ballet blog with occasional diversions

  • observations 3/20

    Maria Kowroski seems to be doing very well with her new Mariinsky partner, the elegant and noble Yevgeny Ivanchenko, with the help of the world's primary steward of the Balanchine legacy. Lucky Mariinsky International…

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  • observations 3/18

    Just reminding everyone again about the cinema presentation of the Royal Ballet's Don Quixote at Landmark Cinemas in Manhattan and elsewhere on April 2nd. There are still some seats left although they seem to…

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  • observations 3/13.02

    Just a little more info regarding the upcoming screening of the Royal Ballet's Don Quixote. Tickets for the April 2nd, 7PM presentation at Landmark Cinemas can be purchased here. In addition to the fabulous…

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  • observations 3/13

    3/13 UPDATE 2:10 PM  to the update below: Defendant Longhitano has filed a written letter to the judge calling out Waterbury's attorneys for questionable behavior and asking for the requested adjournment to be denied:…

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  • observations 3/10

    It's such great news to hear that Zachary Catazaro is a guest principal at Bayerisches Staatsballet in Munich where he was scheduled to debut as Count Gremin in Cranko's Onegin last evening. Hope it…

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  • Pennsylvania Ballet – Giselle 3/7

    The audience should be forgiven for chuckling at the pre-curtain announcement of the corporate sponsor for Pennsylvania Ballet's new Giselle. Honestly, corporate community engagement can be ticklish for some industries. Creativity and even a…

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