Amazing ballet

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!

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=30NbzW...eature=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.

03-09-2008, 19:55	#1
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Amazing ballet 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! __________________ *No No!*

03-09-2008, 20:13	#2
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	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. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

03-09-2008, 20:25	#3
Aitch The Bride Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maidstone Posts: 749	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! __________________

03-09-2008, 20:29	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	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! 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 __________________ *No No!*

03-09-2008, 20:30	#5
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	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 __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

04-09-2008, 07:41	#6
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	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! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

04-09-2008, 08:14	#7
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	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! __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

04-09-2008, 08:38	#8
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Today I will be posting clips that inspire me! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=30NbzW...eature=related __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

04-09-2008, 09:16	#9
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	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... __________________ *No No!*

04-09-2008, 10:57	#10
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OaB_0LUGfjQ He's rather beautiful so makes watching very enjoyable. __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...