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Professional Dancer with ABT. Web 2.0 enthusiast. Cookie lover.
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Who is your ballet coach?
life.
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have you ever met barishnikov and if you have what did you like most about him? This could probably go on for days. haha
I met him briefly at a cocktail party. The impression I've got from him is by all means not big enough to make a judgment.
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What music do you listen to when you want just to chill out?
Zero 7, Massive attack, Thievery corporation, Johnny Cash, David Bowie, and in general trip-hop...
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How can I get offered a dance scholarship besides having to compete?
I'm not really the right person to ask that. I don't really know since I've never attended a 'proper' ballet academy/school.
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During a long MET season,I guess you/your company did rehearsals in parallel with shows themselves.How were they scheduled(daily or weekly,for example)?
It all depends on the show, and which shows are coming up, how much rehearsal I need and how many rehearsals I had. It cannot be generalized very well. It all depends on the day and the week.
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When will you come to Singapore? And what's the name of event you'll attend?
Da:ns festival at the Esplanade on October 9th and 10th 2010! See you there :)!
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How about your ankle now? Have you got well enough?
Still feel it slightly, but getting better every day basically.
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(...continue) do fame attract more than fanatical people?
'Fame' is a very wide range...it really depends all on the extend of it!
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Welcome to Japan! Have you enjoyed Japanese food other than sushi? Please tell me what Japanese food you liked or disliked frankly.
Love Gyoza (even though it's actually chinese). Love Yakitori and in general 'casual' Japanese 'home'-food!
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How about Japanese rice cracker (so-called 'senbei' or 'arare',it's salty or soy-sauce flavored) and manju (buns filled with sweet bean paste)? Have you tried them? I know you aren't familiar with such taste,so plz answer frankly,do you like them?
Yep, like 'em! Good and healthy alternative to chips and crisps!
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Do you do Yoga and/or Pilates? What do you think about them as a dancer?
I personally don't do it, but I know many colleagues who practice and believe in it!
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It's all right if you can't come to LA. We would love to see you but, being good fans, your well-being is more important to us! =D
I'll be there ;)
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I like you. You're so humble and down-to-earth. Goodluck on your career!
Thanks.
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What's one CD you are dying to purchase?
I don't buy CDs anymore ;)
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what about your brother, is he still dancing or is involved in other activities?
He is still dancing with the Hamburg Ballet in Germany under the direction of John Neumeier. His name is Anton Alexandrov and besides still dancing he is slowly taking responsibilities as a teacher and coach for the company and school.
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hey there. :) do you know how i could perform more pirouettes? instead of being able to perform only one? caz sometimes when i turn, i ccant seem to balance and some say it's gotta do with your head? well i dont know. but please help.
There are so many variables, I honestly do not know where to start...
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Would you rather read a book or watch a movie?
I like both equally. It really depends on the situation. I prefer to watch movies in good quality and appropriate settings. Books are my preferred entertainment while traveling/waiting.
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What is your biggest fear? Your greatest love?
My biggest fear is to stop learning and progressing and my greatest love is life (and cookies of course).
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Were you coached by Sir Anthony Dowell in The Dream? If so,what is your impression? (I read the NYTimes' article,'this season the staging has been supervised by its original Oberon, Anthony Dowell')
I actually was learning the role earlier in the rehearsal period with Christopher Carr who at the same time was staging 'Birthday Offering'. Mr. Dowell nevertheless observed and coached us (Cory Stearns and me) later in the rehearsal period when it got closer to the performance period.
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Now that it is two weeks until the Los Angeles run, can you tell us what you will be dancing here and on what days?
I am scheduled to do the Blue Bird pas de deux on Opening night, but due to my bad ankle I'm not 100% sure if I'll be able to do it. Even though it's getting better I'm going day by day.
