geschrieben von balletboy  am 08.10. um 04:49:22

I understand from impeachable sources, that that costume had a special support for the lower back, so it was a bit more than a dancebelt.  I think Edward has admitted to lower back problems, and his x-rays have been published in medical journals.  Or so I've been told.

Despite that, Villella's performances motivated my love for ballet.  His masculine approach, his strength, his forceful nature!  I saw his performances on public TV when I was young, and wanted to do that!  I was priviledged to take a master class from him when I was in my twenties, but probably was a clutz because I was (and still am) in awe of this master of ballet!

The male body, in dancebelt, tights, unitard or naked, doing ballet is what is important.

balletboy

• Re: Villella's costume - Tom at - 09.10. 17:26:30