I saw several times and she was just perfect. If you look carefully she hardly did fouttes or jumps. Her abilities lay in muscality, and ease of movement , perfect positions, and very lyrical.
It's a wonderful inspiration to have this posted here! Now anyone can see Suzanne Farrell get some of the appreciation she deserves! Thank you, Markie Polo! I think her dancers also deserve some appreciation. Here are their names, from the program insert, alphabetically by rank: Alexandra Ansanelli, Natalia Magnicaballi, Erin Mahoney-Du, Shannon Parsley, Bonnie Pickard Runqiao Du, Momchil Mladenov, Matthew Prescott Gina Artese, Amy Brandt, Kristen Gallagher, Elisabeth Holowchuk, Sara Ivan, Evelyn Kocak, Lisa Reneau, Ilona Wall
They never called on her knowledge and genius at NYCB.SHAME ON THEM ALL. they need her NOW AT THIS TIME. What the heck does justin peck know about Balanchines legacy? It's not enough Peter Martin's disrespected her ..
yes they did, MR B would ask her about the choreo, did it feel possible, if not show him something else. Suzanne said that his choreo was usaually so perfect for the music. However he never forced anyone to do something they did not believe in. All of the dancers have shared this. They all knew they were working with genius and he always gave them the credit.
Even in honoree position, she is still a reparature. She watches Divert with an eye given by Balanchine Himself and approves of it only because the President stands. I'm not sure what Divert was supposed to look like but I don't believe she is satisfied with the interp. Would be interesting to see what she thought of the performance in a post-performance interview. She's lovely and a Balanchine Baby, so I rely on her to let me know what He wanted!
I saw several times and she was just perfect. If you look carefully she hardly did fouttes or jumps. Her abilities lay in muscality, and ease of movement , perfect positions, and very lyrical.
Thanks for this
I remember her at NYCB back in the day. She was modern and precise in her movements and expressive and wonderful. And beautiful!
I’m so impressed by her dancers. They are sprightly, musical, fast, joyful and a pleasure to watch.
I have been inspired by her for many years and now have a ballet career of my own.
This makes me cry. So humble.
It's a wonderful inspiration to have this posted here! Now anyone can see Suzanne Farrell get some of the appreciation she deserves! Thank you, Markie Polo!
I think her dancers also deserve some appreciation. Here are their names, from the program insert, alphabetically by rank:
Alexandra Ansanelli, Natalia Magnicaballi, Erin Mahoney-Du, Shannon Parsley, Bonnie Pickard
Runqiao Du, Momchil Mladenov, Matthew Prescott
Gina Artese, Amy Brandt, Kristen Gallagher, Elisabeth Holowchuk, Sara Ivan, Evelyn Kocak, Lisa Reneau, Ilona Wall
Great in-person teacher too 💝😃🎊
beautiful suzanne .she was so beautiful .thank you for posting
Oh Suzy you were just the supreme ballerina
wow that was good sharp clean and FAST !!!
I love what she's wearing! Suzanne....is it time for another book!? I feel there is more to this dancers life reflections !
...maybe a book about the culture/ pop music swirling around the nycb during her years there ....the dichotomy of it-?
They never called on her knowledge and genius at NYCB.SHAME ON THEM ALL. they need her NOW AT THIS TIME. What the heck does justin peck know about Balanchines legacy? It's not enough Peter Martin's disrespected her ..
You are so absolutely right...one worse than the other...it's over
They invited her back to coach not long ago. New regime at the top. Hope she's invited back more often, as well as the rest of the originals.
yes they did, MR B would ask her about the choreo, did it feel possible, if not show him something else. Suzanne said that his choreo was usaually so perfect for the music. However he never forced anyone to do something they did not believe in. All of the dancers have shared this. They all knew they were working with genius and he always gave them the credit.
That look on her face at 1:13...why does Jacques keep calling her "Susan"?
Even in honoree position, she is still a reparature. She watches Divert with an eye given by Balanchine Himself and approves of it only because the President stands. I'm not sure what Divert was supposed to look like but I don't believe she is satisfied with the interp. Would be interesting to see what she thought of the performance in a post-performance interview. She's lovely and a Balanchine Baby, so I rely on her to let me know what He wanted!
Thanks for uploading This
If you mean the music they're dancing to in the performance, it's the last movement of W. A. Mozart's Divertimento no.15, not Elgar.
Is that Alexandra ananselli dancing?!
who cares?
Any chance you could post Balanchine's Kennedy Center Honor from 1978? I've been looking for it everywhere.
Jk I don't have a career but I'm have always been inspired
98% of that audience never heard of Suzanne Farrell.