Autor: ballettlovers

I danced ballet as child, albeit with little success. Despite this, my passion for ballet and dance has carried into adulthood. I still love to watch ballet performances and would love to share my passion with you.

Love or Desire?

„Anna Karenina“ as a Ballet by 5 Famous Choreographers

Most people have heard of the movie “Anna Karenina”, starring Keira Knightley as the lead role, directed by Joe Wright and adapted by Tom Stoppard. Based on a novel by Leo Tolstoy, “Anne Karenina” is very popular in the ballet world right now. I have the feeling that every year brings a new interpretation of Tolstoy’s touching drama, all of which are different but all worth watching. Enjoy the trailers!
Please tell me which one you liked the most!

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Dance Festivals in der Sommerpause

Ballett – und Tanz Highlights im Sommer 2017

Ab Anfang Juli schliessen die meisten Opernhäuser und machen Sommerpause  – meist bis Anfang September. Das ist eine harte Zeit für Ballettliebhaber. Aber es gibt einige Highlights, die ich Euch gerne vorstellen möchte.

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I feel naked on stage

Rainer Krenstetter, principal dancer of the Miami City Ballet talks about his experiences in the US

Back when Rainer Krenstetter was a member of the ballet company of Staatsballett Berlin, I often had the opportunity to watch him perform. I was completely fascinated by his brilliant technique and elegance, and I will never forget Béjart’s masterpiece “RING UM DEN RING”, where Rainer delivered an outstanding performance in the role of Loge.

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TOP 10 Best Principal Male Dancers

Who are my favorite male ballet dancers?

My friends often ask me about my favourite male dancers. As I have been a ballet lover for decades, it is very difficult to answer this question, given the amount of dancers I have seen perform. All dancers have different strengths and weaknesses; Rudolf Nurejev, for example, while a presence onstage and reknowned as the best dancer of the 20th century, would not be considered extremely talented by todays standards. I will also not be mentioning excellent male dancers who have passed their prime, such as Mikhail Baryshnikov and Vladimir Malakhov.

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Beseelte Körper und eine Intrigantin

Corpus – gleich 2 Uraufführungen am Opernhaus Zürich

Ballettdirektor Christian Spuck ermunterte Filipe Portugal und Douglas Lee, zwei zeitgenössische 40-minütige Ballette zur Musik des Orchestra La Scintilla zu choreografieren.  Die beiden Künstler liessen sich durch das Thema Barock inspirieren. Geschickt transformierten sie barocke Elemente ins 21. Jahrhundert.

Ein ganz grosses Kompliment an das Ballett Zürich, das durch seine Virtuosität gewaltig beeindruckte. Doch Tanz lebt nicht nur von der Bewegung. Er braucht auch Seele, so dass ein Spiel von Körpern, Gefühl und Leidenschaft entsteht, das das Publikum berührt. All dies konnte die Ballettcompagnie des Opernhauses wieder einmal szenisch wunderbar präsentieren.

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We will miss you, Nadja!

Bühnenabschied von Nadja Saidakova am 19. Mai 2017

Ich kann mir das Staatsballett Berlin ohne die zauberhafte Primaballerina Nadja Saidakova nur schwer vorstellen. Seit über 20 Jahren konnte ich die Erste Solistin auf der Bühne in unzähligen Rollen bewundern.

Am Eindruckvollsten fand ich Nadja als Brünnhilde im „Ring um den Ring“ vom weltberühmten Choreografen Maurice Béjart. Als unbesiegbare Walküre rammt sie ihre Spitzenschuhe gekonnt hart in den Boden und stieg mit Genuss auf die Spitze – ein Zeichen von Stärke, Stolz und Kampfgeist.

Auch in vielen klassischen Rollen hat Nadja Saidakova die Zuschauer verzaubert. Hier ein Video vom Nussknacker, in dem sie ein fantastisches Pas De Deux mit Vladimir Malakhov tanzt.

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News from Polina

Star Ballerina Polina Semionova’s Comeback

Polina returns to the stage after a year of maternity leave. Her first performance takes place on the 26th April 2017 at Staatsballett Berlin. After this performance she will be awarded the prestigious title of „Berliner Kammertänzerin“. Good luck!

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TOP 10 Best Prima Ballerinas

Who is my favorite ballerina?

My friends often ask me about my favourite ballerina. As I have been a ballet lover for decades, it is quite difficult to answer this question, given the amount of ballerinas I have seen perform. All dancers have different strengths and weaknesses; Rudolf Nurejew, for example, while a presence onstage and reknowned as the best dancer of the 20th century, would not be considered extremely talented by todays standards. I will also not be mentioning excellent prima ballerinas who have passed their prime, such as Sylvie Gulliem and Darcy Bursell.

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Back to the barre, Tara!

Premier of Dance Academy: The Movie on 6. April 2017

I can’t wait to watch this movie – though being over 20, I probably shouldn’t be this passionate for an Australian teen drama about love, relationships and careers. But there are two understandable reasons: I love Sydney, so I enjoy the setting and scenery of Walsh Bay, Harbour Bridge and the beaches. Secondly, I adore the dance scenes which feature all the highlights of classical ballet and comtemporary dance.

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TOP Ballet SWAN LAKE interpretations

What is YOUR favorite?

If you want to see the ballet SWAN LAKE, better check first what interpretation will be shown. There are so many different versions. Almost every choreographer has done his own ballet. It is up to you. Watch youtube-Videos and accompanying descriptions.

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