Greetings From Glebb- Page 56

[PalJoey]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 1:42pm

Tanny by Warhol?

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 1:43pm

Addy, you're a star too!

HUGS to Addy and Glebby!

[cturtle]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 6:31pm

that tanny warhol is fantastic :o

[Glebb]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 8:51pm

Tanny had a wonderful evening in the park. She can't be off the leash but she can still play and run with other dogs. So much fun after that long winter!

It's an "I Claudius" night/weekend.


edit to fix the picture

Updated On: 3/30/07 at 08:51 PM

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 9:15pm

Hi, Glebby!!!! The entire clan sends hugs.

[Glebb]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 9:23pm

Hugs to you and the clan miss pennywise! :)

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 9:29pm

MY little girl just saw the picture and said, "It's Tanny!" Then she asked me to type "When are we going to see you again?"

[Glebb]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 9:32pm

Tell "L. E." that I'm not sure when we'll see each other again but I am picturing her pretty smile right now!

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 9:43pm

I read your message to her and she said, "Yay!"

Now she wants to type something:


I am so happy! The dance concert was fun and funny. Thank you for having us!

[Glebb]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:01pm

Tell L.E. that my face is sporting a huge grin!

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 3/30/07 at 10:05pm

"L.E." says:

ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Glebb]

Posted: 4/3/07 at 9:20pm

Just wanted to let my friends who read this thread know that I'm leaving the Joffrey Ballet after this season. As most of you know our Artistic Director is very old and a team of four which I am part of has been running the company for the past eleven years. Mr. Joffrey would be very sad about my leaving and the dancers are very sad as are many on the staff and board. But I've not been happy with our Executive Director for many years. He has steadily put a grip on the artistic side of the product and I would prefer he stay out of programming and simply raise money.
Long story short, the leader of our team was invited to interview for Artistic Director and subsequently hired by Ballet West in Salt Lake City, Utah. He asked me to join Ballet West as Ballet Master and Director of Ballet West II. I accepted his offer and tendered my letter of resignation today. I'm sad to leave the Joffrey. I joined the company at 17 years of age and I had my first ballet class with Mr. Joffrey at age 12. But I know this is the right thing to do. When I told Mr. Arpino yesterday he said that he would be very sad to see me go but he understands my need for change. I was with Joffrey for thirteen years as a dancer, Oregon Ballet Theatre for nine years as ballet master and then Joffrey for eleven years as ballet master. It's kind of neat to change things every decade or so. I'll still stage GISELLE for next fall. I'm going to Utah next week to sign and after that there will be a press release. I'll keep you posted.

Updated On: 4/3/07 at 09:20 PM

[Mamie]

Posted: 4/3/07 at 9:23pm

I know it's a very hard thing for you to do - but I also know that your star will shine wherever you go. The Ballet West is blessed to get you!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/3/07 at 11:37pm

Glebby, Joffrey's loss is Salt Lake City's gain.

Your loyalty to the Joffrey is very special, and your integrity when it comes to all aspects of the Company should be celebrated. But now it's time for you to spread your wings and receive the recognition and enjoy the artistic freedom which you deserve!

I'll be there for GISELLE, but I'll also be seeing you out West!

I'm so proud of you!
xoxox

Updated On: 4/3/07 at 11:37 PM

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 12:11am

PS: does Tanny have her Easter Bonnet?
I can just see her on Fifth Avenue...


In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.
I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter parade.
On the Avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you'll find that you're in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,
And of the girl I'm taking to the Easter parade.

Updated On: 4/4/07 at 12:11 AM

[Kringas]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 12:16am

Best of luck, Glebby.

[DG]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 12:21am

It's public!

You know what I think? Salt Lake City is closer to LA than Chicago is

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 12:24am

Congratulations on this momentous move. I'll be there in Chicago, for Giselle--your Joffrey swan song.

(Or am I coming to Chicago for Swan Lake--your Joffrey giselle song?)

At any rate, congratulations!

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 12:34am

Glebby, I know you're not a fan of Twyla Tharp's, but I'll quote her anyway:

"The only thing I fear more than change is no change."

Congratulations on this new adventure in your life! How exciting for you, for Ballet West and all the lovers of dance you have touched and those you will reach in the future!

You know your friends will follow you wherever you go.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 12:37am

This is so bittersweet. I am so happy you are moving to a position that seems perfect and offers what I am sure will be some very challenging and rewarding opportunities. But you will be missed terribly by all. Congratulations, though, they are so lucky to get you.
By the way, since Salt Lake is a "dog free zone" I will gladly take Tanny off of your hands. You may have visitation rights whenever you are in town...

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 12:38am

Change can be an excellent thing, Glebby. Congratulations!

I will be there in October as well... and SLC is SO much closer to Seattle as well. I can see it now... skiing and Glebby at the same time.

[Glebb]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 8:34am

Thank you all for your sweet comments and well wishes. Your support is greatly appreciated.
And Sueleen, Tanny's with me! She's been to NYC, DC, Detroit, Newport News, Charleston and LA. SLC is the first place where she is staying at the hotel for free. :)

[Mamie]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 9:23am

SG - what makes you call Tanny a dog? Have you been smoking something funny?....

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 9:32am

Glebb - I'm happy for you. Changes bring new adventures and new possibilities. Can't wait to see you at the helm of Ballet West II. Still looking forward to Chicago in October!

[Glebb]

Posted: 4/4/07 at 9:35am

Thank you grins!