You dirty old man, Stuart!<BR>But I don't think you qualify if you can't even spell her name properly.<BR>Too bad, as coarse Australians say, there's only one "suck a tha sav", in this case.<BR>Look that one up in your Aussie slang dictionary.<BR>Or more hurtfully, as an Aussie girl once said to me at age 10 - "dip out, boy"!!! <p>[This message has been edited by Michael Montgomery (edited May 10, 2000).]

Dear Start and Azlan,<BR>Did you see at the bottom of the posting on "Ballet de Marseille's new Giselle" in the Ballet section, I just gave the link to her personal site - I know your interest is purely professional; I also think it is one of the best dancer sites on the net. With loads of photos for you to drool, oops, I mean admire!<p>[This message has been edited by Michael Montgomery (edited May 10, 2000).]

Michael, au contraire, my concern was merely to explore some technical points arising from the photo. I hope this has put your mind to rest. So, do I get the digits?

Sorry. Seeing as your enquiry was strictly professional, you could always try phoning the Ballet de Marseille at the switchboard on 33 4 91 71 03 03 or fax 33 4 91 71 51 12.<p>[This message has been edited by Michael Montgomery (edited May 10, 2000).]

*STUART*!!!! <P>i've never used THAT 'smiley'/gremlin before!<P>you guys are turning me into one of blandine's nanny types!<P>what NAUGHTY people you are!

At least she doesn't have the personality of Joaquin!<p>[This message has been edited by Maggie (edited May 10, 2000).]

Michael, many thanks for the number - it worked a treat! Marie-Claude was charm personified and has promised to give me some help with my tours en l'air, next time I'm in Marseilles.

"Joaquin"?...

Sorry, Grace, I wasn't clear. See the Other Dance board about flamenco. Stuart, when you get those tours perfected will we see you in a photo?

Whoa, I've been away for a few days and we're been threatened with a lawsuit? Boy, things *do* happen fast on the web!<P>So, which photo/s do we pick, guys?<P>Azlan<P>PS - Stuart, what shall I tell Vanessa about your sudden interest in Marie-Claude?

'Vanessa'?!!!! what about Jeanette?

Stuart is such a scoundrel, isn't he?<P>But seriously, folks, which photos?!!!

Dear Jeanette<P>I am writing to reassure you regarding the innuendoes, rumour-mongering and downright slurs that I have been exposed to from my 'so-called' colleagues on criticaldance. For the record, my interest in young, beautiful ballerinas relates entirely to art and technique.<P>By the way, can't see you to-night as I'm off to see Zenaida Yanowsky in 'Les Biches' - purely for art and technique, you understand.<P>Best wishes<P>Stuart<P>Azlan, my understanding is that there was a concensus for this one (credits on the first page). The most recent debate has been about the one to follow that. <P> <P>[This message has been edited by Stuart Sweeney (edited May 12, 2000).]<p>[This message has been edited by Stuart Sweeney (edited May 12, 2000).]

Okay doke!<P>Azlan

that REALLY IS a great photo, stuart. <P>can you tell us anything about the work, the dancer and/or the photographer please?