald Byrd
Hey guys I just found this youtube video of an interview with Donald Byrd! He has a very interesting background and experiences that were very cool to learn about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4xaZjfFYFM&feature=plcp&context=C4e28115VDvjVQa1PpcFN56fLDwHf1Zjv_sJz3dS472zq4jLZT0Ms=
Enjoy!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4xaZjfFYFM&feature=plcp&context=C4e28115VDvjVQa1PpcFN56fLDwHf1Zjv_sJz3dS472zq4jLZT0Ms=
Enjoy!
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Good Pilates Workouts on Youtube!!!
Hey guys so my spring break just started today (YAY)! And I was bored so I've been doing Pilates rather than sitting around like a slug lol. Here's one of my fav videos!!! It works everything!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMnY5jAlp6Y
I also have a documentary from BBC withe Darcey Bussel, Uliana Lopatkina, the Mariinsky Theatre, as well as the Royal Ballet called The Magic of Swan Lake. I thought it was an interesting look into the things that make Swan Lake...Swan Lake!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS-1N4Z3O3M&feature=relmfu
Enjoy!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMnY5jAlp6Y
I also have a documentary from BBC withe Darcey Bussel, Uliana Lopatkina, the Mariinsky Theatre, as well as the Royal Ballet called The Magic of Swan Lake. I thought it was an interesting look into the things that make Swan Lake...Swan Lake!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS-1N4Z3O3M&feature=relmfu
Enjoy!
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Monday, March 26, 2012
An American at the Bolshoi
Hey guys check out this video from the New York Times about a 15 year old girl from Texas who is currently studying at the Bolshoi Ballet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCkQCMu4yPI&feature=related
I also have a video of a dance, called Counterpoint, that was performed at the American Dance Competition. For all those in Int. Contemp. on Tuesdays...listen to the music. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbFSG-L5F-E
I like ours better but theirs is still cool. :)
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PS: I changed my background!!! (In case you didn't notice) :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCkQCMu4yPI&feature=related
I also have a video of a dance, called Counterpoint, that was performed at the American Dance Competition. For all those in Int. Contemp. on Tuesdays...listen to the music. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbFSG-L5F-E
I like ours better but theirs is still cool. :)
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PS: I changed my background!!! (In case you didn't notice) :D
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Russian Words And Phrases Every Ballerina Should Know
Hey guys! So I was super bored today and decided to make these Quizzlet Flashcards. They have some words and or sayings in Russian translated into English that may be useful if you ever have a Russian ballet teacher and want to know what she (or he) is yelling at you to do. If you scroll down on the page you get all the words and sayings in a list and can click on the speaker button to hear how they are pronounced.
http://quizlet.com/10950325/russian-words-and-phrases-every-ballerina-should-know-flash-cards/
Enjoy!
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http://quizlet.com/10950325/russian-words-and-phrases-every-ballerina-should-know-flash-cards/
Enjoy!
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New Works Review

A week ago I went to see PNB's New Works performance. The there were three performances; 1) A Million Kisses to My Skin, 2) Cylindrical Shadows, and finally 3) Mating Theory. To kick off the performance they started with David Dawson's A Million Kisses to My Skin. This was my personal favorite, and I gave the performance a 9.5/10. My other two friends that attended the show each gave it a 9/10. I liked the way the costumes and the lighting worked out, and the dance seemed to give off an In the Middle Somewhat Elevated feel.
Next was Cylindrical Shadows, my least favorite. Now before I say what I want to say, keep in mind that I love the classics far more than any contemporary ballet. There, now that that's out of the way, I can safely say I gave it a 5/10. Let me also say, I DO NOT BLAME THE DANCERS! They were fabulous. I give them all a 10/10. Honestly...it was the music. It started out normal-ish...and ended with like random bird calls and someone chanting things about shadows. If that's your thing...I sugest that you go see it. If your a classic freak like me however...I'd steer you away from it. However I did like that Karel Cruz and Lindsi Dec did a partnering sequence at the end. :) I give them an 11. :D
Finally it ended with Mating Theory. I liked it, and the dancing was great, but like I've said before, I'm not a fan of contemporary. Still that said, I did like it and thought it was interesting. My only criticism; maybe not dress everyone in grey. But other than that it was good. :)
Finally, as some of you may remember, I posted about their season next year (THEY'RE DOING SWAN LAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). But I realized I failed to post the article that told me about it. So...here it is!
http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2017692362_pnb11.html
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PS: I'll try to update more often guys! I've been busy lately.
PPS: OMG WHO ELSE SAW THE HUNGER GAMES AND LOVED IT?!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Buy A Braclet
Hey guys!
So here's whats going on...I was asked by my friend to go to Florida with her over spring break. Fun right? Well the only bad part is that it costs a lot of money and I will have to pay for some of it if I want to go. So, I'm making friendship bracelets (2 for $5) and the proceeds will go towards my plane ticket. It would mean a lot if you guys (like my dance friends) would buy one because I've never been (in fact I've only flown on a plane twice *clutch the pearls* and have only been to three states *faint*) and would really like to go.
Talk to me at dance if you guys want one! Thanks!
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So here's whats going on...I was asked by my friend to go to Florida with her over spring break. Fun right? Well the only bad part is that it costs a lot of money and I will have to pay for some of it if I want to go. So, I'm making friendship bracelets (2 for $5) and the proceeds will go towards my plane ticket. It would mean a lot if you guys (like my dance friends) would buy one because I've never been (in fact I've only flown on a plane twice *clutch the pearls* and have only been to three states *faint*) and would really like to go.
Talk to me at dance if you guys want one! Thanks!
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
A Few New Videos
Hey guys I've found a video of Maria Kochetkova, 19 years old at the time, dancing La Esmeralda.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcPOuO0Stio&feature=related
I've also found a video of a figure skater with figure skate/pointe shoes (figure shoes...pointe skates...?). Anyways check it out because I'm sure you've never seen it before.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WB0_SGL6bA&feature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcPOuO0Stio&feature=related
I've also found a video of a figure skater with figure skate/pointe shoes (figure shoes...pointe skates...?). Anyways check it out because I'm sure you've never seen it before.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WB0_SGL6bA&feature=related
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
El Vals Del Error (aka, The Waltz of Error)
This piece was done by the New York City ballet. The choreography is by Jerome Robbins. I liked it because it was not like any other piece I'd seen...dancers intentionally trying to look bad...HAHA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGKT95q2ttU&feature=related
Enjoy!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGKT95q2ttU&feature=related
Enjoy!
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Monday, March 12, 2012
HUNGER GAMES BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE!!!
The real deal guys!!!
I think that while the trailer is a very good way of seeing clips of the movie before the actual movie comes out, this behind the scenes footage is also good because there's also some new scenes in there that you haven't seen 1,000,000 times already. :D I also found it cool to see what the movie looks like without some kind of background music score...it's very different. If your a major Hunger Games fan (like me) be sure to check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQv87I_l4iU
Oh and I just found this video of the main characters talking about their roles...and there's a few more behind the scenes things there as well. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nl7NDQKg7s&feature=related
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PS: ONLY 11 DAYS UNTIL THE HUNGER GAMES!!!
I think that while the trailer is a very good way of seeing clips of the movie before the actual movie comes out, this behind the scenes footage is also good because there's also some new scenes in there that you haven't seen 1,000,000 times already. :D I also found it cool to see what the movie looks like without some kind of background music score...it's very different. If your a major Hunger Games fan (like me) be sure to check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQv87I_l4iU
Oh and I just found this video of the main characters talking about their roles...and there's a few more behind the scenes things there as well. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nl7NDQKg7s&feature=related
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PS: ONLY 11 DAYS UNTIL THE HUNGER GAMES!!!
Natalia Osipova Cannot Be Human
That girl can jump!!! I have decided to dedicate a post to Natalia Osipova's INSANE jumps!!! I have videos of her in the Laurencia and Medora variations as well as in the Grand Pas de Deux of Don Quixote...prepare to be amazed.
Sigh...if only I could jump like that...
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
PNB IS DOING SWAN LAKE THIS NEXT SEASON!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHIAOHJNURFH;NSNBWRUHSNWC;JHMNVPWSNVCSDFKJCNJFGHIXLM.KCJTFSDCMGSDW;HROIHFuwcxo!!!!!E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET IS DOING SWAN LAKE THIS COMING SEASON!!! THAT'S MY MOST FAVORITE BALLET EVER!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALSO NEXT SEASON THERE IS A NEW WORK FROM MARK MORRIS AND ANOTHER FROM TWYLA THARP!!!
AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF...THEY'RE DOING ROMEO ET JULIETTE!!!!!!!!!!!! OHMYGOD I'M GONNA CRY!!!
ASKDLJHNUMHBNADVUBIAWUFCNBSDUI!!!!!!!A AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET IS DOING SWAN LAKE THIS COMING SEASON!!! THAT'S MY MOST FAVORITE BALLET EVER!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALSO NEXT SEASON THERE IS A NEW WORK FROM MARK MORRIS AND ANOTHER FROM TWYLA THARP!!!
AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF...THEY'RE DOING ROMEO ET JULIETTE!!!!!!!!!!!! OHMYGOD I'M GONNA CRY!!!
ASKDLJHNUMHBNADVUBIAWUFCNBSDUI!!!!!!!A AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
The Hunger Games Mall Tour!!!
I just got back from the Hunger Games Mall Tour!!! I saw Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson...ALL IN THE SAME PLACE ON THE SAME DAY!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
My friends and I got some good pictures of them...here's a few of Liam Hemsworth!!!
It was like insane!!! As soon as my other friend sends me the really good ones she got I'll post them for you guys. :) She got some of Jennifer and Josh as well (but mainly Liam... <3).
SPEAKING OF LIAM...when I saw him I like went nuts and started jumping up and down like crazy and waving and he just like looked right at me and smiled and I like freaked out and screamed and died...and then to top the day off we also got free makeovers at Sephora and ate at Blue C Sushi and then when it was all over we went and got frozen yogurt. :) BEST DAY EVER!!!
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My friends and I got some good pictures of them...here's a few of Liam Hemsworth!!!
It was like insane!!! As soon as my other friend sends me the really good ones she got I'll post them for you guys. :) She got some of Jennifer and Josh as well (but mainly Liam... <3).
SPEAKING OF LIAM...when I saw him I like went nuts and started jumping up and down like crazy and waving and he just like looked right at me and smiled and I like freaked out and screamed and died...and then to top the day off we also got free makeovers at Sephora and ate at Blue C Sushi and then when it was all over we went and got frozen yogurt. :) BEST DAY EVER!!!
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Friday, March 9, 2012
Go Check Out my Tumblr!
I've literally posted like 20 new pictures on it. :) Haha this is what happens when I have no school LOL.
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I Have Renamed My Tumblr
Hey guys just wanted to let everyone know that I have re-named my tumblr to Photos for Dancers. The new URL is also photosfordancers.tumblr.com
...Just so everyone knows. :D
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...Just so everyone knows. :D
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The White Swan Adagio
Out of all great ballets and all the pieces I love, the White Swan Adagio from the ballet Swan Lake has to be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. It has everything from a fantastic score to magnificent choreography. In this version, the dancers are Svetlana Zakharova and Andrei Uvarov. Oh and at the end a piece from Don Quixote starts...just so you know. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLZKe_7SUws&feature=related
Enjoy!
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
A Svetlana Zakharova Interview
I found this interview of Svetlana Zakharova for some ballet magazine. In it she discusses the reasons why she left the Kirov for the Bolshoi. I personally think its interesting (and in English :D).
http://www.ballet.co.uk/magazines/yr_03/jun03/interview_zakharova_1.htm
Be sure to check my new tumblr too guys!!!
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http://www.ballet.co.uk/magazines/yr_03/jun03/interview_zakharova_1.htm
Be sure to check my new tumblr too guys!!!
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I'm Back!
Hey guys I'm back from my trip!!!
I just opened up my new tumblr page...YAY! Now I have a place to put all the fabulous dance photos I find on the internet (*sigh* I have no life...lol). I would like it if all you guys could go check it out. There's only one post right now but there will be more!!!
http://thelifeofayoungdancerphotos.tumblr.com/
Enjoy guys!
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I just opened up my new tumblr page...YAY! Now I have a place to put all the fabulous dance photos I find on the internet (*sigh* I have no life...lol). I would like it if all you guys could go check it out. There's only one post right now but there will be more!!!
http://thelifeofayoungdancerphotos.tumblr.com/
Enjoy guys!
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
A New Blog/Tumblr
So by now you guys have most likely read the blogs/tumblrs BallerinaProblems and BalletChihuaua correct? (if not do so now :D)
I was thinking about doing a similar thing. I've recently been into looking at dance photos and I found a website that lets you generate your own images and I was just messing around with it today and it was fun. :)
I'm going out of town until Wednesday but if you guys could please reply and tell me if you would like me to do this or not that would be great. :)
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PS: Oh and I still would update this one guys. :)
I was thinking about doing a similar thing. I've recently been into looking at dance photos and I found a website that lets you generate your own images and I was just messing around with it today and it was fun. :)
I'm going out of town until Wednesday but if you guys could please reply and tell me if you would like me to do this or not that would be great. :)
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PS: Oh and I still would update this one guys. :)
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Dance This Week
I am writing to you to say that I'm sorry but I will not be attending dance (except maybe Jazz) this week. As some of you know I'm in a show (Bye Bye Birdie) that opens Thursday night and goes through Saturday (text me if you want ticket information and such...I'd love it if some of you came!).
Also the next week I will be missing dance on Tuesday and maybe Wednesday, depending on what time I get back from a school trip.
If teachers ask where I am, could you tell them based on the information given? I've told a few but for those that I missed that would be great if you could let them know.
I will also continue to post this week...if I'm not too busy. :P
I'll miss you guys and dance while I'm gone!!! ...But at least now I have a chance to heal my knee (sort of) and my newly bruised tailbone (be careful skiing guys...) D:
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Also the next week I will be missing dance on Tuesday and maybe Wednesday, depending on what time I get back from a school trip.
If teachers ask where I am, could you tell them based on the information given? I've told a few but for those that I missed that would be great if you could let them know.
I will also continue to post this week...if I'm not too busy. :P
I'll miss you guys and dance while I'm gone!!! ...But at least now I have a chance to heal my knee (sort of) and my newly bruised tailbone (be careful skiing guys...) D:
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
Yet Another Background Change!!!
As most of you can see, I've changed my background again! It's still Svetlana Zakharova, but this time shes either in the ballet Giselle, La Sylphide, or Les Sylphides (or Chopiniana as they call it in Russia). Since shes smiling, I'm guessing its either La Sylphide or Chopiniana but tell me what you think! :)
I also have a Natalia Osipova video. This time shes 19 and doing the Don Quixote Pas de Deux variation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KxFTrbLHEs
Look at the height of her jumps!!! AHHHH!!!
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I also have a Natalia Osipova video. This time shes 19 and doing the Don Quixote Pas de Deux variation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KxFTrbLHEs
Look at the height of her jumps!!! AHHHH!!!
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Not-As-Common Classical Ballets
However there are other, less-common ballets that are nice as well. Ones like A Midsummer Night's Dream, Cinderella, Harlequinade, La Fille Mal Gardee (etc). Ballet's like these are what I would like to dedicate this post to, seeing as they often do not get the recognition they deserve.

Plot Line: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_(ballet)#Act_I:_A_Sacred_Wood
Ballet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69mQboarQ3o

Plot Line: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paquita#Plot_Outline
Full Ballet (POB): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gOMvTPYLLU&feature=related
Variations:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpMhaWKWVvs&feature=related
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMP2kxeUh2g&feature=related
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xz7HnXoBvQ&feature=related
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNsCDMqlUBI&feature=related

Full Length: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV0jT1Do6NQ
Pas de Deux: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQvyQc68-u4


Harlequinade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_unI7E5ZS8A
La Esmeralda: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV0jT1Do6NQ
There are so many other great, not as well known ballets...these are just some of my favorites. What are yours?
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Yay for Ballet Videos!!!
I have three videos for you guys to go check out! One I think I've posted before...but it's so good I'll do it again! Its Svetlana Zakharova training at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMSZyZoB6y8&feature=related
The next two videos I have because (1) they are both performed by Svetlana Zakharova and (2) have VERY different styles. The first one is the Pas de Deux from La Bayadere (shades) and the second is the Pas de Deux from In the Middle Somewhat Elevated. If you have no idea what In the Middle Somewhat Elevated is....please watch it! It's the best contemporary ballet ever!!!
La Bayadere: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG9Q_2RXjdY
In the Middle Somewhat Elevated: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHCUpEEqPSU
Enjoy!!!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMSZyZoB6y8&feature=related
The next two videos I have because (1) they are both performed by Svetlana Zakharova and (2) have VERY different styles. The first one is the Pas de Deux from La Bayadere (shades) and the second is the Pas de Deux from In the Middle Somewhat Elevated. If you have no idea what In the Middle Somewhat Elevated is....please watch it! It's the best contemporary ballet ever!!!
La Bayadere: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG9Q_2RXjdY
In the Middle Somewhat Elevated: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHCUpEEqPSU
Enjoy!!!
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Sylvie Gulliem and Elisabeth Platel
Here is a video of Sylvie Gulliem and Elisabeth Platel performing the Grand Pas Classique Variation. Sylvie Gulliem is first, followed by Elisabeth Platel. It's interesting to see two different but still very good ballet dancers in the same role back to back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv9Yms5Q3Gg&feature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv9Yms5Q3Gg&feature=related
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
The Highly Anticipated 100th Post!
Now for the fun stuff!!! I'll start off with a video which I have already posted before, but I love it so much I'll post it again! It's 17 year old Natalia Osipova performing the variation from La Esmeralda.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV0jT1Do6NQ
Also, those of you who went to Don Quixote with me last week know that my friend was there writing a review for the teen tix blog. I'll post the link to it here.
http://teentix.blogspot.com/2012/02/only-word-is-wow.html
Now, for my own review of Alexei Ratmansky's Don Quixote, performed by the dancers of PNB.
I will confess, Don Quixote was one of the only ballets I hadn't seen start to finish. Needless to say, I was very excited when we drove up to the theater. I started off sitting in the balcony with my friend (who I mentioned earlier, the reviewer for teen tix). We were both disappointed, seeing we were reviewers and we thought we were going to get better seats. Then, right before the curtain was going to go up, someone came up to us and gave us new tickets which were in the Orchestra level. While we were excited, he said that we could not go down into our new seats until after intermission, seeing that the show was about ready to start. I was slightly disappointed, but still happy to be seeing the show.
Act I
When the curtain rose, I knew I was in for a real treat...I could already see the sets and costumes were fabulous. Tom Skerritt was fabulous in the role of Don Quixote, and his squire Sancho Panza, played by Allen Galli, was also quite funny.
Carla Korbes and Karel Cruz (my two favorite PNB principals) were dancing the roles of Kitri and Basilio. Another thing I noticed is that Ms. Korbes seems to have dyed her hair brown instead of her usual blonde. Whether it was just for the role or if its permanent will be determined at a later date. Either way, blonde or burnette, her dancing was still phenomenal. My highlight of Act I, Kitri's variation, was definitely done justice. Karel Cruz was also fabulous and fit the part of Basilio perfectly. While watching him dance, one cannot help but notice he has legs that go on forever!!!
Maria Chapman, also one of my favorite PNB principal dancers, danced the role of Mercedes. Not only do I want her feet, but her dancing was fantastic. Finally, to top it all off, the Toreo's cape work was quite good as well.
Act II
For Act II we got to move down to the Orchestra level! Yay! In the opening scene, Basilio and Kitri, having run away from Kitri's father, run into a group of traveling performers. When Kitri's father and her suitor Gamache come trying to find her, Kitri and Basilio hide in this little box together. Having met both Karel Cruz and Carla Korbes, I can say that both stand around the six foot mark. Needless to say, I have no idea how they fit those tall lanky people into that little box. Another highlight was the moon, which smiled and made faces. That sounds really weird and creepy, but it was actually awesome!
I mentioned earlier how I loved the set for this particular ballet, but my favorite was from the "dream scene" in Act II. The audience literally gasped when the curtain went up. It was the most beautiful set I have ever seen. The dancing was just as good as the set. I found myself liking Cupid's variation, performed by Rachel Foster, quite a bit. The acting done by Don Quixote in this act was very nice as well.
Act III
While I loved each act for its own individual traits, I will say Act III is the one I rave the most about. Act III contains the Grand Pas de Deux...and...a faked death scene. The "death scene" was quite funny, and I laughed through the whole thing. The acting done by Karel Cruz (the "dead" one) was very good and it just reminded me why I love to watch him perform so much. The Grand Pas de Deux was, of course, fabulous. The dancing and passion in it were unmatched. Carla Korbes' 32 fouette turns were amazing, and I loved the fan work she incorporated in it. The whole performance got a standing ovation. I left the performance feeling satisfied, as well as wanting to become a dancer that much more.
Speaking on Don Quixote, I have a few videos I would like to post in regards to this particular ballet. First, we have the Act I excerpts from PNB's performance. Followed by Svetlana Zakharova doing the Act I Kitri variation. And finally a discussion with Paloma Herrea about Don Quixote and being a dancer.
Act I Excerpts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPwyLay0duo&list=UUU5vi19eKPwC1DG6NgqGHEA&index=1&feature=plcp
Svetlana Zakharova: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59bVZvjt1NU
Paloma Herrea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9vc1xlAkPM&feature=related
I also have some more videos of principal dancer for ABT, Veronika Part. One is of her on the David Letterman show when she was first promoted to Principal, and the other is of her as a young girl dancing in St. Petersberg.
David Letterman show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mxoml6lOLc&feature=related
I also just found yet another video of someone performing La Esmeralda. This time it's ABT corps de ballet dancer Elina Miettinen as a young girl performing it.
Finally, I will conclude my 100th post with another Natalia Osipova video. It's her as a teenager again, this time doing the Le Corsaire Variation and Coda.
So that's pretty much it! I will try to post more and I cant wait to see you all at dance!!!
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