chocolatesouljah (April 24, 2008 at 3:04 am)

I've seen may Balanchine clips. I own the whole Balanchine collection that is basically available on video. From "Prodigal Son" to "The Balanchine Celebrations" etc. Even "The Balanchine Essays: Epaulement & Port De Bras" with Suki Schorer & Merrill Ashley. My favorite is the documentary which has so many wonderful clips. I also love the Jacques D'Amboise collection which has a beautiful old complete TV Broadcast of "Apollo."

KakoiDedikuSan (April 23, 2008 at 4:22 am)

Thank you for understanding...I'm a teacher as well. If you can find some clips or Kulture vids about Balanchine, you'll see what I'm talking about...it's considered "cheating" but it makes for beautiful lines.

chocolatesouljah (April 23, 2008 at 2:43 am)

You are so cool! I love your thoughtfulness on dance. Ah... Horton, yes! SIGH! I am a dancer as well and dance teacher. Those little Graham like skips with an element of batterie for example. WILD about Balanchine. Just not seeing it but ya know maybe one day I'll get it. The bottom line for me is the beauty of Paul Taylor's work and his company. Too bad it's Lisa Viola's last season as a ompany dancer!

KakoiDedikuSan (April 22, 2008 at 4:50 am)

I understand what you're saying and thank you for the compliment - but I'm not certain how exactly you're missing the Balanchine influence...it's almost as clear as day to a dancer. This is a piece that is clearly Balanchine/Horton influenced - I studied Graham for nearly 6 years and I'm not seeing that much of an impression of her; some of the lifts and arm movements possibly, but the legwork is definitely not Graham.

chocolatesouljah (April 22, 2008 at 4:45 am)

Your explanation valiant. I appreciate your technical knowledge. But I just don't see it. Interestingly, for me it's more about Graham technique. Although Paul danced with her for years. This piece feels more Martha influenced than his others great works 'Company B.' 'Esplanade' for example.

voxdance (March 24, 2008 at 10:18 am)

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neva2b4gotten69 (March 24, 2008 at 8:21 am)

Lisa is amazing! I loved working with her and Michelle and Richard. Richard taught us the ending....amazing experience working w PTDC

neva2b4gotten69 (March 24, 2008 at 8:16 am)

Lisa is amazing! I loved working with her. SHE IS FIERCE!!!

shaggisthrum (March 18, 2008 at 1:47 pm)

Lisa Viola studied at SAB for a while. So did Patrick Corbin.

KakoiDedikuSan (March 13, 2008 at 5:06 am)

Actually in the beginning when she extends a la second to arabesque attitude, notice how the leg isn't directly behind her -- that's the Balanchine technique, also when they developpe en avant together you can see the leg is not directly in front of them either - the Balanchine technique (if you didn't already know) allows for the leg to extend higher when it's held slightly on the outer side of the body rather than directly behind, in front, or parallel to the body...make sense?