Wednesday 12 February 2014

'The Daring Dolphins and the Divebombers' published December 2013 by Elaine Mayson

    Meet Isabella and the Pink House!


Isabella is a special girl because only she can see the Pink House.  The two become friends and go on adventures together.

      In 'The Daring Dolphins and the Divebombers'

 Isabella meets Hagatha, the wicked witch.  She must stop her from destroying their plans.  She has the help of Zach, her best friend and some amazing Pink House characters.
                          But.......will she succeed in time?

MASTERS ON TOUR Preview February 2014

A great day of Hip Hop in Marlow organised by 'Masters on Tour'
Carrie-Anne Ingrouille choreographer and dancer with Zoo Nation infused energy and enthusiasm into students aged 9 years old to professional dancers.

A whole lot of laughter and fun combined with learning a whole series of wicked steps ensured an exciting and fulfilling day for everybody.






HARRYS BAR IN MAYFAIR LONDON



Harrys Bar decorated and prepared for a special birthday party.  Flame throwers and stilt walkers welcomed the guests.  Champagne flowed as a flamenco guitarist provided music inside with a magician entertaining the children and adults as they stood around chatting.
The birthday girl wore a stunning black and white long dress by Vera Wang.  All the guests were asked to wear black and white in this spectacular party.
Each of the female guests received a Chanel scarf in a box.  Speeches were made by the children and husband.
The meal was provided by Harrys Bar in Italian fashion.  Good service and friendly staff.
An up and coming Opera singer serenaded the party before the cakes were brought into the room.
More speeches and the disco sprang to life.  A small dance floor but enthusiastic guests gyrated to a saxophonist who accompanied the disco beat.  Party hats and plastic glasses were donned and  Ra ra sticks waved.  A good time was had by all!

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.