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I went to the Orange County Performing Artscenter Fall for Dance program last night. It showcased 5 dance companies, national and international, each presenting a short piece. I first learned of the performance from one of my ballet instructors; he told me I had to go see Boston Ballet and PNB. Tickets were $10, so why not ( Read more... )

From an article originally posted at _______feathers.

Definately looked better skinny. Look at those thunder thighs!! Horrible!!

Wow she has gained a lot of weight. Her legs are more like tree trunks now.

Just look at her thighs! Not toned at all, eww.

She looks like dog shit from top to bottom.

Her legs actually look kind of big!

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Ballet isn't just for women. As requested on ballerinas, here are 20 icons celebrating men & ballet.


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There is a board inside one of the larger rehearsal studios, and the instructors often post photos of professional dancers as examples of good technique and for inspiration. Recently some new photos were posted, and one seemed to be getting a lot more attention than the others - a picture of the Kirov's Alina Somova dancing Le Corsaire. The older ( Read more... )

The Pas De Deux

In ballet, a pas de deux (French, step/dance for two) is a duet in which ballet steps are performed together. It usually consists of an entrée, adagio, two variations (one for each dancer), and a coda.Well, doesn't that definition make the PDD seem so stale? A truly great PDD is full of emotion, strength, precision, and the ( Read more... )

Ugh, I am such an idiot. I forgot my dance bag last night ( Read more... )

I got a request the other day for some Dying Swan icons. The Dying Swan is one of the most beautiful and challenging ballet variations, full of desperation and emotion, as haunting as it is magical.

Here is Uliana in the titular role; I defy you to watch this with dry eyes.

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On to the icons:


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Gorgeous photos found Here

This one is my favorite; I love her back.


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