2012
02.11

This blog entry comes to everyone from my dressing room. I’m sitting here, in a quiet basement. The only thing I can hear is the faint sound of music coming from Chris Sellars’ dressing room next door. Pretty soon the hallway will be filled with crazy people (dancers) trying to frantically warm up and get ready for the show (we’re actually pretty relaxed here).

I hope everyone can come see this slick haired, spicy ballet. The one thing this show has that you don’t often see in a ballet is attitude (and a lot of fans). I love the confidence and flare the Spanish style of dance brings to ballet. Anna Marie also choreographed an intense and complex flamenco/rhythmic section the men perform without the help of the orchestra. Very cool … easily one of my favorite parts of the ballet. Anyway, it’s time for my transformation into Don Quixote! See everyone on stage.

I figured I would post a few more pictures I took last week.

Ronnie Underwood rehearsing the role of Basilio

Sayaka Ohtaki rehearsing the role of Kitri

Emily Adams rehearsing The Queen of the Dryads

Elizabeth McGrath and Rex Tilton rehearsing the Grande Pas De Deux from DON QUIXOTE

-Beau

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  1. Great show! Loved the flamingo dance at the opening of the third act. Beckanne was wonderful. Good job to everyone!

  2. Well, well, well . . . Beckanne Sisk is one to keep an eye on. What a mind-blowing performance she had last night!

  3. Keep both your eyes on Beckanne … the girl is a freak (I mean that in the best, superstar way of course).

  4. I couldn’t believe half the stuff I was seeing her do. Wow.

    (Love the blog, by the way!)

  5. I’m coming closing night and I just can’t wait!

  6. Ron and I are attending tomorrow nights performance. I am so excited! We love Ballet West and all of you fantastic, talented artists!