ballet blog with occasional diversions

  • observations 12/3

    So….we may get a little of what we're craving when Christine Shevchenko/Melanie Hamrick/Joanna Defelice launch Live Arts Global December 17th-20th with their digital streamed performance entitled A Night at the Ballet. The program will…

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  • New SAB documentary series

    We're looking forward to On Pointe that begins streaming on December 18th on Disney+. Director Ron Howard has captured some compelling footage for the official trailer.  The best line in this trailer comes from…

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  • observations 11/24

    Folks, we've got something for everyone to do Wednesday night. The Royal Danish Ballet will live-stream its sold out premiere of Hubbe's third crack at La Sylphide. Never dull and always danced impeccably, the…

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  • observations 11/23

    Meet Xiao Qi Ji (SHIAU-chi-ji). After a month-long whirlwind campaign that included rolling around on his back, napping, squirming, barking, posing for the camera, and pestering his mama for a meal, the National Zoo's…

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  • observations 11/14

    From today's Google Doodles — thanks to yukionna:   From Google: GoogleDoodles 1.67M subscribers   In honor of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., today’s video Doodle—created in partnership with Native American guest…

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  • observations 11/11

    Ticketmaster just threw a fast pitch on behalf of COVID vaccinations/testing everywhere. In order to be admitted to a performance, one will have to prove that one has been vaccinated or tested negative in…

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