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  1. I was browsing through the documentary section at the library and I saw one called “First Position”, which “follows six extraordinary dancers as they prepare for the chance to enter the world of professional ballet , struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries, all while navigating the drama of adolescence.”
    Of course I thought of my favorite blogger and checked it out. I’m looking forward to seeing it tomorrow.

  2. It’s a tough call, Neo. Bruhn, dancing to a slightly slower tempo, fills out the music with aplomb and courtliness. Shklyarov takes the opposite approach, passionately dancing the mazurka, which is exciting to watch. There’s just enough “dancing at the edge” to overcome his being off the music. I also enjoyed watching Cirio (first time I’ve ever seen him). He’s exciting also, but more controlled than Shklyarov, finishing everything beautifully and with the music.

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