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Indiana debuted Tarantella in 2017 at the Kennedy Center. We actually have rehearsal footage of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLOwc5rOVHA

Commented 4 days ago on YAGP Gala 4/18 at                         Haglund's Heel

Thrilled to read that Amar will be back! The only thing I’m worried about is how management will handle his return.

Commented 5 days ago on It's a Good Friday Clarification from Zachary Catazaro at                         Haglund's Heel

Looks like the AGMA arbitration found in Catazaro’s favor, but he decided not to return to City Ballet. https://www.instagram.com/zacharycatazaro/p/BwcQqPeAIiQ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1rrzcmxe3e9bz

Commented 5 days ago on Tune in tonight at 8PM!Shameless plug for the nabe at                         Haglund's Heel

BTW: https://www.raiplay.it/video/2019/03/Balletto---Carmen-1ef615a7-de9b-4de1-be5a-4baecca6d591.html

Commented Mar 30, 2019 on observations 3/21.02 at                         Haglund's Heel

Is it possible to get second-hand awkwardness? Because that’s what I felt watching Osipova’s video. Yikes.

Commented Mar 29, 2019 on observations 3/28 at                         Haglund's Heel

She looked absolutely gorgeous! I hope she considers easing up on the severe eyeshadow and dark lipstick once she’s back at the ballet.

Commented Mar 22, 2019 on observations 3/21 at                         Haglund's Heel

I didn’t know the performance will be live-streamed. Amar’s performance in Carmen is also getting broadcast in Italy. I hope it gets uploaded somewhere.

Commented Mar 22, 2019 on observations 3/21.02 at                         Haglund's Heel

Looks like Catazaro is rehearsing Diamonds in Munich, as well.

Commented Mar 21, 2019 on observations 3/10 at                         Haglund's Heel

Congratulations to Stafford and Whelan! I hope it becomes a fruitful partnership.

Commented Feb 28, 2019 on Finally ... at                         Haglund's Heel

Glad to hear Sara’s debut in this ballet went well. I hope NYCB puts this piece back on more frequently.

Commented Feb 27, 2019 on Hitchcock by BalanchineVariations Pour Une Porte et Un Soupir 2/26 at                         Haglund's Heel

It barely even counts as humiliation. It's a privilege to dance Aurora, and she got just as many performances as Hyltin. Her tantrum is born out of pure entitlement.

Commented Feb 23, 2019 on Bouder's on the pity-pot at                         Haglund's Heel

Unfortunately, I’ve only witnessed Bouder’s dancing since her return post-pregnancy.

Commented Feb 22, 2019 on Bouder's on the pity-pot at                         Haglund's Heel

Throwing Hyltin under the bus like that was so petty and unprofessional. Hyltin embodies Aurora’s qualities far better than Bouder. Bouder might be able to pull of the Rose Adagio balances with more stability, but her characterization has no trace of Aurora.

Commented Feb 22, 2019 on Bouder's on the pity-pot at                         Haglund's Heel

I wouldn’t be surprised if he files a counterclaim. He seems to have outlined some of the damages against him in the motion to dismiss.

Commented Feb 15, 2019 on observations 2/15 at                         Haglund's Heel

I think his legal argument is solid. When this news came out last summer, my impression was that the only entity she had a claim against was Finlay. Not related to legality, reading that text chain makes my skin crawl.

Commented Feb 15, 2019 on observations 2/15 at                         Haglund's Heel

I wish Hyltin/Huxley got another Mozartiana. I wasn’t too keen on Mearns in that ballet last season. She can go a bit (a lot?) overboard in roles Suzanne Farrell created. Lauren King has got to have the warmest and most genuine smile in the entire company.

Commented Jan 29, 2019 on NYCB Week 1Serenade, Mozartiana, Tsch Piano Concerto No. 2 at                         Haglund's Heel

Great review! I’m glad I got to see Orpheus. It’s an interesting work for sure, but not my particular cup of tea. Looking forward to Tschai PC2 tonight. I hope the new costumes turn out well.

Commented Jan 23, 2019 on NYCB 1/22 Myths & legendary dancing open the season at                         Haglund's Heel

I’m glad Gonzalo gets an Apollo. I believe he was coached by Villella at SFB. I’m crossing my fingers that Tiler Peck gets cast in Tschai PC#2 next week, but I’m so looking forward to Reichlen! I only wish I could get tickets to that entire opening week.

Commented Jan 9, 2019 on Forward looking at                         Haglund's Heel

Brava Skylar! When I first heard Skylar would be doing this show, I was worried that a ballet competition in Russia would be mean-spirited--not unlike reality shows in the States. Glad to be proven wrong. I'm especially thrilled with how well Skylar's dancing is being received. They are smitten with her! P.S. I shudder at the thought of the celebrina's coaching. "I see you did 32 fouettes in the coda. Let try that again, but shoot for 13 this time." "I see your foot went to passe during the pique turns. How about try just kind of letting your leg limply hang during the turns?" "I see you did all the hops en pointe as choreographed. Why not stop halfway and just make eyes at your partner instead? We're gonna call it 'acting'!"

Commented Dec 9, 2018 on Большой балет on TVKultura.ru "Are Zakharova's diamonds real?" asks a YouTube viewer at                         Haglund's Heel

What a great program. And brava to Skylar for pulling off a fantastic performance on such short notice. Julian is also fabulous.

Commented Nov 20, 2018 on Большой балет on TVKultura.ruSkylar Brandt & Julian Mackay in Ashton's Marguerite and Armand PdD at                         Haglund's Heel

The royal ballet is quite generous when it comes to taping coaching presentations. I’m very impressed with both Akane Takada and Yasmine Naghdi here: https://youtu.be/r79932YSv18

Commented Nov 15, 2018 on Lincoln Center 11/7 and 11/9Hungarian National Ballet Swan Lake & Don Quixote at                         Haglund's Heel

Well deserved promotions. I’m also glad Mira Nadon got taken into the company. I love watching her in the corps. It’s unfortunate that both LaFreniere and Kikta got injured early into the season. This is LaFrenieres second time missing a big debut. I hope we see both of them back soon. Same for Ashley Hod.

Commented Oct 16, 2018 on NYCB – stars rising at                         Haglund's Heel

My impression was that the NYT has been decreasing it's dance coverage over the last few seasons anyway. Are they even looking to replace Macaulay?

Commented Sep 26, 2018 on observations 9-23 at                         Haglund's Heel

Too bad about Huxley. He’s one of my favorites.

Commented Sep 19, 2018 on New York City BalletThe MLB Season officially opens tomorrow! at                         Haglund's Heel

Catazaro might be fighting his termination, since AGMA seems to be involved.

Commented Sep 15, 2018 on NYCB terminates Catazaro and Ramasar at                         Haglund's Heel