Wednesday, May 18, 2011

BACKSTAGE VIEWS

Tomorrow is a busy day.  We'll be running our show in the evening.  We get into the theater early to prepare, then go through spacing and technical rehearsals with lighting and curtains. I probably shouldn't have had that glass of wine at dinner.


Breaking my new pointe shoes



For you curious ones, this is part of my process of breaking in new pointe shoes -- not to be done to your Louboutins.  Fashionistas have round toes vs. pointy toes, block heels vs. stilettos.  Similarly, there is an endless variety of shapes for pointe shoes.  In the latter's case, they are incredibly important -- if the shoe doesn't fit, you can't dance!  This is a new shape I'm trying out.  I hope it works.




Breaking in my new pointe shoes



I just happened upon this fun little short film featuring New York City Ballet's Ashley Bouder.  You get a sense of the restrained control in Ballet vs. the freedom of Freestyle.  All dance is beautiful.  This guy tWitch moves wonderfully!  I liked the gritty studio setting they used too.


Short video from Discount Dance Supply, with New York City Ballet's Ashley Bouder




What dance do you like to watch? (or do?)
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12 comments:

  1. the nyanzi reportMay 19, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Great video. I prefer the freestyle.

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  2. Project CurveMay 19, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    i love any form...starting from classical indian to freestyle..i love fusion the best because you get to see an upbeat contrast and the music also seems so much more intense..all the best for your show.:)

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  3. MxxMay 19, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    I loved the video and the pictures! Hope things work out with the new pointe shoes!

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  4. Clément DezelusMay 19, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    The video is amazing !

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  5. The Foolish AestheteMay 19, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Thanks for the good wishes!

    @Nyanzi, based on this video, I would agree with you -- Freestyle wins! However, at the highest level of artistry (which this choreography and delivery did not express), Ballet can move the eye, the soul and the intellect. I feel the same way about Opera. Anyway, I still love all forms of dance, including folk and cultural dance xoxoxo

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  6. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful! I still have my first pair of pointe shoes! so hard to break in yet so easy to get soft after! haha

    Enter my $100 Shopbop gift card giveaway
    xoxo
    Miss Neira

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  7. jillMay 20, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Ooh the same thing happened as for you when you tried to leave me a comment a while back. but in my case I wrote it and waited too long to hit the button. WAs going to say I love these shots of your own feet - I'm guessing you took them too, on a timer? - and to say I hope your performance was wonderful.

    Great blog, great weekend, 'see' you soon! xx

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  8. The Foolish AestheteMay 21, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Yes, Polka Dot, my timer, tripod and I are becoming fast friends! :-) Looking forward to seeing a self-portrait of yours again!

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  9. THE DIVINITUSMay 22, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    btw are you allowed to wear hi-heeled shoes in general?

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  10. The Foolish AestheteMay 22, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    @Divinitus - So many dancers I know LOVE high heels! It is in the same spirit of long lines we aim for in dance. In fact, I am most comfortable in heels. Perhaps my achilles tendon has shortened so much with pointing? I get heel pain from flats.

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  11. THE DIVINITUSMay 22, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    thanks, i was always curious about that :)

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  12. SoapyMermaidMay 23, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I worked for one year in a dance academy. I love jazz and hiphop but I don't know much about classic danse even though I think it is fascinating.

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