Stuttgart Ballet

And, uh, as we are making up, one teacher comes to me and says, "Mr.

Cranko, the great John Cranko, the director of the Stuttgart Ballet, is here, and he wants to see you." So as green as I was [laughs] I went-

Literally

... [laughs] to John Cranko.

They actually are just listening and then they try it again.

And I'm talking about people who dance at New York City Ballet or those who are dancing at Stuttgart Ballet, people who are dancing at Houston Ballet in principal roles.

And they're not getting defensive or feeling like, My analysis of their movement is a threat.

My analysis of their movement is just an analysis of movement.

It's a bit of a mess all around, and I love the Kennedy Center, and had been going quite a bit this year and last year.

Seen some great stuff, including, um, Stuttgart Ballet's Onegin, and saw The Wagoneers perform there.

I...

Today is my 20th wedding anniversary.