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July 16, 2008 at 7:42 pm · Filed under dance, life, NOE, les ballets de monte carlo, les ballets des monte-carlo
For one reason or another I am not comfortable yet taking pictures of the dance here in Monte-Carlo, so pictures of the beautiful South and other images that show some of my European experiences will have to suffice.
This is a view from Roquebrune Village. On my last visit to the Cote D’Azur, I went to Eze Village, which lies on the other side of Monaco. It’s amazing to see these little tucked away communities, where people live. Looking at the architecture, it’s as though the castles and structures grew from the rock. Maybe this is to preserve the nature surrounding it. I should also note that I had the best lemon meringue tart of my life here!
Euro vs. Dollar - As I was organizing my wallet (yet again), I realized that I have to get rid of my US dollars & change. My euros have set up camp. As you can imagine, things are a little more expensive here if you are comparing the two constantly. I had a friend give me sound advice - Just think in euros now!
The beauty of the Casino at night.
..and what was happening behind the Casino, on the Terrace… Dancer, Stephan Bourgand in Marco Goecke’s piece, Whiteout
A lot of the ballets done here have “pancaked” pointe shoes. I’ve never had to do it before, but I had some good pointers on what exactly to use, and how it’s done. It’s just regular Kiwi brand shoe polish - white & brown mixed together. It was difficult for me to mix the right shade before applying. The pair on the left turned out a bit lighter, but I think it’s pretty close to my shade. Hopefully I’ll get better at this with time..
More soon! Bye for now..
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June 20, 2008 at 6:54 pm · Filed under ballet, dance, kennedy center, pacific northwest ballet, life, festival, NOE
My last few weeks at PNB were exciting and emotional, as expected. What’s so incredible about the past season is the rep that the dancers acquired, and the people that came along with it. I’ve never had a season so demanding and fulfilling. To end the 2007-2008 season we had a gala performance called 8 Encores. It’s quite a ride to put together an evening full of works from the past season, but what a great way to celebrate works new to PNB, and its dancers. Heck, what a great way to celebrate the dancers! Anyhow, it was nice for me to be able to look back and see har far we’ve come.
PNB dancers in rehearsal for Ulysses Dove’s Vespers.
In my very last week of work I was fortunate enough to perform at the Kennedy Center, and be a part of “Ballet Across America”. I realized during class the first day that my journey with PNB had come full circle. The very room where I had my last class with Peter Boal in the Kennedy Center, was the very same room where I did my first audition for PNB, when I was 13. I began and ended my journey with PNB in that studio. Strange!! The wrting was literally on the wall in the studio!
Septime Webre, Director of Washington Ballet taught our last class. Pictured are dancers from Kansas City Ballet, Washington Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Another season has come and gone at Pacific Northwest Ballet. What’s hard to believe is that I won’t be returning. It’s difficult to speak openly about my new venture in Monte-Carlo, because I find that people don’t quite understand what’s really going on, or they question my move. Most think something went wrong, be it my marriage or work at PNB. That’s not the case at all, and I guess I should just set the record straight. To put it simply, I want to try something new, and I have been fortunate enough to find new inspiration. I think there is a time in every person’s life where you have to make bold moves. I truly believe that you can’t get anywhere unless risks are taken. It was Mark Twain who said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” That said, I do still want to reflect on my years at PNB. I think what stands out the most in my mind is the sense of belonging and community that I had at PNB. Great things happen with team work and support. And quite honestly, one can’t do it alone. There was always a wonderful, collective energy from my colleagues. The picture below is one of the many group shots taken in one of my last weeks of work at PNB. Although it’s a scan of the photo, Angela Sterling should be credited for capturing a moment that we’ll never get back. Thank you Angela, and of course, thank you PNB.
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May 2, 2008 at 10:24 pm · Filed under SLOAN, dance, lincoln center, life
The meeting room in the LC construction trailer in the sky (on stilts). Lots of amazing architectural drawings of Lincoln Center plans all over the place.
It also rocks with the wind… kind of like being on a boat. But not.
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April 25, 2008 at 1:06 pm · Filed under dance, life, CANDICE, bmw
I had to bring the Mini in for its service on 57th St. Time to give it a little love. I thought of you, Kristin when I walked past the BMW bikes!
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March 29, 2008 at 3:29 am · Filed under dance, press, DAVID, los angeles, abt, david hallberg, life, la times
Upon my arrival to Los Angeles, I spent some time with a friend in her stunning house in Beverly Hills.
The view, the house, and good weather. Three things I miss in New York.. but its still home.
(chatting on the phone, and posing for the camera.. always a good multi-tasker)
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March 5, 2008 at 1:09 am · Filed under dance, ANNE, life, austin
So I was thinking… a part of my life as a dancer is the wonderful dancers I work with right? The ladies of Ballet Austin periodically get together for a girl’s night. Our evening ranges from going out for dinner and wine, lounging around someone’s house, to our recent video night.
I gave all the girls an assignment over our Christmas break: Everyone was supposed to find early ballet videos of themselves. Or if you did another activity, those too. Ashley hosted the evening at her and her husband’s beautiful home, and when he came home a little earlier than expected, we let him join in on the fun.
It was an amazing event!
Michelle’s was the evening favorite with her re-enactment of Act I of Giselle, complete with the whole flower sequence, at 9 years old.
If you ever have a chance to do this I highly recommend it!
Here’s our group of who was able to make it that evening. Our wardrobe theme was: “Lounge wear”
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