Ballet Pixelle in Second Life
"Immortal Waltz"
November 2, 2011 Final Show
Quat (45, 10, 107)
There is a ballet company in Second Life called Ballet Pixelle, owned by Inarra Saarinen. The productions have been sometimes challenging as each dancer is not on a pose ball but an animation designed specifically for this dance.
Lag today was quite tolerable but I fear that is because of the date, Wednesday, November 2nd.
Join Ballet Pixelle so that you will know what is happening with their ballet company and future productions.
All photos belong to raftwet jewell flickr and this blog, THE A LIST!
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ballet Pixelle behind the curtain
My Second Life has become as busy as my real life. Where do I find time to explore or build or support my friends' art here?
I have been trying to see AVATARA by Ballet Pixelle all month long. Each performance, I was either too busy in RL or too busy in SL.
So, I was glad to hear that the ballet company decided to extend AVATARA performance until the end of this month (August 2010).
I can remember the first virtual ballet that I saw back in 2007. The movements were still rudimentary and primitive back then. Now, the movements are more complex, more fluid during the transitions.
The performance of AVATARA is beautiful from the simple costumes to the beautiful minimalist watercolor on the back drops.
Two costumes stood out for me: the chess-pawn-shaped costume and the very tall alien costumes. Both were stunning against the backdrops.
The dancing was clean and without too much lag (midweek is a good time to go!), and I did not see any "gray goo" hair or prims.
Try to see this ballet... if only for the visual beauty. Then, be in awe over the incredible animations of the dance itself. This is art and science in one neat package. And, I can't wait for the next artful performance! Bravo! Ballet Pixelle!
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Ballet Pixelle Dancers and Performers: Announcer; Marsden Tomorrow
[17:18] MC avatara: Ava: The Amazing Amelie Dibou
[17:18] MC avatara: Tara: The Viviacious Vivi
[17:18] MC avatara: Virtual Dancers
[17:19] MC avatara: Lovely Luci Yokosuka, Pirouetting Patros, Tutu much Tik, Turnout extradorinarie Tinka
[17:19] MC avatara: “Flights of Fancy” (Caterpillars & Butterflies):
[17:19] MC avatara: Tik Merlin, Tinka Bondar, Smashing Sherarainbow
[17:19] MC avatara: “Traveling Light” (Suitcases): The Company
[17:19] MC avatara: “So You Think Aliens Can Dance?” (Metal Aliens):
[17:19] MC avatara: lucky Luci Yokosuka, , and Pas de bouree Patros
[17:19] Marsden Tomorrow: Cute as a Butto Celcelia
[17:20] Marsden Tomorrow: Button Cecilia Mistwalker is also an alien
[17:20] MC avatara: Ava and Tara - Pas de Quatre:
[17:20] MC avatara: Tombe'Tik Merlin, Arabasque AbaBrukh Aabye, Dancer Deyna and Always Beautiful Aiyana Tripsa
[17:20] MC avatara: Orange Aliens:
[17:20] MC avatara: Super Sherainbow Merlin, Terrfic Tinka Bondar, and Charming Cecilia Mistwalker, Pas de basque Patros
[17:20] MC avatara: Our artistic director of Ballet Pixelle, Inarra Saarinen
Artistic Director and Choreographer, Inarra Saarinen, created the animations and choreography for this production, and world renowned singer/song writer, Solary Clary, composed and performs the music.
More Information and Resources about Ballet Pixelle:
Ballet Pixelle ™ produces professional works that creatively utilize the Second Life and First Life environments; we produce classical, neo-classical, contemporary, and eclectic ballets for and with the residents of Second Life.
Our dancers perform original animations created especially for each ballet. Ballet Pixelle™ cast members live literally all around the world and in performance, dance to the music as he or she hear it, coordinating their movement with other dancers on our stage. The musical scores are original works written for these new ballets.
Roles are available for dancers, designers, composers, animators, supporters, and audience members. All welcome!
Philosphy:
Director's and Company's philosophy; see link below.
ArtsHub Australia
"Virtually Dancing" - an interview with Inarra Saarinen
- Inarra Saarinen
Artistic Director, Ballet Pixelle
http://www.balletpixelle.org/
myspace.com/balletpixelle
All resources and information written by Ballet Pixelle and Inarra Saarinen for public release
I have been trying to see AVATARA by Ballet Pixelle all month long. Each performance, I was either too busy in RL or too busy in SL.
So, I was glad to hear that the ballet company decided to extend AVATARA performance until the end of this month (August 2010).
I can remember the first virtual ballet that I saw back in 2007. The movements were still rudimentary and primitive back then. Now, the movements are more complex, more fluid during the transitions.
The performance of AVATARA is beautiful from the simple costumes to the beautiful minimalist watercolor on the back drops.
Two costumes stood out for me: the chess-pawn-shaped costume and the very tall alien costumes. Both were stunning against the backdrops.
The dancing was clean and without too much lag (midweek is a good time to go!), and I did not see any "gray goo" hair or prims.
Try to see this ballet... if only for the visual beauty. Then, be in awe over the incredible animations of the dance itself. This is art and science in one neat package. And, I can't wait for the next artful performance! Bravo! Ballet Pixelle!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ballet Pixelle Dancers and Performers: Announcer; Marsden Tomorrow
[17:18] MC avatara: Ava: The Amazing Amelie Dibou
[17:18] MC avatara: Tara: The Viviacious Vivi
[17:18] MC avatara: Virtual Dancers
[17:19] MC avatara: Lovely Luci Yokosuka, Pirouetting Patros, Tutu much Tik, Turnout extradorinarie Tinka
[17:19] MC avatara: “Flights of Fancy” (Caterpillars & Butterflies):
[17:19] MC avatara: Tik Merlin, Tinka Bondar, Smashing Sherarainbow
[17:19] MC avatara: “Traveling Light” (Suitcases): The Company
[17:19] MC avatara: “So You Think Aliens Can Dance?” (Metal Aliens):
[17:19] MC avatara: lucky Luci Yokosuka, , and Pas de bouree Patros
[17:19] Marsden Tomorrow: Cute as a Butto Celcelia
[17:20] Marsden Tomorrow: Button Cecilia Mistwalker is also an alien
[17:20] MC avatara: Ava and Tara - Pas de Quatre:
[17:20] MC avatara: Tombe'Tik Merlin, Arabasque AbaBrukh Aabye, Dancer Deyna and Always Beautiful Aiyana Tripsa
[17:20] MC avatara: Orange Aliens:
[17:20] MC avatara: Super Sherainbow Merlin, Terrfic Tinka Bondar, and Charming Cecilia Mistwalker, Pas de basque Patros
[17:20] MC avatara: Our artistic director of Ballet Pixelle, Inarra Saarinen
Artistic Director and Choreographer, Inarra Saarinen, created the animations and choreography for this production, and world renowned singer/song writer, Solary Clary, composed and performs the music.
More Information and Resources about Ballet Pixelle:
Ballet Pixelle ™ produces professional works that creatively utilize the Second Life and First Life environments; we produce classical, neo-classical, contemporary, and eclectic ballets for and with the residents of Second Life.
Our dancers perform original animations created especially for each ballet. Ballet Pixelle™ cast members live literally all around the world and in performance, dance to the music as he or she hear it, coordinating their movement with other dancers on our stage. The musical scores are original works written for these new ballets.
Roles are available for dancers, designers, composers, animators, supporters, and audience members. All welcome!
Philosphy:
Director's and Company's philosophy; see link below.
ArtsHub Australia
"Virtually Dancing" - an interview with Inarra Saarinen
- Inarra Saarinen
Artistic Director, Ballet Pixelle
http://www.balletpixelle.org/
myspace.com/balletpixelle
All resources and information written by Ballet Pixelle and Inarra Saarinen for public release
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ballet Pixelle : "Living Goddess" : last show Today! 5pm slt : IBM 10
Ballet Pixelle : "Living Goddess" : last show Today! 5pm slt : IBM 10, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.
TODAY! aug 30 / sun
5:00 pm slt
IBM 10 (14, 179, 24)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/IBM52010/14/179/24
BALLET PIXELLE
presents
"LIVING GODDESS"
A new original ballet
Before there was Second Life, there were avatars...
This is a ballet based on the real story of the "Living Goddess", or Kumari Devi, who is worshipped in Nepal. Chosen as a child, she becomes a living goddess. What does this mean? Through ritual and tradition, she provides hope, peace, and serenity to her troubled people. What does it mean to all of our living gods and goddesses, our heroes and icons, our prophets and stars across the lands? All who flower, are idolized, and grow old or die replaced by a new one in a forever progression. What does it mean to be a living goddess? Join us as we honor Kumari, journey to the mystical mountains to see the battle of the gods, and participate in the joyous progression of the new living goddess. Choreography by Inarra Saarinen, music by Solary Clary.
Sunday, August 30, at 5:00pm SL
Ballet Pixelle Theatre, IBM 10 (14,179,24)
Audience Comment:
["Living Goddess"] very much captures the emotion, which was unexpected and enjoyable; I am stunned in fact. I was unsure of how such a thing would work in SL. Well I had heard of ballets going on here; however admittedly had felt they would lack the authenticity. It's just such a lovely thing to enjoy with friends and wonderful to be able to experience in the comfort of your own home. You are doing an amazing job; its really beautiful and it really has the feeling of attending soemthing special. I'm sure it means so much to those who are lucky enough to find you.
Thank you Inarra Saarinen, Artistic Director of Ballet Pixelle for this post!
presents
"LIVING GODDESS"
A new original ballet
Before there was Second Life, there were avatars...
This is a ballet based on the real story of the "Living Goddess", or Kumari Devi, who is worshipped in Nepal. Chosen as a child, she becomes a living goddess. What does this mean? Through ritual and tradition, she provides hope, peace, and serenity to her troubled people. What does it mean to all of our living gods and goddesses, our heroes and icons, our prophets and stars across the lands? All who flower, are idolized, and grow old or die replaced by a new one in a forever progression. What does it mean to be a living goddess? Join us as we honor Kumari, journey to the mystical mountains to see the battle of the gods, and participate in the joyous progression of the new living goddess. Choreography by Inarra Saarinen, music by Solary Clary.
Sunday, August 30, at 5:00pm SL
Ballet Pixelle Theatre, IBM 10 (14,179,24)
Audience Comment:
["Living Goddess"] very much captures the emotion, which was unexpected and enjoyable; I am stunned in fact. I was unsure of how such a thing would work in SL. Well I had heard of ballets going on here; however admittedly had felt they would lack the authenticity. It's just such a lovely thing to enjoy with friends and wonderful to be able to experience in the comfort of your own home. You are doing an amazing job; its really beautiful and it really has the feeling of attending soemthing special. I'm sure it means so much to those who are lucky enough to find you.
Thank you Inarra Saarinen, Artistic Director of Ballet Pixelle for this post!
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