He was a baby and that is important.
Absolutely that is the core here. He had an idea , amazing at his craft , outspoken, forward thinker, was thrust into the unknown - at an early age.
Edit- also when he discovered that fame was not what he thought , the unknown was like ..... a tunnel with maybe a deflated balloon and no bang... , i dont know i am just vibing here , but it was all incredibly predicable so he left because he was disappointed being told what to do , the music to use etc
He had his own company by the age of 22 and it was an instant success.
The instant must have been so overwhelming , terrifying , elation ,thrilling, shit your pants scary , just all emotions all for one mind to handle.
Yeah that babe mm
He was the rock star of the ballet world. His shows at Sadlers' Wells were always sold out. For Curious Orange in 1988 they had to give him a 3 week run (you would normally only get 2 weeks, even the big companies only get 2 weeks). The 3 weeks sold out super quick. The atmosphere was electric, like a gig, not like a ballet performance.
Wow . I love this . for me babe , His idea and artistry is one of a kind.
People used to complain about him being an arse as if that was any surprise. Anyone having that much adulation and success
Mm people and their complaints- people don't give do they , they take take take
The big one . it's
this that is the basis to arseholio ness lol
he was 22 and the only choreographer for his company and he employed a lot of people) is going to go mental to some degree.
absolutely agree with you
People used to tell me what an arse he was as if they expected that to put me off him.
that's their weak argument
I mean, seriously, people? I love his art and him as an artist.
he is an instant win with me too
I don't really care if he sometimes acts like a spoilt brat (according to you).
They can't pigeon hole him can they ? so then he must be bad (according to em) They don't know his story and they don't care to know
It's what he does onstage that counts. I never heard anything vicious about him, only stuff about him being irritating.
Love the guy
Well, I can handle that, thanks all the same.
Exactly right . i am glad you enjoyed his art and took time to explore him.
I didn't love everything he did - I never do with my people - but when I watched his work I understood it. I felt seen.
I like that babe
The dance world, ballet in particular, is so conventional.
I wouldn't call Wayne McGregor soft. He's pretty adventurous and boundary pushing, too.
Well when i googled Wayne he was like Wayne Sleep or something ....[i am not hating on sleep or mcgregor they are fine, well sleep is ok but they are not too interesting to me I don't know just regular. ] So , just something about Michael and probably the rebel punk aspect
and for me the drama aspect but Mike is real so , I enjoy the realness. It is refreshing. Also the fact he made the shows like gigs - unheard of to me.
It really is.
I think they are missing out. If they can't find a way to cope with Michael being Michael then shame on them, that's what I say.
They like people to fit into a category so, a ballet dancer 'should' be meek , and mild , whiny , white tights and 24. 7 camp / Dot Cotton GAY vibes you know ? it is all stereotype .
Michael is wild , ballsy and a forward thinker. So they automatically think . "Oh , because he is not like any of that , well .. he can't be a ballet dancer ! Who is he then ? Grrrrr " Then a witch hunt occurs - and immediately any of his actions or ideas get their backs up
Actually, I've gone off the idea of posting photos of the costumes. They just don't look right in the photos. Wah!
No it is fine babe i will google ...I will see what pin can offer
