VRDC Il Adore

[aannets]

Still loving this so much, thank you xxx

[shockter]

Very moving. The entire cast did a wonderful job in bringing this inspired work to life. Who is the stunning dancer in the role of the mother?

[vrdc79]

@shockter

Thank you! The lead in this role is Jenna Dannenberger. She is amazing in this ballet! The choreographer, Kimberly Chapman, is also in the Ballet.

[shockter]

@vrdc79 I assume that Ms. Chapman performs the 'harbinger of death' roll. First viewed on my iphone: with the dark costume I was not able to appreciate the dimension and power of that roll. Very impressive. I have not enjoyed a piece of work this much for years. Excellent choreography, it harkens me back to my days, long ago, dancing at Harkness, Graham, and touring Humphry and Limon works. This 'regional' company is a gift to its region. Bravo to the cast and crew and keep up the great work!

[Micky1437]

Ich liebe dieses Lied sooooo sehr!!! 1995 das erste mal gehört und es berührt mich heute noch wie beim aller ersten mal!!! "Was das Herz bewegt, das strömt in Tönen aus; und was als Ton draussen erklingt, dass beeinflusst wieder das Herz drinnen."

(LÜ BU WE)

[floridadelight]

pascalgal and everyone else who doesn't know: The person singing IL ADORE on this video IS Boy George!!

It is writen by him, co-writen by John Themis and sung by George.

On the DVD TABOO it is also George singing!

It has never been covered by anyone!

[SweetDreams1430]

so beautiful, did you put the music of boy George as background or is it originally played there?

[vrdc79]

Hello! It was originally set to Boy George. What you see is the true vision of a choreographer with great music for inspiration!

[123456789jklmn]

Simply beautiful...I hope BG got a chance to see this video. Look at the passion.

Thanks for sharing.....

[aannets]

Sad and beautiful, thank you so much,xxx

[bagpussarah]

This song always reduces me to tears. So powerful and moving.

The choreography and dancing are beautiful.

[scottydunno]

this is so touching. female lead is stunningly beautiful and I tear every time the boy gets lifted up and goes up the stairs. bravooooo

[Staccas]

This is magic. Absolute magic. The female principal is stunning.

[RachelHearts]

i remember seeing this piece at the RDA national festival. my entire company cried so hard! beautiful.

[mitchmak]

This has always been one of my favorite songs and always manages to make me a bit teary eyed. To see a wonderful production like this just adds another layer to the experience. And more tears.

[lovelyphantomess]

it was so moving and beautiful i seriously almost cried... wow. the dancing was phenomenal wow

[suebg]

Ooops, it's me again (below).

[GKOSBR]

Kokorono okusokoni hibiku kanashii George no utagoe... totemo utsukushii.

What a beautiful song!  Stunning!!!

[TheMrMarilyn]

This is my very fave song from the album of this!!It's about a mutual friend of ours and it STILL has the power to reduce me to tears...EVERY time!!Gina at his absolute 'top notch' best ever!!Oh yeah...the ballet is fierce too,LoL!!Wonderful!!A+

[CoolGuyCTD]

wow... that's so powerful... I don't even have words for it...

I miss them too, but know they're never too far away... I still wear Jarrod's old long sleeve black Adidas shirt all the time...

--CT

[johnthemis]

Dear Nicole,

we have all be touched by this sort of grief or know someone that has been so unfortunate to have experienced this kind of pain that you have beautifully portrayed with this outstanding piece of work that I am privelaged to have written music on. You got me. You got me good. You are all amazing artists, what expertise, beauty, grace, feel and interpretation. Absolutely stunning God bless you all.

XX

John Themis

[eschwegeldrums]

When I watch this, tears well into my eyes. This dance touches us in a place that needs to be touched more often. When we watch this we realize how precious life is.

[Kim8874]

Nicole, Thank you for such a beautiful and loving tribute. As I watched it the first several times I was amazed at how deeply it touched me. Since you posted this, I have lost one of my own brothers rather unexpectedly and to watch this today - well it has touched me in a way that nothing else can. It's a touching tribute to life and makes you realize just how short life can be...

[Chatpup]

Wow! What a beautiful tribute to something so painful.

Thanks to Ro's blogger-friend.

[shellyks3]

Got this link from R Blog. Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!!!!! I have goosebumps and tears. Thank you Nicole. Watching this was like a God moment. Totally AMAZING!

[qptoo]

took my breath away, literally! So moving and beautiful...

[jporter77]

What a beautiful, moving piece. Both my husband and I were in tears. Great job.

[Sparroweye]

Thank you Nicole for that information. What talent New Jersey has. I have no words.

[vrdc79]

Thank you to all who have watched this.  The dancers are kids (and formers) in the VRDC, a non-profit organization in Southern New Jersey (most under 17). This was performed at the National Regional Dance America Festival in April 2007, and ranked third in the celebration of dance of 2007. Personally, the choreographer is a wonderful friend who dedicated this ballet to my 2 brothers, Eric & Jarrod. There is beauty in everything, even death.

[Sparroweye]

The death of a child. Made we weep with joy.

Sad yet beautiful. We never celebrate the beauty of death.

[alucytc]

Does anyone know the original source of this Boy George song? Is it from an album? A show? Did he write it? What is its story?

[pascalgal]

I don't know much about the original source, but the song was a part of the musical Boy George wrote called "TABOO". The song is available on the TABOO cast recordings, but I'm not quite sure where to get the version sung by Boy George.

[vrdc79]

Il Adore was first featured (I think) as a single, then on his "Cheapness & Beauty" cd. The recordings from Taboo are not of George singing it. John Themis co-wrote the song. George's version is available on itunes.

[bjarneboy]

it's from the album "cheapness and beauty"..

[Traci71]

So moving...I also got the link from Rosie's blog...so glad I did...thank you nicole

[italianman004]

Wow just WOW. tears filled my eyes.

[GaPchGal]

Stunning! I am without words which doesn't happen often.

[neohmom]

Rose has linked to another winner....beautiful!

[Hollyjl]

Absolutely beautiful. Touched me more then I can put in words.

[TLCRader]

Stunning. Simply stunning....thank you so much for sharing....moved me beyond belief...

xoxox...

TL

[lapanne]

Nicole, Thank you so much for telling Rosie about this ballet. It is so peaceful and so very well performed by all who took part in it. Congratulations to Kimberly Chapman for the gorgeous and heartfelt choreograph and also beautiful calming music by George O'Dowd. I have made this one of my favorites!!

[graffzoo]

To the person who supplied the link on Rosie's blog a big THANK YOU. Powerful, beautiful and emotional. This so touched my heart

[live4basketball30]

OMGosh~ This was amazing~ I too got the link from Rosie's blog.. thank you for sharing.. It made me cry.. beautiful.

[mywindowisopen]

LOL I also got the link from Rosie...this is gorgeous

[jinkey12]

so gorgeous got the link from rosie too! lovely thank you.

[pickytwo222]

This is beautiful beyond belief - thank you thank you for sharing with others - I got this link from Rosie's blog - thank you Rosie - I have watched this over and over - I cannot describe how this has affected me - just beautiful!