The Dancer and Footballer
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What can I say? Another great Sports Book! I am hooked! This was an awesome book! I lobed reading Troy and Anna's story! Continue writing  these enthusiastic  books!
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The marriage between the music of Prince, a great artist and the dance of the Joffrey Ballet. This is something to see and see again and again.
The choreography is very unique, very skilled dancers supported by an exquisite choice of music.
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This and others on the album are absolutely beautiful! As a dancer I wish I could find more of this sort of music live!
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I am a huge soccer fan as well as an intently involved athlete in the game. FIFA is for Real. If you have ever seen a Pro Soccer match on TV this is almost exactly like one except you control it. I have become basically a master of this game crushing all oppenants as well as the computer on some of the hardest settings. I recently sold my PS1 in order to gain money for the purchase of a PS2,I sold quite a few PS1 games but this is one that I couldn't let go of. Really an excellent game.
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When reviewing dance, it can, at times, be difficult to classify the choreography as ballet, modern ballet, modern dance, jazz. etc.  In this case it is simple: this is pure modern dance.  The term is difficult to define exactly, but if you see enough of it, you get the idea.  This dance film is called "Achterland", and is performed by the dance company, Rosas. The choreographer is Anne Teresa De Keersmacher.  The dancing is very light hearted and a little comical, but very interesting, usuing all types of groupings, from solos to full ensemble.  The music is quite noteworthy: Eugene Ysaye's unaccompanied violin sonatas and Gyorgy Ligeti's piano etudes.  They are played onstage by Irvine Arditti(violin) and Rolf Hind(piano).  There is some slight intereaction between the dancers and the musicians, which adds to the comical nature of the dancing.  There are some routines involving women and their high heel shoes.  They act kind of sexy walking around and also take them off and put them on.  It's amusing!  The dancing is done on a stage with no sets or background, other than the studio, itself.  The dancers are wearing ordinary clothes.  The camera is not a special feature as in a "dance-for-camera" film, but simply records the action.  These factors give the film the look of a rehearsal documentary, but this is not a documentary.  This aspect tends to cause the viewer to relax and focus on the choreography(perhaps it has the same effect on the dancers!).  The sound quality is excellent, but this film is shot in black and white, on 35mm, Fuji film.  It was filmed in Brussels in 1993, but it looks like the black and white films of the 1950's!  It has a slightly grainy look.  I don't understand how this can be, since 35mm, Fuji film should give a much better result.  Anyway, the image quality is good, but if you are looking for that digital sparkle on your screen, you will be disappointed.  If you are a modern dance fan and you don't mind black and white films, this is highly recommended.
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Most will remember Colin Dunne from Riverdance: NYC. What more can be said about a man that has won 11 All-Ireland and 9 World championships??? (Eat your heart out Michael Flatley!) This man is the most elegant and beautiful Irish dancer recorded thus far. If you'd like to learn from the best, and witness this incredible talent at his peak, buy this video! I would also recommend, of course, Riverdance: NYC, and Dancing On Dangerous Ground, co-starring the always fantastic Jean Butler,

The dances on this video are relatively simple for a beginner and really fun to learn. I use them to work out! You'd be surprised how quickly you get your heartrate up by doing them. Lots of fun!!
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Great details of Hope's life and how she got into soccer.  Loved the part about her participation in Dancing with the Stars.
I found the book repeated information as the beginning was not written in chronological order.  If you want to learn more about Women's professional soccer and Hope Solo you my enjoy this book, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are on the fence about professional sports.
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This is an entertaining read that describes the dramatic journey of a brilliant player, from his time playing as a child in the callejna crime-ridden  alley in a rough part of Montevideothrough to his transfer to Barcelona to play in front of 98,000 at the Camp Nou at the start of the 14/15 season. The book moves roughly chronologically through his time at Nacional, at Groningen and Ajax, and then at Liverpool, as well as the two world cup campaigns, and the victorious Copa Amrica campaign. There are also short chapters interspersed describing his thoughts on miscellaneous subjects such as referees, fame, money, managers etc. Suarez has been a champion at all the clubs he has played for, and for his country. He will go down as one of the all-time greats.
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I wish the othe players foot was not a part of the picture. The rest of the picture gets 5 stars
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A fascinating book - and it is even more fascinating if you keep going to YouTube to see him in action!  Wow, he flies.  A most unusual dancer.  I thought the beginning might have been a little slow but it builds and then is hard to put down.  All the insights into his time at the Bolshoi were intriguing.  He is a very brave young man to take such a leap.  And then his collapse when it looked like he would not dance again - very painful period in his life.  Anyone with any interest in ballet will find many insights in this book
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Nicely done film with lotsa unique characters portrayed very well. Of course its' about dancing. but also about male lead role who is infatuated from a distance by lovely dance studio owner (actually see's her from his train ride home daily). Life for him is currently going thru the motions. Decides to take lessons & meet her. Better then I expected.
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Big fan of Cirque Du Soleil...... the physical abilities of these athletes(entertainers) is mind boggling.  The stage set captivating and spectacular.  I imagine seeing this live would be incredible.
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Farrell had a rather dramatic climb into the spotlight so this is not the book to learn how a young dancer makes her way up through the ranks.  It's also a little I-danced-this-then-I-danced-that, which makes it hard to remember important roles early in her career.  That being said, she is a brilliant dancer, with an unusual career and the truest sense of Balanchine's choreography.  If you're interested in Balanchine, American Ballet or the New York City Ballet, this is a must.
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There aren't enough words to describe this mans talent or life.  Such an incredible journey.  Such incredible insight into the inner workings of films and studios for a dancer.
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Another Amazing Book by Mariana Zapata!!

Sal was trying to succeed on her soccer team, her dream was to be part of the national team.. Sal was a great Team player, she was always helping everybody and trying to put a good face to everything.. but not everybody wants to see her succeed, lies and jealousy can break her apart .. some people wants to bring her down and erase her dreams..

Kulti a very famous professional soccer player, known for his bad temper and great skills to play.. old enough his career has change and he needs to seek another position if he wants to continue living his passion.. he accepts a job in a local team that is growing to be strong and famous.. he really didn't want to take it, his life was all messed up.. until he sees her.. until she shows her true colors and makes him fall all over...  Sal is the greatest player he has ever seen..

She has been in love forever with the handsome professional player.. posters, letters she had it all.. until something bad happened that her love changes forever...

I love Sal, she is a strong heroine, she doesn't let people step all over her and always gives her opinion or says what she needs to say.. specially for the people she loves and respect.. she is a fighter and a great player.. but she didn't know her dreams where about to become true.. her posters, her prayers everything she had before is already making its way to reality. now she only needs to believe in this.. in him and his love..

You're going to love Sal and Kulti, they fight, they joke, they give each other hard time so you're going to laugh a lot with this two even if they kind of love/hate each others gut.. well at least thats what they want to pretend.. when all they want is to spend time together..

I love Kulti, he is a silent character, he is strong and Dominant with his presence but also he has good things hidden inside of him.. you won't know what is he thinking most of the time.. but even if his acts and behavior are weird.. his heart is always there.. not far beating for her..

Got a love the moment when they finally accept their feelings for each other.. Kulti was and is a great lover.. super mega hot and he didn't disappoint .. OMG fanning myself..

Other great characters are some of Sal Team players, her Dad is just awesome!! her brother Eric who is another great soccer player.. her sister Cecy who didn't talk much but always was giving her a hard time... all of them are great!! you're are going to love this amazing slow burn story..

it was a great story and i love that i finally met Sal and Kulti..
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Great story of perseverance and love with beautiful characters and some good dance scene.  I would highly recommend it!
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A film about dance, with dance being the driving force and an excellent Romeo and Juliet storyline, played by two relatively unknown actors who shine throughout.