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    Cincinnati Sept 23 (?): Nicholsons/La Sylphide

    After reading Ham's recent contribution to the other thread I started on being kilted at the ballet, I noticed in the program from the recent gala that ballet tech ohio performing arts association is producing La Sylphide, September 22-23 at Aronoff's Jarson-Kaplan.

    Is there any interest in doing drinks/dinner at Nicholson's followed by the performance across the street on Saturday 9/23?

    The story of La Sylphide, if you recall, is set in Scotland, and to drive the point home (since one stage looks a lot like the others), it features kilts.

    Now this could be an incredibly lame idea, going to see a ballet in kilts because it's a story involving Scotland and kilts. On the other hand, a lot of non-kilted people would probably get it. It's also worth noting that the company is actually a school, so it involves a lot of young people not quite ready for Lincoln Center, but the price is usually reasonable. The principals are usually professionals, though, and I think it's good to support aspiring kids in this way.

    Cincinnati folks and others in the surrounding region: is there any interest in this idea? Interested lurkers, if there are any, can reach me at the_ID_I_use_here_on_xmarks (at) fuse.net .

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    Rex_Tremende in Cincinnati
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    how much are tickets?

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    I don't know yet, since the company hasn't updated their website - but I should also add that attending the show is not obligatory, just a nice thing to do after dinner.

    As soon as I know, I'll post it here.

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    cool.

    The wife and i are expecting our 2nd child in February, so not spending a ton of money is a big goal of ours right now.

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    As of right now, my wife and I will try to attend.

    Adam

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    At last, Ballet Tech Ohio has posted the details for La Sylphide on their website. Tickets are $22.00 at the Jarson-Kaplan for the performance that starts at 8:00, Saturday, September 23.

    http://www.ballettechohiopaa.org/200...LaSylphide.htm

    I'd like to suggest a gathering at Nicholson's at 6:00 for drinks and dinner, and again the show is optional for those who don't go for that sort of thing.

    Adam - are you and Maureen still planning to attend? Others?

    Regards,
    Rex in Cincinnati
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    Looking forward to the performance. My wife and I actually just realized that we had not been to a ballet since we were in Scotland in 2000 (saw the Netherland Dance Co as part of the Fringe Festival). We well probably be a little late to Nicholson's (between 6:30 and 7:00) since we are coming from my nephew's birthday party.

    Just a note, I went to the photo section of the ballet companies web site, and every single male dancer is wearing his kilt backwards - so I'm a little worried.

    I hope other's can make it out (at least to Nicholson's) for a little get together tomorrow night (again performance is at 8 and tickets are $22)

    Adam

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    OK I feel better. I sent an e-mail to their info line saying that they had the kilts on backward. Here is the reply:
    Yes- we know—the young men put on the costumes and the photographer took the photos before the artistic director was able to correct it. They will be wearing them correctly in the performance. One other thing….in many ballet’s they actually make kilts that have the pleats all the way around. In our Gala of International Ballet Stars this summer, The Kirov Ballet dancers performed an excerpt from La Sylphide, and his kilt had the pleats all the way around. Anyhow—thanks for your interest. I hope you enjoy the show.



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    Hmm is a kilt with pleats all the way around really a kilt or some weird hybrid that should be given a different name?

    Sounds to me like they are trying to produce a male version of a tutu!
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    Quote Originally Posted by McClef
    Hmm is a kilt with pleats all the way around really a kilt or some weird hybrid that should be given a different name?

    Sounds to me like they are trying to produce a male version of a tutu!
    Well, tutus are not all floppy like a kilt. But if you want to see a man in a tutu, I highly recommend Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo - this troupe came to Cincinnati once, and I laughed my a$$ off.

    The only reason I can think of why a costumer would pleat all around is for movement. Ballet tends to tell stories through impressions, not historical accuracy.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jana Hatcher
    In our Gala of International Ballet Stars this summer, The Kirov Ballet dancers performed an excerpt from La Sylphide, and his kilt had the pleats all the way around.
    I was there and I do not recall this to be true. I do recall the sporran hung straight down from the front of the belt, and did not move as I would expect it to move with all that jumping around. I think it was fixed to the apron somehow.

    Anyhow, I stopped by the box office tonight to buy a ticket, and there are tons of excellent seats still available.

    I'll be at Nicholson's bar, Adam.

    Regards,
    Rex.
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