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April 21, 2007
It's Physical
I know the whole idea is that it looks graceful and effortless [while backstage the dancer takes off her pointe shoes and pours out the blood] but ballet is physical, dancers work hard. I like that.
I like the fact it is so physical, I like the way a dancer pushes her [or indeed his] body. And I want to see that effort. It’s all part of my fascination with the body and its physical potential. So I got Rachel to dance the piece over and over until she was exhausted, the last take was excellent.
Please note: no animals were hurt during the filming. [Though I later discovered the woman downstairs kicked her cat, but thankfully while we were having a cup of tea, not while we were turning over.]
Posted by john at April 21, 2007 09:29 AM