Leaves Are Fading Pas de Deux: Amanda McKerrow John Gardner

Stunning, and breathtaking! Oh, how in my young girls heart I dreamed of dancing such a beautiful piece and being that talented. Bitter sweet memories, I miss dancing!

I think that John Gardner is the best partner I have seen do this role. He is one of the few, or the only, who does not demonstrate an umph/ugh quality on those hard knee lifts into an overhead arabesque. I love how his head inclines as he looks at her during the beautiful swinging, turning lifts on the last diagonal.

Michael, your taste in music and dance videos is OVER THE MOON! Gracias y mas, BB

I need to see Mr. Tudor's Undertow. I remember that Mr. Tudor said it was one of the works in which he was the most proud because of how he got dancers on and off the stage. Yes, I have seen the live performance, but need to study more. I can purchase a copy, or I can just stay stupid, wallowing in my own absence of choreographic talents.

I love Mr. Tudor's Leaves. A while ago, Jardin was on YouTube and was taken off. If the Gods of Copyright hear my prayers, please put Jardin back on. I am all for dancers and everyone involved getting paid, but Jardin, I am having Jardin withdrawal. We will never have another Tudor.

ANYONE : Does this piece of music exist anywhere on CD ? I ve been looking for it for years !

I believe almost all the music is from a cycle of 12 pieces for string quartet, called Cypresses. There might be other music in there, but I find that the most memorable music in the ballet is included. I have a digital recording on the NAXOS label: Works for String Quartet, Vol. 5. Played by the Vlach Quartet Prague. Hope this helps.

is there a story behind this dance?

OMG ! they went to my dance studio !!!!

Stunning.