Pas de Deux

Giselle - Pas De Deux

Normally I wouldn't have time to watch TV because of the college workload or otherwise crying over failed romances. These days, I find myself watching the Food Network at 3AM in the morning, dreaming about being the next Food Network Star with my own gastronomic traveling show à la Anthony Bourdain. To switch the focus abruptly from food to arts, I also watch this obscure channel called the Classic Arts Showcase that is only broadcast after 10PM every night. They present various clips of classic movies, operas, ballets, dances, and other artsy stuffs. They are great for my late night mood, which is sadly incomplete without a glass of wine and someone equally pretentious to cuddle with and exchange comments.

Anyway, this channel seems to plant in my mind an ever-growing sapling of appreciation for dances. Yes, another not-so-available art form to my newly graduated, unemployed self. On the channel, I haven't actually seen the Legend of Love clip shown immediately below, yet it is irrefutable that the ballet clips I have seen there inspire me to look for similar ones online.



The channel also introduced me to the Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer Alicia Alonso. Her passion and persistence are legendary, consider that she is partially blind. Her talent and beauty perpetuates over decades as seen through her remarkable performance of Giselle in her 60s. I intend to show her Black Swan Pas de Deux with Azari Plisetsky. Well, of course, the clip is not embeddable by request. So just follow this link, if not, you are missing out. These clips originate from the Vaimusic people and they are actually my favorites by the way. If you don't feel like leaving my page, then check out her Gisele below:



The upcoming clip possesses extraordinary beauty. I hold my breaths every time Ekateria Maksimova flies high up in the air, light as a feather. Another version performed on stage lacks the fleeting fragility that I find enchanting in the clip. Therefore, grasp the person closest to you like now, confess your love to each other then watch the clip together!



Magical, Isn't it? And yeah, it's hard to be a snob when you are poor. Did I tell you I was so cheap today, I didn't want to give my sister $4.00 for a pizza we ordered? I'm not entirely sure if I have seen better day, but I'm certain that better days are ahead. They are there for me to see. Or I'm just gonna put my scantily clad pic on Craigslist looking for a silver sugar-daddy. But then I'm gonna be a slutty boy-toy, not a snob wannabe anymore, so no. And who would want to be a snob anyway? So leave me and Britney alone, wait did I mention that Chris Crocker is dropping his panties to do porn? Ugh, I have no idea why I go from food to this. Anyway, forget about my digressive rant, focus on beauty. I'm so considerate, putting all this crap at the end. Remember, this is just another verbal dingbat, after all.