Amazing ballet [Archive]

Will

03-09-2008, 19:55

Ok I know this is not to everyone's taste, but having been to see the original a few times, coming across this was spectacular. This is Swan Lake as you have never seen it before. The frogs are good but the swan is simply amazing, stick with it.

http://www.sonnyradio.com/swanlake_0001.swf

All I can say is Wow!

Pebs

03-09-2008, 20:13

en pointe on his shoulders! And his head! Oooof!

I'm not sure how comfortably out and out gymnastics within ballet sit with me but there's no denying that is amazing.

Aitch

03-09-2008, 20:25

I echo your wow!

I was irritated by the crowd clapping loudly at the more challenging balancing though, it spoiled the atmosphere and made it feel a bit stunty.

I am going to see Swan Lake for the first time later on in the year. It will be a small production locally by a touring ballet company from Vienna - I think it might be a bit more traditional!

Will

03-09-2008, 20:29

Yes the "circus clapping" was frustrating and it does ruin the atmosphere. I agree that ballet and gymnastics maybe don't sit THAT well together, but it's original! :D

Aitch, you'll love it - I'm not a HUGE ballet fan or aficionado however I do enjoy a few of the popular ballets from time to time :)

Pebs

03-09-2008, 20:30

You'll be surprised at how noisy it all is, wooden toed ballet shoes make a right racket considering they seem to be floating on air!
I love ballet :)

Pheebs

04-09-2008, 07:41

Always wanted to go desperately.

I remember when I did ballet and dance when I was younger I used to love LOVE LOooooOOove sitting at the side of the stage and watching the older dancers perform. Used to be captivating!

Truly stupendous stuff... that ladies knees bend backwards! Erk! And yeh... the clapping... made it sound like a circus act. Nice find willhelm!

Roberta

04-09-2008, 08:14

Phenomenal!

I always want to cry when I hear the music. The end of Billy Elliott has me in tears every single time. So moving.

I think gymnastics and ballet work perfectly together, as does gymnastics and other forms of dance. Always inspires me to push myself harder when I'm doing my workouts!

Roberta

04-09-2008, 08:38

Today I will be posting clips that inspire me!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=30NbzWpH4gk&feature=related

Will

04-09-2008, 09:16

Please do! I can't view this at work, but I shall look later.

I always enjoy the Nutcracker that and swan lake are the only 2 I really know well... I just find it so moving like you say Dawn. I find opera wrenches my insides more though...

Roberta

04-09-2008, 10:57

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OaB_0LUGfjQ

He's rather beautiful so makes watching very enjoyable.

Pebs

04-09-2008, 11:02

Roberta I cry at the end of Bill Elliot too, Every Single Time, and I've seen it about a gazillion times. Real goosebump moment.

Edit - Those boys! Incredible strength and balance!

Roberta

04-09-2008, 11:09

Roberta I cry at the end of Bill Elliot too, Every Single Time, and I've seen it about a gazillion times. Real goosebump moment.

Yeah. As soon as his dad starts crying I bawl! And I'm getting spine tingles right now just thinking of when he leaps onto stage at the end. Such a perfect end!

Pebs

04-09-2008, 11:19

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FhHixicVS4k&feature=related