Who cares how he was as a dancer or teacher. He was a big time nazi collaborator and never should have been allowed to head the POB after the war. Read Jean Balibee's biography to find out what a bastard Lifar was.
hi again kabardinka1 - thanks to the pointer to Jean Balibee's biography - do you have any idea why he got back so easily and without censure into the POB after the war?
It is traditional for retired dancers to watch class from a chair as an honored guest, as well as anyone else who is considered worthy of the honor. Assuming they can behave properly.
hi Lacasaquesesfumo - yes, lifar was not the greatest ballets russes dancer but obviously a decent human being - Olga Spessivtzeva in her interview with anton dolin in 'a portrait of giselle' said he was 'not bad ... not good'
hi pediatrapaola - i think it's the old adage 'if you can't do, teach' - and in a way it seems the thing your next qualified for, good to hear from you, nick
Who cares how he was as a dancer or teacher. He was a big time nazi collaborator and never should have been allowed to head the POB after the war. Read Jean Balibee's biography to find out what a bastard Lifar was.
kabardinka1 1 month ago
hi again kabardinka1 - thanks to the pointer to Jean Balibee's biography - do you have any idea why he got back so easily and without censure into the POB after the war?
nickwallacesmith 1 month ago
It is traditional for retired dancers to watch class from a chair as an honored guest, as well as anyone else who is considered worthy of the honor. Assuming they can behave properly.
zzindorf 6 months ago
hi Lacasaquesesfumo - yes, lifar was not the greatest ballets russes dancer but obviously a decent human being - Olga Spessivtzeva in her interview with anton dolin in 'a portrait of giselle' said he was 'not bad ... not good'
nickwallacesmith 8 months ago
Who is the woman in the chair? She seems to know something!
zzindorf 1 year ago
hi zzindorf - yes, maybe she's the person who has the dance notation and makes sure what's being done is accurate?
nickwallacesmith 1 year ago
mistery of ballet great dancer and teacher.WHY?
pediatrapaola 1 year ago
hi pediatrapaola - i think it's the old adage 'if you can't do, teach' - and in a way it seems the thing your next qualified for, good to hear from you, nick
nickwallacesmith 1 year ago