Sir Anthony, What a dear pleasure to see you coaching. My best to you with many bravos and thank yous to you of your Royal Ballet years. Quite a match were you and Antoinette! Miss those years, when...🌹
I's so good to see Sir Anthony Dowell again. Despite his preemptive apologies for bing unable to demonstrate as fully as he used to, after discarding his stick Sir Anthony seemed to become more mobile than with the aid! I'm sorry to hear him commenting that the previous two years had been difficult but, given his age and the tremedous wear and tear experienced by a ballet dancer throughout their career, he remains a revelation!
Very enjoyable watching such talented dancers being coached in their roles. The pianist was wonderful and attention to small details shows how these ballets are passed on from one generation to the next.
Anthony Dowell is such a treasure. He was so elegant and so technically perfect. It was so interesting to see Reece who is an amazing dancer not quite understand what Dowell was trying to tell him about slowing the turns. I have seen Dowell do these turns and slow them down so that he seamlessly goes into the next movement, he was effortlessly smooth. Melissa and Reece are superb and the pianist is brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
Melissa has the special something that stands out. I agree she has been overlooked . Thankfully, Roberto Bolle appreciates her star quality and has enabled her to shine.
Such a beautiful film. As someone who has been in the audience from 1968 (La Fille Mal Gardee at 14 years old) until now, with absences at various times, this film is so meaningful to me. It's very important for these exceptional ballets to be carried on through generations. I saw the original Enigma Variations and seeing the footage, I feel very lucky that I was there. But also, the latest version didn't disappoint. Ashton's choreography always looks brand new. Thank you to everyone who continually keeps these treasures alive.
God, what a gorgeous dancer VM is! I’m so glad he stuck with the RB from his pretty rough first year, bc he’s risen to iconic heights and is so exciting to watch.
