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dreamonastarchloe: Favorite Dance Move: Turns

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:21:02 -0400

dreamonastarchloe:

Favorite Dance Move: Turns

Svetlana Zakharova, in “Manon”, Bolshoi Ballet. By:...

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:55:07 -0500

Svetlana Zakharova, in “Manon”, Bolshoi Ballet. By: Natasha Razina.

Carla Körbes, Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:53:12 -0500

Carla Körbes, Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Marianela Nuñez, Raymonda rehearsal, Royal Ballet.

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:49:25 -0500

Marianela Nuñez, Raymonda rehearsal, Royal Ballet.

makemestfu: So relatable blog :)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:38:48 -0500

makemestfu:

So relatable blog :)

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Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:30:45 -0500

Alina Somova

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:16:15 -0500

Alina Somova

Leticia domingues

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:15:36 -0500

Leticia domingues

Vladimir Malakhov

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:57:18 -0500

Vladimir Malakhov

Vladislav Lantratov e Svetlana Zakharova by Irina Lepnyova

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:10:21 -0500

Vladislav Lantratov e Svetlana Zakharova by Irina Lepnyova

random: 1, 10, 21, 34, 42, 54, 67, 73, 89, 95

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:01:45 -0500

1. Hip hop, jazz and ballet

10. No. I think it would be fun and stressfull at the same time but apparently is something really nice haha

21. I think it was my first hip hop performance because I was a ballerina dancing hip hop and i was stuck in the ballet technique trying to do hip hop movements jesus christ you can imagine the mess

34. Yes, I argued because that little bitch was in my spot at the center and at the barre. SHE STOLE MY SPOT WHILE I WERE IN THE BATHROOM what kind of person does that??

42. Yes, every december my dance school makes a dance performance with all the classes and dancers under a specific theme, last year I got really stressed because I had a jazz solo (I was captain Hook, the theme last year was disney’s tales) and I rehearsed a lot but I never felt really ready

54. I dont really know but I can say that I am learning to do that, I did a great job in Captain Hook last year, even I didnt expected such a great job. you know when you are up in the stage and the character just takes you? it was amazing

67. The feeling to be on the stage, to listen people applauses, to hear the compliments later, the feeling that you did something that not everyone could have done and because of that people admire you

67. Royal Ballet

89. No. I was think about starting one this year, and a diary on tumblr but I dont really know

95. my street jazz performance of Gyptian’ Hold you mixed with a M.i.a’s song that I dont recall the name

Welcome to Burlesque

Leona lewis’ bleeding love

My jazz performance of captain hook

and my jazz performance of Pocahontas

I am really really sorry for my awful english :c

Please ask me some dance asks!

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:19:38 -0500

1. What types of dance do you currently do?
2. What types of dance have you done?
3. What is your favorite dance style?
4. Least favorite dance style?
5. Favorite dance TV show?
6. Favorite dance movie?
7. Favorite dancer(s)?
8. Favorite Ballet?
9. Dream role(s)?
10. Ever performed in a dance show?
11. Ever performed in a ballet?
12. Ever auditioned for something?
13. Ever been to a summer intensive?
14. Ever competed?
15. An embarrassing dance moment?
16. Most embarrassing dance you've ever performed?
17. Favorite dance that you've performed?
18. Favorite dance costume that you've ever worn?
19. Least favorite dance costume?
20. In your opinion, what was the best performance you ever did?
21. Worst performance you ever did?
22. How long have you been dancing?
23. Do you want/have some kind of dance career?
24. Favorite dance trick that you can do?
25. Favorite dance step?
26. What role(s) have you played, if any?
27. Ever performed a solo, duo, or trio?
28. Favorite dance brand?
29. Favorite place to buy dance supplies?
30. Favorite brand of dance shoes?
31. Best dance experience you have had so far?
32. Best backstage memory?
33. Ever been in a fight with a teacher?
34. Ever been in a fight with a fellow dancer?
35. Ever somehow ruined a dance costume?
36. Ever had a dance injury?
37. Ever had to take a dance break?
38. Do you have any pre-performance routines?
39. How do you warm up/prepare for class?
40. How do you usually do your stage makeup?
41. Ever been on any kind of dance team?
42. Ever gotten really stressed out over a performance?
43. Have you ever done a partnering dance?
44. Ever been told that you should quit dance?
45. Most dance numbers you have performed in one show?
46. Ever been best friends with someone in your studio?
47. Ever hated someone in your studio?
48. Ever had a crush on someone in your studio?
49. Three random facts about your dance studio?
50. Favorite dance company?
51. Do you want to be a professional dancer?
52. What are your weaknesses?
53. What are your strengths?
54. Do you think you're good at acting and getting into character?
55. Have you ever danced in a musical?
56. Favorite dance quote?
57. A dancer you look up to?
58. What inspires you?
59. Ever read any dance novels?
60. What are your favorite stretches?
61. Ever fallen, forgotten choreography, or messed up in some other way onstage?
62. Ever been so upset that you cried after a performance?
63. Ever cried, puked, or passed out in class?
64. Ever gone to class while sick?
65. Ever had to perform while sick or injured?
66. How many hours a week do you dance?
67. Favorite thing about dance?
68. Least favorite thing about dance?
69. Ever seen a live show that you were not in?
70. Have you ever had to change dance studios?
71. How many different studios/schools/companies have you danced with?
72. How do you usually pass time backstage when you're not dancing?
73. Favorite version of The Nutcracker?
74. Have you ever had to wear really embarrassing dance makeup?
75. Have you ever taught a dance class?
76. Ever met a professional dancer?
77. Thought about quitting dance?
78. Been jealous of another dancer?
79. Do you practice at home?
80. What do you usually wear to class?
81. Do you ever receive flowers after a performance?
82. Who do you usually invite to see you perform?
83. What kind of hair supplies do you use?
84. Do you have earrings that you use specifically for performances?
85. Do you wear makeup to class/rehearsal?
86. Do you prefer footed, convertible, or footless tights?
87. Favorite leotard?
88. Do you have a lucky item that you bring with you backstage to shows?
89. Do you keep a dance journal?
90. Do you like to choreograph your own dances?
91. Favorite dance class?
92. Favorite variation?
93. Ever had to dance with a prop?
94. Ever danced in a talent show?
95. Top 5 favorite dances you've ever done?
96. Do you have any scars from dance?
97. Do you take dance seriously or is just for fun?
98. If you could suddenly be able to do any trick, stunt, turn, jump, or dance move without working for it what would you choose?
99. Does your studio have levels?
100. Ever been in a dance photo shoot?

passdebourre: I don’t want to impress you but I have a 90º leg extension what do you mean that’s...

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:35:43 -0500

passdebourre:

I don’t want to impress you but I have a 90º leg extension

what do you mean that’s not high

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Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:37:58 -0500

Letícia Dias Domingues at Prix de Lausanne 2013 by Gregory...

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:33:34 -0500

Letícia Dias Domingues at Prix de Lausanne 2013

by Gregory Batardon

prixdelausanne: Photo: Juliana Paiva & Leticia Domingues...

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:23:29 -0500

prixdelausanne:

Photo: Juliana Paiva & Leticia Domingues by Gregory Batardon

On Thursday, we caught up with two of this year’s 9 Brazilian candidates at the Prix: Leticia Domingues (one of the finalists), and her colleague at Petite Danse School in Rio de Janeiro, Juliana Paiva. They had just finished coaching sessions and were relaxing in the backstage area:

“I have just had my first contemporary coaching this afternoon. It was great to have Christophe Dozzi (coach for choreographer Jorma Elo) explain the precise movement he’s looking for with the help of the translator. He also touched on all the positioning on stage, so it was a really a good run-through.” Leticia tells us.

She adds: “Everything is weighted equally here - contemporary and classic - so I’m also finding the classical coaching excellent, we are given very useful pointers. For instance, how to negotiate the raked stage, so we can show ourselves in the best possible light.”

Juliana had finished her classical session for the day and had yet to do her contemporary coaching later that evening. “Monique Loudières gave me some really useful tips on carriage of the arms, épaulement and also on musicality and overall artistry. It’s great to work with such distinguished coaches – they have so much experience! Monique hails from Paris Opera Ballet which is such a prestigious institution: Grand Pas Classique is a French variation so it was great to have her coach me as she knows it inside-out.”

Before arriving in Lausanne, Leticia had travelled to the Youth America Grand Prix pre-selections. “I have been practicing the Coppélia variation for quite some time, since last September! I’m still working on perfecting it and Monique’s pointers are really helping me out.”

Juliana is very impressed with her colleagues here at the Prix “It’s been very different from training at home. The caliber of the candidates is so consistently high, I am very impressed with them. I am loving it here”

When asked about role models, Juliana and Leticia quickly agree on fellow Brazilian ballerina Cecilia Kerche. Plus Juliana adores the Royal Ballet`s Alina Cojocaru, while Leticia looks up to Jury member Tamara Rojo: “She is wonderful, we watch her on DVD a lot! When I found out she was a member of the jury, at first I couldn’t really believe it, I was ecstatic!”

Do the girls have any favorite male dancers? Leticia says enthusiastically: “Ivan Vasiliev, he’s fabulous! I saw him do the Don Quixote pas de deux in New York at a gala, his performance was unforgettable! He projects so much energy, I was in the last row and it still reached me.” Juliana loves ABT´s Marcelo Gomes: “he taught us at school, he is a true artist – a pure class act!”

Summing up the week here in Lausanne, Leticia adds:

“The Prix de Lausanne has surpassed all my expectations. I have only ever seen the Prix through online videos. I never imagined I would be here one day. The studios, the organization of everything is wonderful. It is an invaluable experience for me.”

Miko Fogarty at Prix de Lausanne 2013

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:25:56 -0500

Miko Fogarty at Prix de Lausanne 2013

Evgenia Obraztsova

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:23:59 -0500

Evgenia Obraztsova

you're welcome. forever. you're so beautiful inside and out.

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:10:25 -0500

love your blog <3

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:09:40 -0500

Thank you so much!

It means a lot, really <3