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Ballet may be the most graceful of the arts, but to excel, you've got to be a beast. Among my favorite leviathans of dance are Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Svetlana Zakharova, Natalia Osipova, & Sylvie Guillem.
Ballet was my life. That is, until 2016 when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's, a cruel neurological disease. I didn't dance for much longer. My body stopped listening to me. Once supple muscles petrified. My internal gyroscope broke, leaving me unable to balance or turn. I was forced to tie my last pair of pointe shoe ribbons, and when Parkinson's stole my voice, I taught my final class.
Still, I was not ready to give up my beloved ballet. Unexpectedly, I found a way to continue to share my lifelong infatuation with both promoting the art and preserving the memories of its legends. Grateful for each and everyone of you who have helped make this possible, I treasure your encouragement & support.
Love to you all,
Pam
#gracefulbeastballet
#pamboehmesimon
Pam Boehme Simon
Nureyev certainly did love his hats. He made them all look good.
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Pam Boehme Simon
Not finding what I wanted in a happy birthday greeting video, I decided to make a few myself.
8 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Pam Boehme Simon
I have looked for years for a ballet related happy birthday video greeting with little luck. So, I made one myself. =)
8 months ago | [YT] | 13
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Pam Boehme Simon
<3
9 months ago | [YT] | 24
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Pam Boehme Simon
Keeping the legends alive.
9 months ago | [YT] | 16
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Pam Boehme Simon
Nureyev And The Sea ...a lifelong love story 💦
10 months ago | [YT] | 19
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Pam Boehme Simon
Tragic lovers...
1 year ago | [YT] | 8
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Pam Boehme Simon
Sergei & Svetlana, always a breathtaking partnership.
1 year ago | [YT] | 19
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Pam Boehme Simon
Rudolf Nureyev's exquisite portrayal of the faun mixes perfectly animalistic carnal passion with absolute tenderness. His performance is a masterpiece.
Ballet: Afternoon of the Faun
Choreography: Vaslav Nijinsky
Music: Claude Debussey
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Pam Boehme Simon
Incense & Grace
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