Mikhail Baryshnikov

Wohoo! Went to see Mikhail Baryshnikov with Rachel. I had seen the ad for the performance, and had wanted to go, but promptly forgot about it. Luckily, Rachel had the same idea and called me, although by then we had to scramble for tickets. Rachel came through with tickets though! Our seats were initially seperated, but a seat was open next to her so we got to be together. Yay!

I've seen Baryshnikov once before in San Diego. That time, and this time, the venue was intimate and totally worth it. I didn't dare take pictures during the dances, but still got snippets of him bowing...Granted Baryshnikov is not in his prime, he still gracefully and beautifully danced. His solo piece was with videos of his old self dancing in the background. He danced with himself, playfully acknowledging that he was getting old and couldn't keep up. Giving up on his old crazy steps, or patting his aching back as he sauntered off stage brought laughter.

I really enjoy getting out to see dance. It's such a different art form, and I've always loved modern dance (did a tiny bit myself when living in France and got to go to Prague as part of a student troop). It was nice to also have a little one-on-one time with Rachel...been a while. I picked her up downtown, and she shared some Japanese snacks she bought for us. Once we got to the venue, she brought out amaziing chocolates (see the giant chocolate I devoured?). She's so good to me - thanks Kitten!