Blogs

The ‘Please Cheer Me Up’ Season

by Matthew Lawrence November 29, 2011 Blogs

Ballet on a grand scale, is this the future? There are notable ‘arena’ advantages: you can drink beer out of a plastic cup and eat hotdogs; tickets can be purchased cheaper… Of course there are the disadvantages – notably sitting next to someone drunk, smelling of hotdog and thinking they’re at a football match…

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A workout harder than ‘Zumba’

by Matthew Lawrence September 19, 2011 Blogs

…it’s been an inauspicious start to the season – injuries and a washout. But rest assured, when the season does get out of the blocks, you’ll be in for an eclectic mix of physically exhausting ballets; harder than complete box -set of ‘Zumba’ workouts…

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Work and Meditation – Spring and Summer 2011

by Jarkko Lehmus September 14, 2011 Blogs

I’ve offended people, created problems and most likely lost a few jobs too because what I’ve said in the public, but I’ve just so had it with the political correctness rubbish and I have massive problems with keeping my gob shut when things are going up shit creek.

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Can’t sleep, Won’t sleep

by Kristen McNally July 1, 2011 Blogs

It’s 5am and I’m in a strange bed watching the same episode of 90210 I saw eight hours ago. In fact, in the last 48 hours I’ve seen more TV than I have in the past year. Well that’s what it feels like. In no particular order I’ve watched China Town, four episodes of 90210, [...]

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About the Balletco Blogs

by admin July 1, 2011 Balletco

An orientation and help page will go here. Sadly it is not ready yet, for which apologies.

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The Best of…

by Matthew Lawrence June 25, 2011 Blogs

It’s the end of another busy season including: a world premiere, two foreign tours and a plethora of dance. But what were the highlights? Here are my nominations…

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Earlier Matthew Lawrence Blogs…

by Matthew Lawrence June 24, 2011 Blogs

Earlier Matthew Lawrence blogs, which go back to November 2009, can be found here: Matthew Lawrence Archive

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Adieu

by Rym Kechacha June 3, 2011 Blogs

The weeks have passed voyaging from Egypt to Rome and back again, in countless venues across the county. The last week of Cleopatra this season was an intense one; VIP events, parties and press opportunities made London week a really full one, but the fun wasn’t quite over. The season of performances culminated in an [...]

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Earlier Rym Kechacha Blogs…

by Rym Kechacha June 2, 2011 Blogs

Earlier Rym Kechacha blogs, which go back to November 2007, can be found here: Rym Kechacha Blog Archive

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Madame Galina’s Silver Jubilee

by Madame Galina May 12, 2011 Blogs

Beginning my Silver Jubilee day as I mean to go on: out first thing to buy a copy of The Stage which features a profile of yours truly…

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Earlier Madame Galina Blogs…

by Madame Galina May 11, 2011 Blogs

Earlier Madame Galina blogs, which go back to May 2006, can be found here: Madame Galina Archive

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My Twisted Fantasy………

by Kristen McNally April 11, 2011 Blogs

Although for the next three weeks i’ll be catching up on the last three weeks lack of sleep, my Apple Store experience will be something i’ll treasure forever. I admit that I’m a bit of a control freak and so the uncharted territory of creating on the spot in front of hundreds of people terrified [...]

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Blog 8

by Kristen McNally April 8, 2011 Blogs

I’m making a piece for the Apple Store in Covent Garden to be performed this saturday and it’s very apparent that I’m finding it extremely difficult to multitask!!

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Polar Tomfoolery

by Jarkko Lehmus March 23, 2011 Blogs

This has been by far the longest break from writing I have had since I started this blog. Apologies for that. There have been some very good reasons for it.”

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Earlier Jarkko Lehmus Blogs…

by Jarkko Lehmus March 22, 2011 Blogs

Earlier Jarkko Lehmus blogs, which go back to December 2003, can be found here: Jarkko Lehmus Blog Archive

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Blog 7

by Kristen McNally December 21, 2010 Blogs

I absolutely love my job, so you would be right to question why today I’m sat here contemplating sickness, injury, flat emergency or anything else that would excuse me from tonight’s Cinderella performance. Quite frankly I have no idea how I’ll cope knowing that as Prokofiev fills our auditorium, Sex on fire will be filling [...]

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Blog 6

by Kristen McNally December 15, 2010 Blogs

I’m so annoyed and disappointed and irritated and angry and upset, and any other words to that effect, with myself tonight. Arrrggghhhhh…………….. We have a programme of Insight Evenings at the Opera House which allow the public to see the Royal Ballet away from the main stage in a much more intimate setting. These events [...]

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Blog 5

by Kristen McNally November 3, 2010 Blogs

I have always had a secret ambition to one day belong on a top 50 list! The most desired lists that my ridiculous imaginings picture are the ones I have absolutely nothing in common with. For a fairyland second I amuse myself and think how I could switch careers to get on one. I’ve been [...]

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Earlier Kristen McNally Blogs…

by Kristen McNally November 2, 2010 Blogs

Earlier Kristen McNally blogs can be found here: Kristen McNally Blog Archive

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