It takes a village . . .
Of course, ABT couldn't manage to update the bio to include the title roles of Giselle and Cinderella or her principal guest gigs – although they seemed to be able to update other bios.
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While some here in Melting Gotham were celebrating the Blue Moon last night with artisan blue beer, the arty types elsewhere were putting together a Boat Ballet on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis to celebrate the Riverfront Fest. Choreographer/performance artist Patrick Scully directed the project with a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Arts Board. The Boat Ballet "dancers" included canoes, kayaks, sailboats, paddleboards, and so forth – everyone wore life vests.
Check out this pre-event video:
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Starz has announced that it's going to release all episodes of the new Flesh and Bone and Da Vinci's Demons onto its channel at one time so that viewers can "binge" watch the two series. We don't have any idea what is in the episodes of Flesh and Bone, but we found the titles online. The opening episode on Sunday, November 8th is called Bulling Through and the final episode carries the title Scorched Earth.
Meanwhile, E! Online has sniffed out some comments from Sascha Radetsky that suggest there could possibly be a real sequel coming up for Center Stage.
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Haglund hopes that the info whirling around in the spokes of the UIEX ticker is wrong.
We all know that a World Series without the Yankees ain't never official. Well, according to Yogi, a Met Season without Giselle ain't never official neither ever, either.
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There is ballet in this city in August, thanks to the Joyce Theater folks. The Ashley Bouder Project with some of our most favorite performers is on deck for August 8 and 9. Be there or be square.
18 responses to “observations 8-1”
Speaking of ABT media fail …Stella’s name wasn’t in the fall casting announcement once. Does that mean she’s in the Morris?
Speaking of ABT media fail …Stella’s name wasn’t in the fall casting announcement once. Does that mean she’s in the Morris?
Hi Haglund,
Besides your mention that Stella’s bio has not been updated now that she is a Principal, she has not been cast in anything at the Koch Theater so far. Do you think that she’ll be cast for Monotones? At least she is first in the headshots because of her surname, Abrera!
Hi Haglund,
Besides your mention that Stella’s bio has not been updated now that she is a Principal, she has not been cast in anything at the Koch Theater so far. Do you think that she’ll be cast for Monotones? At least she is first in the headshots because of her surname, Abrera!
Anyone know who owns the rights to Monotones? Stella’s exquisite technique and presence should make her a natural to dance it.
Anyone know who owns the rights to Monotones? Stella’s exquisite technique and presence should make her a natural to dance it.
It should be noted that Sara Mearns, Russell Janzen, STELLLLLA and Alexandre Hammoudi are also on deck in the Emery LeCrone program on Aug 13 and 14 for the Joyce Ballet Festival!
http://oberon481.typepad.com/oberons_grove/2015/07/upcoming-emery-lecrone-the-joyce.html
It should be noted that Sara Mearns, Russell Janzen, STELLLLLA and Alexandre Hammoudi are also on deck in the Emery LeCrone program on Aug 13 and 14 for the Joyce Ballet Festival!
http://oberon481.typepad.com/oberons_grove/2015/07/upcoming-emery-lecrone-the-joyce.html
Hi Rachel, Georgiann, J, and K.
Thanks much for the comments.
I would imagine that we’ll see Stella in Monotones and the new Morris piece. Stella’s and Gillian’s beloved coach, Georgina Parkinson, was an original cast member in Monotones I along with Antoinette Sibley. Possibly we’ll see them in those roles even though in recent years the Royal Ballet has treated them as soloist level roles.
Both Stella and Gillian along with Veronika Part (also not mentioned in the press release) would be fabulous as the lead woman in Monotones II.
I would think that we might see Marcelo in Monotones. Blaine Hoven has the lines, strength and stability to dance in either Monotones I or II without hopping around to keep balance. Other than those two men, I don’t know who else would be able to pull it off without noticeably fumbling for balance. (Edited to add: Yes, of course, Herman.)
I’m uncharacteristically optimistic about the Morris piece. First, it’s a gorgeous piece of classical music with lots of opportunity for virtuosity. I hope that Morris is seriously working on content – his usual downfall.
Yes, thank you K for the reminder that Stella and Alex Hammoudi will join Sara Mearns and Russell Janzen in the LeCrone piece at the Joyce on 8/13-14. This dance was previously presented at Works in Process where the dancers were Stella, Alex, Tess Reichlen, and Tyler Angle. LeCrone used a piece of Bach music to choreograph a balletic dance and then used it again to choreograph a modern piece for other dancers – for comparison.
Hi Rachel, Georgiann, J, and K.
Thanks much for the comments.
I would imagine that we’ll see Stella in Monotones and the new Morris piece. Stella’s and Gillian’s beloved coach, Georgina Parkinson, was an original cast member in Monotones I along with Antoinette Sibley. Possibly we’ll see them in those roles even though in recent years the Royal Ballet has treated them as soloist level roles.
Both Stella and Gillian along with Veronika Part (also not mentioned in the press release) would be fabulous as the lead woman in Monotones II.
I would think that we might see Marcelo in Monotones. Blaine Hoven has the lines, strength and stability to dance in either Monotones I or II without hopping around to keep balance. Other than those two men, I don’t know who else would be able to pull it off without noticeably fumbling for balance. (Edited to add: Yes, of course, Herman.)
I’m uncharacteristically optimistic about the Morris piece. First, it’s a gorgeous piece of classical music with lots of opportunity for virtuosity. I hope that Morris is seriously working on content – his usual downfall.
Yes, thank you K for the reminder that Stella and Alex Hammoudi will join Sara Mearns and Russell Janzen in the LeCrone piece at the Joyce on 8/13-14. This dance was previously presented at Works in Process where the dancers were Stella, Alex, Tess Reichlen, and Tyler Angle. LeCrone used a piece of Bach music to choreograph a balletic dance and then used it again to choreograph a modern piece for other dancers – for comparison.
Wow, K!
I purchased tickets to the Emery LeCrone performance a few months back. Now I’m excited to see it with my favorite dancers.
I’m hoping Stella Abrera will be cast in MonotonesI&II as well. Hopefully for the Gala.
Wow, K!
I purchased tickets to the Emery LeCrone performance a few months back. Now I’m excited to see it with my favorite dancers.
I’m hoping Stella Abrera will be cast in MonotonesI&II as well. Hopefully for the Gala.
Hi J.,
Tony Dyson currently holds the copyright of Monotones I and II, and has since Ashton’s death. (He also holds the copyright to Enigma Variations.) I found the information on the Frederick Ashton Foundation’s website. http://www.frederickashton.org.uk/
There is a list of ten people who hold the copyrights to his ballets.
Hi J.,
Tony Dyson currently holds the copyright of Monotones I and II, and has since Ashton’s death. (He also holds the copyright to Enigma Variations.) I found the information on the Frederick Ashton Foundation’s website. http://www.frederickashton.org.uk/
There is a list of ten people who hold the copyrights to his ballets.
Thanks, Georgiann, for searching out that info. Lynn Wallis will be setting Monotones I&II on ABT, according to the initial press release.
Thanks, Georgiann, for searching out that info. Lynn Wallis will be setting Monotones I&II on ABT, according to the initial press release.
Thank you for the link, Georgiann!
Thank you for the link, Georgiann!