Just for funsies...

[blackribbon]

Many people find the ballet boring....

Well there is an all male company called Trocadero that makes it entertaining for all. They kind of spoof the real ballets...without compromising on beautiful ballet technique. And there is something fascinating about watch a man dance on pointe.

Watch this slightly warped version of Swan Lake and smile....

Dying Swam Ballet Trocadero - YouTube

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

That was pretty cute, and the guy is a great dancer. I can't imagine staying on my toes as long as he did! Wow!

 

[blackribbon]

The company is all male dancers and they do all the parts to a variety of ballets...always with a twist. It is not a "gay" company. They do this because it brings more people to the ballet ... and they have fun. They are all incredible "ballerinas" and I am just as impressed with the male roles because they have to lift these less than petite "ladies" in the air.

 

[exitstageright]

The company is all male dancers and they do all the parts to a variety of ballets...always with a twist. It is not a "gay" company. They do this because it brings more people to the ballet ... and they have fun. They are all incredible "ballerinas" and I am just as impressed with the male roles because they have to lift these less than petite "ladies" in the air.

There is a trick in which a male dancer can lift a female dancer.When I played a suitor in "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers,"The women were told,by our director, to exhale as we were lifting them. This action is the same as letting air out of a ballon. When the woman exhales,she becomes lighter.

 

[blackribbon]

There is a trick in which a male dancer can lift a female dancer.When I played a suitor in "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers,"The women were told,by our director, to exhale as we were lifting them. This action is the same as letting air out of a ballon. When the woman exhales,she becomes lighter.

I kind of suspect that "trick" doesn't really apply to a ballerina...cause I know they don't use it in pairs figure skating. Breathing is kind of important and many "lifts" last for more than a couple minutes with the woman is actually doing active movements during the lift. It is entirely about strength and balance.

 

[dayhiker]

We all know air is so heavy! lol