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Youtube allows us to see tons of art that we may not usually get exposed to.
Like, ballet for me. Alvin Ailey is one among many other state, city, and national ballets that are familiar to most us, in theory. When was the last time you watched a ballet start to finish? Never for me; until, I saw the above performance. Thanks to youtube.
The Balanchine tradition cannot help but be my personal fave.
It reminds me more of yoga poses, the breathwork, physicality and poise are enough to usually bring a tear or two, though it is a very uncynical thing to admit. It is also super brutal looking. The practice and repetition of the same basic movements over time enables this art to enliven through proper breathing to oxidize muscles while balancing precariously.
The European and western ballet companies cannot hold a candle to the art expressed by the Boshoi Ballet. Alchemy in action.
I wrote letters from the words in the opening/closing credits, the subtitlez,and the actual youtube info on my screen. It contained characters in another language.
A meditation for sure.
Cheers.
