Last week I wrote about the musical Billy Elliot . Yesterday there was an article in the NY Times. It turns out that while the play was in previews, there were many times when they had to stop the show because there were problems with the scenery and equipment. We were fortunate when we saw the play – there were no problems  of this nature. The article also mentioned that the play does not follow the movie.  It was written to emphasize the coal miners’ strike rather than the story about the young boy’s quesst to be a dancer. I was expecting it to be more about the dancer.

In additon to seeing the play, I attended a workshop at the NYC Ballet. This is the fourth time that I’ve attended the annual event, and each time I pick up information to share will my students. I found the session on nutrition to be very informative. The workshop on stretching was also interesting, but I was hoping to come back with some different stretches. This was not the case, but it was fun seeing students from the School of American Ballet perform the stretches. They alwys finish the workshop with performances by the students and or other dance groups. It’s amazing to see these young dancers perform – and we’re right up close!

Next weekend brings another trip to NYC. This time it’s to catch a performance by American Ballet Theatre. Can’t wait:)