Sad News For The Ballet World — Page 3

#51

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/30/06 at 12:49pm

So sorry, Glebby. Thinking of you with love.

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#52

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:22pm

I'm very sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you, Glebb, as well as Ms. Wright's family and the rest of the dance world.

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#53

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:24pm

That's so sad. It's awful news for the dance world. It's terrible!

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#54

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:25pm

Thank you Undi.
That is America's first Ashton Titania.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#55

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/31/06 at 8:16am

Bumping in case some people did not see the beautiful picture of Rebecca Wright.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#56

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/31/06 at 9:54am

Glebb, there's a lovely obituary of Ms. Wright in the Washington Post this morning. So sorry for your loss.


Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/30/AR2006013001636.html

Updated On: 1/31/06 at 09:54 AM

#57

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/31/06 at 9:58am

How sad. I am sorry to hear this news.

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#58

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/31/06 at 10:29pm

Thanks for your good thoughts.
Rebecca was an important American dancer.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#59

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 1/31/06 at 11:09pm

I forgot she was the Unicorn in The Magic Show with Doug Henning! So beautiful!

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#60

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/1/06 at 4:50pm

And yet another loss today - 'Red Shoes' ballerina dead at 80
Moira Shearer's performance in famed film made her a star

LONDON, England (AP) -- Moira Shearer, the ballerina and actress whose debut film, "The Red Shoes," created an international sensation in 1948, has died, her husband said Wednesday. She was 80.

Shearer died Tuesday at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford, said her husband, Ludovic Kennedy. He said she had become weak since her birthday last month, but did not reveal the cause of death.


CNN Story

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#61

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/1/06 at 5:16pm

another loss in the world of ballet

#62

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/1/06 at 5:20pm

Must be one helluva performance in Heaven though!

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#63

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/1/06 at 5:20pm

The world of ballet and those who love it are being hit with way too many sorrows lately. I'm so sorry Glebb - you're added to my prayer book.

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#64

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/1/06 at 5:29pm

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#65

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/1/06 at 8:23pm

The last of the "Symphonic Variations" (considered Ashton's greatest ballet) ballerinas.

Margot Fonteyn
Pamela May
and now
Moira Shearer

Anyone else watching 'The Red Shoes' this weekend?

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#66

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/1/06 at 8:40pm

TOO many Too Young. I an just aching from this- I will listen to the oboe theme to Swan Lake over and weep.

#67

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:12pm

And yet another, the beautiful Elena Carter (Richardson) has passed away.
I adored her.
Her story is in today's Oregonian. Sorry I don't know how to do links.
Rest in peace Elena.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#68

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:20pm

My dear, you're just being relentlessly pummeled.

I'm sending you love and many hugs.

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#69

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:22pm

Another loss to bear. I'm so sorry you've had to deal with so many, Glebby!

Thoughts to her family and you

#70

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 8:14pm

Thank you all.

http://www.legacy.com/oregon/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=16656310

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#71

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 8:16pm

Glebby, I'm so sorry.

Such sadness...

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#72

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 8:19pm

Thanks Addy.
Elena was something else.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#73

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 8:20pm

Thanks for the link, sweet boy. Obviously an exceptional woman as well as an extraordinary talent.

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#74

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 8:21pm

:)

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#75

re: Sad News For The Ballet World

Posted: 2/9/06 at 8:22pm

So young!
How tragic.

I am so sorry, Glebby.

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