This is fabulous! I would LOVE to see it--and I'm not even normally a huge fan of ballet. But the fact that it is the story of Casa Blanca (which I love) and such beautiful choreography...a perfect marriage! I hope this gets its backing soon, so I can see it!
Mr. Clifford i have seen Casablanca the movie and its a very good but when you made the dance it is a lot like the movie but still has its own uniqueness i think that it is amazing! I am so greatful that i had the chance to take a class with you at PADC! I hope it comes to Portland so i can see it!
Mr. Clifford this is amazing. I have never seen a ballet like this and I don't know how you made it but it is very nice. I feel lucky to have classes with you in Portland. You are a great teacher too! I hope I see you this summer!
Thanks for the compliments. We're hoping to get the tour started this summer. We will be having auditions, and I'll let you know when and where. John Clifford
John, wonderful and the combination of so much that is absolute grand ballet in so many ways. The grand story filled with all the elements fully realized. Beautiful. (And...do you know what is happening to John Taras' ballets, Designs with Strings always stand so strongly in my mind).
Thank you. Don't have a clue about Taras' ballets. Many were excellent, but unless you set up a Trust, like what Ms. Horgan did for Balanchine, most ballet disappear. Watch for our tour of "Casablanca," which is being booked now. John
Casablanca, La danse... Tres emouvante cette reprise ! Quelle belle idee ! Nous attendons une large diffusion ! Jolis tableaux, belle musique... Tout y est !
Casablanca, La danse... Très émouvante cette reprise ! Quelle belle idée ! Nous attendons une large diffusion ! Jolis tableaux, belle musique... Tout y est !
This is gorgeous! I love this! Casablanca is one of my all-time favorite movies, and this is perfect. Why is this not playing on Broadway? Why is this not touring the US? What is Warner Brothers waiting for? This is so beautiful...
what an incredible idea! I love the 20th century feel and the Americaness of it! If Warner Brothers had any sense they would back the whole production themselves. Thanks for sending me that, I plan to forward it to some friends. It's so compelling, even for someone like me who hasn't seen very much ballet. I do hope he succeeds with it famously.
This is fabulous! I would LOVE to see it--and I'm not even normally a huge fan of ballet. But the fact that it is the story of Casa Blanca (which I love) and such beautiful choreography...a perfect marriage! I hope this gets its backing soon, so I can see it!
ktymbe 3 years ago
Marvellous. It corresponds so exactly with film.
Will you tour with it to England - (to the Lowry, perhaps)?
balletnut 3 years ago
Mr. Clifford i have seen Casablanca the movie and its a very good but when you made the dance it is a lot like the movie but still has its own uniqueness i think that it is amazing! I am so greatful that i had the chance to take a class with you at PADC! I hope it comes to Portland so i can see it!
~Jane Esterline
Dancersndahood4 4 years ago
Mr. Clifford this is amazing. I have never seen a ballet like this and I don't know how you made it but it is very nice. I feel lucky to have classes with you in Portland. You are a great teacher too! I hope I see you this summer!
Javier
javi95 4 years ago
Thanks for the compliments. We're hoping to get the tour started this summer. We will be having auditions, and I'll let you know when and where. John Clifford
jcliff26 4 years ago
John, wonderful and the combination of so much that is absolute grand ballet in so many ways. The grand story filled with all the elements fully realized. Beautiful. (And...do you know what is happening to John Taras' ballets, Designs with Strings always stand so strongly in my mind).
zoeyogg 4 years ago
Thank you. Don't have a clue about Taras' ballets. Many were excellent, but unless you set up a Trust, like what Ms. Horgan did for Balanchine, most ballet disappear. Watch for our tour of "Casablanca," which is being booked now. John
jcliff26 4 years ago
Thanks everyone for such great responses. I really appreciate them. John Clifford
jcliff26 4 years ago
Way to go John.... Amazing performance!!!!!.... I can't wait to see it LIVE!!!!!
bmoreshaun 4 years ago
Casablanca, La danse... Tres emouvante cette reprise ! Quelle belle idee ! Nous attendons une large diffusion ! Jolis tableaux, belle musique... Tout y est !
PSarthe 4 years ago
Casablanca, La danse... Très émouvante cette reprise ! Quelle belle idée ! Nous attendons une large diffusion ! Jolis tableaux, belle musique... Tout y est !
PSarthe 4 years ago
Bravo John! Wonderful!!!!
tismekate 4 years ago
Absolutely Fantastic! Great ballet,great idea, great vision. Why isn't this being performed by a major company????? Beautiful, just beautiful!!
Former dancer approves in a huge way!
Shosh28 4 years ago
This is gorgeous! I love this! Casablanca is one of my all-time favorite movies, and this is perfect. Why is this not playing on Broadway? Why is this not touring the US? What is Warner Brothers waiting for? This is so beautiful...
jcalico22 4 years ago
They should definitely get this production on tour so people can see it live!
jbenirsc 5 years ago
They should definitely get this production on tour so people can see it live!
jbenirsc 5 years ago
I wish WB would just give the o.k to start production to tour with this fantastic dance adaptation of the movie.
teannaz 5 years ago
what an incredible idea! I love the 20th century feel and the Americaness of it! If Warner Brothers had any sense they would back the whole production themselves. Thanks for sending me that, I plan to forward it to some friends. It's so compelling, even for someone like me who hasn't seen very much ballet. I do hope he succeeds with it famously.
Huddie400 5 years ago
Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing this. Cheers from the Vigil's
bettyrydz 5 years ago
Awesome!! So where do you go to see this? Don't tell me this is another thing you can only see in New York!
Huddie400 5 years ago
They've been trying to put together a tour of the US for a while now. This production was performed, and filmed in China.
RamonFlowers 5 years ago
Seems cool but I feel so anoying to not be able to see it!
anonimushelper 5 years ago