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The University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, November 4, 1997
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Renowned Kirov Ballet company takes the Lied in performance
By Emily C. Forsyth
Kansan staff writer
Two dancers in The Kirov Ballet perform together. The classical ballet company from St. Petersburg, Russia, will be performing at 8 p.m. tonight at the Lied Center. Contributed photo
Some of the world's greatest dancers will grace the Lied Center's stage at 8 p.m. tonight as the stars of the Kirov Ballet perform a nearly sold out show.
The Kirov Ballet, from St. Petersburg, Russia, has a reputation for being one of the leading dance companies since 1738. The original dance school was founded for the children of palace servants by the French dancing-master Jean-Baptiste Landé.
Throughout the years, a succession of ballet masters have influenced the development of upcoming students, but the values instilled have remained the same — precision, grace, creativity and vigor. The diligence and attention to detail by both teachers and students allowed St. Petersburg to forge a reputation as the ballet capital of the world.
Tonight's performance will showcase selections from several pieces, rather than one full-length ballet. The repertoire will include highlights from pieces such as "Swan Lake," "Butterfly," "Romeo and Juliet" and "Le Corsaire."
Jerel Hilding, associate professor of music and dance, has seen the Kirov Ballet and said he thought this performance of multiple selections would be different than one major production. Hilding said the pas de deux, a dance for two, was usually the highlight of a full-length ballet. Because the pas de deux is taken out of context from each piece to create this show, the performance will create a unique foot Hilding said.
"It will be more of a crowd-pleasing event that shows off their technical expertise and fine style," Hilding said. "The Kirov Ballet is recognized as one of the premier classical ballet dance companies in
the world."
Naomi Carson, St. Louis, Mo., freshman, said she was excited to attend tonight's show. Carson, a dance major, said she thought it would be interesting to see the Kirov Ballet's interpretation of classical ballets.
"When I attend a ballet, I just try to soak in how they communicate, how they use their bodies and faces to convey emotions," Carson said. "I'm also interested in choreography and how the choreographer uses different techniques to get a feeling or message across to the
audience."
A few tickets are still available for the show and are $32 and $27 for the public, $16 and $13.50 for students and $31 and $26 for senior citizens.
Kirsten Paludan, box office assistant at the Lied Center, said the orchestra pit would be opened for seating because of the popularity of the show.
"Normally we don't open up that level for seating, but we did for this show because there was a very high demand for tickets," Paludan said.
For more information, call the Lied Center box office at 864-ARTS.
New 'Cinderella' lauds diversity
Television movie portrays fairy tale with modern twist
By Ryan Koerner
rkoerner at kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
The American Broadcasting Company and the Wonderful World of Disney have remade "Cinderella," a traditional fairy tale, with a modern twist: multiethnicity.
The two-hour television special, which aired Sunday evening on ABC, included cast members from more than three ethnic backgrounds.
The television movie was an updated version
Brandy: Played the role of Cinderella in television special
Debra Martin Chase, one of
"Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella," which first aired in 1957.
"Cinderella's" executive producers, told "Ebony" magazine that the show's producers wanted the new "Cinderella" to be relevant to a '90s audience.
Cinderella, the maid-turned princess, was played by African-American vocalist Brandy Norwood, an 18-year-old freshman at Pepperdine University and star of the sitcom "Moesha."
Whitney Houston, who also produced the movie, wanted to improve and advance the way African Americans are portrayed in the movies and on television, said Chase, who is also executive vice president of Houston's company, BrownHouse Productions. Houston starred in the film as the fairy godmother.
Three other non-Caucasian actors had leading roles in the film. The prince was portrayed by Paolo Montalban, who was born in the Philippines; Whoopi Goldberg played the queen, and Natalie Desselle, an African-American actress, portrayed one of the evil stepisters.
Casting "Cinderella" with mixed ethnicity was a good idea, said Sandé Beauboeuf, St. Louis junior and corresponding secretary for the Black Student Union.
"Most of the media always
focus on Caucasians," she said.
"In general, this was a good way to show the story in a different light."
The movie also paired couples and families of different racial backgrounds. The queen was African-American, the king was Caucasian, and their son, the prince, was Filipino.
"We need to see more families and couples like that. We see it walking down the street, but we don't see it on TV," said Eva Bradley, Shreveport, La., junior.
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