Message Board Celebrity Of The Day (Part I) - papalovesmambo- Page 157

[PalJoey]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:17am

I'll start things off by directing everyone to an interview with our Glebby at criticaldance.com



snippets:

An Interview with Mark Goldweber,
Ballet Master, The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
June, 2002

By Dean Speer and Francis Timlin

A Passionate, In-Depth Commitment to Keeping the Ballet Flame Alive

On a recent sunny Seattle Sunday, we conversed with Mark Goldweber about his career and ballet-mastering.

How long have you been Ballet Master for the Joffrey?

About six years. After retiring from performing with the Joffrey Ballet in New York, I went to Pacific Ballet Theatre in Portland, Oregon which later merged with another company to form what's now Oregon Ballet Theatre. I was in Portland for a total of 9 years.

How did you arrive at your current position? Was it a natural process for you, e.g., do you learn parts easily or have a gift for teaching and coaching?

Yes! I'm actually from Miami where as a young boy, I studied and performed with Miami Ballet under Thomas Armour and in hanging around the studio, I learned parts of dancers fairly naturally. Everyone realized I had an eye and talent for ballet-mastering when at age sixteen, I staged the “Pas de Dix” from Raymonda for The Miami Ballet. Sally Bliss saw me while she was an adjudicator for SE Regional Ballet Association and recommended me to Mr. Joffrey. I always was one who seemed to know everyone's parts!

Tell us a little more about your background – where you trained and of your professional career.

As I mentioned earlier, with Thomas Armour in Miami and also with Martha Mahr. I spent one year at Mary Day's in Washington, D.C., and one summer at SAB when I was 12. I lived in Violette Verdy's apartment with her mother, along with a couple of other young male ballet students, including Victor Barbee. NYCB was in Saratoga, so her place was free, but she did drop in now and then. I also got to know her as she would come as a guest artist to Mr. Armour's company.





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You've known some "greats." Tell us a few stories...

Well, I had had success as the 'Blue Boy' (a turning part) in Les Patineurs. In 1978 Agnes de Mille came to create A Bridegroom Called Death at the Joffrey and asked, “Can you do 12 pirouettes every time?” Being honest, I had to reply that I couldn't guarantee 12 EVERY time. I didn't get the part [laughs]! This was a lesson for me in needing to be more confident. Mr. Joffrey always seemed to be very “in tune” and I always liked him, even as a 12-year old. As I could learn quickly and was open, I seemed to be a bit of a muse for him. I really enjoyed the collaborative choreographic process.

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What's fun in ballet for you?

As a dancer, I loved performing Puck and Mercutio. As ballet master, I like seeing growth and find it very rewarding when dancers become great artists.

We have a lot of work left to do here in Chicago but I'm very optimistic. We still have a connection with our school in New York and in fact, I'm guest teaching there this Summer; 18 classes a week!

An Interview with Mark Goldweber

Updated On: 2/13/06 at 10:17 AM

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:23am

Glebb knows that Les Patineurs is one of my favorite ballets (gee, I wonder why!)!

[PalJoey]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:24am

Look who else stopped by to congratulate you!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:25am

Cheering for Glebb!

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:28am

congrats, glebb, remember to use your powers only for good...or fun.

[Mamie]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:31am

Nature tried to outmatch you with her most graceful creature:

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(Sadly, she failed!)

Congratulations and great wishes for a most wonderful day, Glebb!

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[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:36am

Mamie, that's perfect!

[Mamie]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:38am

(And you notice she's wearing pink?)

[Auggie27]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:38am

To Glebb, master of the masterful comparison. May they all cheer you. Glen and Glenda. Mame Dennis and Mamie Eisenhower. Gloria de Haven and Gloria Allred. Paula Prentiss and Paula Abzug. Captain Nemo and Finding Namo.

Updated On: 2/13/06 at 10:38 AM

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:43am

such a classy gent! i am an unabashed Glebb fan. always an astute observer with a witty rejoinder for all occasions. Glebb, I salute you. I look forward to learning a bit more about you. enjoy!!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:46am

Uh-oh...

I dunno if our Celebrity of the Day will be able to show up today, or will only be able to do so, as he is in the middle of an incredibly demanding schedule AND his computer at home is on the fritz.

What do Craig and the rulebooks say about these circumstances?

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:48am

Glebby: You're a celebrity in my eyes, each and every day. From the grace that you show others, to the beauty that you are and help keep alive on stage.

Angels leap, soar, twirl, lift others and are lifted. You're an angel in every way.

[Princeton78]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:49am

I had wondered if this sort of thing might happen.

Maybe Robbie and his puppy could coax him here.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:49am

Damn, the tiny dancer had better show up. I would hate to think he would miss his lovefest.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:50am

We will continue to shower him with love and affection... and when he is able to return he'll be delighted with all of the wonderful sentiments being sent his way!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:50am

Sueleen, see two post above

[Mamie]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:51am

Ratz. That giraffe only wore pink so she could dance with Glebby in his pink leotard!

[Princeton78]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:52am

Perhaps he could answer questions in private...and just come home tonight, pour a nice glass of wine, and read over all the affection that has been poured over him. It would be a nice way to end the day for sure!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:52am

...so, instead of asking questions today we can all tell the Celebrity how wonderful he is.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:54am

I saw that, Cookie. That was what I was responding to. It is only 10:00 here in Chicago. Perhaps his Glebbiness is not at work yet?


Is it too late to change my mind?



Kidding.

[Mamie]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:55am

Oh no - don't change it, Sueleen. Glebby is a perfect choice. Like Addy said - today we can shower him with love and ask questions galore. He just might be a little late in reading and answering them!

[Princeton78]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:57am

I have today off (thanks snowstorm)...plenty of time to gush about Glebby.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:57am

and hopefully princeton you have heat?

YAY GLEBB! Congrats!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:57am

Sorry Sueleen!

No changes, please!

Just lots of Glebby love!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/13/06 at 10:59am

Perhaps a tea party for our Glebby?