Monthly Archives: December 2011

Random Thoughts: Is This Right?

I swear my eyes must roll to the heavens every time a child comes to me and asks “Is this right?”  I am not training monkeys – I am teaching children.  Training a monkey means the monkey is only able … Continue reading

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#117 Excellence in Mediocrity, Part 1

Pre Read Warning: Some of you might find some of my opinions insulting. I remind you that they are just that – opinions AND they are what I see from my side of the coin. You know the old saying … Continue reading

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#74 A Lesson in Politics

Argentina is one of my favorite countries to visit.  In addition to the fact that their men are drop dead gorgeous (along with the Danish men) – Argentine audiences are wonderful.  I don’t think that I have ever performed for … Continue reading

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#108 Macedonia: The Sequel

Back to Macedonia to restage Serge’s ballet.  Communism was gone, Yugoslavia had broken up, the Kosovo war was winding down and NATO soldiers were all over Skopje.  The quality of the dancers and the work ethic in the ballet company … Continue reading

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#84 Gregory

When the Montreal Director hired Gregory, I think there was only one word that described the reaction of all the other dancers – shock.  The man couldn’t dance.  OK – that’s a bit harsh BUT he definitely was not up … Continue reading

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