Is Ballet The New Twilight? (Artical)

(http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/11/30/ballet-movies-dance-of-the-mirlitons/)

Okay, I know, I know. But bear with me here: Both surround beautiful things that can cause bodily harm (Twilight: vampires; ballet: pointe shoes), both involve glitter (Twilight: sparkly vampires!; ballet: sparkly costumes!), both involve forbidden love (Twilight: between vampires and humans; ballet: between ballerinas and Hostess products), and both are enjoying their moment in the spotlight. That’s right: Ballet is so hot right now. Or, I should say, the dark underbelly of the ballet world is so hot right now.


Let’s run it down: For months now, chatter has surrounded Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, a ballet thriller about the art form’s dangerously competitive nature that has ignited Oscar talk for star Natalie Portman. Then a pack of black leotard-clad ballerinas toasted the a-hole that is Kanye West in his “Runaway” video. Furthermore, New York City Ballet principal Jenifer Ringer made headlines yesterday after The New York Times‘ Alastair Macaulay said the dancer “looked as if she’d eaten one sugar plum too many” in his review of the company’s Nutcracker. (Dude, as a writer, I love me my puns, but that was way harsh, Tai.) And finally, news broke today that Chloë Moretz, Jackie Earle Haley, and Bailee Madison have joined Kristen Bell in Dance of the Mirlitons, a film about a curvy ballerina with a stage mom (Bell) who attempts to make it in the tough business. (Co-director Daniel Dubiecki’s rep confirms The Hollywood Reporter‘s report with EW; Madison will play the ballerina, Moretz will play the class’ ace pupil, and Haley will play a sadistic Russian ballet teacher in the film, which will also be helmed by Evan Greenberg.)


And yet, I’m conflicted about ballet’s trendy, dark turn in pop-culture: I love the romantic mood surrounding dance films like The Turning Pointe, and I love Center Stage‘s silly spin on the art (though, admittedly, even that frivolous film addressed eating disorders). But as a former ballerina, I’m also all too aware of the pain and suffering attached to dance. I’m happy to see it represented for what it is: A fairly painful art form that involves plenty of blood and gumption. (Not to say that Black Swan is 100 percent realistic or that youngsters should flock to the theaters to see the very R-rated film.) It’s important that the young folk realize the dangers of dance before becoming seduced by the glitter and glitz. (See? Like Bella! I know… I hate myself now too.)


What do you guys think?

Interview

I'm looking to interview several dancers. You can e-mail me at dancingteenblog@gmail.com if you would like to be considered.

Ethan Stiefel News

Ethan Stiefel has been named artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2010/10/ethan-stiefel-named-artistic-director-of-royal-new-zealand-ballet.html)

Jacob's Pillow November Challenge

Jacob's Pillow in Becket, MA is known world wide for it's major Summer festival and school. The webstie has stated that

"Jacob's Pillow has received an exciting challenge to raise $100,000 by November 30, 2010. If the challenge is met, the anonymous donor will match it with an additional $100K gift to support the Festival, Education, Archives, and Community Programs. "

(http://www.jacobspillow.org/)

Summer Intensive Auditions are around the corner

2011 summer intensive auditions are just around the corner. Some companies/schools already have their schedules posted.

Boston Ballet (http://www.bostonballet.org/school/summer/SDP-Auditions.html)
ABT (http://abt.org/education/nationalaudition.asp)
SAB* (http://www.sab.org/summercourse/national_auditions/audition_tour_schedule.php)
PNB (http://www.pnb.org/PNBSchool/Classes/SummerCourse/#AuditionTour)
San Fransisco (http://www.sfballet.org/balletschool/summersession/auditions.asp)
Joffery (http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/audition-dates-and-locations.html)

Many other schedules are up.

*SAB is having a Los Angeles workshop for dancers ages 10-14
Check it out (http://www.sab.org/summercourse/laworkshop/)

Amazing youtube Channel

Check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/user/dpsenhrox#p/u/2/ujxS5VvFmps

Piano versions of popular songs :)

Dance Family Survival Guide-INJURIES

Dancers are prone to Injuries. When you are sore you think you may have twisted your ankle (or knee or wrist), just follow RICE

R-Rest-relax, don't work to hard immediatly afterwards
I-Ice-wrap up an ice pack in a towel and put it on the sore spot
C-Comperssion-wrap it up in an ace bandage to prevent swelling
E-Elevation, try to keed it higher that your heart level (reduces swelling)

A great web site that caters to dancers is (http://www.med.nyu.edu/hjd/harkness/patients/injuries/)

They prase things like a dance would: “I landed badly from a jump and now it hurts to walk.”

Dance Family Survival Guide-MOM

Mom-If your an old timer, you can skip this. If your a new mom I advise you read on. At the start of the dance year you may feel overwhelmed; all the classes, dress code, nutcracker, how on earth are you gonna curl you daughters hair for "Party Child". These tips should help:

1. Don't buy a $30 leotard. Discount dance and othe online companies are great for cheaper leotards. Make sure you read the reviews for each product. (http://www.discountdance.com)

2. Don't let you child dance on an empty stomach. A sanwich, granola bar, fruit, cheese and crackers=good. French fries, cookies, candy=bad.

3. Do allow your child to miss class if they are sick (most schools will want them to attend rehearsl-even just to watch).

4. Don't be a stranger. Call the studio with any questions, ask your child for any handouts. Ask you child what they learned in class.

5. Do learn how to make a good ballet bun. (http://justanotherdancingteen.blogspot.com/2009/05/ballet-buns.html)

6. If your daughter's hair needs to be curled see link. I will try to put up a video tutorial as soon as I can.
(http://justanotherdancingteen.blogspot.com/2009/12/25-days-of-nutcracker-day-3.html)
AND
(http://justanotherdancingteen.blogspot.com/2009/11/25-days-of-nutcracker-day-4.html)

Nutcracker and Leotards!!

Nutcracker season is upon us again. I have been very busy with rehearsals. I've learned a few variations/dances from the Nutcracker but my favorite is Marzipan. It is hard but very pretty and fun (once you get the steps down).

Any of you who are in New England should be sure to check out Albany Berkshire Ballet's Nutcracker (http://berkshireballet.org/), click on "Nutcracker". Check out this great video to see some of the costumes:



Discount dance seems to have a ton of new stuff (including Halloween costumes) So be sure to check that out.
(http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.php3?mf=http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/leotards/page1)

Back to Business

Sorry about the lack of posts! The rest of my summer at BBT was great. I guess next year they are going to do Swan Lake for an end of summer production, thats a big ballet. (http://bossovballet.com/summer.asp).

How have your classes been so far this year. Your Nutcracker auditions?

One Week Done

So my first week at BBT is done, it's going by so fast. We have a super intensive schedule. A 2 hour technique class, an hour class (pointe, floor barre, ect.) after breakfast. Lunch at noon, the an hour and a half class followed by 2 or so hours of rehaersal for the show. Thanksfully we have the weekends to rest. I hope you are all having fun at you intensives!!

Bossov Ballet Starts Tomorrow

Tomorrow is check in for Bossov Ballet Theatre. We drove 6 hours today up to Waterville and are staying here for the night. I will check in tomorrow around 12. I can't wait to meet my room mate and set up. We have a placement class at 9am on Monday morning. I am excited and nervous at the same time. At the placement we all learn short combos. They start out very simple and slowly get harder. After watching each row the 4 teachers start send students into different corners. The students that are left perform harder combos. They are divided up and thats that. Later in the day we will have auditions for parts in the final show, Sleeping Beauty.

Wish me Luck!!

Happy Birthday JADT Blog!!!

It's the 1 year anniversary of the blog!!!

ATTN: All dancers in or near NYC

ABT is having auditions for supernumeraries for their upcoming production of "Romeo and Juliet". Auditions are Saturday, June 26 at 5:00pm. Here's the info off the site:

ROMEO & JULIET
Performances: Monday, July 5 – Saturday, July 10

Audition/Casting: Saturday, June 26 at 5:00pm, followed by rehearsal that may last as late as 7:30p*** Please arrive no later than 4:40pm ***

Location: Metropolitan Opera House, stage door located on W. 65th Street.

Tentative Rehearsal Schedule:
Thursday, July 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, July 2, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Monday, July 5, 12:15pm-5:00pm

These are the role requirements:

MARKET LADIES (6 + 1 cover)
5 Ladies aprox. 5'-6" - 5'8", medium build, dress size 12-14, costumes slightly adjustable.
Various ages and ethnicities.


ELEGANT / GRAND LADIES +(6 + 2 covers)
Medium build, 5'-6" - 5'-8", costumes less adjustable.
Age can vary.
Must have poise and grace; acting/dance experience helpful.



ELEGANT GENTLEMEN (8 + 1 cover)
Over 5'-10" preferred, medium build, various ages.
Must have poise and grace; acting/dance experience helpful.


ESCALUS GUARDS (Act I) / CANOPY MEN (Act II) (4 + 1 cover)
Average Build, 5'-10" - 6'-2".
Age 18-35.



MONKS (Act I) (6 + 1 cover)
Average Build, 5'-8" - 6'.
Age 18-35+.


RED LITTER BEARERS (4+ 1 cover)GREEN LITTER BEARERS (4 + 1 cover)
Strong men, average build, 5'-10" - 6'-0", muscular type preferred(litters are fairly heavy).


PAGE BOYS (2 + 1 cover)
Ages 9-12.
Same size, between 4'-6" - 4'-8".


BEGGAR (1 + beggar/priest cover)
Emaciated looking, 5'-6" - 5'-10".
Must have acting experience.


BRIDE (1 + cover)
Must be dancer type, slender build.
Age 14-20.
Must have ballet experience; should appear as company member.


BRIDES MAIDS (6 + 1 cover)
Must be dancer type, slender build.
Age 14-20.
Must have ballet experience; should appear as company member.


PRIEST (1 + priest/beggar cover)
Older, elegant, slender; 5'-9" - 6'-0".
Acting experience preferred.


GROOM (1 + cover)
Slender young man, age 15-25
Must have ballet experience; should appear as company member

This looks like a great opportunity. Check out this blog post I found about the last time they did R&J- http://turnedin.blogspot.com/2007/07/abts-romeo-juliet.html

Mr. T....Some More

So on Mr. T's Birthday google made their heading a Swan Lake Doodle

They also made a video about it with San Fransisco Ballet, which I thought was cool

Happy Birthday Mr. T!

Today is Tchaikovsky's 170th birthday day! He is my favorite composer.

Born into a middle-class family, Tchaikovsky was educated for a career as a civil servant, despite his obvious musical precocity. He pursued a musical career against the wishes of his family, entering the St. Petersburg Conservatory in 1862 and graduating in 1865. This formal, Western-oriented training set him apart from the contemporary nationalistic movement embodied by the influential group of young Russian composers known as The Five, with whom Tchaikovsky's professional relationship was mixed.
Although he enjoyed many popular successes, Tchaikovsky was never emotionally secure, and his life was punctuated by personal crises and periods of depression. Contributory factors were his suppressed homosexuality and fear of exposure, his disastrous marriage, and the sudden collapse of the one enduring relationship of his adult life, his 13-year association with the wealthy widow Nadezhda Von Meck Amid private turmoil Tchaikovsky's public reputation grew; he was honored by the Tsar, awarded a lifetime pension and lauded in the concert halls of the world. His sudden death at the age of 53 is generally ascribed to cholera, but some attribute it to suicide. Although perennially popular with concert audiences across the world, Tchaikovsky's music was often dismissed by critics in the early and mid-20th century as being vulgar and lacking in elevated thought.By the end of the 20th century, however, Tchaikovsky's status as a significant composer was generally regarded as secure.




This is his Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48, which premiered in 1880
one of my favorite peices that was not for a story Ballet

Boston

So I spent this past weekend in Boston. We stayed in the Theater District. I love Boston. It's my favorite city. I want to live in Boston someday, and if you can't already tell Boston Ballet is my favorite company and I hope to see them live sometime soon.

Enjoy The Pictures;

Boston Opera House

A Close Up

Ultimate Balanchine Poster

I didn't actually get to see anyshows because they weren't performing but I went in the entry way and it was BEAUTIFUL

We also stopped by the Boston Ballet HQ on our way out. It was HUGE.

A new start, I'll Try

So, I haen't been posting much but I am going to try to post more often. The posts are going to be more about me and my life as a "dancing teen", Enjoy

Some Tips

These are a few tips I've picked up from ballet class and written in my dance journal. I highly recommend keeping a dance journal.

• Think of having a wire hoop where you arms should go and then encircling it
• In croise, you should be able to see both hips
• Shoulders should be over hips
• When doing Grande Battmants, pretend you have a leg and back brace
• In pique arabesque, spring forward

Being Self Conscious

An Issue I have delt with/others I know have delt with is being Self Conscious. From my research (and common sense (: ) I have found that many ballet dancers are very self-conscious. I read a great artical and wanted to share it with you;

It's easy to forget just how powerful our subconscious minds can be. We are often completely unaware of how our actions (or inactions) are affecting our lives. We may complain that things never work out for us, we have bad luck, or we just don't have what it takes to be successful. What we fail to realize is that we are actually creating our own circumstances through subconscious self-sabotage. In order to overcome self-sabotage we first have to use conscious awareness to explore our emotions and fears, and understand how they influence our actions. Once we have determined the cause of the destructive behavior, we can then take steps to prevent it from happening in the future.

What's really happening when we sabotage ourselves? Subconsciously, we may be frightened by a particular outcome, even though we say we want it. Take, for example, losing weight. Many overweight people have struggled for years, tried diet after diet, and still can't lose the weight (or keep it off). They berate themselves, push themselves harder, and try to force the weight off. But what's happening beneath the surface? Do they really want to lose their excess pounds? They may say they do, but what if their layers of fat are providing a sense of protection and security in an uncertain world? What if they feel the need to cover up and conceal themselves? Losing weight then becomes a threatening, frightening possibility. So they might sabotage their diet efforts in order to avoid feeling too vulnerable and exposed. Even though they say they want to lose weight (and even believe they do) they still might set themselves up for failure by sneaking food, skipping exercise, and then making a promise that they'll try harder tomorrow.



Others may be intimidated by something as simple as starting a new job. Did you know that there are a surprisingly high number of people who don’t show up for job interviews, even for highly-desirable positions? Let's look at another example: Perhaps a stay-at-home-mom decides she needs to return to the workforce to earn money for her family. What she really wants is to stay home with her children, but she feels obligated to get a job outside the home. So instead of applying for the perfect position, she applies for jobs that she knows she's not qualified for, or jobs that require hours incompatible with her family's schedule so she has to turn down the job if it's offered. Subconsciously, that's her way of ensuring she won’t have to leave home, and at least she can say she "tried" to get a job.



Those who self-sabotage may also be afraid of what others will think of them should they accomplish their goals. They might not believe they're worthy of the outcome, so they act in ways that will ensure their failure.



These destructive efforts are done subconsciously, so even the saboteurs have fooled themselves into thinking they know what they want. If there is any uncertainty in their mind, any doubt, any fear, they will find a way to make sure it doesn't happen.



Perhaps this describes you? Have you sabotaged yourself in the past? Are you still doing it now? Are you not able to move forward with your goals, no matter how hard you try?



Fortunately we CAN overcome self-sabotage. The most important step to stopping self-sabotaging behavior is to recognize that it's happening. We must develop a conscious awareness of our thoughts, emotions, and actions.



If you've been struggling with a certain goal and things just don't seem to be working out for you, take a look at the setbacks that were encountered and evaluate the situation. Could any of the obstacles have been avoided by making wiser choices on your part? Are there a significantly high number of obstacles that have arisen for this one particular goal? If so, you may be self-sabotaging yourself.




A great way to get in touch with your subconscious mind is by spending time in quiet meditation. Ask yourself what you're afraid of. What fears do you have? What uncertainties? What makes you feel uncomfortable about this goal? For what reasons would you try to hold yourself back? Using a journal to write these questions and answers can help too, because writing can help you to connect with the deepest part of yourself. It might take time and practice, but exploring these possibilities can dramatically help you to get out of the self-sabotage rut.



When we finally understand that we are in control of our own success, we will be set free from all limitations! By developing clarity and insight about the outcomes we want to create, and the awareness for potential setbacks, we can stop the self-sabotage and focus our energies on working toward new goals that we will fully support in every way. We will then look back one day and see that instead of being our own worst saboteur, we have become our best supporter

On and on and on...

Sorry I haven't posted. I have soooo many rehearsals. I hope you have all been doing good. Where is everyone going this summer? Any amazing intensives? Camps? Awesome Vacation spots?

Olympic Skating

One of the Olympic pairs figure skating did an amazing routine to "The Swan". Check out her gorgeous costume.

**Note** The video is not from the Olympics but it is the same routine/costume

Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day!

The modern day celebration of Valentines Day is believed to begin in France and England.

Cupid (symbol for Roman God of love), doves, love birds, roses, hearts and arrows are all symbols of the Valentine’s Day celebration.

Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D.

In Great Britain, Valentine's Day began to be celebrated around seventeenth century. By the middle of the eighteenth century, it was common for friends and lovers to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes.

In Medieval times, girls ate bizarre foods on St Valentine's Day to dream of their future spouse.

There was a belief in the Middle Ages that the first unmarried person (of the opposite sex) you met on the morning of St. Valentine's Day would become your spouse.

The first Valentine gift was sent by Duke of Orleans to his wife, after he was captured in 1415.

73% of Valentine Day flowers are bought by men, whereas women buy only 23% of Valentine flowers.

Around 3% of pet owners prefer to give Valentine gifts to their pets, as they are more grateful than humans.

In oden times, some people believed that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.

The heart is the most common symbol of romantic love. Ancient cultures believed the human soul lived in the heart and its red color is though to be the most romantic.

The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Since red stands for strong feelings, red rose is a flower of love.

The first Valentine's Day box of chocolates was introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868.

In Wales, wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on Valentine’s Day. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favorite Valentine decorations on the wooden spoons that meant, "You unlock my heart!"

(http://festivals.iloveindia.com/valentines-day/valentine-day-fact.html)

Being an Understudy

This year I am understudying a bunch of parts. You may not get all the attention but you get to learn a ton of great parts. When your teacher sees how hard you are working they may offer you a part next time. Always apply corrections the teacher gives to the person she's working with.

Ballet School #2

In July 2009 I did a post called Ballet School

( http://justanotherdancingteen.blogspot.com/2009/07/ok-so-i-decided-that-im-going-to-do.html )

about SAB. This one is going to be about Pacific Northwest Ballet school (PNB).

***All of the information is from ( http://www.pnb.org/). I am not claiming any of it is mine.

Founded in 1974, Pacific Northwest Ballet School is recognized as one of the top three ballet training institutions in the United States. Under the direction of Peter Boal, the School offers a complete, professional curriculum to more than 900 students. The School's Open Program attracts 600 teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting.

The Children's Division is divided into Pre-K for ages 2–4, Creative Movement for ages 5–6, Pre-Ballet for age 7, and Children's Division Boy's Class for boys ages 5–7. No auditions are required. These programs are a prelude to formal ballet instruction and introduce children to music and movement through a structured progression that stresses creativity and group interaction.

Student Division consists of Level I through VIII, beginning at age 8. Auditions are required for Level I and above or for students age 8 years or older. Classes in this division are carefully graded by age, physical strength and development. Students are introduced to progressive levels of ballet technique as described in the School Syllabus. They are promoted according to individual progress in acquiring technique and strength. Entrance by audition only.

Pacific Northwest Ballet School's Open Program classes are open to the public (age 13 and older).

Pacific Northwest Ballet School has two facilities ideally suited for dance: the Phelps Center in Seattle and the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The curriculum, faculty, tuition, dress code and audition requirements are identical at the Seattle and Eastside Schools.

Pacific Northwest Ballet's DanceChance program strives to reach into the community and discover talented, Seattle-area elementary school students. Children who show they have the physical ability to become professional dancers are provided with classical training, allowing them the opportunity they might not otherwise have to pursue a dance career. Students attend classes twice a week on full tuition scholarship with dance attire, transportation and complimentary tickets to company performances provided

In the fall, the DanceChance screening team visits partner schools to audition third-grade students. Students are selected on the basis of their musicality, physical ability and coordination. The Introductory Session runs for 9 weeks from October through December. A select number of students who demonstrate strong interest, talent and willingness are invited to continue their training in the spring. Students study ballet fundamentals as well as character dance, modern and jazz.

Children who show interest and promise are invited to continue as second-year students, focusing on classical ballet as well as character dance, modern and jazz. Students attend classes twice a week; once on a regular school day and once on Saturday. In their third year, students join regular PNB School classes. The DanceChance students have auditioned for and been placed in such company productions as PNB's Nutcracker and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Here is a video about DanceChance (http://www.pnb.org/PNBSchool/Classes/DanceChance/#Media)

For Info on the Summer program (http://www.pnb.org/PNBSchool/Classes/SummerCourse/)

More Inspiration

Found this great video

Ballet Inspiration

I found this amazing story/video


"The girl (Ma, Li) was a beautiful promising professional ballerina when she lost her right arm in a car accident in 1996. She was only 19. Her handsome boy friend walked away from her.
She tried to kill herself only to be saved by her parents. Her love for her parents gave her the strength to live. She learned how to live her life independently.


She learned how to write Chinese beautifully and how to do many things including combing her hair, which she had to cut short from the waist-length to shoulder-length. She learned to cook and to wash clothes ... In a few months she opened her small bookstore.


Five years later in 2001, she was invited to compete at the 5th national special performing art competition for handicaps and won the gold medal. That success gave her the hope to return to her beloved stage.


In 2002, a handsome 20-year-old young man (Li, Tao) madly fell in love with her. She ran a way from him for fear of being hurt again.


After she disappeared in Beijing, Tao searched her up and down despite his parents' strong objection and ridicule.


He finally found her dancing in a bar. They have never been separated since.
They were very broke when SARS was spreading because all theaters were closed. In 2004, he got a license to be her legitimate agent and was trying to help her develop a unique performance. In a cold snowy night, when the two huddled in an underpass to wait for the sunrise in order to catch a bus after a long day at a movie shooting site working as extras, she suddenly had the urge to dance in the snow with him.


She had used her dance to tell him her story so many times before and this time, after their "dance" ended, he suddenly realized that THIS should be her unique performance.
In September 2005, she ran into a 21-year-old young man (Zhai, Xiaowei). He was being trained to be a cyclist for the national special olympics. He had never danced before.


He climbed on a tractor when he was 4 years old and fell off it and lost his left leg. His dad asked him, "The doctor will have to amputate your leg. Are you afraid?" He couldn't comprehend what would be so different so he said no. His dad said, "You are going to face many challenges and difficulties in life, are you afraid?"


He asked, "What are 'challenges and difficulties?' Do they taste good?" His dad laughed with tears, "Yes, they're like your favorite candies. You just need to eat them one piece at a time!" (Then his dad ran out of the room in tears.)


So he's always very optimistic and athletic with a great sense of humor. He had tried high-jump, long-jump, diving, swimming, and just settled on cycling.


His coach believed that he would be able to get 2-3 gold medals in the national special Olympics games. (In the video interview, you can see him doing a bridge with great ease!)
He initially didn't understand how he could "dance," so Li invited him to see her performing "Hand in Hand" with another male actor. He felt that he saw a perfect soul dancing on the stage and agreed to give it a try.


Li & Tao treated him like their younger brother and they stayed under the same roof during the more than 1 year of intensive training and practice. One would not be able to imagine the kind of challenges and difficulties they faced. He had NO dancing background and she is a perfectionist. There are so many touching stories.


Much determination has gone into the making of this performance. Just for that one "drop" move at 3:41 of the clip, he landed her on the hard floor more than 1000 times!!! To get the move right, they started at 8 a.m. and got the first successful move shortly after 8 pm!
All they did was to train and to practice from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. day-in and day-out until the three of them ran out of money in early 2007 ...


The rest is history.


In April they were one of the finalists among 7000 competitors in the 4th CCTV national dance competition. It is the first time a handicapped couple ever entered the competition. They won the Silver medal with the 99.17 high score and not to mention the highest audience popular votes. They became an instant national hit."

Sleeping Beauty, Sleeping Beauty, Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty is every where this year!

My Studio is doing it

Bossov Ballet Theatre is doing it

ABT is doing it

NYCB is doing it

Bring it ON!