#colombian ballet dancers

[dance-world]

Jaime Francisco Diaz Gomez

[mrs-lockley]

where there is love, there will be light

Author’s Note: This is not a full-length fic, but a moodboard and drabble for an AU. I got this idea for Santi after rewatching the classic Barbie movies. Swan Lake was one of my favorite Barbie movies, and the idea of Santi in Swan Lake has been haunting me for a couple weeks, so I had to get it out. I hope you enjoy it!

Warnings: Mentions of military violence and cartels, deception, hidden romance, gunshot wounds

Word Count: 238

Swan Lake AU: Santiago “Pope” Garcia x WOC!Reader

For years, private military advisor Santiago Garcia has worked with the Colombian government to track down Gabriel Martin Lorea, one of Colombia’s biggest cartel leaders. After receiving intel from his informant that his team planted a mole in Lorea’s inner circle, Santi is set on finding her. With your call sign as Swan, you disguise yourself as a ballet dancer and befriend Lorea’s daughter, Solana, at one of the most prestigious ballet theaters in Bogota. You and Santi often meet through fleeting glances and coded messages, eventually falling in love in the quiet moments you can spare. As Santi’s team prepares to take down Lorea, you tell Santi to meet you at the theater where you will perform as the lead role with Solana. 

On the night of the performance, you are caught and captured by Lorea’s men. Seeing that you and his daughter bear a striking resemblance, Solana disguises herself as Swan. She performs in your place as the lead act, enchanting and tricking Santi as she lures him away as the Black Swan. 

But Santi only discovers the truth a moment too late when you escape to warn him about the bullet. He catches you as his and Lorea’s men clash forces, the two of you caught in the crossfire with the bullets grazing his shoulder and your arm. You lay in each other’s arms, Swan reunited with her Pope as Lorea’s empire burns around you. 

Tagging: @callingmrsbarnes @themarcusmoreno @venting402 @musing-magpie @writefightandflightclub @v4mpires0ap​ @free-for-all-fics​

[thedemostop]

World Best Dancer of All Time

Dancing is equivalent to telling a tale with your body. Dancing is more than simply moving your body rhythmically; it is about communicating sentiments and emotions without using words. Dance forms and styles vary greatly, ranging from ancient dances passed down through generations to contemporary choreography. Dancers emphasize rhythm, balance, and elegance in their movements.

Best dancers of all time

Determining the world best dancer is subjective, as dance is a diverse and evolving art form with many styles. However, certain people have made an enduring effect on the worldwide dance community. Dancers such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, widely regarded as one of the greatest ballet dancers, enlivened the stage with unparalleled elegance and talent. Martha Graham's unique approaches transformed modern dance. Michael Jackson, a musical legend, performed with extraordinary originality and perfection. These dancers have not only mastered many dance styles, but have also impacted and inspired future generations of performers.

Dance legends across eras

Michael Jackson

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Madonna

Shakira

Michael Flatley

Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson, born August 29, 1958, was a well-known 1980s music sensation and one of the world's most acclaimed dancers. He was a diverse performer as well as a successful singer and songwriter. Jackson captivated fans with his films and lively live performances, particularly the world-famous "Moonwalk," a fluid shuffling of feet. He has inspired legions of dancers to emulate and improve on his style. Jackson was a gifted dancer as a youngster. He holds 39 Guinness World Records, 15 Grammys, 6 Brit Awards, and a Golden Globe. Sadly, the renowned performer died while launching a musical return.

Net worth: More than $500 million over the year

Most famous steps: Moonwalk, robot style, and whirlwind spin

Mikhail Barshynikov

Mikhail Baryshnikov, a Russian-American dancer born on January 27, 1948, is well known for his ballet performances. He started out as a classical dancer before joining American Dance Theater. He eventually became a dance director and choreographer. In 1974, he made his professional debut in the "Peasant Pas de Deux" of "Giselle" in New York. He is well-known for his roles in theater, film, and television. He is regarded as the greatest ballet dancer in history, and he has inspired a generation of aspiring dancers.

Net worth: About $45 million

Most famous steps: Cabriole Devant, Grand Assemblé or Double Assemblé en Tournant, Double Tour en l’air, Pirouette: En dehors, Sissonne, Failli, Double Jeté Entrelacé or Rivoltade, and Turn in Second

Awards: Primetime Emmy Award (1979, 1980, and 1989), David di Donatello David Speciale Award, National Medal of Arts, and Kennedy Centre Honors

Madonna

Madonna Louise Ciccone, born August 16, 1958, is not only a musical star but also well-known for her pioneering and unique approach to dance. Throughout her career, she has continuously included a variety of dance forms into her performances, ranging from traditional choreography to cutting-edge modern techniques. Madonna's dance routines have frequently been distinguished by their boldness, accuracy, and unwavering acceptance of emerging trends. Madonna's ability to smoothly merge diverse dance styles, along with her dynamic and compelling stage appearance, has made her a pioneer in the use of dance into popular music concerts.

Net worth: $850 million

Most famous steps: Tango, contemporary, parkour, and everything from flamenco to basque folk dance

Awards: Grammy awards, MTV Video Music Award, NRJ Music Award, People’s Choice Award for Favorite female artist, Kid’s Choice, and many more

Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, a Colombian singer, composer, and dancer, was born on February 2, 1977. She is noted for her unique and energetic dancing style. She is well-known for her ability to blend a variety of dance forms into her performances, and she is proficient in Latin and belly dance. Her choreography, which has a powerful beat and hip-shaking moves, is renowned, as is her theatrical character. Shakira's dance skills are a high-energy, fascinating combination of Middle Eastern and traditional Colombian components, giving her style a particular and timeless appeal. Shakira's dance talents, ranging from her energetic hip whirls in "Hips Don't Lie" to her excellent belly dancing in "Ojos Asi," provide a joyful and hip-curling edge to her already impressive musical reputation.

Net worth: $300 million

Most famous steps: Belly dance, Champeta, Mapalé (a mixed dance steps of two Afro-Colombian dance traditions)

Awards: Grammy Award, MTV Video Music Award, NRJ Music Award, World Music Award, People’s Choice Award for Pop Song, and many more.

Michael Flatley

Michael Flatley, born in 1958 in Chicago, is a well-known Irish-American dancer and choreographer. He was widely praised for his outstanding contributions to Irish dancing, notably his inventive work in productions like "Riverdance" and "Lord of the Dance." What distinguishes him is his own style, which blends traditional Irish dancing with theatrical elements. His performances are distinguished by lightning-fast footwork, sophisticated technique, and a commanding stage presence. Flatley's influence goes beyond the dance floor; he was instrumental in introducing Irish dancing to a global audience and making it extremely popular. His energizing and dynamic style continues to inspire dancers and spectators worldwide.

Net worth: $350 Million

Most famous steps: Irish dance in “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance”

Conclusion

However, throughout history, countless dancers have made substantial contributions to the art form, leaving permanent imprints on the dance world. Dancers such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Michael Jackson, Martha Graham, and Fred Astaire are renowned for their originality, talent, and artistry in forms ranging from classical ballet to contemporary and urban dance. Finally, the finest dancer is the one that inspires, captivates, and moves audiences with their talent, inventiveness, and commitment to their trade. Dance has the potential to inspire emotion, convey stories, and unify people across cultures and generations, whether it is performed on stage, in cinema, or on the streets.

[honeyleesblog]

AUGUST 27 ZODIAC

Horoscope and character for those brought into the world on July 27 Dynamic, useful: They never stop moving and are always working on something useful for themselves or others. They are businesspeople who know exactly what works for them and what doesn't. Incredible energy, solid will and connection are regular attributes of individuals conceived today. They are empathetic, innately noble, and willing to exhibit their best selves to others. They want everyone to like and treat them well. They are curious about religious practice. They are great to watch, but they take a while to reach their own conclusions. Your mind is patient, cautious, foresightful, and logical, and it can put in a lot of effort to make your goals and dreams a reality. Additionally, they exhibit a great deal of self-control, adaptability, vigilance, and diplomacy. They don't surrender to outrage effectively, yet when it appears, they can be truly irksome. Stable in their connections: These people are loyal friends and steadfast foes. Prudent, sage, and savvy: They make a career out of dealing with other people. His life frequently intersects with the lives of great people. You will be successful in life if you are patient and persistent. Nonetheless, they won't forestall excruciating encounters at home. Sicknesses in which they could be in peril incorporate heart and kidney diseases, and febrile ailments. Your body is strong and you can live a long life, but you should avoid depression because it hurts your health. How should a child born on this day be raised? with extreme caution because of their unusually subtle and empathetic nature, which constantly inspires them to emotional imitate others. They need to be taught to control their sensual impulses, excessive arrogance, and sense of greatness more than anything else.

AUGUST 27 ZODIAC

Zodiac sign for July 27th birthdays If your birthday falls on July 27, your zodiac sign is Leo. July 27 - personality and character: profession that is unpretentious, serene, conscientious, exuberant, and inquisitive: musician, agronomist, tailor tones: cream, brown, and pink stone: onyx animal: bison plant: Lucky Wisteria numbers are: Super lucky numbers 7, 11, 13, 30, 40, and 46: 5 Occasions and Observances - July 27 Whistle Day Finland: Philippines: Sleeper Day North Korea's Church ni Cristo Day: Triumph Day, commend the finish of the Korean Conflict Puerto Rico: The Celebrity Birthday of Jos Celso Barbosa is July 27. Who was born on your birthday? 1900: Charles Vidor, Hungarian-conceived American movie producer (d. 1959). 1904: British ballet dancer and choreographer Anton Dolin died in 1983. 1909: Sergio Fernდ¡ndez Larraდ­n, Chilean legislator (d. 1983). 1910: French author Julien Gracq passed away in 2007. 1915: Mario del Monaco, Italian tenor (f. 1982). 1916: Spanish jurist ngel Escudero del Corral (born in 2001). 1919: Gog3 Andreu, an Argentine musician and actor who died in 2012 1919: Jack Goody, an Africanist and social anthropologist from Britain (died in 2015). 1919: Minister Serrador, Argentine entertainer got comfortable Spain (d. 2006). 1925: Lita de Lდ¡zzari, Argentine TV have (d. 2015). 1926: Television presenter and actress Nelly Prince hails from Argentina. 1927: Colombian television host Gloria Valencia de Castano passed away in 2011. 1927: Berta Riaza, an actress from Spain. 1936: Spanish troubadour Miguel Garc­a Candiota (born in 2007). 1936: Josep Termes, Spanish student of history (d. 2011). 1938: Gary Gygax, American author and game fashioner. 1939: Peppino di Capri, Italian artist and writer. 1940: German choreographer Pina Bausch, who died in 2009, 1942: Dennis Ralston, American tennis player. 1944: Franco Mescolini, Italian entertainer (d. 2017). 1946: American actress Gwynne Gilford 1948: Betty Thomas, American entertainer and producer. 1949: Argentine actress and screenwriter Liliana Benard. 1949: Canadian actor Maury Chaykin passed away in 2010. 1951: Bernardo Atxaga, Spanish author. 1951: Eduardo Gდ³mez, Spanish entertainer. 1952: Uruguayan essayist, poet, and literary critic Eduardo Milan. 1954: Philippe Allot, a French driver in Formula One. 1957: Matt Osborne, American expert grappler (d. 2013). 1960: Mდ³nica Guido, Argentine entertainer. 1960: Mexican comedian and actor Ricardo Hill. 1962: Tony Leung, Chinese entertainer. 1963: Chinese actor and martial artist Donnie Yen 1964: Rex Brown, American bassist, of the band Pantera. 1965: Soccer player from Paraguay named Jos Luis Chilavert 1966: Bruno Carabetta, French judoka. 1966: Artan Peqini, Albanian stone carver. 1967: American actor Sasha Mitchell 1968: The Italian actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta. 1968: Australian actor Julian McMahon 1968: Ricardo Rosset, Brazilian Recipe 1 driver. 1969: Professional wrestler from the United States, Paul Levesque (Triple H). 1972: Takako Fuji, Japanese entertainer. 1972: Malaysian cosmonaut Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, 1972: Maya Rudolph, an American comedian, singer, and actress. 1973: American drummer for the band Deftones, Abe Cunningham. 1975: Fred Mascherino, American artist of the band Reclaiming Sunday. 1975: Dominican baseball player Alex Rodriguez. 1976: American actor Seamus Dever (1977): Mexican model and actress Mariana Ros (Mexican). 1977: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Irish entertainer. 1979: American professional wrestler named Shannon Moore 1980: American professional wrestler Nick Nemeth, also known as "Dolph Ziggler." 1980: Johnny Woodly, Costa Rican soccer player. 1982: Allan Davis, Australian cyclist. 1982: Neil Harbisson, Spanish-English craftsman. 1982: Footballer Daniel Luduena from Argentina. 1983: Albanian footballer Lorik Cana 1984: American baseball player Max Scherzer. 1985: Lou Taylor Pucci, American entertainer. 1987: Slovak footballer Marek Hamk 1987: Willy Martin, an actor from Venezuela. 1990: Cheyenne Kimball, American artist. 1990: Actress from Australia named Indiana Evans 1993: Jordan Spieth, American golf player. 1998: Canadian dancer, singer, and actor Myles Erlick.

[januarywearsblack]

Tell Us More Tuesday

My OC post for @onlycodcanjudgeme

Cora "Sunshine" Araceli Jameson

She/her & Pansexual

Birthday: August 1st (Leo)

Eyes: Brown, left. Blue, right

Hair: Auburn/Red

Height: 5'8"

Weight: 150 lbs

Hometown: Sitka, Alaska

Face claim: Kat Dennings

Cora's mother, Daniela, was a Colombian immigrant who joined the US Army and later was recruited into G Squadron of Delta Force. She was proficient in espionage, reconnaissance, and surveillance. After working jointly with the Army Ranger Wing, she began a romance with Harrison, one of the Rangers. Daniela was unaware of her pregnancy until she was nearly five months along when various symptoms began to show. Worried about bringing unnecessary attention to themselves during a mission, Harrison and Daniela kept it secret aside from trusted friends-- Carter Jameson (Delta Force, partner with Daniela) and Keely Jameson (Combat medic). They became Cora's "godparents" and not long later her adoptive parents. Unfortunately, when Daniela goes into labor, there was an ambush. Daniela bleeds out during birth, Harrison is killed. Carter and Keely manage to take newborn Cora to an exfil site. They then settle in Sitka, Alaska in an attempt to protect their daughter.

During childhood, Cora was taught various skills: use of weapons, hunting, survival, basic medical aide, close-quarter combat. This was done for protection. Her parents did not want her to go down the path that leads to war, however, they knew Cora would benefit from the training. Over the years, singing and dancing became Cora's main focus. She was an exceptional ballet dancer. Her skills even landed her doing performances internationally. It seemed that the call to war was unheard.

When Cora was 18, she preformed in Russia. She became close friends with Elena, another ballet dancer. After the show, the two of them were chatting outside of the venue when a van pulled up. Cora kept her guard up but did not want to frighten Elena. A mysterious man exits the van then approaches the women complimenting them on their performance. While Cora and Elena were distracted, a couple other men attacked from the shadows. The back of the van slides open. Elena is unable to fight back or escape. Instincts kick in, Cora manages to fight off the ones attempting to drag her away. During the struggle, Cora sees Elena forced into the back of the van. The mysterious man said to Cora, "I'm sure we will meet again." He joins the group and the van speeds off. This is the moment Cora decides to abandon her ballet career and join the military.

After joining, Cora ends up in the same position as her mother-- Squadron G of Delta Force. When she discovers the same man who trafficked her friend, she becomes obsessed with hunting him and the trafficking ring down. This is forbidden by her superiors as they need to focus on the mission at hand. Vengeance becomes Cora's only focus leading her to go AWOL then later becoming a mercenary.

Her abilities and willingness to dive deeper to fight the evils of the world catch the attention of Price, who meets Cora when she unexpectedly assists in a covert mission. She is asked to join TF 141 and she cautiously accepts.

Cora carries a lot of guilt and shame starting from her birth, to losing Elena, going AWOL, and doing exactly what her parents worked hard to prevent. She sees working for TF 141 as possible redemption.

Personality wise, Cora is upbeat and sociable. She is a huge asset when it comes to networking. Need guns? She knows a guy. Can't get access to a certain event/place? Hold up, she can make some calls. Best street tacos? The vendor knows her by name. Her seemingly positive attitude is a front for all of the anger, guilt and shame. It's all about coping.

Joining TF 141 brought on a new challenge for Cora. This Ghost guy... there's something interesting about him.

Soooo later on Cora and Ghost do form a close relationship, leading to a romantic one. Their clashing personalities compliment each other. The need for feeling safe and unconditional love brings them together.

[gracie-bird]

Grace Kelly and Colombian ballet dancer, Sonia Osorio, buying yuca at a market in Sitionuevo, Magdalena (Colombia), during the filming of "Green Fire" in 1954.

[wildwcmen]

PINTEREST + PLAYLIST

basic information

Full Name: Carolina Reyes

Nickname(s): Lina (family nickname)

Age: 21-28

Date of Birth: July 5

Hometown: Miami, FL

Ethnicity: Latina (Colombian & Mexican)

Nationality: American

Gender: Cis Woman

Pronouns: She/Her

Religion: Catholic. Very bad at being Catholic, but tries her best. Will use the cheesy line “but I’m a good Catholic girl!” before immediately committing sins. Goes to church hungover.

Occupation: Unemployed brat, singer/dancer but rarely makes money from it

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Voice: Loud, excited, raspy. Occasionally very whiny.

physical appearance

Face Claim: Carolina Reyes

Hair Colour: Brunette

Eye Colour: Dark brown

Height: 5′0

Weight: 99 lbs

Build: Petite, curvy

Tattoos: Anchor tattoo on her elbow area

Piercings: Ears, belly button, clit

Clothing Style: Loves bright colors, always dressed for a rave or beach ready

Usual Expression: Smiling, laughing, pouting, glaring, very dependent on her moods

Distinguishing Characteristics: Short stature, full lips

health

Conditions: Undiagnosed mental health conditions

Sleeping Habits: Loves to sleep, will leave a party early just to nap.

Eating Habits: Eats often and frequently, usually home cooked meals that her dad and brother taught her when she was younger.

Exercise Habits: Running on the beach daily, hitting the gym whenever she can, swimming and surfing.

Emotional Stability: 4/10

Sociability: Very social! How else is she going to get attention?

Drug Use: Yes. Marijuana and mdma mostly.

Alcohol Use: Yes.

personality

Label: The Siren

Positive Traits: creative, poetic, emotional, fun loving

Negative Traits: overly emotional, jealous, posessive, annoying, whiny, spoiled

Fears: not getting attention, not making her mark

Hobbies: Surfing, swimming, singing, dancing, acting, clubbing, partying

favourites

Weather: Sunny days, hot weather, slight wind

Colour: Red, coral, orange

Music: Kali Uchis, Sza, Cuco, Girl In Red

Sport: Swimming, soccer

Beverage: bloody mary, vodka cranberry

Food: ceviche

Animal: sea turtles

family

Father: Oscar Reyes

Mother: Monica Fonseca

Sibling(s): Mateo Reyes

Children: N/A

Pet(s): N/A

extra

Zodiac Sign: Cancer sun, Cancer moon, Cancer rising

MBTI: ESFJ

Enneagram: The Individualist

Temperament: Melancholic/Choleric

Hogwarts House: Gryffindor

Moral Alignment: Chaotic Chaotic (this is not a typo)

Primary Vice: Envy/Lust

Primary Virtue: Charity

Element: Water

flaws

moody | short-tempered | emotionally unstable | whiny | controlling | conceited | possessive | paranoid | lies | impatient | cowardly | bitter | selfish | power-hungry | greedy | lazy | judgmental | forgetful | impulsive | spiteful | stubborn | sadistic | petty | unlucky | absent-minded | abusive | addict | aggressive | childish | callous | clingy | delusional | cocky | competitive | corrupt | cynical | cruel | depressed | deranged | egotistical | envious | insecure | insensitive | lustful | delinquent | guilt complex | reclusive | reckless | nervous | oversensitive | avoidant | restless.

strengths

honest | trustworthy | thoughtful | caring | brave | patient | selfless | ambitious | tolerant | lucky | intelligent | confident | focused | humble | generous | merciful | observant | wise | clever | charming | cheerful | optimistic | decisive | adaptive | calm | protective | proud | diligent | considerate | compassionate | good sportsmanship | friendly | empathetic | passionate | reliable | resourceful | sensible | sincere | witty | funny.

skills & hobbies

art | acting | astronomy | animals | archery | sports | beach combing | ballet | bird watching | blacksmithing | boating | calligraphy | camping | candle making | casino gambling | ceramics | racing | chess | music | cooking | crochet | weaving | exercise | swordplay | fishing | gardening | ghost hunting | ice skating | magic | engineering | building | inventing | leather-working | martial arts | meditation | origami | parkour | people watching | swimming | puppetry | pyrotechnics | quilting | reading | collecting | shopping | socializing | storytelling | writing | traveling.

human verse

Carolina has always been a spoiled baby. Her mother wasn't very active in her life, but her father did her best to make up for it when he wasn't working. Her older brother and father both spoiled her to pieces, doing anything that they could to make sure that Carolina felt loved and happy. This led to her being a bit of a spoiled brat even as she grew older. she's a talented singer and dancer, but with no drive and her family still spoiling her, she rarely gets anything done. she's jealous, clingy, and highly emotional.

supernatural verse (mermaid/siren)

Carolina’s father was a human man with a terrible habit of falling in love with mermaids. This left him raising Carolina and Mateo alone, with the family traveling often. Carolina was never in one place for too long, which gave her major attachment issues. Her father and brother spoiled her in an attempt to make up for her loneliness, but this was more to the detriment of her personality than anything else. 

[latinamericanconnections]

Latinamerican Dance Schools in UK

Over the years Latin music growth and People decided to learn how to dance maybe to get fit or for fun, Salsa is quite popular, others get into fitness and discover Zumba perhaps, then decide to enrolled into a Latin dance class, and are many dance instructors up there very professionals with an amazing techniques, show you step by step how to dance 1,2,3,4 BUT in Latinamerica we usually not learn any steps in any schools we just feel the music and dance is in our blood is in our nature that's why I will show you some Dance Schools in UK with Latin teachers/instructors.

1. Los Rumberos Dance Academy

Established since 2008 created by a Colombian born Monica Hernández, the Academy is based in London and welcome students from the age of 5 upwards offering a diverse of dances from folklore to ballet, they performed in diverse of Festivals around UK and they participate in differents competitions including Brittish got talent.

https://www.facebook.com/LosRumberosDanceAcademy/?ti=as

2. Fitness Fun Machine

One of the Best Zumba Latinamerican instructors in the UK, they bring so much fun in every class and 100% satisfaction guarantee they offers membership, packages and pay as you go if you not sure and you just one to give it a go, they participate in a diverse Latinamerican Festivals all over UK and I definitely contact them for a future event in Glasgow.

"The kings of the Zumba"

https://www.facebook.com/fitnessfunmachine/?ti=as

3. Latin Roots

Base in Edinburgh and created by Wellington Black he is from Dominican Republic, he started the Dance school in 2016 offers Salsa and Bachata classes, Latin Roots been performed and participated in diverse Festivals and competitions in the UK with five start ratings in the feedbacks, very impressive.

https://www.facebook.com/latinrootsedinburgh/

4. Tumbao Salsa School

Tumbao Salsa School was created by a beautiful Cuban talented Farah Portela, the school based in Glasgow, the classes been hold in Boteco and Mango for many years, hopefully she will be back after the pandemic been in control and the government let hospitality industry back to business, Farah participate in countless festivals and events in the UK and abroad, she always bring fabulous vibes and energy in her performances & workshops, I considering one of the Best Cuban performers in UK.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/293864170634615/?ref=share

5. Orí Dance Academy

Founded by Yainer Carbonell & Anetta Tampuori the most talented and professional Cuban couple, they based in Glasgow they have and amazing professional background and offers diverse of dance classes from Salsa to folklore, they performed in countless festivals, salsa congresses, Competitions and events all over UK and abroad if you interested in joining their classes online click in the link to know more about it.

https://www.facebook.com/oridanceacademy/

https://www.origroup.co.uk/

6. Sergio & Patricia

I decided to add this cute couple, I know they're not Latinamericans BUT they are truly amazing in what they do the Queen and King of Bachata dance, this couple are from Spain based in Glasgow and even with this pandemic times they're never stop dancing, zoom clases are available and are very very popular, they're participated in diverse Festivals and events in UK and abroad, 100% recommended

https://www.facebook.com/Sergio.Patricia.SPAIN.UK/

[wcnglessxx]

&.  sofia carson : female : she/her : broken by lifehouse —  It seems kaitlyn kennedy has been seen walking around Volterra. the 26-year-old gifted human has been in the city for 3 years working as a ballet dancer.  doesn’t ballet shoes, long hair in a bun sometimes, smell of fresh coffee remind you of them?   ⸢ 

BASIC INFORMATION

                  FULL NAME: kaitlyn kennedy                   NICKNAME(S): katie, kate, lyn                   PREFERRED NAME(S):  katie                   BIRTH DATE: april 12th, 1995                   AGE:  twenty tsix                   ZODIAC: aries                   GENDER: female                   PRONOUNS: she/her                   ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: heteromantic                   SEXUAL ORIENTATION: heterosexual                   NATIONALITY: american                   ETHNICITY: Colombian – including Arab [Syrian-Lebanese, Palestinian], Spanish, possibly English, possibly other                   CURRENT LOCATION: volterra, italy                   OCCUPATION: ballet dancer

BACKGROUND

          -   a life well lived was what kaitlyn got. born to two sixteen year olds, kaitlyn was soon enough taken from her birth parents to be adopted. being taken in by a couple who were some what rich, she got the life she deserved.

- with her adoptive parents giving her love and affection growing up, she didn't have to worry about anything.  when she turned seven, kaitlyn was enrolled into dance classes. it would be that first dance class that made her fall in love with dancing in general.

- with ballet classes every week, and to also school, she had a tight schedule. and same schedule continued when she entered high school too. though not as much.  during her high school years, she wanted to have fun. and also participate in after school activities. that included cheerleading.

- aside from cheerleading, kaitlyn made sure to keep her grades up. studying as often as she could. come time for graduation, she graduated in the top ten of her class.  when it came to college, with her position in Julliard secured, she packed her stuff up and headed for new york.  for the first year, she lived in campus in the dorms.

- after that, she got her own apartment with the help of her parents. for the remainder of her years, coming to a total of four years, she focused on learning the different styles of dance. as well as putting on end of the year performances too.

- come her final year, she put all of her effort into the end of year performance. with having the lead role, she focused on her performance. it was also during that time though that she wanted to find her birth parents. after graduation, she started the search. waiting for a month, she finally got the information she needed.

-italy. they had moved to italy.  packing her stuff up after explaining what she was doing to her adopted parents, she went to italy. finding them in volterra, she ended up staying for a  bit to get to know them. though after a few months, she officially bought herself a studio apartment there.

- it was also around the time of meeting her birth parents that she discovered her ability, weather manipulation. after coming across a drunk man who was scaring her, it caused it to rain ice over the area. that alone freaked her out. but with the help of her birth mom, she learned to control it as well as hide it.

- two years after moving there, she opened her own dance studio, as well as join the la scala theatre ballet. did it take her out of volterra sometimes? yes. but she was willing to do it. it wasn't often though that she did go to milan.

- now a year later after that, she's doing her best to make her parents proud. both her adopted and birth parents.    ­

OTHER FACTS

   -aside from ballet, she does know other styles of dance. from contemporary to other various dance styles.

   - she can eat an entire pizza by herself.

   -kaitlyn was in love once. it was during her college years. but that all came crashing down after a car accident took the life of her now deceased boyfriend.

   - she does know how to sing. but rarely sings in front of anyone.

WANTED  CONNECTIONS:

    - mate/love interest: katie has only been in love once. after that, she swore off love in turn of focusing on her career and dance studio. so this person would enter her life out of the blue and shake everything up for her.

   - best friends: a small group of friends who she hangs out with from time to time. the ones who know her better than anyone else aside from her parents.

[darkspellmaster]

So About The Nutcracker...

It’s an interesting thing that I’ve come across recently. Since the release of the Nutcracker and the four realms there’s been talk about how you can’t change the story, or that the story that get’s changed doesn’t feel like the nutcracker. 

And oddly I think I’ve found something that could blow that idea out of the water. 

See in Chicago the Joffrey Ballet puts on a version of the Nutcracker every year, and, since it’s inception back in the 1950s it has put on a version of the classic piece by the original creator of the Ballet company Robert Joffrey. However back in 2016 the story was over hauled by writer  Brian Selznick (”The Inventions of Hugo Cabert -aka the book that became the movie that became Hugo) and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. 

This is important because I’ve read reviews saying that if the story of the Nutcracker doesn’t tell exactly as the original then it’s not the Nutcracker. But I beg to differ. 

In this case the story follows Marie, no rich girl living in Victorian England, rather she’s a immigrant in 1892 who’s mother is the sculptor of the Golden Lady Columbia, that premiered at the World’s Columbia Exhibition of 1893. Our lead Marie is dealing with a younger brother Franz who has taken to run around with the street ragamuffins of Chicago of the 1880s, who are busy pilfering tools from the construction site. 

Marie isn’t your innocent little girl who is dealing with her younger brother the same way that Clara is in the normal ballet, rather she’s trying to help her mother make ends meet. See her mother is a widow, who seems to be in love with the Impresario, the man in charge of everything that is going on at the fair. He’s the one paying all the workers who are living in, what is essentially, Chicago’s tenement area as they work on the construction of the buildings that will later house some of the wonders of the modern world. 

Marie has to struggle to get food for her family and is dealing with trying to control her brother so that he doesn’t end up being turned into the sort of boy that get’s arrested by the cops. She and her family, and the local families come together on Christmas eve night to celebrate, as their house is the largest, and we see the Impresario come in with his assistant Peter who brings the wonder of the fair to the people by putting on a shadow puppet show. 

No rich fancy tree, no expensive gifts per-say, just the wonder of his imagination, as he goes about selling the idea of how amazing the fair will be once their hard work is done. 

What’s interesting too is that rather than have the villain Rat King just be there, this Rat King actually stems from a friend of the family. The Rat catcher is a slightly sinister man in look, a tall hunched over older man with ratty hair and a limp. However, while he can come off as mean and gives scowls to the boys for screwing around with his bag of dead rats, he comes to the party and shows that he actually is a caring person that seems to be worried about the kids getting into trouble in the work area, and shows a slight interest in Marie’s Mom who respects him as a friend. And the mice, save for Marie’s dream, are all rats that scurry about the stage as puppets or little control car rats. 

The Nutcracker while showing up as a nutcracker,

 also is Peter in Marie’s dream and the two go on a tour of the Colombian Exhibition. 

Instead of the land of sweets, we get the Worlds fair where we see people from all over (and a highly diverse cast as well) coming to see the attractions. Spain is the Conquistadors representing the historical building that was set out in the world pavilion area.

 Arabia is the Moroccan Palace in this case and two excellent dancers by the way. China is not tea, but rather the China pavilion that covered it’s history and show cased dancing and festivals at the Fair, 

while Marzipan is replaced with Venetian Carnival costumes and regalia for Italy. 

The biggest change though is the Russian dance which becomes the Wild Bill Hickok Wild West Show. Having the performer do tricks with a Lasso along with ballet, and three saloon girls that get in on the act. Not to mention the implication that Mother Ginger in this case probably was intended to be the Cracker Jack boy, which premiered at the Worlds Fair in 1893. 

The waltz of the flowers becomes the riders of the Ferris wheel, and the biggest departure is that you no longer have the Sugar Plum Fairy, but Marie’s mother’s statue of Lady Columbia come to life as her mother dressed in Gold. 

The story focuses on Marie trying to not only deal with her own feelings for Peter, but also wanting her mother and the Impresario to get together, and by the end it leaves an interesting open ending where you can only guess what happens during Christmas breakfast. 

The thing is that while the music is there, the interpretation is wildly different. The basic ideas are in place, Nutcracker, the mouse King, going on a dream trip, but everything about it has been flipped on hit’s head. Godfather isn’t involved it’s the guy building the Fair, her dad is dead, she’s poor, her family is dealing with a lot of different issues and you don’t have the fancy things you traditionally see in the telling of this story. 

Same can be said for the movie. While there are differences, the underlying story is there and shows the growth of the character of Clara as she deals with her own issues related to losing her mother and being different. Her over all journey is the same, she travels through the world with the Nutcracker and sees amazing sights and deals with the Rat King and everything. The pieces are there but the assembly is a bit different. 

This is why I’m curious as to why people dislike this film so much. Deviations from the source material have been going on for decades. From Dumas rewriting the story for the French, to the ballet being a fanfic of the original story, to movies that have long been made of the story. It’s perplexing to me how this one get’s attacked, while others don’t. 

Which brings me to another small point, I don’t think Ballet works well on the Big Screen, or at least the way movies are made. Ballet and plays if they’re filmed as such need to be before an audience and, straight up, if you’re going to film a ballet, you may as well do it during the staging of one, as they do with Operas. It only works when you can see the performers reaction to the audience’s reaction. 

If you take old Hollywood musicals you’ll notice that a good portion of them are dancing, but typically most of these tend to be set up in a way that would only work with the camera, and also you can do multiple takes as it’s a song and dance number. Ballet is a very different beast that it’s hard to replicate on film without having sections that, like musicals, are talking and just the drama of the story. 

So hearing people in reviews say that the Nutcracker should have been more like the Ballet makes me think that a lot of people haven’t really watched a big screen musical in a while. The filming of it would be so very different than what they’re used to in regard to a ballet, that even if they did do the whole thing as a Ballet, you still would have people complaining about it. 

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Jaime Francisco Diaz Gomez

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//drew up some more OCs, still need to practice guys besides the turtles, so bear with me….hehehe….🐻…..so in order….

Terra B- oldest at 25, empath, adventurer, can see dead people (and talk to them, ngl) Native American/puerto rican mixed (got her blue eyes from her dads side of the family)

Nicole E- second youngest out of Ellie’s friend circle, happily dating Dylan G, she’s the dancer of the group, loves jazz and ballet and such ^^

Samantha S- mom of the group and one of the shortest , Mixed Hispanic (her mom is chinese German Peruvian, dad is Colombian Arabian Swiss, so she’s kinda a mutt), has the biggest hips and is the main voice is reason within the group, is an active singer and wants to be on broadway someday!

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The Top 10 Best Dancer in the World

Let's talk about dance and the world's most famous dancers.

Dance is an art, a passion and a passion for many. Dance has always been loved by people. Young and old people of all generations love to dance. It's a way to show your emotions. Not only in happiness but also in sadness, dance has been a partner in overcoming sadness. 

Dance is not just a word, for some people, it is their whole life. Some people dance for fun. On the other hand, many people dance for life. Many houses depend on dance. There are people who started their journey from scratch but dancing made the hero. Here, few have governed the world of dance with their skills.

1. Mikhail Baryshnikov

Mikhail is an American dancer and choreographer of Russian origin. He is one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time. Even according to many critics, he was considered one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century. It was a promising start in the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad. After that, he returned to Canada in 1974. He then became a principal dancer. Baryshnikov also became artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet in New York. He has conducted many of his own artistic projects. He has been particularly involved in the promotion of modern dance and the creation of dozens of new works. His success as a dramatic actor on stage, in film and on television is one of the reasons why he is the most widely recognized contemporary dancer.

2. Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Michael Jackson was the pop star of the 1980s. He surprised the audience with dazzling dance moves, including the one called "moonwalk". He had an incredible talent for rhythm and dance at a very young age. The "moonwalk" followed by a tornado rotation. And then, after that balance, it became Jackson's iconic dance piece. The performance sealed his position as a dance legend. Once after its performance, the New York Times said: "The moonwalk it made famous is a metaphor for his dance style. How does he do it? As a technician, he is a great illusionist, a true mime. His ability to keep one leg straight as he slides while the other leans and seems to walk requires perfect timing.

3. Madonna

The most famous dancers in the world Madonna Madonna is an American artist, actress and dancer. His career is very controversial. This makes her one of the best-selling artists of all time. She is one of the most influential dancers in the world. Her dancing skills are often considered improvised and entertaining. This beauty has a very long career of singles, albums and dance sequences. She was nicknamed the pop princess. Later, she was called the Queen of Pop, alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

4. Shakira

The world's most famous dancers | Shakira Shakira is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer and model. She was born and raised in Barranquilla. Shakira started performing at school, showing Latin, Arabic and rock and roll influences and belly dancing skills. She is certainly one of the most extraordinary dancers we have ever seen. She amazes everyone with the way she moves her body and always sings perfectly. She dances and sings at the same time, which is absolutely incredible.

5. Hrithik Roshan

Best dancer in the world Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor. He was known for his versatility and work ethic. It is also well known for its wide range of drama. He is considered the best dancer in Bollywood. He's just like a machine, a robot. It seems he can do anything. People say he has become the dance and not a dancer. It will not be wrong if we say that he is the only actor with the ability to perform the most complex movements, even with grace. His movements involve extremely vivid physical gestures and superb facial expression without a doubt. Each representation of his air seems effortless as a normal thing.

6. Martha Graham (one of the best dancers in the world)

The world's best dancer Martha Graham was an American dancer and choreographer. She was considered one of the pioneers of modern dance. Graham is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. In her time, she created the only fully codified modern dance technique. She has choreographed more than 150 works during her lifetime. Martha has had a remarkable impact on the whole field of modern dance. She even invented a new language of movement. She used it to reveal the passion and rage of the human experience.

7. Joaquín Cortés

The most famous dancers in the world | Joaquín Cortés Joaquín Cortés is a ballet and flamenco dancer with a classical background. He comes from Spain and is of Roma origin. Joaquin is one of the few dancers in history to have become a phenomenal symbol of the s-x. He is the one who has been loved by men and women. She described him as "s-x on his legs". Even Madonna and Jennifer Lopez have publicly claimed to love her. Naomi Campbell and Mira Sorvino are two of the women whose hearts he broke. Read also - 5 Young and Hot Actress in Bollywood - 2018 Cortés formed the flamenco ballet company Joaquín Cortés. He launched his first international tour "Cibayí" in 1992. On May 15, 2007, he performed as a guest dancer in a high-profile semi-final segment of Dancing with the Stars on ABC.

8. Madhuri Dixit

The best dancer in the world Madhuri Dixit is trained in classical dancers. She is one of the most famous dancers and actresses in the world in Bollywood. Madhuri is the most graceful dancer we have ever known. She really has the magic to control our minds. He moves and his expression leaves everyone speechless. No one can match his style of expression. No one can copy the way she presents her dance postures. She is really "the queen of dance". There is no denying that no one can break the public's love for her. She is one of the greatest dancers in India. She is best known for her famous dance acts in Bollywood movies like Tezaab's Ek do Teen, Beta's Dhak Dhak, Devdas' Maar Dala, Aaja Nachle, Ghagra, and many others. After her dhak dhak dhak song, she was nicknamed the Bollywood dhak dhak dhak. Every time she performs in a show, it's always rock. She has even acquired the position of judge for the past seven seasons on the famous reality TV show "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa". Video credit - Bollywood Classics

9. Rudolf Nureyev

The best dancer in the world Rudolf Nureyev Rudolf is known as one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century (best dancer in the world). Despite his late departure, he was quickly recognized. He appeared to be an incredibly talented dancer. He pushed himself hard. He used to rehearse for hours to make up for the years of training he had missed.

He flourished under the tutelage of a great teacher, Alexander Pushkin. His teacher was not only professionally interested in him, but also allowed the dancer to live with him and his wife. Both the Kirov and the Bolshoi wanted to sign it. He continued with the Kirov. He then became a soloist. It was extremely unusual for someone of his age and experience.

Unfortunately, Nureyev was one of the first victims of HIV. He died of AIDS in 1993. His grave, located in a Russian cemetery in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, near Paris, has a mosaic-covered tomb. The mosaic is an oriental Turkish style carpet. Nureyev was a collector of beautiful carpets and antique textiles.

10. Prabhu Deva

Most famous dancers in the world Prabhu Deva Prabhu Deva is a great choreographer. He is also an exceptional dancer on stage. He is the one who introduced the international dance style into Indian films. He has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Bollywood, Malayalam and Kannada films. No one in this world can ever imitate or imitate Prabhudeva's dance styles. He is truly the legend of Indian dance legend. It is better to consider that he is the Michael Jackson of India. Prabhu deva is a big fan of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson actually. Prabhu worships him as God.

Prabhu Deva is a renowned Indian actor, director, producer and choreographer. He has also acted in many films from South India with some Hindi films. He has choreographed many songs in more than 100 films.

Prabhudeva is known for its unique world-class dance movements. He is well known for his world-famous Moonwalk style, his offbeat movements, his offbeat movements, his interpretations of Billie Jean de MJ. All these things distinguish him from the crowd of other dancers.

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Avery’s transformations are bothering me but they are how they are for a reason so I’m gonna work it out of my system by going into detail on all the Mythicals’ transformations

most of the Mythicals’ transformations are mixes of their identities and the cultures and characteristics of the magical beings they represent, with the color schemes based on their powers in a way meant to give each of them their own distinct color from the primaries or secondaries

the best example of this is Li Na

Li Na is learning ballet, that’s her passion, and so her costume is, from the base, a ballet costume; with the top based in form off traditional Chinese dresses and the dragon horns also based off traditional Chinese dragon masks in shape

the scale pattern from the waist of the skirt, the diamond shape of the feathers on the mask, and the crystalline quality of the whole costume are all elements attatched to dragons

even the pale jade green color isn’t just because green is the color most associated with her brand of powers(knowledge magic) but also because dragons are made of precious stones and jade has some significance to Chinese culture

Anahera and Luis are at opposing ends of the spectrum of what has more influence on their costume

Anahera’s dress is based mostly off traditional Maori dresses - except the bustle, which is there to give her a more centaur-like figure

the fabric over her shoulder is taken directly from centaur fashion and her weapon(a long silk sash) is a traditional centaur weapon; even the star pattern all over her costume is taken from centaur culture

her costume is blue because that’s right next to green(she also has knowledge magic as her powers, just a different use of it) and it goes with the star theme

Luis’s costume, on the other hand, is heavily based on his identity as a Colombian, a Joropo(traditional Colombian dance) dancer, and a gnc gay boy

it takes the male and female costumes of the Joropo dance and melds them together - the basic pieces are the male’s but the top is extended to loosely resemble a dress, there are no sleeves, and all the pieces have frills; the collar is directly taken from the female Joropo costume

the only parts not taken entirely from there are the gloves and boots - which mostly resemble everyone else in the team’s gloves and boots as a unifying element between their costumes so they actually look like a team - and the circlet and lance, both of which are - in very different ways - representative of the horn of a unicorn (the lance is shaped like a unicorn horn and the circlet is exactly what unicorn’s horns turn into when they take human shape)

the costume is red, pink, and white in part because those are common colors for Joropo costumes, part because pink is often associated with gay men, part because white is often associated with unicorns, and part because red is the color matched to emotion magic

Rana and Liv are in the interesting position where their cultures are the ones I mostly based the magical beings they represent off of (at least in terms of clothing)

meaning Rana’s costume is simultaneously ancient Egyptian and fairy instead of a blending of elements from each - aside from the wings, which I believe are 100% fairy - and all of Liv’s costume is both Norse and dwarven

their colors are yellow and orange respectively because yellow-orange is the color of creation magic, which is what both their powers are branches of

Shayan’s magical being doesn’t actually exist in their world (the artifact his transformation comes from latched on to the rest of the team’s theme of magical beings and used one from Iranian culture so he’d match) so aside from his wings his costume is entirely based off ancient Iranian clothing; his colors are dark grey and silver because he’s not part of the original six

and then there’s Avery

the issue with Avery’s costumes is that #1 pixies don’t wear clothes - or really have any kind of culture beyond mischief - #2 Avery doesn’t have a deep connection to one culture like the others - their father is Canadian, their mother is Russian, and they grew up in Alaska, and #3 they have multiple transformations that all need to be just distinct enough that nobody figures out they’re all the same person - meaning multiple color schemes

so the colors and wings are each taken from one of the three races of pixie - pink, green, and white(pink pixies live in the cherry trees, white pixies in the mushrooms, and green everywhere else), and the shapes are elements taken from those races’ environments and mixed with human clothing

that’s why Pixie has a pink dress with cherry blossom sleeves and skirt, Imp has a white mushroom shaped costume, and Sprite’s in green shorts and crop top (the design was meant to mimic the shape of a tree-trunk - y’know, no random embellishments like a skirt or shawl or puff sleeves, just straight up)

what this leads to, unfortunately, is Avery’s costumes feeling more modern and less directly connected to their identity or the beings they represent than the rest of the team’s

also their color is supposed to be purple - it’s the only color left and also is the color of manipulation magic - but while the artifact that gives them their transformations is purple none of their transformations are so that makes it a little weird (I mean, like, green isn’t even close to purple like pink is, that’s what bothers me the most)

[nazaninlankarani]

Van Cleef and Arpels brings to life Romeo and Juliet

Pair of brooches

In 1967, a chance meeting between the jeweler Claude Arpels and the Russian choreographer George Balanchine inspired a ballet called “Jewels.”  

This year, for its new high jewelry collection, Van Cleef & Arpels has looked to a modern ballet directed by the Los Angeles-based, French choreographer and dancer, Benjamin Millepede.

While the initial inspiration for both was William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Van Cleef’s jewelry collection was unveiled on July 1 in Paris, but Millepied’s production - which mixes film with live stage performances - will premiere next spring.  

“With this collection, we wanted to explore our classic patrimony of dance going back to Balanchine, and to inscribe ourselves in a contemporary creation with Benjamin Millepied,” said Nicolas Bos, president and chief executive of Van Cleef & Arpels at the unveiling of the Romeo and Juliet collection last week in Paris.

Matrimonio-necklace

Embracing culture has long been part of the vision that Bos, who started his career at Cartier’s art foundation, has brought to Van Cleef & Arpels.

“We have great admiration for art and artists, and believe that working with talents in creative fields different from ours can be a very enriching adventure,” Bos said.  “Before we produce the first drawing of any thematic collection, we look at how others - artists or choreographers - have interpreted the same theme.”

Van Cleef’s love affair with dance started with its ballerina brooches in the 1940s, predating Balanchine’s famous ballet in three acts titled Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds.  In more recent years, the jeweler has supported Millepied’s “Los Angeles Dance Project” company, helping him to produce a dance trilogy called “Gems.”

“When Benjamin told us he was working on a contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, it struck me as a creative opportunity for Van Cleef,” Bos said. “We realized that other creative minds were looking at the same theme.”

Reticella-necklace

The grace and movement that dance brings to jewelry inspired Van Cleef to design the 100 one-of-a-kind pieces in the Romeo and Juliet collection.  The theme of love is another well-trodden terrain for Van Cleef whose most memorable pieces have been associated with famous romances, like the spectacular ruby and diamond necklace that the Duke of Windsor, then King Edward VIII, gave to Wallis Simpson before renouncing the throne of England, or the pearl and diamond set made for Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco.

The Maison had also explored the Shakespearean repertoire before, with a jewelry collection in 2003 called A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  That inspiration had allowed Van Cleef to translate the poetic universe of what Bos called “le merveilleux,” into a delicately feminine collection filled with fairies, butterflies, birds in flight, and flowers swaying in the wind.

This time, it was love Italian-style that Van Cleef chose as the premise of its creations, while remaining faithful to the Italian Renaissance, the historical period that Shakespeare chose for his Romeo and Juliet.  The jeweler’s version was, like  Shakespeare’s, set in Verona against the background of an ancient family feud between the Montagues and the Capulets.  

Drawing by Lorenzo Mattotti

The stage for Van Cleef’s version of Romeo and Juliet was set under the glass-domed courtyard of the Hôtel d’Évreux, by the Place Vendôme, transformed into a luxuriant Italian garden replete with olive trees and blooming bougainvillea.  Its walls were lined with long panels of watercolor drawings by the Italian artist, Lorenzo Mattotti, stretched from floor to ceiling in shades of red, orange and violet, which traced the contours of the palazzo where Romeo serenaded Juliet.

“Mattotti is an artist I admire for his singularly sophisticated vision, and for his poetic universe that is futuristic and somewhat surrealistic,” Bos said.  “I like his use of color that gave us a visual, graphic identity to link the Renaissance with the contemporary.”

Enveloping the space was the music of Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet that brought the jewelry presentation to life, and served as a score for a film projected in the back, showing intertwined dancers rehearsing passages from Millepied’s production of the same story.

“Storytelling has always been part of the narrative dimension of our Maison,” Bos said.  “We wanted to tell this story with figurative pieces that represent the lovers and the balcony, but also with abstract ones to evoke the ambiance and architecture of Verona.”

Balcone Brooch

The charming “Balcone” brooch, dripping with the emeralds and garnets recalls the real balcony where Romeo and Juliet declared their love.  Likewise, a bracelet representing the “castellated” ramparts of Verona, mystery-set with rubies – a setting technique perfected by Van Cleef in the 1930s – evokes architectural details of the medieval city.  A pair of brooches representing the two lovers brings back the grace of the jeweler’s signature ballerinas; it also shows the evolution of the its style from another pair of Romeo and Juliet clips made in 1951, confirming Van Cleef’s long tradition of three-dimensional, figurative craftsmanship.

“The figurative pieces bring us back to reality in a literal way,” Bos said.  “The abstract pieces establish a more subtle link with the story.”

The abstract pieces use both color and form to engage the viewer with the love story.  Borrowing from the coat of arms of the two families, blue sapphires and lapis lazuli color the world of Romeo, while red spinels, orange sapphires, garnets, and rubies evoke the universe of Juliet.  Colombian emeralds set on the “Lovers’ Path” bracelet hint at hope; their “forked” diamond-set path suggests the lovers’ tragic destiny.  

Lovers' Path bracelet

Romeo and Juliet were briefly married.  Shades of violet in the graduated setting of blue, purple and pink stones, blending together in the “Inamorato” bracelet, or in the “Matrimonio” necklace, symbolize the lovers’ union and that of their families.

Forms in this collection all borrow from Renaissance styles.  A long dual-stranded sautoir evokes the pearl necklaces worn by Renaissance nobility, while the Reticella diamond choker recalls the ornamental lace collars from the same period. Historical context aside, dance is ever present in Van Cleef’s collection.  It is inherent in the graceful rhythm of colors, the interplay of geometry with curves, the subtle contrast of materials, and the ease with which sautoirs can become short necklaces or bracelets.  Still, despite the wealth of influences, there is no mistaking a signature style that is quintessentially that of Van Cleef & Arpels.

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