https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pr6xRMfJYk Here's a private Youtube video (only visible in this blog), of an extract from a dress rehearsal of Speak for Yourself, in which I recently performed.
My latest performance in Speak for Yourself……
Speaking for myself, dancing in the rain~
After a two-weeks break, we picked up the performances of Lightfoot again at Palais Garnier this weekend. My first appearance in the ballet Speak for Yourself also took place yesterday! For that, we had one extra dress rehearsal Saturday afternoon which was the second and last rehearsal on stage that I had before the proper... Continue Reading →
Enjoying the stage~
Yesterday I did our second performance in Sleight of Hand. Once again, how myself react to each performance took me by surprise. Although the conditions are exactly the same for a dress rehearsal, a Generale and a proper performance, how I feel on stage is totally different. In a real performance, I feel much more... Continue Reading →
On stage tomorrow!~
It's Sunday morning! A relaxing Sunday morning, trying to stop myself from working! This past week has been great. We had intense rehearsals for the coming program of Paul Lightfoot. The preparation is going very well, I very much appreciate the opportunity to meet these wonderful choreographers, Paul Lightfoot and Sol Léon, but also two... Continue Reading →
Another week done~
Weekend!!~ I am pretty satisfied with past week's work. It was another week of productivity, and I confirm that I like it. Ending the day telling myself, "I've done a lot", is satisfying. On Wednesday, my mental coach reminded me to "talk to myself" in a kind way. Instead of thinking "Oh, I am not... Continue Reading →
Rehearsal with water~
The rehearsals of the Paul Lightfoot program is going very well. This week, to prepare for the ballet Speak for Yourself, in which we will dance in the rain (yes~!) around the end of the piece, they put water in one of the studios so that we can get prepared and get used to dancing... Continue Reading →
Unexpectedly touching final performance~
This eventful series of Les Noces finally came to an end yesterday evening. In the last 4 performances, I replaced a sick dancer, which let me have the chance to witness the emotional final performance... The choreographer of the piece, Pontus Lidberg came back for the occasion. But what was unexpected, was how the AEDES... Continue Reading →
Self control and willpower~
It is now 7:41pm, I am writing this at the canteen of the Opera, we will have another performance later in the evening. Today, we had a last stage rehearsal of this program for the new cast. For me, I am just dancing with a new partner, nothing else will change for me. It didn't... Continue Reading →
The day of my first performance
Finally, much to our surprise and joy, the company finally arranged two different casts for the ballet Les Noces of the program Cherkaoui/Goecke/Lidberg. We had a stage dress rehearsal last Friday afternoon, and knowing well that our first performance will be on Monday, I couldn't stop worrying about it last weekend. Indeed, Monday had been... Continue Reading →
Première on the new year of the PIG!~
Yesterday was the first day of Chinese New Year. First of all I wish everyone Kung Hay Fat Choy! Good Health and Joy! It is also the day of the Première of the mixed contemporary program Cherkaoui/Goecke/Lidberg at Palais Garnier. I didn't dance yesterday night. Apparently, I am now second cast of the program, and... Continue Reading →
Tale of Chun 