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"Poor beck hen!  I had a similar experience last week, when I misplaced my keys, and unable to locate a neighbor who could promise to be home when I expected to return, was compelled to cancel a meeting.  Had it been a performance, I might have been reckless and gone, leaving unlocked door behind me.  But you didn't even have that option.  I hope your Rapunzel experience is now over. \nSomeone at ABT must have taken your Monday review to heart, beck hen, because the corps work was pretty neat  and tight.  It took a while for this cast to gather steam, but by the pdd in Act II, both Michele and David had roused a previously listless audience to Bravos.  Michele's variation to the famous pizzicato was both strong and delicate.  David was heroic.  He may be a new principal dancer, but he gives the impression of one much more seasoned.  He just continues to blossom all over the place.  Gennadi Saveliev's Orion could have been more menacing, but his dancing was much improved over the sub-par (ballroom) Rothbart he gave last week.  The frisky goats were Misty Copeland and Craig Salstein.  Misty, IMO, is having a great season.  Her range has grown, and she's become more lyrical, still with a full-out attack when necessary, but able to temper it nicely, too. \nArron Scott, whom I saw as the boy goat last year, was delightful here as Eros, especially when disguised.   \nThe Act II celebrations were brightened by Zhong-Jing Fang as Ceres and Maria Bystrova and Bo Busby as Terpsichore and Apollo.  Kristi Boone was a commanding but utterly feminine Diana. \nThis was one of David LaMarche's better efforts this season.  When she led him out for his call, Michele kissed him on each cheek. \nThe company has not mastered the Ashton style, and you can see the sudden \"Oh, shoulders!\" in their minds.  But they're coming along.  I just hope ABT keeps the ballet active, so they can continue to polish it.  Based on the number of empty seats, I don't think I'll make unbreakable plans to see it next year.  Hope I'm wrong. "
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