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"Cupid and Psyche"
House Ballet Tales
About Saint-Petersburg and Ballet
Gather all sunny-smiling residents of St. Petersburg and invite them to Lomonosov Street 14. And one more sun will light up the city. Egg-shell-colored walls, huge and bright stained-glass windows. This House loves guests and children's laugh. Once She (The House) hosted large atelier where a lot of cheery seamstresses were sewing magnificent dresses for Ladies and suits for Their Gentlemen. Up till now you can hear their voices in The House they are singing old romantic songs and talking about latest city's gossip.
The Enigma House. For many years citizens try to find out what secret The House keeps. But The House locked His doors and set out The Lion watch. Some people say The House buried treasure ( all coins which tourists left for good luck), others say The House is the residence of The Master and Margarita. The one thing we know for sure there is something behind The Lion watch... When Ballerina entered The House She saw nothing but a big black cat but it vanished from sight as unexpected as it appeared.
All citizens know about so-called" Five corners". The street is always crowded and busy but not by householders. The House, Ballerina has visited, is the head here. He is always grumbling at each visitor. As soon as You come in You will hear squeak. This is how The House kicks against His guests. Long time ago The House lived with His best friend, Physics Scientist. However Scientist had tragic fate and left The House... Since then silence is the only thing lives with The House. And this is how He grieves for His friend. Ballerina tried to talk with The House but the answer was slow heartbeat.
O Captain! My Captain! There is The House in St. Petersburg with the sea inside. The House has waves-washed walls and snow-white ceiling studded with mother-of-pearls. But if You look hard you will see that the ceiling is no other than a big wise whale. Listen! The ship is ploughing the sea upstairs. The Captain is an honorary freeman and the former master of The House. He was well-off merchant and up till now He protects His House. As everybody knows about rumors of buried treasure undersea.
Mademoiselle Maison. Long long ago there weren't bloggers, DJs and instagramers but there were artists, writers and actors. All of them could be met in Pale-Royal. The House was a kind of shelter for poor but still romantic bohemians and clerisy. If The House became a human being it would be an old lady with dreamy eyes and mouthpiece in her hand, wearing fur Tippett and who has never had a penny to bless herself with. Now She is just a living house but Her walls still remember times when impassioned writers like Chekhov, Gorky, Bunin and Kuprin created theirs chef-d'oeuvre and Fedor Chaliapin
The House who is waiting. Different things Houses keep in the memory; They remember face , voices.. but some of Them remember hands. Such an incredible House lives in the heart of the city, on Nevsky Prospect. Now it's difficult to say how many craftsmen were plying their trade here: joiners, goldsmiths, tailors, barbers. But The House remembers each of them. He was diligently learning every trade He's seen. The more He has known the more new details appear: beautiful stucco molding on the walls, fancy floor tiles and hammed handrails. But those days are over. Day after day The House is waiting for a new craftsman but no one is coming..
Imperial society for the Encouragement of the Arts' building. There is zip and zing around the city. "Mess" say You, "Beauty" The House says. And He knows what He is talking about. This House has been roofing canvas for over a century. But paintings are not the only inhabitants in The House. There are a good many muses about, all too busy; they are singing and dancing in a ring and of course they inspire everybody who call up on The House. They will teach You how to paint in water-colors on House's Walls. You can paint whatever You want and walls always become empty next day. But The House will keep Your Art in His memory.
One hundred years ago one young Composer lived in the city but Music didn't like Him and Muses stepped aside Him. Sad Composer roamed about The House trying to find new melodie , He was so addicted to His sadness that didn't notice His every step sang a note and the whole way created a symphony.. So He hadn't composed any masterpiece. The Composer decided to give up music and leave the city. From time to time The House plays this melody to help people who are looking for inspiration ...
About a kind-hearted House. Once upon a time there was a Girl; She lived in This House and an unknown young Poet fell in love with Her. He loved The Girl so much that everyday left flowers on the threshold. But She didn't love back.. and Poet's heart was broken. The House was so kind as to take flowers brought by The Poet and decorate His walls, windows and floor with fragrant buds. Time has passed. Citizens don't remember The Girl and Poet's names. But The House has become a fairy-forever-in-blossom-forest where each water lily is a froghouse, honeybees collect nectar in the hearts of wild flowers and graceful nymphs always sing romantic ballades which The Poet wrote for His beloved Girl.
Давным-давно в одном Питерском доме жила девушка, в которую был влюблен бедный, никому не известный молодой поэт. Да так сильно, что каждый день носил под ее двери цветы. Девушка не отвечала взаимностью и поэт страдал. Добрый дом пожалел его и стал забирать цветы с порога, украшая ароматными бутонами свои стены, пол и окна. Прошло много лет, люди давно уже позабыли имя того юноши и его возлюбленной, а дом так и остался цветущим майским лесом, в котором летают дикие птицы, пчелы собирают нектар с полевых цветов, среди кувшинок квакают лягушки, а нимфы поют стихи неизвестного молодого поэта
Behind the Stage
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The Ballet Tales
18.02.2016
Behind hearsay about relationships within ballet company always stay true stories.
Although I've never faced with legendary "glass in my pointes" still I can tell you something.
I want to emphasize that all these stories are not mine. Other ballet dancers share them with me. It' no wonder that ballet world wear you out physically and psychologically.
18.02.2016
Behind hearsay about relationships within ballet company always stay true stories.
Although I've never faced with legendary "glass in my pointes" still I can tell you something.
I want to emphasize that all these stories are not mine. Other ballet dancers share them with me. It' no wonder that ballet world wear you out physically and psychologically.
"The Costume Thief"
"Once upon a time Little Girl wanted to be a ballerina. She dreamt about something beautiful about to be a part of wonderful art. But soon She understood that her way to the dream was harder than she thought.
Time passed Little Girl became Young Ballerina. She was full of ambitions and inspiration.
So she was accepted to the ballet company. Old-residents cleared that she wasn't welcome, she had not her own place in the dressing room or even near the ballet bar. But I in spite of all She always smiled.
One day our Young Ballerina couldn't find her ballet-skirt. She was looking for it together with make up artist but without result.
So but actually they found it. Old-resident-ballerina who was on the sick list said that it's her ballet-skirt. But in fact Young Ballerina was given that costume by costumer. After that accident Young Ballerina was called The Costume Thief. People didn't speak with The Costume Thief but her only wish was to be invisible.
One day She couldn't find her dress again. Young Ballerina was looking for it herself to escape another scandal. It was her coming out but She's still without the dress. And than tearfully crying Young Ballerina said that she lost her costume. Young Ballerina was penalized. After that event She left the theater."
"Once upon a time Little Girl wanted to be a ballerina. She dreamt about something beautiful about to be a part of wonderful art. But soon She understood that her way to the dream was harder than she thought.
Time passed Little Girl became Young Ballerina. She was full of ambitions and inspiration.
So she was accepted to the ballet company. Old-residents cleared that she wasn't welcome, she had not her own place in the dressing room or even near the ballet bar. But I in spite of all She always smiled.
One day our Young Ballerina couldn't find her ballet-skirt. She was looking for it together with make up artist but without result.
So but actually they found it. Old-resident-ballerina who was on the sick list said that it's her ballet-skirt. But in fact Young Ballerina was given that costume by costumer. After that accident Young Ballerina was called The Costume Thief. People didn't speak with The Costume Thief but her only wish was to be invisible.
One day She couldn't find her dress again. Young Ballerina was looking for it herself to escape another scandal. It was her coming out but She's still without the dress. And than tearfully crying Young Ballerina said that she lost her costume. Young Ballerina was penalized. After that event She left the theater."
"Behind the Smile"
"Once Charming Ballerina came to the national theatre where people always smiled each other. But Charming Ballerina often has Evil Sisters. She was talented and hard working so soon She was given the Role. And Evil Sisters appeared in our Ballerina's life immediately. Those was two girl who hated Her because of Her success.
That was the day of performance. Charming Ballerina didn't worry because She knew that all depends on Her. She did Her hair, put the dress on and made up. Than She took Her pointes and came on stage. She was dancing about 15 minutes. That was Charming Ballerina' s triumph. Everyone stare Her. But suddenly She felt fire on her body and the gaze of Her Evil Sisters. When Charming Ballerina came into the dressing room She understood that the dress was covered with Capsicam. Her body was burnt. But Charming Ballerina didn't say anything about it. She continued the way to Her Big Dream to be a great ballerina."
The moral of these two Ballet tales is The Big Dream of Little Girl rules in ballet world like money rule in big business.
As for me I am always astonished about people act when I hear such stories. And the most interesting thing is the weakest people act most dreadfully.
"Once Charming Ballerina came to the national theatre where people always smiled each other. But Charming Ballerina often has Evil Sisters. She was talented and hard working so soon She was given the Role. And Evil Sisters appeared in our Ballerina's life immediately. Those was two girl who hated Her because of Her success.
That was the day of performance. Charming Ballerina didn't worry because She knew that all depends on Her. She did Her hair, put the dress on and made up. Than She took Her pointes and came on stage. She was dancing about 15 minutes. That was Charming Ballerina' s triumph. Everyone stare Her. But suddenly She felt fire on her body and the gaze of Her Evil Sisters. When Charming Ballerina came into the dressing room She understood that the dress was covered with Capsicam. Her body was burnt. But Charming Ballerina didn't say anything about it. She continued the way to Her Big Dream to be a great ballerina."
The moral of these two Ballet tales is The Big Dream of Little Girl rules in ballet world like money rule in big business.
As for me I am always astonished about people act when I hear such stories. And the most interesting thing is the weakest people act most dreadfully.
The stage.
When I hear this word I have the clear image with rehearsal and performance moments. This place always cause butterflies in the stomach. The career of ballet dancer who haven't got such a feeling is self-defeated.
Her Majesty stage has Her own rules. These are simple. And She doesn't spare those who break them.
When I hear this word I have the clear image with rehearsal and performance moments. This place always cause butterflies in the stomach. The career of ballet dancer who haven't got such a feeling is self-defeated.
Her Majesty stage has Her own rules. These are simple. And She doesn't spare those who break them.
First Rule.
Don't think. When I come on stage I turn my mind off. She (stage) doesn't like your everyday-thoughts. The Stage simply doesn't know you! She knows Snowflake and Swan but not you.
Second rule.
Show must go on until the curtain drop.
For me it really difficult to follow this rule. Don't say "stop" before you end to dance. Because one second of relax during the performance can damage all magic. But even professionals make a mistakes but only real professionals never give up.
Third rule.
Work hard.
The most important one to my mind. Ballet dancers spend days weeks sometimes months or ever years in ballet class for ten minutes on The Stage. Only thanks to rehearsals you can learn how to feel The Stage.
These three rules simple ex facte are incredible difficult in reality . It's a kind of natural selection, not follow the rules stay behind The Stage.
Don't think. When I come on stage I turn my mind off. She (stage) doesn't like your everyday-thoughts. The Stage simply doesn't know you! She knows Snowflake and Swan but not you.
Second rule.
Show must go on until the curtain drop.
For me it really difficult to follow this rule. Don't say "stop" before you end to dance. Because one second of relax during the performance can damage all magic. But even professionals make a mistakes but only real professionals never give up.
Third rule.
Work hard.
The most important one to my mind. Ballet dancers spend days weeks sometimes months or ever years in ballet class for ten minutes on The Stage. Only thanks to rehearsals you can learn how to feel The Stage.
These three rules simple ex facte are incredible difficult in reality . It's a kind of natural selection, not follow the rules stay behind The Stage.
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Portrait of Ballerina
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"Cupid and Psyche"
16.02.2016
16.02.2016
How it all began.
When you come to St. Petersburg first place you should visit is Fontanka, the bronze statue of Chizhik-Pyzhik, then throw a coin to make a wish, after it raise your eyes and you will see it. The roof. Glass domed-shaped roof of Her Majesty's Stieglitz Academy. When I saw it for the first time I want to get there. Not the in the roof, I want to come in the building to feel it's atmosphere to sense the spirit of art. I've seen many pictures in the Academy Museum but just buying a ticket and viewing exhibits wasn't enough for me. I wish to be in the thick of it … in the thick of art.
This how I get the aim. So I began to search how to succeed itI was looking for contacts. Here "Six degrees of separation" has worked. I met Anastasia, she introduced me to Alex. He became my personal guide into the mysterious world of chaotic beauty. You can imagine yourself a Hogwarts' student in Stieglitz Academy. Magic is everywhere. All these people who were enthusiastically painting and writing. The only thing I want was to stop an instant. But the most amazing things were in future. I would never have found the exit without help from the corridors I was led.Little cute items were everywhere, statues, tools, jars, notes for students, each with its own smell. Lecture-halls are separated by aisles. Creative mess rules here. Sunlight blend with dust making the effect of fairy mist. I explored every nook and corner. It was very difficult to decide where to photograph but I did it. I chose the place for one of most beautiful shooting.
When you come to St. Petersburg first place you should visit is Fontanka, the bronze statue of Chizhik-Pyzhik, then throw a coin to make a wish, after it raise your eyes and you will see it. The roof. Glass domed-shaped roof of Her Majesty's Stieglitz Academy. When I saw it for the first time I want to get there. Not the in the roof, I want to come in the building to feel it's atmosphere to sense the spirit of art. I've seen many pictures in the Academy Museum but just buying a ticket and viewing exhibits wasn't enough for me. I wish to be in the thick of it … in the thick of art.
This how I get the aim. So I began to search how to succeed itI was looking for contacts. Here "Six degrees of separation" has worked. I met Anastasia, she introduced me to Alex. He became my personal guide into the mysterious world of chaotic beauty. You can imagine yourself a Hogwarts' student in Stieglitz Academy. Magic is everywhere. All these people who were enthusiastically painting and writing. The only thing I want was to stop an instant. But the most amazing things were in future. I would never have found the exit without help from the corridors I was led.Little cute items were everywhere, statues, tools, jars, notes for students, each with its own smell. Lecture-halls are separated by aisles. Creative mess rules here. Sunlight blend with dust making the effect of fairy mist. I explored every nook and corner. It was very difficult to decide where to photograph but I did it. I chose the place for one of most beautiful shooting.
"Cupid and Psyche"
This is a metaphorical project, inspired by the statue Cupid and Psyche. It was the idea for photo I've realized with dancers. I was like a sculptor who carve the statue and Academy was my studio for that day.
Dancer's body is material like clay or stone. They sculpt it whole life, hurting hands, fingers. As sculptor press clay dancer make his body, he is ready for injures and all that for a single moment of meeting with audience. The same audience will come to Hermitage to see beautiful body made of white marble.
This is a metaphorical project, inspired by the statue Cupid and Psyche. It was the idea for photo I've realized with dancers. I was like a sculptor who carve the statue and Academy was my studio for that day.
Dancer's body is material like clay or stone. They sculpt it whole life, hurting hands, fingers. As sculptor press clay dancer make his body, he is ready for injures and all that for a single moment of meeting with audience. The same audience will come to Hermitage to see beautiful body made of white marble.
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