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SWAN LAKE
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Behind the Scenes 5 Questions for
Misa Kuranaga, Soloist
How are rehearsals going for Swan Lake? Can you describe them?
We are still in the early process of the rehearsals now. In the beginning, we have separate rehearsals for every role. Later on, when we get closer to performances, we will have full call rehearsals with the entire company.
What is your favorite Act in Swan Lake?
I would say the third Act. Only because I love Black Swan pas de deux and have done it many times for Galas and competitions, but of course, I love the other acts too!
What is one thing that makes Swan Lake different from other story ballets?
For lead roles, usually the dancer would be telling a story as one person from the beginning to end. But the lead female for Swan Lake is so different. In Act II and Act IV, the dancer is a fragile, fearful person trapped in a swan's body: Odette. In Act III she is the evil daughter Odile. For a dancer in this role, it is very unique to dance and act as two different characters.
Do you like character roles? Why?
There are so many kinds of character roles, so i s hard to say if I like it or not. But, I definitely love acting on stage. I usually think about what the character is feeling at the moment and how I would react to it. It's very deep. You can go deeper and deeper into each character.
Is there a dancer that you look to as a role model?
It's hard to pick one particular person because I like different qualities in many people. But, Larissa Ponomarenko is definitely my role model!
Boston Ballet Breaking News
Boston Ballet Announces Spectacular 2008-2009 Season
Highlighting the season is a 100th Anniversary Tribute to Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, plus Balanchine's Jewels, Kylian's Black and White, a World Premiere by Jorma Elo and Audience Favorite Cinderella and The Sleeping Beauty. Read the full press release.
The Boston Opera House to be Boston Ballet's Permanent Performance Venue Beginning Fall 2009
Boston Ballet and The Boston Opera House Announce Partnership: The Boston Opera House will offer Boston Ballet audiences a more intimate experience with the artists on stage and a single venue for all Boston Ballet productions. "This is a fabulous move for the entire Boston Ballet family," said Mikko Nissinen, Artistic Director. Read the full press release
Boston Ballet School Events
Charles River Dance Festival
Friday, April 11 & 12, 8pm
Boston Ballet II performs Jorma Elo's Pointeoff as part of the 6th annual Charles River Dance Festival at the Julie Ince Thompson Theater at the Dance Complex. Tickets and more information.
The Vinal School Arts Festival
Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 19 at 2pm
Boston Ballet School Performing Groups appear at the Vinal School Arts Festival in Norwell on April 11th, and again in a free showing at the MetroWest studio on April 19th at 2pm where they will be joined by BBII. For a complete listing of upcoming BBII and Boston Ballet School community events, please click here.
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Lorna Feijoo and Nelson Madrigal by Eric Antoniou
Misa Kuranaga by Eric Antoniou
Lorna Feijoo in Cinderella by Angela Sterling
BBII dancers Paul Craig and Brittany Summer by Gene Schiavone