Tomorrow is opening night for Boston Ballet’s 2013-2014 season. If you’ve never gone to the ballet perhaps this image of a male ballet dancer will illustrate how –-um-– artistic ballet can be.
You may purchase tickets to a Boston Ballet performance here.
I would like to encourage you to come down to the Boston Common tonight to show your support for the Boston Ballet and to enjoy their free performance starting at 7:00 pm.
Perhaps you’ve never been to the ballet or maybe you haven’t been in years. Challenge your notions of what the ballet is all about and bring a friend. Better yet, bring that friend who is always complaining that they want to “do something different”.
Mark your calendars and come to The Boston Common the evening of Saturday, September 21st to enjoy a free performance by the Boston Ballet.
The evening will feature a selection of Boston Ballet’s diverse repertoire, including classical, neo-classical, and contemporary favorites. Supporting the local arts scene could not be made any easier thanks to the generosity of The Boston Ballet and their program sponsors. Even if you don’t think you’d enjoy ballet, challenge your assumptions and come down to the Boston Common for a couple of hours. You may be surprised by how much you enjoy yourself.
This Saturday The Boston Ballet will host a free performance open to the public on the Boston Common to celebrate their 50th season. The evening will include a night of amazing performances, featuring the Boston Ballet dancers and live music from the Boston Ballet orchestra.
Saturday, September 21st at 7 PM
In case of rain Boston Ballet’s Night of Stars on Boston Common will be held on Sunday, September 22 at 7:00 pm.
Earlier this week So You Think You Can Dance – SYTYCD – Season 10 concluded and although I didn’t watch as many shows as in years past, I was blown away by this 90-second dance routine with Jenna and Mark. I wish I was this creatively cool.
Use the code: BBONSALE50 today and save some $$$ when you purchase tickets to one of the Boston Ballet performances for their 50th anniversary.
To read more about the 2013 – 2014 Season and to purchase tickets link to bostonballet.org.
Similar to the Harlem Shake but more pervasive is twerking. While I understand why so many gay themed blogs regularly post these animated GIFs, I have to admit I’m over it and looking forward to when people talk about twerking in the past tense. Much like the Macarena and other pseudo-dance phases, this can’t end fast enough for me.
I’m sure there are a number of you who will disagree. For those of you who can’t get enough of this sort of thing, check out Queerty’s post of favorite Twerking GIFs here.
If it has been awhile since you last went out dancing, I thought I’d share this instructional video from Soul Train. I think this clip is absolutely hilarious. Dear god the fashions leave a lot to be desired.
For those of you too young to remember Soul Train, was an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006.
Enjoy.
Straight guys are so strange. The YouTube video below claims to be the Royal Marines. This group of guys spend a few minutes bumping and grinding in their skivvies to Eric Prydze’s “Call On Me”. I’m kind of at a loss for words. According to the post on Manhunt Daily, the guys rehearsed for hours. To that I can only say Oy Vey.
Who hasn’t danced around in their underwear to a favorite song in their bedroom? While I’ve never videotaped myself doing this, I’m probably in the minority, considering people’s fascination with seeing themselves on film.
This guy does a good job mirroring himself a decade later. While it is a bit strange at the start, I couldn’t help but chuckle watching this. Provided a guy dancing in underwear won’t raise eyebrows, it is fine to watch in your office. Enjoy.
First held in 1981, BAGLY Prom night is the nation’s oldest and largest LGBT Youth Prom in the country. Since the late 1990’s, the event has attracted over 1,000 youth. The admission for the BAGLY Prom is $20 and may be paid in cash at the door. If you are interested in supporting this event you may make a donation to BAGLY or you can offer to chaperone. More information here.
To anyone who may be reading my blog and planning to attend this prom, I’d like to wish you a safe and fun evening.
Photo Source: National Ballet
It is opening night for the Boston Ballet, and tonight I’ll be heading to the Opera House to see Chroma. This is the fifth production of the Boston Ballet’s 2012-2013 season. I’ve enjoyed seeing the less traditional ballets from this season: Fall Program and All Kylián. I’m sure traditionalists would disagree, but everything from the choreography, to the music and the set design consistently amaze. For some dance may not be a form of art they appreciate, but I’d encourage anyone reading my blog to consider making a night of the Boston Ballet. If you don’t live here, check out what dance troupes and performances are near you. You just might be surprised by the athleticism and grace on display and find yourself having a great time.
For those unfamiliar (like I was), here is a brief description. Chroma is a one act contemporary ballet that created by Wayne McGregor for the Royal Ballet and premiered at the Royal Opera House in November 2006. The work is book-ended by two of George Balanchine’s most highly acclaimed ballets – Serenade and Symphony in C, a rousing grand finale with 52 dancers on stage.
Chroma runs through Sunday, May 12th. You may purchase tickets here.
Tonight marks the opening for The Boston Ballet’s latest performance All Kylián, which is based on the choreography of Jirí Kylián that includes some of Kylián’s most iconic ballets: Wings of Wax, Tar and Feathers as well as Symphony of Psalms.
Performances start tonight at the Boston Opera House and will run through Sunday, March 17th. I am very excited to see the show later next week. Below I’ve included a video of an excerpt from a dance he choreographed called Falling Angels. You may purchase tickets to All Kylián here.
Perhaps you have seen this video which has gone viral. I couldn’t resist hopping on the bandwagon so to speak and sharing this two minute video of Jimmy Fallon and Michelle Obama demonstrating the “Evolution of Mom Dancing”.
The popular FOX television program So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) is having an open-call for auditions for the next season of the show tomorrow, Thursday, February 21st with potential callbacks on Saturday and Sunday – February 23rd and 24th.
Doors open at 10:00 AM at the Boston Opera House at 539 Washington Street in Boston’s Theater District. More information can be found on FOX television’s website www.fox.com/dance.
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