Hello,
I developed a love of ballet quite by accident. I have always loved classical music; Tchaikovski is a personal favorite, and I have an interest in things Russian; I am learning the language and hope to travel one day. During the holiday season in 07 I saw the TV listing for the Bolshoi performing the Nutcracker. I watched and have become addicted.
Since then I have purchased several DVDs of other ballets and view them frequently. This last Christmas season I had the opportunity to see the WV Symphony and Charleston Ballet perform the Nutcracker and now I am completely hooked.
I discovered this Forum and now I can learn about the art and the dancers that are bringing so much joy into my life.
Thank you for this excellent resource and allowing me to participate.
John Nolan
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QUOTE (jbtn @ Mar 7 2009, 01:31 PM) 
During the holiday season in 07 I saw the TV listing for the Bolshoi performing the Nutcracker. I watched and have become addicted.
Since then I have purchased several DVDs of other ballets and view them frequently. This last Christmas season I had the opportunity to see the WV Symphony and Charleston Ballet perform the Nutcracker and now I am completely hooked.
Since then I have purchased several DVDs of other ballets and view them frequently. This last Christmas season I had the opportunity to see the WV Symphony and Charleston Ballet perform the Nutcracker and now I am completely hooked.
Yes, Nutcracker was the gateway drug for many (if not most) of us. You'll enjoy the wealth of intoxicants beyond that.
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