December 2011
43 posts
November 2011
36 posts
Harvey Hysell: Choreographer and Costume Designer... →
Harvey Hysell in Camina Burana as the Roasted Swan, 1969 Reflecting in 1994 on a 25-year career in New Orleans, choreographer, teacher, and costume designer Harvey Hysell wrote, “What…
Nothing Beats Having Torvill and Dean on Your XMas...
Nothing beats having Torvill and Dean on Your Christmas Tree. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Creek from TnDWorldFans
Some Poetic Thoughts on The Gift of Love
I have heard men say that the greatest gift of all to give is the gift of love. I have heard, but I do not understand. I am not sure it is a gift; a thing to offer as a present. I do not believe there is the power within us to choose…to decide where our love will go, to consider possibilities, then make a list and add names to it, or cross them off, and in the end proclaim: “To these...
From Barre to Bar: Dancers Create Healthy Energy...
Ballet dancers Aaron Ingley and Julia Erickson have created a snack called “barre” that’s specially designed for dancers and others needing a high-energy super food.
While principal dancer Julia Erickson was rehearsing the dual role of Odette/Odile for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s spring 2010 production of “Swan Lake,” she wound up uncovering a third...
Visions of Real Sugar Plums - Recipe For Making...
From My Gourmet Connection
Sugar plums are widely associated with the holidays thanks to Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, and the small, round dragée candies use some of the best spices and flavors of the season. Despite the sweetness their name implies, sugar plums are delicious little treats with tangy dried fruits and mellow toasted nuts. Because they are rolled in glittering sugar,...
Even with Astaire, Ginger Rogers had the Last Word
“I’ve got enough nerve to do anything!
- Ginger Rogers in “Swing Time”
Ginger Rogers once said that “It’s a Man’s World” when asked why Fred Astaire’s name was listed before hers.
Yet that statement is somewhat misleading. Ginger might have lived in a man’s world, but she definitely had her say. I especially admire this well...
From Missouri Rockets to Manhattan: History of the... →
At Right - Russell Markert and the then “Missouri Rockets.” The Radio City Rockettes are known the world over for their precision dance routines, spectacular costumes and most of all…
Lessons for Leaders: Dancing with PR Star Patrice...
Book review by Johna Burke, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communication, BurrellesLuce
First, let me say that I love biographies. People are fascinating and their stories rarely fail to compel and inspire me to think differently, try something new or just try to be an overall better person.
Patrice Tanaka’s book “Becoming Ginger Rogers…How Ballroom Dancing Made Me a Happier Woman,...
Building Trust: Talking to Your Dance Teacher →
If you’re feeling frustrated, it might seem hard to talk to your teacher or director, especially if you didn’t get the role that you wanted. Here are a few do’s and don’ts of talking to your…
Ballerina Diary: How to Stay Healthy During the... →
ballerinadiary:
Dancers must maintain good health throughout the dance season. It is very easy for a dancer to get worn out by the end of the year, and possibly get an injury that prevents them from performing. The following tips will help to ensure that dancers get the most out of their season.
1. Do not ignore…
WatchI always love to compare skating with dance. Here are two renditions of Chants D’Auvergne Bailero, or Torvill and Dean’s Shepherd’s Song While both are beautiful to watch, to me, Torvill and Dean’s performance is the more artistic and captures the essence of the song perfectly.
Ways to Honor Veterans on Veteran's Day
Veteran’s Day is an important holiday that commemorates those who fought so bravely for the United States of America. It is important that we honor those men and women that have kept not only the United States safe, but many countries around the world safe as well. There are different things that you can to commemorate this special day. The following are some ways that you might celebrate...
Watch@Rockettes history & rehearsal for their opening Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Durham, NC
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Studio to Stage: The Life of a Dancer →
davetriesballet:
I’m really excited to share this with you guys: the first ever guest-post on DaveTriesBallet! Check out this awesome piece by Ed Urwin, professional dancer with American Repertory Ballet and my old teacher at Princeton Ballet School. I really enjoyed reading what his ‘normal’ day entails and hope you do too. Dave
Ginger Rogers and the Art of Fashion Enhancing... →
At Right - Ginger & a Close-up Pic of her Amethyst Ring
By way of explanation for bringing excess luggage to London in 1969 for her year-long stint on stage as Mame, Ginger…
