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As posted on our Postings pages... My feelings about Cuthbertson's debut differ in some respects from those of previous posts.I felt that after a well danced entree with nice fast footwork, nerves really got to her as she began the Rose Adagio. Rather than the "tiniest hesitation" I felt that she was never going to let her partners hand go for the first balance which was considerably delayed and when it came it was very uncertain as was the second and third. The fourth prince was missed out, as by that time there was no music left. The uncertainty continued with the poses into arabesque and penche. Fortunately after that her confidence began to return and the final promenades and balances were well, if not spectacularly performed. The variation and the rest of the act went well and her manege of coupes jetes was very well done. However, at the end of the act I did not feel that I had seen a "ballerina" performance, but rather that of a talented soloist. I also believe that both she and Ansanelli might with advantage rethink their hairstyle and make-up for this act. Ansanelli in particular I thought looked more youthful as the Lilac Fairy, with her hair up than she did as the Act 1 Aurora. Both Lamb and Marquez struck me as being more successful with their hair and make-up in this act.
Cuthbertson's act 2 was a considerable improvement, and was danced much more securely and with a nice romantic style. This was more the sort of performance that I had been hoping for.
 © John Ross
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