Damn. Have a look at this!

**Geeen** · 28th June 2011, 19:05

Damn, thats impressive. I bet he's as hard as a coffin nail.

**tri boy** · 28th June 2011, 19:12

Actually, I thought it had very little emotion.
Viewed more as a circus act. They have amazing balance etc, but I wouldn't rate it as a classic ballet moment.
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**Geeen** · 28th June 2011, 19:18

Originally Posted by tri boy

Actually, I thought it had very little emotion.
Viewed more as a circus act. They have amazing balance etc, but I wouldn't rate it as a classic ballet moment.
Flame away

It was very clinical, impressive balance though.
Are you allowed your own opinion on KB

**wysper** · 28th June 2011, 19:49

Originally Posted by tri boy

Actually, I thought it had very little emotion.
Viewed more as a circus act. They have amazing balance etc, but I wouldn't rate it as a classic ballet moment.
Flame away

could have something to do with the fact that it was a 4 minute clip out of probably a 2 hour performance. It is possible that within the context of the whole show that there was emotion in that part of the performance, but without the build up and context of the proceeding performance or the continuation of the rest of it you (the viewer) are unable to more closely relate to the performance being given. You (the viewer) are not emotionally invested in the two performers or indeed the show as a whole.

**Banditbandit** · 29th June 2011, 09:17

Originally Posted by slofox

So...did you look at what they did?

No. Sure, I can apreciate the artistry and skill ... but I can't be bothered appreciating it ... I already admitted I am a filistine!

**MisterD** · 29th June 2011, 09:39

Strewth! There's a bloke down there with no strides on!

**Spearfish** · 29th June 2011, 10:13

Imagine what she could get up to as a pillion......

**onearmedbandit** · 29th June 2011, 10:20

Simply amazing.

Originally Posted by tri boy

Actually, I thought it had very little emotion.
Viewed more as a circus act. They have amazing balance etc, but I wouldn't rate it as a classic ballet moment.
Flame away

I don't recall anyone in this thread referring to it as a 'classic ballet moment', rather I think you'll find they were impressed by the strength and balance displayed, just like you were. Ah, what was the point of your post again?

**Genestho** · 29th June 2011, 10:20

Check this stunning clip out, amazing chemistry and moves! Shows alot of trust..Beautiful!

Seb and Mimi from Cirque du Soleil, performing a cross between contempary dance and gymnastics.

**Grasshopperus** · 29th June 2011, 10:25

I agree that the clip looks more like gymnastics whilst wearing ballet gear.

**slofox** · 29th June 2011, 12:14

Originally Posted by tri boy

Actually, I thought it had very little emotion.
Viewed more as a circus act. They have amazing balance etc, but I wouldn't rate it as a classic ballet moment.
Flame away

I would tend to agree with you tri boy. I posted it solely for the technical prowess on display, not for any inherent balletic merit - although, having said that, ballet, like other forms of dance, does move with the times so who is to say what is de rigueur today? Some of the modern stuff is pretty gymnastic to watch.

Still impressed with the power and balance though...

**ducatilover** · 29th June 2011, 12:27

I actually taught them how to do that, before breakfast in Prague, same weekend I was in California and Berlin teaching imported iguanas how to rollerskate.

**slofox** · 29th June 2011, 12:54

Originally Posted by ducatilover

I actually taught them how to do that, before breakfast in Prague, same weekend I was in California and Berlin teaching imported iguanas how to rollerskate.

You better come teach lilfox and I how to sort our bloody ballroom out then, K?

**Ronin** · 29th June 2011, 12:57

Originally Posted by ducatilover

I actually taught them how to do that, before breakfast in Prague, same weekend I was in California and Berlin teaching imported iguanas how to rollerskate.

Did you fly over there in your F16 after fixing Rossi's suspension?