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off to colorado

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Welp, friends, we’re off to Colorado! I’m putting on my journalist hat, so follow along here and on Intagram (@settingthebarre) and Twitter (@setthebarreblog) my Vail Dance Festival reviews. I might even vlog(?!) so stay TUNED people! For now, a few fun links from around the web…

A touching piece on the often untreated mental health of young dancers.

Seeing this beauty perform live soon, but for now, this pretty music video will do.

Vintage photos of dancers at Jacob’s Pillow.(!!!)

An update from Pointe on the status of my strong friend, Jordan. Thanks to all who donated and sent some light his way!

Have you guys joined The Whole Dancer Facebook group? Tips, encouragement, and support, right this way.

So excited for the release of the inaugural issue of The Wonderful World of Dance. Look for my interview with ABT Soloist Calvin Royal III, coming soon!

monday distractions

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We’ve been back for one week and these tootsie toes are banged up!  Swan Lake is killing me/giving me life all at once and its a cocktail of crazy I am beyond excited to be chugging.  A few fun things from around the web…

Justin Peck’s first piece for San Francisco Ballet, In Countenance with Kings, looks mesmerizing. (Sufjan is my king.)

One of my favorite humans, Emily Bromberg, visited FBP Saturday and now I’m seeeeeriously considering hopping back up to the city in April to see Miami City Ballet perform at the Koch Theater. (just a 3-hour bus ride away…)

As a child of competition turned adult ballet dancer, I was so happy to read this article.  (artistry over acrobatics, for the win)

I’ll be diligently using these tips all week.  (emphasis on the sleep)

My engineer dad perked up a bit when my mom showed him this little video, explaining the physics of the Odile’s 32 fouettés. (#balletisscience)

Thanks Suffolk Pointe for sharing the insta-love. (duck, duck, swan)

Speaking of swans, tickets to FBP’s Swan Lake are on sale now. (don’t miss out)

photo by Alex Lantz

a weekend round up

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Because it’s going to be in the mid-50’s this weekend, and it’s been a while since I’ve shown some link love…

Dance Spirit thinks Festival Ballet Providence is one of 11 small companies that “need to be on your radar”. (small but MIGHTY)

So much outfit inspiration-street to studio to stage- from Royal Ballet’s Olivia Cowley. (and her stylish colleagues)

Aerobic training for the dancer. (deep breath in…)

Excited to see Boston Ballet in John Cranko’s Onegin next weekend.  (hi, Shelby!)

Also excited to head to New York to see this with my best friends in a few weeks, and most importantly to meet Baryshnikov after the show…more on this later. (!!!!!!!!!!!!)

THREE times excited, for a spontaneous trip to Florida with my favorite cousin immediately following Up Close On Hope.  (just give me palm trees and a good book)

Speaking of, our next series of Up Close On Hope opens next weekend, and it’s a craaaazy one.  (in a good way) (for tickets)

a very nutty friday

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With two shows in Winchester and another week of rehearsals under my belt, it’s safe to say I am officially in full on Nutcracking mode.  It only seemed appropriate to have this week’s links reflect my current nutty state of mind…

Secrets behind the magic of The Nutcracker from the Royal Opera House.  (spoiler alert)

“The greatest mysteries, however, remain in the music we already know. What does the Sugar Plum’s adagio express? We can say it’s about the sublimity of a perfect being; we can say its huge, cascading scales are liturgical, Tchaikovsky’s requiem for his beloved sister (who died while he was preparing the ballet); it contains both glory and tragedy.” -New York Times dance critic, Alastair Macauly, on the mystery and reward of his annual Nutcracker marathons.  (reminds me of the Nutcracker mini-marathons my mom and I used to do)

Meet the Sugarplums of Boston (Hi Ashley!)

Festival Ballet’s Adaptive Dance program comes to the Nutcracker stage. (heartwarming)

Dew Drop is my favorite part of Balanchine’s Nutcracker. (so dynamic)

A while back my mom and I went on a little date to see the Bolshoi Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet– in a movie theater a few miles away from Providence.  Though an entirely different experience from that of attending a live performance, seeing ballet on the big screen was stunning in its own way, and the behind-the-scenes footage and commentary were so cool.  Now is your chance to see what I mean- this weekend The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker will be screening at a view different theaters around the country. (check out the RI schedule here!)

And while you’re at it, check out some of The Royal Ballet’s rehearsal shots from their time in the studio preparing The Nutcracker. (lovely)

For tickets to FBP’s Nutcracker at PPAC next weekend. (shop local)

a friday list

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Studio life is crazy as FBP prepares for our opening next weekend.  But ah, finally, it’s sweata weather.  A little link list to celebrate…

Ashley Bouder is how I feel about Autumn.

Love the idea of apple crumble for one.

Some great tips for teaching ballet to little ones.

Searching for an affordable version of these cozy boots to get me through the cold months ahead.

Eat, sleep, rehearse, repeat.

Very proud to be representing my new friend Jon’s awesome apparel from Local Cavalry, check them out!

Is college dance for you?

…if you need another perspective, I shared some thoughts on pursuing higher education alongside your professional ballet career over on Mahallia’s lovely blog.

Balance.

have a nice (long) weekend

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It’s been SUCH a long week, but I’m feeling so grateful for time spent with Sandy and Viktor (and Misha, too!).  Headed north this weekend for some autumn adventuring and much needed R&R.  What are you up to these days?  I’d love to hear…

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimised by rond de jambes.

Some beautiful shots at the Koch Theater, from Mr. Edwards.

How do you guys feel about overnight oats?  Thinking of giving them a go…

So sad to hear about the devastating floods in South Carolina, and the effect they have had on Radenko and his school.  Here’s how to help.

A new way of being.

Did anyone watch World Ballet Day? We’ve just started working with Viktor Plotnikov on a swan pas de deux, so this contemporary version of Swan Lake from the Scottish Ballet is feels very inspiring right now.

Understanding understudying.

Incredibly heartbreaking, but worth reading every single one.

for your friday

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It’s been a busy week in PVD with the start of our season at the ballet and a brand new semester at Providence College.  There are some fun posts lined up for you next week, but for now, a few reads from ’round the web…

10 Questions for New York City Ballet’s Sara Mearns (in which she tells us what it’s like to date a Broadway choreographer…ooh lala!)

Effort vs. Efforting (why being kind to yourself mentally actually pays off physically.)

“It can transcend and break through many barriers that other things cannot do. It can be political, religious and has a social connection.  Art is desperately needed right now.” What do you guys think of choreographer Akram Khan’s thoughts on the importance of dance education? I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Khan and Sylvie Guillem in their collaborative project Sacred Monsters several summers ago in Paris.  This man can move in awe-inspiring ways.  Simply stunning.

gwenyth made a BRA, you guys!  It’s a beaut and I cannot wait to share it with you.

Looking forward to carving out some time to watch this documentary as soon as possible. (ps- have you seen this one yet? you can hear my 16-year-old voice talking about injuries around the 1 hour mark, hehe!)

Loving this skirt from the genius ladies of Danseuse.

…speaking of Danseuse, also swooning over this autumn-ready outfit on Miss Michelle.  Get at me, chilly nights!

and since we’re talking style, Rubiawear just added a bunch of new fabrics and they are good gooood.