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Cathy — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:53:42 -0000

I'm so envious!! I'm not even in the States at the moment, so I've got no chance of seeing it. It should be great- Matt Murphy's photos on the Winger certainly looked gorgeous and fascinating, to say the least!

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tonya — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:51:10 -0000

Hi Cathy -- thanks! Yes, Michele was there. If I can remember right, she danced in the "Leaves Are Fading" pas de deux and in a little excerpt from "Fall River Legend," which she was fabulous in -- I can't wait to see that performed in full!

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Cathy — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:46:21 -0000

Hi tonya! Love the blog! Did Michele Wiles perform at Guggenheim as well? I read an article recently about her and her diet as a ballerina and she mentioned something about performing at Guggenheim...Wow, I wish I got to see these wonderful dancers!!

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tonya — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:22:16 -0000

Hi Ariel! Oh wow, I'll have to listen to Nico's music now. He was really quite a character and worked up a great deal of excitement in me to see this new ballet! People say that about Blaine! Wow!

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Ariel — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:22:48 -0000

I finally have my internet back and can comment, I was so pleased so see such illustrative comments about Nico Muhly. I ADORE his music, I've been listening every since Alex Ross mentioned him on his blog years ago--I think I actually once posted a You Tube link to his work "It Goes Without Saying." I'm so jelous you got to go see him speak and watch ABT at the Guggenheim!

When Blaine comes back and takes classes in Mobile, everyone always says "Holy Baryshnikov" under their breath!

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Selly — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:18:06 -0000

Thats the same one I've read. I actually think its kinda funny.

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tonya — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:48:17 -0000

Hi Selly -- funny you should bring it up! I saw this article about it on the NYTimes Dance page this morning and was getting ready to read it when I spotted a review of one of the performances I'd seen at Fall For Dance, read that, and ended up fuming over the critic's nastiness so much so that I completely forgot to read the "discrimination" article! Thanks for reminding me! Anyway, here it is: http://www.nytimes.com/2007...

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Selly — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:48:21 -0000

Tonya-
Have you heard anything about this discrimination lawsuit ABT is facing? I can't find anything about it other than the same presss release on a million different sites...

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tonya — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:01:10 -0000

That's really interesting, Matt! Haha, I should have known! Thanks for telling us!

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Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:04:29 -0000

Blaine has huge amounts of contemporary training. He began his career as a gymnast and jazz competition dancer which has certainly helped him move in his incredibly unique way. He also has one of the best brains for choreography I've ever seen. The way he picks up and retains everything is uncanny.

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Barbara — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:26:30 -0000

Tonya, it was delightful meeting you too! I agree with all your comments. I've never been a huge Tudor or DeMille fan (altho I love her books and heard her speak once, a real character) and I simply love MacMillans choreography. I could see his R&J over and over. The sample of Clear has me really looking forward to seeing the full piece. I'll see Herrera and Carreno on the 25th - yummy. And yes, yes, yes about Blaine - look forward to seeing his progress. I'll look for you at City Center.