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Roberto Bolle’s Fridge
In a recent issue of the Italian magazine Corriere della Serra, Roberto Bolle (along with several other celebrities) revealed the contents of his refrigerators – both the one he keeps in his New York home, and the one in his Milan kitchen. The blogger Gramilano has nicely translated. (Above photo from Gramilano as well.)…
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Robotic Roberto Bolle: DANCING ATOMS
Have you guys seen this? Dancing Atoms was created through a collaboration between Bolle and MIT researchers. Bolle’s movement was traced and then digitally replicated with a 3D laser scanner. “Motion-capture technologies make it possible, for the first time, to analyse human movements in full 3D at very high resolutions.” says researcher and professor of…
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American Ballet Theater Spring 2011 Opening Night Gala
Last night was ABT’s Spring 2011 opening night gala. Dreary, rainy night … but what else is new for New York these days? Once inside, I really enjoyed the show though. (I’m hoping to receive photos soon, which I’ll post). The program began with a short preview of Ratmansky’s The Bright Stream, which I’m excited…
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Roberto Bolle’s Proust Questionnaire
How fun – it’s Roberto Bolle answering Vanity Fair‘s Proust Questionnaire, in Italian, with English subtitles.
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Moonlight on the Beach
Happy President’s Day everyone! I’m spending the week in South Carolina at my cousin’s timeshare – I needed a few days away from New York and the ocean is my favorite place. (If I ever have money, I’m definitely buying a beach house somewhere. I could never be one of those New Yorkers who buys…
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Roberto Bolle & Robert Wilson’s “Perchance to Dream” Scared the Crap Out of Me
My friend, Oberon, told me about this exhibit – a video installation by Robert Wilson showcasing Roberto Bolle, showing at Center 548 in Chelsea, as part of Milano New York Isaloni. So I went to check it out yesterday. Scared the absolute crap out of me! I don’t really want to say too much or…
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Roberto Bolle in Hercules Magazine
Here are a couple of pix of Roberto Bolle with Italian model Mariacarla Boscono in Hercules Magazine. See more from the spread here. Photos by Paola Kudacki.
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Who Will Play Romeo in the Film Version of Anne Fortier’s “Juliet”?
Haha, I don’t even think this book has been optioned yet for film! It should be though – it’s very cinematic. All throughout reading it, I kept “seeing” Romeo – and always as one of my favorite male dancers who’s danced the role. Roberto (top left) is of course the natural choice since he’s Italian…
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Roberto Bolle on the Intersection of Fashion and Ballet
Here’s an interview with Roberto Bolle backstage at Dolce & Gabbana’s 20th anniversary show in June. He talks about ballet and fashion, saying both have to do with the aesthetics of the body and movement, and that fashion is very important to Italy. I’ve never heard his voice before so this is fun! He struggles…
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ROBERTO BOLLE AT THE PIAZZA SAN MARCO
Roberto Bolle and Friends are performing July 27th at the Piazza San Marco in Venice, as part of a gala to benefit the National Trust for Italy. The way the Italians talk about him, he must be so beloved there. Someday I must go see him dance in his native country…