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Steve M. · 11-06-2005, 10:32 PM

I celebrated my fortieth birthday by going to a matinee of the American Ballet Theatre - my first live ballet performance ever! I never had anything agaisnt ballet until an Engilish ladyfriend of mine livign in New York (she knows who she is) got me much more interested in it.

Anyway, ABT perfromed a new work choreogrpahed by Peter Quanz, Kaleidoscope, costumed and lighted in shades of blue and lavender and performed by dancers emulating the kind of kaleidoscpoe toys you looked in and turned as a kid. Very pretty. "Afternoon of a Faun," a Jerome Robins classic, was very sweet and touching, and a very athletic, angular nine-part ballet by Twyla Tharp, "In the Upper Room," closed out the set.

Oh yeah, a pas de deux titled "Le Corsaire" was included, featuring Jose Manuel Carreno from Havana, Cuba, an dstraight of Buenos Aires, Argentina. . . .

Paloma Herrera!!

This was the first time I saw her dance in person! Oh, my God - what a dancer! She leaps and twirls with perfection! And she is so freakin' gorgeous! I never knew ballet could be so sexy!!

Is it hot in here?

Ireneparalegal · 11-06-2005, 10:34 PM

yes Steve...I remember you telling me yesterday abt this. Glad you had a wonderful time. Glad that someone got you into ballet/theatre, etc. Sounds like it was heaven for you. How lucky you were to have gone.

Happy Birthday too!!!!! we have another thing in common BEING 40!!!!!!

Steve M. · 11-06-2005, 10:35 PM

It was indeed!

The Chauffeur · 11-07-2005, 01:23 AM

I've always wanted to go to the ballet myself, but I'de never get Rob to go.

I was however thinking of taking my mother to see "The Nutcracker" this Christmas, she may be losing her ability to walk very soon, and she has always wanted to go to see the ballet as well. I'm glad you had a good time, Steve!

Janice · 11-07-2005, 01:50 AM

Ballet on a Sunday, instead of football? You're not a real man.

Kidding.

It sounds like you saw a great performance.

GoldenFamilyTies · 11-07-2005, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Ballet on a Sunday, instead of football? You're not a real man.

Kidding.

x 1,000,000,000,000,000

robyrob · 11-07-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chauffeur

I've always wanted to go to the ballet myself, but I'de never get Rob to go.

I was however thinking of taking my mother to see "The Nutcracker" this Christmas, she may be losing her ability to walk very soon, and she has always wanted to go to see the ballet as well. I'm glad you had a good time, Steve!

i enjoyed the ballet scene in that movie "TOP SECRET" - isn't that good enough?

MsOrange · 11-07-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

i enjoyed the ballet scene in that movie "TOP SECRET" - isn't that good enough?

OMG it just clicked with me! are you the "The Chauffer" married? I knew you were married to a Robyn, but it didn't click until now that she was that Robyn.

The Chauffeur · 11-07-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

i enjoyed the ballet scene in that movie "TOP SECRET" - isn't that good enough?

It sux when you live with your stalker

The Chauffeur · 11-07-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

OMG it just clicked with me! are you the "The Chauffer" married? I knew you were married to a Robyn, but it didn't click until now that she was that Robyn.

MsOrange · 11-07-2005, 03:15 PM

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i think that's so cool! lol

i wanna be married to someone on SO!!!

robyrob · 11-07-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

i think that's so cool! lol

i wanna be married to someone on SO!!!

...i hear that Solomon is single

The Chauffeur · 11-07-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

i think that's so cool! lol

i wanna be married to someone on SO!!!

It deffinately makes things more entertaining

Steve M. · 11-07-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chauffeur

I've always wanted to go to the ballet myself, but I'de never get Rob to go.

I was however thinking of taking my mother to see "The Nutcracker" this Christmas, she may be losing her ability to walk very soon, and she has always wanted to go to see the ballet as well. I'm glad you had a good time, Steve!

Thnaks, I did have a good time.

Don't take it personbally, by the way, but I don't think I want to be married to someone on SO. I'd prefer to be married to, oh, I don't know, some lovely, athletic brunette from Buenos Aires. . . .

Just triyng to get the thread back on topic.

The Chauffeur · 11-07-2005, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve M.

Thnaks, I did have a good time.

Don't take it personbally, by the way, but I don't think I want to be married to someone on SO. I'd prefer to be married to, oh, I don't know, some lovely, athletic brunette from Buenos Aires. . . .

Just triyng to get the thread back on topic.

But Rob IS some lovely,athletic brunette from Beunos Aires

But I don't know how it got off topic, sorry about that.

11-06-2005, 10:32 PM	#1
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	I saw the American Ballet Theatre in NYC today! I celebrated my fortieth birthday by going to a matinee of the American Ballet Theatre - my first live ballet performance ever! I never had anything agaisnt ballet until an Engilish ladyfriend of mine livign in New York (she knows who she is) got me much more interested in it. Anyway, ABT perfromed a new work choreogrpahed by Peter Quanz, Kaleidoscope, costumed and lighted in shades of blue and lavender and performed by dancers emulating the kind of kaleidoscpoe toys you looked in and turned as a kid. Very pretty. "Afternoon of a Faun," a Jerome Robins classic, was very sweet and touching, and a very athletic, angular nine-part ballet by Twyla Tharp, "In the Upper Room," closed out the set. Oh yeah, a pas de deux titled "Le Corsaire" was included, featuring Jose Manuel Carreno from Havana, Cuba, an dstraight of Buenos Aires, Argentina. . . . *Paloma Herrera!!* This was the first time I saw her dance in person! Oh, my God - what a dancer! She leaps and twirls with perfection! And she is so freakin' gorgeous! I never knew ballet could be so sexy!! Is it hot in here?
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11-06-2005, 10:34 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	yes Steve...I remember you telling me yesterday abt this. Glad you had a wonderful time. Glad that someone got you into ballet/theatre, etc. Sounds like it was heaven for you. How lucky you were to have gone. Happy Birthday too!!!!! we have another thing in common BEING 40!!!!!!
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11-07-2005, 01:23 AM	#4
The Chauffeur Good Evening... Senior Member Join Date: Jan 24, 2005 Location: Under the sun Posts: 2,866	I've always wanted to go to the ballet myself, but I'de never get Rob to go. I was however thinking of taking my mother to see "The Nutcracker" this Christmas, she may be losing her ability to walk very soon, and she has always wanted to go to see the ballet as well. I'm glad you had a good time, Steve!
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11-06-2005, 10:35 PM	#3
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	It was indeed!

11-07-2005, 01:50 AM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Ballet on a Sunday, instead of football? You're not a real man. Kidding. It sounds like you saw a great performance.