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Reply #540 posted 03/03/11 2:35am

Ottensen

3121TV said:

armpit said:

Not a super-duper ballet expert here myself, but I know a few things, and..

She says on her site that she's the first black soloist with ABT, which, is true. Now if she had said she was the first black principal with ABT, then you'd have grounds to complain.

There's the corps - all the dancers who form the majority of the company and pretty much do all the background dancing - think of the swans in a ballet like Swan Lake - that's the corps.

The soloists, are the ones who get to do some solo work and stand out and get attention - kinda like supporting actresses in a movie, and corps are the 'extras'.

The principals/prima ballerinas, are the ones who do the lead roles, and are really well known. A principal will dance Odette or Odile (or both) in something like Swan Lake ; or dance the lead role of Cinderella... Alina Cojocaru is a principal dancer; so was Gelsey Kirkland, Sylvie Guillem....Lauren Anderson, a black ballet dancer, was a principal at Housten Ballet if my memory serves me correctly. Carla Fracci was a principal dancer ; Anna Pavlova... basically, the household names of the ballet world.

...Why don't you just admit that you're just really pissed because Misty might be dating Prince, and you're jealous, so you're reading all this sinister intent into everything she says and does, that isn't there. lol

Armpit - Do not make assumptions. I think you missed my key point about people acknowledging who lead the way to open doors for them rather than implying they have made "history" for promotion of their own selfish goals. There was no humility in her interview and her motives are apparent.

Do not make assumptions about my purpose in providing additional information. I think anyone who has a friend would not like false information being noted about them or someone trying to take advantage of them. All I can say is in the years I have been around artists in the industry in due time eventually Jehovah reveals everything at the right time and Prince is an intelligent man.

3121.TV

Prince I Got Your Back

-Telling the Funk the Whole Funk and Nothing but the Funk-

I LOVE Ballet....always have since I was a kid. I used to study under the (now defunct) Footpath Dance Company, then later at a school founded and headed by Dennis Nahat, himself a former member of ABT . I can testify (yes I mean testify lol ) that while Ailey and DTH are undeniably national treasures ( I have friends in both comapnies), they are in a different league than ABT. Ailey is a modern dance company that infuse all styles together, ballet with modern and jazz. Additionally, as every dance company has it's creative roots in a particular technique or physical vocaulary of movement, it should be noted that Ailey technique is genrally comprised of a neo-classical ballet bottom and a modern top.

DTH is a beloved ballet company, one of the finest in our nation, founded by a New York City Ballet member who danced under the great Ballanchine (love you, Mr. Mitchell rose ), it's a smaller with less influence. American Ballet Theatre is the defining face of America's interpretation of classical ballet in the world, along with New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Together, these three companies represent the Holy Trinity of American Classical Ballet, if you will, and among the top 20 or so ballet companies on planet Earth. We're talking on the same level as the Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris, The Royal Ballet, and...the Russian Motherload of Classical dance, the Kirov and the Bolshoi lol . The fact that Copeland has made it to those ranks and has finally become a soloist is a big deal and yes, makes her all that in the world of dance. No one ever said that she was the first African American to become a ballet soloist nor did she; any dancer would be aware and cognizant of those who came before them and paved the way for her to get to this point. Trying to twist her achievements out of context and villainize the child for something she hasn't done looks rather desperate.

Essentially, it's New York, the center of Americ's cultural universe, and she has worked hard in one of the leading companies in the world to earn a coveted position there. Some want to admit it or not, but the reality in the world of dance is that has made history. She was able to accomplish what a lot of dancers fresh off the unemployment lines from Ailey and DTH couldn't do. While everyone couldn't make it, one did. I personally found it to be something to celebrate for black history month, indeed.

Sorry, but fuck-a-Prince. Copeland's artistic achievements stand on her own merits. coffee


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[Edited 3/3/11 2:40am]

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Reply #541 posted 03/03/11 5:59am

2elijah

Ottensen said:

2elijah said:

Honey, my ass. Cut the bullsh*t. You're talking shit out of your ass again. All the delusional babble you post around here like you know Prince, and have the nerve to call someone else's postings mumbo jumbo?lol Are you a personal friend of Prince that you think you know what Prince wants? I'm certainly not and I doubt any of us on this site is.

At least if you're going to post your bs, do some research. The man has dated Black women in his lifetime and orgers here, have provided evidence of that on this thread. What's your problem if he did? I guess that may be hard for you to accept that, because you, like some others here, may want to believe so bad, that he has such a deep hatred for black women and his own people, that just knowing that would give you a f**king delusional high like some fantasy orgasm. People here have provided proof to you, yet you're so caught up in your cloud, that you go to all ends to dismiss it. Keep tripping and swimming in your pool of denial and delusion, you're doing a very good job of it with little effort. lol

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Girl, I swear you deserve a saint's award for your patience in breaking things down to molecules. This thread has had me on the floor dying with the delusional projections folks are throwing left and right- this shit in this forum is like a cross between tragedy and comedy-disturbing yet hilarious. People making up shit and talking out their asses with just no.clue.whatsoever.

My face is killing me from some of the nonsense I'm reading falloff

lol As always, Ottensen, love your input, and nice to see someone with common sense around here for a change. I agree, some of the crazy, delusional bs on this thread is like stupidity and ignorance meets comedy and crashes . The one thing this thread revealed though, is the true colors and deep, inner prejudices of many of these fans, but what else is new?lol

[Edited 3/3/11 20:25pm]

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Reply #542 posted 03/03/11 6:40am

VenusBlingBlin
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Ottensen said:

3121TV said:

Armpit - Do not make assumptions. I think you missed my key point about people acknowledging who lead the way to open doors for them rather than implying they have made "history" for promotion of their own selfish goals. There was no humility in her interview and her motives are apparent.

Do not make assumptions about my purpose in providing additional information. I think anyone who has a friend would not like false information being noted about them or someone trying to take advantage of them. All I can say is in the years I have been around artists in the industry in due time eventually Jehovah reveals everything at the right time and Prince is an intelligent man.

3121.TV

Prince I Got Your Back

-Telling the Funk the Whole Funk and Nothing but the Funk-

I LOVE Ballet....always have since I was a kid. I used to study under the (now defunct) Footpath Dance Company, then later at a school founded and headed by Dennis Nahat, himself a former member of ABT . I can testify (yes I mean testify lol ) that while Ailey and DTH are undeniably national treasures ( I have friends in both comapnies), they are in a different league than ABT. Ailey is a modern dance company that infuse all styles together, ballet with modern and jazz. Additionally, as every dance company has it's creative roots in a particular technique or physical vocaulary of movement, it should be noted that Ailey technique is genrally comprised of a neo-classical ballet bottom and a modern top.

DTH is a beloved ballet company, one of the finest in our nation, founded by a New York City Ballet member who danced under the great Ballanchine (love you, Mr. Mitchell rose ), it's a smaller with less influence. American Ballet Theatre is the defining face of America's interpretation of classical ballet in the world, along with New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Together, these three companies represent the Holy Trinity of American Classical Ballet, if you will, and among the top 20 or so ballet companies on planet Earth. We're talking on the same level as the Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris, The Royal Ballet, and...the Russian Motherload of Classical dance, the Kirov and the Bolshoi lol . The fact that Copeland has made it to those ranks and has finally become a soloist is a big deal and yes, makes her all that in the world of dance. No one ever said that she was the first African American to become a ballet soloist nor did she; any dancer would be aware and cognizant of those who came before them and paved the way for her to get to this point. Trying to twist her achievements out of context and villainize the child for something she hasn't done looks rather desperate.

Essentially, it's New York, the center of Americ's cultural universe, and she has worked hard in one of the leading companies in the world to earn a coveted position there. Some want to admit it or not, but the reality in the world of dance is that has made history. She was able to accomplish what a lot of dancers fresh off the unemployment lines from Ailey and DTH couldn't do. While everyone couldn't make it, one did. I personally found it to be something to celebrate for black history month, indeed.

Sorry, but fuck-a-Prince. Copeland's artistic achievements stand on her own merits. coffee


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AAAAAAMEN! bow clapping

No one, including her, said she was the first black ballet dancer. Read and listen carefully before you judge someone.

It's really ridiculous to turn Misty into some talentless attention seeking brat. Spending hours and hours for about 6 days a week to dance and push her body to its limits in order to create art that others can enjoy... Heck, she deserves all the attention she can get.

Oh well, I guess Baryshnikov isn't all that either.

rolleyes

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Reply #543 posted 03/03/11 8:45am

DAV123

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sosgemini said:

eek I'm sitting at my desk and just pulled a cramp looking at this mess....

THANK YOU sosgemini.......lol

"A Man Can't Ride Your Back Unless It's Bent" MLK 4/3/68
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Reply #544 posted 03/03/11 8:48am

2elijah

Ottensen said:

Essentially, it's New York, the center of America's cultural universe, and she has worked hard in one of the leading companies in the world to earn a coveted position there. Some want to admit it or not, but the reality in the world of dance is that has made history. She was able to accomplish what a lot of dancers fresh off the unemployment lines from Ailey and DTH couldn't do. While everyone couldn't make it, one did. I personally found it to be something to celebrate for black history month, indeed.

Nice post, and agree with you. Iin this vid below, that you posted on the other thread, at about mark 2:36, Misty specifically and pretty much explains that (paraphasing) "...in a company as large as the ABT, that everyone is at the top of the ballet game and extremely talented, and you have to work hard to prove yourself." She also states (paraphrasing) "Being a Black woman in a company of that calliber, it is very challenging and that you just have to be strong. "

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Reply #545 posted 03/03/11 10:28am

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DAV123 said:

sosgemini said:

eek I'm sitting at my desk and just pulled a cramp looking at this mess....

THANK YOU sosgemini.......lol

lol

Space for sale...
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Reply #546 posted 03/03/11 10:31am

prodigalfan

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2elijah said:

Ottensen said:

I LOVE Ballet....always have since I was a kid. I used to study under the (now defunct) Footpath Dance Company, then later at a school founded and headed by Dennis Nahat, himself a former member of ABT . I can testify (yes I mean testify lol ) that while Ailey and DTH are undeniably national treasures ( I have friends in both comapnies), they are in a different league than ABT. Ailey is a modern dance company that infuse all styles together, ballet with modern and jazz. Additionally, as every dance company has it's creative roots in a particular technique or physical vocaulary of movement, it should be noted that Ailey technique is genrally comprised of a neo-classical ballet bottom and a modern top.

DTH is a beloved ballet company, one of the finest in our nation, founded by a New York City Ballet member who danced under the great Ballanchine (love you, Mr. Mitchell rose ), it's a smaller with less influence. American Ballet Theatre is the defining face of America's interpretation of classical ballet in the world, along with New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Together, these three companies represent the Holy Trinity of American Classical Ballet, if you will, and among the top 20 or so ballet companies on planet Earth. We're talking on the same level as the Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris, The Royal Ballet, and...the Russian Motherload of Classical dance, the Kirov and the Bolshoi lol . The fact that Copeland has made it to those ranks and has finally become a soloist is a big deal and yes, makes her all that in the world of dance. No one ever said that she was the first African American to become a ballet soloist nor did she; any dancer would be aware and cognizant of those who came before them and paved the way for her to get to this point. Trying to twist her achievements out of context and villainize the child for something she hasn't done looks rather desperate.

Essentially, it's New York, the center of Americ's cultural universe, and she has worked hard in one of the leading companies in the world to earn a coveted position there. Some want to admit it or not, but the reality in the world of dance is that has made history. She was able to accomplish what a lot of dancers fresh off the unemployment lines from Ailey and DTH couldn't do. While everyone couldn't make it, one did. I personally found it to be something to celebrate for black history month, indeed.

Sorry, but fuck-a-Prince. Copeland's artistic achievements stand on her own merits. coffee


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[Edited 3/3/11 2:40am]

Nice post.

Agreed. And thank you for the crash course lesson on American Classic Ballet. I am not familiar with dance but you did a beautiful job of explaining the significance of our different ballet companies.

"Remember, one man's filler is another man's killer" -- Haystack
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Reply #547 posted 03/03/11 10:51am

2elijah

prodigalfan said:

2elijah said:

Nice post.

Agreed. And thank you for the crash course lesson on American Classic Ballet. I am not familiar with dance but you did a beautiful job of explaining the significance of our different ballet companies.

Yes, I agree that "Ottensen" did a fantastic job of "breaking-it-down".biggrin

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Reply #548 posted 03/03/11 11:00am

stevenevermind

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Can't see this posted anywhere:

http://www.itv.com/lorraine/celebrity/oscars2011/rosskingateltonjohnsparty/

From 3.40 in - Prince walks thru...

..sharmone MF..!
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Reply #549 posted 03/03/11 11:04am

IamFunkay7

DAV123 said:

sosgemini said:

eek I'm sitting at my desk and just pulled a cramp looking at this mess....

THANK YOU sosgemini.......lol

lurking Thanks alot I was in class and I could not stop laughing... man oh man.. my professor keeps staring at me now

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Reply #550 posted 03/03/11 11:10am

2elijah

stevenevermind said:

Can't see this posted anywhere:

http://www.itv.com/lorrai...ohnsparty/

From 3.40 in - Prince walks thru...

I made the link clickable, but you can only view it if you're in the UK, according to the message that comes up in that clip.

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Reply #551 posted 03/03/11 1:08pm

jsexy69

Here is the link for the picture of Prince and Misty

http://bossip.com/350048/...hns-party/

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Reply #552 posted 03/03/11 1:53pm

Serena

2elijah said:

stevenevermind said:

Can't see this posted anywhere:

http://www.itv.com/lorrai...ohnsparty/

From 3.40 in - Prince walks thru...

I made the link clickable, but you can only view it if you're in the UK, according to the message that comes up in that clip.

Yeah, I got that message too. Can anyone get it and re-host it somewhere?

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Reply #553 posted 03/03/11 3:57pm

Diana80

Sorry, but that outfit is a mess, so are the earrings, and the hair looks terrible. Is it cut that way or is his hair thinning from all the relaxers over the years? lol

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Reply #554 posted 03/03/11 7:10pm

babynoz

Ottensen said:

3121TV said:

Armpit - Do not make assumptions. I think you missed my key point about people acknowledging who lead the way to open doors for them rather than implying they have made "history" for promotion of their own selfish goals. There was no humility in her interview and her motives are apparent.

Do not make assumptions about my purpose in providing additional information. I think anyone who has a friend would not like false information being noted about them or someone trying to take advantage of them. All I can say is in the years I have been around artists in the industry in due time eventually Jehovah reveals everything at the right time and Prince is an intelligent man.

3121.TV

Prince I Got Your Back

-Telling the Funk the Whole Funk and Nothing but the Funk-

I LOVE Ballet....always have since I was a kid. I used to study under the (now defunct) Footpath Dance Company, then later at a school founded and headed by Dennis Nahat, himself a former member of ABT . I can testify (yes I mean testify lol ) that while Ailey and DTH are undeniably national treasures ( I have friends in both comapnies), they are in a different league than ABT. Ailey is a modern dance company that infuse all styles together, ballet with modern and jazz. Additionally, as every dance company has it's creative roots in a particular technique or physical vocaulary of movement, it should be noted that Ailey technique is genrally comprised of a neo-classical ballet bottom and a modern top.

DTH is a beloved ballet company, one of the finest in our nation, founded by a New York City Ballet member who danced under the great Ballanchine (love you, Mr. Mitchell rose ), it's a smaller with less influence. American Ballet Theatre is the defining face of America's interpretation of classical ballet in the world, along with New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Together, these three companies represent the Holy Trinity of American Classical Ballet, if you will, and among the top 20 or so ballet companies on planet Earth. We're talking on the same level as the Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris, The Royal Ballet, and...the Russian Motherload of Classical dance, the Kirov and the Bolshoi lol . The fact that Copeland has made it to those ranks and has finally become a soloist is a big deal and yes, makes her all that in the world of dance. No one ever said that she was the first African American to become a ballet soloist nor did she; any dancer would be aware and cognizant of those who came before them and paved the way for her to get to this point. Trying to twist her achievements out of context and villainize the child for something she hasn't done looks rather desperate.

Essentially, it's New York, the center of Americ's cultural universe, and she has worked hard in one of the leading companies in the world to earn a coveted position there. Some want to admit it or not, but the reality in the world of dance is that has made history. She was able to accomplish what a lot of dancers fresh off the unemployment lines from Ailey and DTH couldn't do. While everyone couldn't make it, one did. I personally found it to be something to celebrate for black history month, indeed.

Sorry, but fuck-a-Prince. Copeland's artistic achievements stand on her own merits. coffee


[Edited 3/3/11 2:39am]

[Edited 3/3/11 2:40am]

Gurl, you nailed it as usual! worship

Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #555 posted 03/04/11 3:46am

4bjb

3121TV said:

Zelijah - I am sorry but I have to provide additional information to everyone stating this person is making "history". I think everyone needs to do their research rather than reading information obviously being spun by a promotions campaign.

True Ballet History - Janet Collins, the first black prima ballerina to appear at the Metropolitan Opera and one of a few black women to become prominent in American classical ballet in 1951.

There are much more to list - but my point is I am extremely not impressed by someone who implies they are someone making "history" when they should be thanking the true pioneers who suffered to open doors.

I would suggest you read information on Misty Copeland under

http://en.wikipedia.org/w...y_Copeland

It appeared rather ignorant for Misty Copeland in her interview with Tavis Smiley to state she felt she was exposing to most of the people at Prince's concert the culture of ballet and to "People that have not seen ballet in their entire life." Well I don't know where she grew up but for her to make an assumption or imply that people who attend a Prince have not been exposed to ballet is a very condescending attitude. For her to stereotype concert attendees in that manner was very arrogant.

Additionally, during the Tavis interview she made comments such as she wants to inspire Black dancers to achieve dancing with "a dance company as prestigious as the American Ballet Theatre" and "a dance theatre of this caliber." It definitely gave the impression that dance companies such as the Dance Theatre of Harlem was not on "the level" (another phrase she threw out) of the American Ballet Theatre.

I will say this in summary. I definitely feel Misty Copeland is running a publicity campaign to take advantage of Prince's spotlight. I find it extremely sickening that she does not acknowledge who are the true pioneers in her field and at her young age of 29 appears to not have a clue of her own history or is trying to rewrite history to assist in her publicity. Based on my impressions of her public information and her interview, she appears to be someone who believes she is better than other people and will use anyone she has to for obtaining what she wants.

My impression is that Travis Smiley during his interview kept stating Prince's name to let her know in a diplomatic manner - she aint all that and the only reason she was most likely sitting on his show for an interview was because of Prince. Prince is an intelligent man and I am sure he is aware of the true motives of anyone who is around him.

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Prince I Got Your Back

-Telling the Funk the Whole Funk and Nothing but the Funk-

2elijah said:

Very well put!

Lemme
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Reply #556 posted 03/04/11 4:55am

Shango

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prodigalfan said: Hey thanks for posting. I have NEVER seen this picture before.

You're welcome thumbs up!

RubyButterfly said: Susannah looks so pretty in this photo.

Yep cool

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Reply #557 posted 03/04/11 6:30am

2elijah

babynoz said:

Ottensen said:

I LOVE Ballet....always have since I was a kid. I used to study under the (now defunct) Footpath Dance Company, then later at a school founded and headed by Dennis Nahat, himself a former member of ABT . I can testify (yes I mean testify lol ) that while Ailey and DTH are undeniably national treasures ( I have friends in both comapnies), they are in a different league than ABT. Ailey is a modern dance company that infuse all styles together, ballet with modern and jazz. Additionally, as every dance company has it's creative roots in a particular technique or physical vocaulary of movement, it should be noted that Ailey technique is genrally comprised of a neo-classical ballet bottom and a modern top.

DTH is a beloved ballet company, one of the finest in our nation, founded by a New York City Ballet member who danced under the great Ballanchine (love you, Mr. Mitchell rose ), it's a smaller with less influence. American Ballet Theatre is the defining face of America's interpretation of classical ballet in the world, along with New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Together, these three companies represent the Holy Trinity of American Classical Ballet, if you will, and among the top 20 or so ballet companies on planet Earth. We're talking on the same level as the Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris, The Royal Ballet, and...the Russian Motherload of Classical dance, the Kirov and the Bolshoi lol . The fact that Copeland has made it to those ranks and has finally become a soloist is a big deal and yes, makes her all that in the world of dance. No one ever said that she was the first African American to become a ballet soloist nor did she; any dancer would be aware and cognizant of those who came before them and paved the way for her to get to this point. Trying to twist her achievements out of context and villainize the child for something she hasn't done looks rather desperate.

Essentially, it's New York, the center of Americ's cultural universe, and she has worked hard in one of the leading companies in the world to earn a coveted position there. Some want to admit it or not, but the reality in the world of dance is that has made history. She was able to accomplish what a lot of dancers fresh off the unemployment lines from Ailey and DTH couldn't do. While everyone couldn't make it, one did. I personally found it to be something to celebrate for black history month, indeed.

Sorry, but fuck-a-Prince. Copeland's artistic achievements stand on her own merits. coffee


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[Edited 3/3/11 2:40am]

Gurl, you nailed it as usual! worship

Didn't she? She deserves a standing ovation.clapping

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Reply #558 posted 03/04/11 8:42am

KidaDynamite

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DAV123 said:

Would it kill him to date someone within 10 years of his age?

Yes!

Prince now....



Prince after some 40something yr old pussy...

[img:$uid]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w9/Purplemistress/princeafter40yroldpussy.jpg[/img:$uid]

we can't allow that to happen. no no no!

surviving on the thought of loving you, it's just like the water
I ain't felt this way in years...
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Reply #559 posted 03/04/11 8:48am

armpit

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Ottensen said:

3121TV said:

Armpit - Do not make assumptions. I think you missed my key point about people acknowledging who lead the way to open doors for them rather than implying they have made "history" for promotion of their own selfish goals. There was no humility in her interview and her motives are apparent.

Do not make assumptions about my purpose in providing additional information. I think anyone who has a friend would not like false information being noted about them or someone trying to take advantage of them. All I can say is in the years I have been around artists in the industry in due time eventually Jehovah reveals everything at the right time and Prince is an intelligent man.

3121.TV

Prince I Got Your Back

-Telling the Funk the Whole Funk and Nothing but the Funk-

I LOVE Ballet....always have since I was a kid. I used to study under the (now defunct) Footpath Dance Company, then later at a school founded and headed by Dennis Nahat, himself a former member of ABT . I can testify (yes I mean testify lol ) that while Ailey and DTH are undeniably national treasures ( I have friends in both comapnies), they are in a different league than ABT. Ailey is a modern dance company that infuse all styles together, ballet with modern and jazz. Additionally, as every dance company has it's creative roots in a particular technique or physical vocaulary of movement, it should be noted that Ailey technique is genrally comprised of a neo-classical ballet bottom and a modern top.

DTH is a beloved ballet company, one of the finest in our nation, founded by a New York City Ballet member who danced under the great Ballanchine (love you, Mr. Mitchell rose ), it's a smaller with less influence. American Ballet Theatre is the defining face of America's interpretation of classical ballet in the world, along with New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Together, these three companies represent the Holy Trinity of American Classical Ballet, if you will, and among the top 20 or so ballet companies on planet Earth. We're talking on the same level as the Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris, The Royal Ballet, and...the Russian Motherload of Classical dance, the Kirov and the Bolshoi lol . The fact that Copeland has made it to those ranks and has finally become a soloist is a big deal and yes, makes her all that in the world of dance. No one ever said that she was the first African American to become a ballet soloist nor did she; any dancer would be aware and cognizant of those who came before them and paved the way for her to get to this point. Trying to twist her achievements out of context and villainize the child for something she hasn't done looks rather desperate.

Essentially, it's New York, the center of Americ's cultural universe, and she has worked hard in one of the leading companies in the world to earn a coveted position there. Some want to admit it or not, but the reality in the world of dance is that has made history. She was able to accomplish what a lot of dancers fresh off the unemployment lines from Ailey and DTH couldn't do. While everyone couldn't make it, one did. I personally found it to be something to celebrate for black history month, indeed.

Sorry, but fuck-a-Prince. Copeland's artistic achievements stand on her own merits. coffee


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[Edited 3/3/11 2:40am]

Best post ever made on this forum. lol

"I don't think you'd do well in captivity." - random person's comment to me the other day
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Reply #560 posted 03/05/11 2:26am

crs350

Prince needs a new hair style,ASAP! His hair has looked terrible 4 the last 10 months.
CRSTYLE NEW POWER THOUGHTS AND STATEMENTS!!
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Reply #561 posted 03/05/11 11:30am

Dalia11

LadyLuvSexxy said:

BlackandRising said:

P.org is crazy. CRAZY. Misty Copeland is a very cute girl, obviously has a good head on her shoulders, and is immensly talented. This thread has decended in to chaos, trying to break her down into little parts.

Her Tavis interview (where it was quite obvious she's not used to speaking about herself), her dress, her comments on her being an historical figure in the ballet world...jesus christ, she got a chance to kick it with Prince and y'all are tripping!! Not all, but a good many of you. WTF is up with this mindset? I think a psychologist would have a field day in here breaking down all the various issues involved.

Good lord in heaven, give the girl a break. Stop tripping like you're all somehow involved in this man's personal life. Yeah, everyone has their opinion as you have a right, blah blah blah, but damn, this thread went from a picture to...what we have now.

AMEN! PREACH! yeahthat

That is what Jealous/Envious/Haters Do!

[Edited 3/7/11 7:38am]

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Reply #562 posted 03/06/11 7:33am

MarySharon

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Shyra said:

Genesia said:

Awwwwww...Prince took his daughter/niece to an Oscar party... touched

Thank goodness I'm not the only one...

lol

I swear. When is Prince going to hook up with a lady who's old enough NOT to be his daughter/granddaughter?

Well, he's got his daddy in him in some form. He also liked 'em young.

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Like they're creepier than Woody Allen and Soon Yi!!!

Come on! Let's not make a big issue out of it just because it's Prince.

Is there any place of refuge one can flee from this insanity
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Reply #563 posted 03/06/11 9:19am

lavender1983

MarySharon said:

Shyra said:

Thank goodness I'm not the only one...

lol

I swear. When is Prince going to hook up with a lady who's old enough NOT to be his daughter/granddaughter?

Well, he's got his daddy in him in some form. He also liked 'em young.

[Edited 2/28/11 10:29am]

Like they're creepier than Woody Allen and Soon Yi!!!

Come on! Let's not make a big issue out of it just because it's Prince.

Well I think Woody Allen trumps the creep factor here...given that Soon Yi was his daughter...yes yes Mia Farrow's adopted daughter...but still very very creepy.

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Reply #564 posted 03/06/11 9:50am

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lavender1983 said:

MarySharon said:

Like they're creepier than Woody Allen and Soon Yi!!!

Come on! Let's not make a big issue out of it just because it's Prince.

Well I think Woody Allen trumps the creep factor here...given that Soon Yi was his daughter...yes yes Mia Farrow's adopted daughter...but still very very creepy.

I agree! ill

"Remember, one man's filler is another man's killer" -- Haystack
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Reply #565 posted 03/06/11 1:26pm

jpark6996

KidaDynamite said:

DAV123 said:

Would it kill him to date someone within 10 years of his age?

Yes!

Prince now....



Prince after some 40something yr old pussy...

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we can't allow that to happen. no no no!

uzi uzi I am laughin my azz off!!! this sh!t is the truth!!! It is a unwritten law that a old man must have young poon and a young man must have old poon !!!! missile eyepop nana

DOES ANYONE HAVE FOOTAGE OR PICS FROM OCT.9 1999 AT THE FOUNATIN BLEU IN MIAMI??? ORG NOTE ME IF U DO...PLEASE!!!
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Reply #566 posted 03/07/11 8:32am

Dalia11

Dalia11 said:

LadyLuvSexxy said:

AMEN! PREACH! yeahthat

That is what Jealous/Envious/Haters Do!

I wonder why people care so much about who Prince is dating and/or Porking?

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Reply #567 posted 03/07/11 8:33am

Tom509

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laurarichardson said:

How in the hell do you know if he shaved his armpits. It looks like he got a hair cut and has to much gel or grease in his hair. I do not like the sparkly shirt.

I have the eyes, so I can see.

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Hey Purple Yoda! Chewbaca's Grandmother called, and she wants her boots back!

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Reply #568 posted 03/07/11 8:37am

jaybendy

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Tom509 said:

julia319 said:

I have the eyes, so I can see.

[img:$uid]http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182086_157254734329175_132691213452194_296535_997035_n.jpg[/img:$uid]

Hey Purple Yoda! Chewbaca's Grandmother called, and she wants her boots back!

ANd I'm mad that those boots have CLEAR HEELS! But that WONDERFUL ASS and those shaved pits totally make up for that fashion faux pas.

Prince esta muerto...
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Reply #569 posted 03/07/11 8:48am

KidaDynamite

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prodigalfan said:

DaphneLovesPR1NCE said:

Honey all that mumbo jumbo you have written is worthless. Anyone who wants to know what kind of woman Prince likes need only look at his past tract record. He, like MJ, didn't want no "sista." Period. If they had, they would have SOMEWHERE found one that suited them, but they didn't. You can respect him, say it aint your business, whatever, but get real and face reality. Prince has yet to date a "black woman." When he does, I'll give him his props and say "I was

wrong." But out of 30+ years in the biz, he has yet to prove us wrong. Kind of like Prince liks his women young. That's just a fact! It's not baiting, its stating a fact. Folks need to accept it..

Are these women "black" enough for you?

I love Nona's boobies in this picture. love

surviving on the thought of loving you, it's just like the water
I ain't felt this way in years...
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