I totally forgot about Longhitano.

I honestly can't fathom how the claims against NYCB & SAB won't get dismissed. Ditto for Ramasar & Catazaro There could be plenty of embarrassing things on Finlay's phone or email if that goes to trial. I would hope Finlay's lawyer is able to limit discovery to just messages involving Waterbury.

I relished reading the legal bitch-slapping handed down by SAB's legal team. In reading the correspondence between Eaton and Merson, you can immediately see how she lays out her facts plainly. Whil Merson, on the other hand, does the equivalent of "no, you!" In particular, Eaton's last letter where she tells Merson her intent to file a motion to dismiss was so badass. "We have a deal. Thanks and have a nice weekend."

I’m so unenthusiastic about this ABT season. I’m gonna see a couple of performances of Manon, and a couple of performances of Sleeping beauty. That’s about it. I couldn’t make it to any of the Tharp or Ratmansky programs, either. Oh well. Praying Herman will be able to dance Des Grieux.

The sixth through 11th causes of action in the amended lawsuit are for assault and battery.

I think the audience has made it perfectly clear how they feel about Ramasar’s return.

Bouder and Huxley are an odd pairing to begin with. Their stage personas are too different. Something looks off with Bouder's port de bras. I can't really put my finger on it, but it's looks like she keeps her elbows bent when they should be straight. It just looks weird, especially since she already isn't blessed with long limbs. But I was speedy footwork remains super impressive.

Amar looked so happy up on that stage. I was hoping that the audience would welcome him back, but I was so moved by how boisterous the audience got. I was not expecting that, at all. It takes a lot to get the NYCB audience to cheer like that! I was happy I was there.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.