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May 20, 2011
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The Importance Of The Right Barre Spot.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― One of my teachers would tell me that it is important to surround yourself with people who inspire you and radiate positive energy. This is a lesson that has not only proven true for me, but is a rule I live by. Every morning ballet dancers step... (More)
The Importance Of The Right Barre Spot.
Posted on May 20th, 2011
May 10, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Questions With Bart II

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Last month I announced that I would be beginning a new series entitled "Questions With Bart." These questions were sent to me by a great lover of ballet who often comes to Miami City Ballet performances. He has a wonderful appreciation for what we... (More)
Questions With Bart II
Posted on May 10th, 2011
May 5, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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End of The Season Wrap Up.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― The Miami City Ballet dancers love ballet and we love our jobs. But that doesn’t mean that we don’t look forward to the end of the season. It is only understandable right? This doesn’t make us bad people! I mean, just look back at what we... (More)
End of The Season Wrap Up.
Posted on May 5th, 2011
Apr 23, 2011
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A Virtual Romeo and Juliet.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― As you may know, a few weeks ago Miami City Ballet treated South Florida to John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet, and thanks to the wonders of the internet, even if you were not able to attend, you can feel as if you were there. Again, I would like to... (More)
Posted on Apr 23rd, 2011
Apr 16, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Publicizing Ballet.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― As I was reading Suzanne Farrell's book, "Holding On to the Air", an interesting passage caught my attention. Ms. Farrell talks about the publicity that a new Balanchine ballet would generate. She says that Balanchine did not like to give the press... (More)
Publicizing Ballet.
Posted on Apr 16th, 2011
Apr 12, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Study Habits.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Here is a question for you ballet-goers out there in Internet Land... When you go to see the ballet, do you take a moment to think about what goes into performance preparations? I am sure you have thought about it on some level or another, but I... (More)
Posted on Apr 12th, 2011
Mar 22, 2011
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Tune In For Live Updates From The Stage.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Today was our last day full day of rehearsals in the studios before we head to the theater tomorrow afternoon. That's right, it is almost time for our company premier of John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet! I can tell you that this production is not to... (More)
Posted on Mar 22nd, 2011
Mar 21, 2011
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There Is A Lot In a Name.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― It recently came to my attention that perhaps some of my readers may be unfamiliar with the term TENDU that I use in my blog's title. So I am going to take a moment to clear this up! TENDU, pronounced tahn-doo, is a French word meaning "to stretch.... (More)
Posted on Mar 21st, 2011
Mar 19, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Take a Look at Miami City Ballet Through a Different Lens.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Do you enjoy the photos of Miami City Ballet dancers that often grace my blog? These photos have been taken by the multi-talented Leigh-Ann Esty. Ms. Esty is a Corps de Ballet dancer with Miami City Ballet and whenever she is not onstage, she is in... (More)
Posted on Mar 19th, 2011
Mar 16, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Help Miami City Ballet Bring Relief to Japan

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Miami City Ballet is sending support to Japan with your help. The company is donating $10 to the American Red Cross for each regular priced ticket purchased on Thursday, March 17th and Friday, March 18th for the company premier of John Cranko's Romeo... (More)
Posted on Mar 16th, 2011
Mar 13, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Questions With Bart #1

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― I have recently received a well thought out list of questions from a great lover of ballet. This man often comes to Miami City Ballet performances; by often, I mean he never misses a program, and generally attends more than one show each weekend. ... (More)
Questions With Bart #1
Posted on Mar 13th, 2011
Feb 28, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Virtual Pas de Deux: Questions and Answers PART TWO

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― This is it folks, the final Virtual Pas de Deux post: the second installment of Questions and Answers. Tights and Tiaras author, Henrik Lamark and I have been engaged in a Virtual Pas de Deux where we are bringing you our thoughts and tips on all... (More)
Virtual Pas de Deux: Questions and Answers PART TWO
Posted on Feb 28th, 2011
Feb 21, 2011
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The Virtual Pas De Deux: Your Guide to Partnering (Part Two)

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― The much anticipated sequel to Henrik Lamark and my collaboration, “A Virtual Pas de Deux”, has arrived. In Part Two we bring you a discussion on what it takes to be a good partner, the challenges dancers face, thoughts on dancer rapport, and... (More)
The Virtual Pas De Deux: Your Guide to Partnering (Part Two)
Posted on Feb 21st, 2011
Feb 19, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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The Virtual Pas De Deux: Your Guide to Partnering (Part One)

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― I have partnered up with Henrik Lamark from the extremely successful dancer-musings blog, Tights and Tiaras, for a post on the art of the "pas de deux." For those of you who do not know this ballet term, a pas de deux is translated as a "dance for... (More)
The Virtual Pas De Deux: Your Guide to Partnering (Part One)
Posted on Feb 19th, 2011
Jan 25, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Go On Tour With MCB, Vicariously Through "Digital Diverts".

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― This week is going to be a busy one for Miami City Ballet. Tomorrow morning we will all get up, pile into our cars, and truck across the state of Florida to Naples, for a quick stint of two performances. Then we come back to Miami, late on... (More)
Posted on Jan 25th, 2011
Jan 21, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Encompassing the Role of Sleepwalker.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― A couple weeks ago I received a question on my Tumblr about the challenges faced by the ballerinas who dance the Sleepwalker in George Balanchine's La Sonnambula. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the ballet, the Sleepwalker catches the... (More)
Encompassing the Role of Sleepwalker.
Posted on Jan 21st, 2011
Jan 18, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Allegra Kent's Remarkable Journey.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― I have spent the past few weeks reading Allegra Kent's autobiography, Once A Dancer. Right off the bat, I was intrigued by her story. The triumphs and hardships she experienced in her life captivated me through to the end. I don't wish to give you... (More)
Allegra Kent's Remarkable Journey.
Posted on Jan 18th, 2011
Jan 12, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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George Balanchine: His Ballerinas.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― This is my next Balanchine series installment as I continue to read George Balanchine The Ballet Maker by Robert Gottlieb. Balanchine with Tallchief Balanchine was notorious for having muses who inspired him throughout his career. He would find... (More)
George Balanchine: His Ballerinas.
Posted on Jan 12th, 2011
Jan 5, 2011
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Profile of a Great Ballet: La Sonnambula Update.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― I originally published this post on August 2nd, 2010, when we began work on Program II's opening ballet, La Sonnambula. As we have been working more on this ballet to prepare it for the stage, I felt like I wanted to update this post with some new... (More)
Profile of a Great Ballet: La Sonnambula Update.
Posted on Jan 5th, 2011
Dec 31, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Farewell to 2010.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― I feel very fortunate to have spent the last half of 2010 building this blog and connecting with the online ballet community. Through this blog and through Twitter, I have met extraordinary lovers of ballet who yearn for more about the art form. ... (More)
Farewell to 2010.
Posted on Dec 31st, 2010
Dec 27, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Vote For Tendus Under A Palm Tree!

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― First, I would like to thank all of you, my faithful readers, for supporting me in my quest to participate in the Top Dance Blogs of 2010. After the first round, out of the top twenty dance blogs the internet has to offer, I have finished in second... (More)
Vote For Tendus Under A Palm Tree!
Posted on Dec 27th, 2010
Dec 20, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Black Swan: The Right Attention for the Ballet World?

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― The long anticipated Darren Aronofky thriller, "Black Swan" finally opened everywhere Friday. I can now say that I have experienced this film in all of it's glory. In anticipation, I talked with the Miami City Ballet dancers who had already seen... (More)
Black Swan: The Right Attention for the Ballet World?
Posted on Dec 20th, 2010
Dec 11, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Show Support For My Dancer Musings

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― I am participating in the Top Dance Blogs of 2010 contest, but I need your help to win this great honor! I am entering into the category of Dancer Musings, which is sure to be a tight race. The way the blogs will be judged is based on reader... (More)
Show Support For My Dancer Musings
Posted on Dec 11th, 2010
Dec 7, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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The Alastair Macaulay Debate.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― In the past week, the ballet world has had quite a lot to discuss. With the release of the new movie "Black Swan," the ballet world has been in the spotlight more than usual. But this was not the only publicity the art form has attracted. On... (More)
Posted on Dec 7th, 2010
Dec 1, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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George Balanchine: The Final Road to City Ballet.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Get the book I am reading: George Balanchine The Ballet Maker by Robert Gottlieb. In the summer of 1941, Balanchine and Kirstein made plans to lead a goodwill tour throughout Latin America. The two men created a cast that included thirty-six... (More)
George Balanchine: The Final Road to City Ballet.
Posted on Dec 1st, 2010
Nov 26, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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George Balanchine: Broadway and Hollywood.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Get the book I am reading: George Balanchine The Ballet Maker by Robert Gottlieb. While continuing to create ballets at the Met, Balanchine embarked on a new phase in his career; making dances for Broadway. His first Broadway show was the 1936... (More)
George Balanchine: Broadway and Hollywood.
Posted on Nov 26th, 2010
Nov 23, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Meet Our Maestro.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Last week I interviewed our conductor Gary Sheldon for Miami City Ballet's Blog. Here is a portion of my Q&A with Mr. Sheldon: You have worked with many ballet companies, including San Francisco Ballet and Ballet Met. Has your experience... (More)
Meet Our Maestro.
Posted on Nov 23rd, 2010
Nov 19, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Backstage at Half Hour.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― Take a walk backstage in Broward Center for the Performing Arts as Miami City Ballet dancers prepare for the show: tweetmeme_url = 'http://tendusunderapalmtree.blogspot.com/2010/11/backstage-at-half-hour.html'; tweetmeme_space = '19'; (More)
Posted on Nov 19th, 2010
Nov 17, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Help Spread the Joy of Ballet.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting three generations of ballet lovers who came to the Saturday matinee in Ft. Lauderdale: mother, daughter, and granddaughter. These three women have a true love for ballet that is so wonderful to see in... (More)
Help Spread the Joy of Ballet.
Posted on Nov 17th, 2010
Nov 11, 2010
Rebecca King posted a new topic.
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Profile of a Great Ballet: Theme and Variations.

Tendus Under a Palm Tree ― In 1947 Ballet Theater commissioned George Balanchine to create a ballet on their dancers. They requested "ballet in the grand manner" and they got exactly what they were looking for. With Tchaikovsky's Suite No. 3 to inspire him, Balanchine... (More)
Profile of a Great Ballet: Theme and Variations.
Posted on Nov 11th, 2010

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