Mr Philip Li won the International Award from the Ballroom Faculty Board. He had brought his own media company from China with him and owns a school with massive studios and thousands of pupils. He had a glint in his eye and oozed enthusiasm. Watch this space for the Chinese ballroom stars of tomorrow. The other International award was given to Miss Gwenda Britten from New Zealand. She joked that if all the sheep went to dance classes in New Zealand she would be a wealthy lady! She was presented her award from a driving force in the Theatre Faculty of the ISTD Paddy Hurlings.
The Imperial Theatre Award was won by Sue Passmore and the Imperial Dance Sport Award was won by Margaret Connon. A speech was given by Dame Beryl Grey. She looked resplendent in a purple velvet gown.
The Latin ballroom cabaret was given by Andrej Skufca and Melinda Torokgyory. She wore a draped yellow satin material with two pieces of elastic holding it together. Intriguing. She had the men on the edge of their seats. Passionate dancing!
Dance Reviews
Reviews
Out now in Dance Dynamic February issue / The Nutcracker review of the Royal Ballet dancing at the Royal Opera House and The Snowman reviewed at the Peacock Theatre and performed by the Birmingham reportory company.
Previous Reviews Mayerling by the Royal Ballet, Cirkus Cirkor, Insane in the Brain, Interview of Dame Beryl Grey, Scottish Ballets 40th Anniversary performances, Paco Pena Flamenco Company
All the reviews with photographs will be posted on my web site soon in pdf format
Future Reviews
Matthew Bournes Swan Lake at Sadlers Wells
Below is a taster of the review which will be published in the March edition of Dance Dynamic.
The magazine is released on the 25th of February.
A Powerful Sinister Production danced with incredible energy
Out of the mist appears a swan danced by Richard Winsor. Instantly the whole drama of the production intensifies. The swan soars into the air. Christopher realises that this swan is his salvation and feverishly runs after it. He dances with energy and total conviction. The swan moves with fluid inverted actions of his arms and feet he poses with strong lines and evil eyes. All the swans arrive in groups of three and four. They jump and twist and turn their necks letting out hissing sounds producing a menacing and powerful dance. The moon on the set shines a steely grey light on the swans upper bodies accentuating their naked torsos and their beautiful syncopation
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Tales of Beatrix Potter and Les Patineurs
In progress
Reviews and photographs of the Flamenco Festival at the Sadlers Wells February 2010
Tips of the week for weddings
See todays blog 15th February 2010
Female Guests:
The shops are full of black clothes but don't succumb! Direct your eyes away and look in the colours. White with black trimmings look great. Red with black trimmings will be perfect for November/December Weddings. Why not try purple? No black hats, save those for funerals. If you are worried you will stray towards buying a black outfit take a friend with you to shop. Or go to a small boutique where you can get a personal service.
Snow on the ground very cold. Bring a warm shawl so that you can put this when you are walking in between shots. This will stop you looking blue.
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