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Since this page has become crowded, as new videos are added, older ones, except for my favorites, will be movedHERE-PAGE2 I've got a cold as of today, April 26, so I wont be doing much over the next few days.
The Humane Society of Louisiana and Demelza charities are dedicated to my grandmother(March 8, 1916 - April 15, 2008,) who helped countless homeless stray dogs and cats and who died in a hospice as well as Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, her favorite figure skaters. And to her cousin, Virginia McMath, aka Ginger Rogers - two wonderful women that have given me so much.
Now, it is nearly May and I feel as though neither my grandmother nor I seem to count. It's as though only people from the UK matter. I suppose that I'm confused as to why others receive responses, yet after several months, I have received nothing. I can't understand why. I've always heard how sweet you are, so that just puzzles me even more and makes me wonder if I did something to offend you. I sincerely hope not. Ater losing my grandmother and ending a relationship, hearing from you would mean a lot to me.
My Grandmother's favorite song by her favorite singer, Elvis Presley, which was played at her funeral.
Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet ball scene performed by the Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris. The music is also referred to as The Dance of the Knights.
Fred loved choreography and had a creative imagination that would find inspiration in ordinary things like the sound of a cement mixer to use in dances. He was his own harshest critic and really didn't believe that his accomplishments were that great or that he would be remembered and loved long after his death as a creative genius and gited entertainer. I think he would have greatly admired Jayne and Chris.
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An Open Letter to Jayne and Chris
I don't know if you visit this page, but I need to say something. I realize that you are very busy, however, I have heard that you always take the time to respond to letters. I heard from a British online friend who coordinates the Demelza fundraising that you happily signed articles and responded very sweetly to Spencer, the Demelza bear. I don't begrudge Kathy any thanks for her hard work, nor do I begrudge any fans signed autographs and pictures. But I do personally feel hurt. Back in January, I made an effort to reach out to you on your Bolero anniversary. I created a special card and donated over 1000 English pounds of saved money to Demelza to honor both you and my grandmother's memory because she cared about the two of you, which I told you. She meant the world to me and was there for me when my father died and my mother couldn't. Because I was so close to her, I came to care about you too, worrying about Chris's shoulder, especially during the tour, and hoping that you both have been doing well.
Elvis - How Great Thou Art
Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
A beautiful song that my grandparents loved to dance to.
ANNE MURRAY - Could I Have This Dance
You Needed Me - Anne Murray.
Anne Murray-You Needed Me
Ballet Vidios
Le Corsaire Pas de Trois
Le Corsaire
Robin Cousins performing Le Corsaire at the 1978 Europeans - Exhibition
Robin Cousins Le Corsaire EX - 1978 Europeans
PROKOFIEV -Romeo & Juliet - Ballet
Waltz of the Flowers - One of my favorites
Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker (Mariinsky Ballet)
Media City Ballet, Los Angeles 2008 production of Masquerade - Nominated for the Lester Horton Award for choreography by Natasha Middleton.
Ballet: Masquerade and Pas De Duex - Media City Ballet-Lester Horton Award Nominee
John Curry and JoJo Starbuck - Tango. I include this here because the movements are so graceful, precise and expressive.
1982 John Curry /JoJo Starbuck TANGO TANGO
Tribute to Jayne Torvill and
Christopher Dean & DOI judges
Some original videos have been moved to page 2, but no tribute to Jayne and Chris would be complete without mentioning Fred Astaire personally. It's fitting that a man that they admire was so much like them, especially Chris. I met Fred as an elderly man when I was a child. He was very sweet and surprisingly modest for someone who had achieved so much. Fred was known as a perfectionist and working with him wasn't easy. He would work and rehearse until he was satisfied with the end result even if he felt bad or something hurt, and those closest to him understood that while he could be obsessive, he also had a kind heart, deeply loved his work and truly enjoyed pleasing an audience. To give an example of how frustrating, yet lovable he could be, Ginger designed a beautiful dress with feathers for the number "Cheek to Cheek" in Top Hat. Fred was upset because feathers flew around in dress rehearsals. He and Hermes Pan asked Ginger to change the dress, but she was adament. Fred gave in and even gave Ginger a gold feather charm for her bracelet.
I love this song and its inspirational message. If I could tell Jayne and Chris anything, it would be the lyrics of this song - I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womak.
Lee Ann Womack I Hope You Dance
Ruthie Henshall singing Maybe This Time from Cabaret. I love Liza Minneli, and this version is just as good in my opinion.
Ruthie Henshall - Maybe This Time
Karen Barber and Nicky Slater performing the routine that won them the 1985 British Championships. A lovely performance.
Karen Barber and Nicky Slater
Karen and Nicky performing a quickstep rountine to the song "S Wonderful" at the 1985 Worlds with comments by Betty Calloway. Excellent number that deserved higher scores.
Karen Barber and Nicky Slater
Robin Cousins performing "Satan Takes a Holiday" at the 1985 World Challenge of Champions, a delightful, fun program that also shows Robin's excellent footwork.
Robin Cousins - 1985 World Challenge of Champions
A gem from Stars on Ice, 1999: "Old Friends" by Simon and Garfunkel, with Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguichi, Katia Gordeeva, Kurt Browning and Steven Cousins.
Karen Barber and Nicky Slater
Miscellaneous Favorites
I'm a hopeless romantic, as most of the following songs show. I've always loved older songs and singers as well as movies better than those of today.
Shania Twain - From this Moment
From This Moment On - Shania Twain
I Can't Stop Loving You - Jim Reeves
JIM REEVES- I Can't Stop Loving You
Barry Manilow - Mandy
Barry Manilow - Mandy
Barry Manilow - I Write the Songs
Barry Manilow = I Write the Songs
Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling in Love With You
Elvis Presley - I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Perry Como - And I Love You So - A beautiful song by another one of my favorite singers.
Perry Como - And I Love You So
"Crazy," sung by Patsy Cline
Crazy - In Memory of Patsy Cline
Patsy - I Fall to Pieces
Patsy Cline -- I Fall To Pieces
One of my favorite movies, Love Story, with the theme song sung by Andy Williams
Andy Williams' Love Story (Where Do I Begin?)
Barry Manilow - Ready to Take a Chance Again. A song that I think is beautiful and currently can relate to.
Ready to Take a Chance Again- Barry Manilow
After the Loving - Englebert Humperdinck
After The Loving - Engelbert Humperdinck
The Impossible Dream - Andy Williams
Andy Williams - The Impossible Dream
Michael Buble - You Don't Know Me
You Don't Know Me - Michael Buble
Roy Orbison - "Crying"
Roy Orbison - Crying
Although I'm American, I've always loved English singers such as Petula Clark and the Beatles. I've been to London and enjoyed it very much.
Downtown - Petula Clark
Petula Clark - Downtown -Petula - Don't Sleep in the Subway
Petula Clark - Don't Sleep in the Subway
Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles. The lyrics always have touched me, especially when I feel sad.
The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby (1966)
The Beatles - The Long and Winding Road
The Beatles - The Long and Winding Road
The Beatles - Yesterday
The Beatles - Yesterday
Simon and Garfunkel - Scarborough Fair - Scenes from The Graduate.
Simon and Garfunkel - Scarborough Fair
Simon and Garfunkel - I am a Rock
I Am a Rock - Simon & Garfunkel Lyrics
Tom Jones - Green Green Grass of Home
Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
Dean Martin - Volare
Dean Martin- Volare
Dean Martin - Young at Heart
Dean Martin - Young At Heart
Frank Sinatra singing As Time Goes By
Frank Sinatra - As Time Goes By
Frank - That's Life
Frank SINATRA - That's Life
Johhy Mathis - Chances Are
Johnny Mathis - Chances Are
It Might be You from the movie Tootsie
It Might Be You - Tootsie
Both Sides Now - Judy Collins
Judy Collins - Both Sides Now -
Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
Lynn Anderson -- Rose Garden
Theme from the Godfather(Speak softly Love) - Andy Williams
Andy Williams' Speak Softly, Love (from 'The Godfather')
Cathy's Theme from the 1939 film Wuthering Heights along with other adapdations
Wuthering Heights - Cathy's Theme
A special section decicaded to Andre Rieu, a master at playing any type of music.
Advertisement for Andre Rieu's Canada/US Tour, April - June, 2009. I'm hoping to catch his tour on the west coast next month.
Schedule of cities and tickets from ticketmaster
Andre Rieu's 30th Anniversary tour
Beautiful rendition of Jt 'taime(I Love You)
Andre Rieu Je T'aime
Andre playing one of my favorites waltzes, "The Merry Widow."
The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár
April Flowers - A Medley of Waltzes
April Flowers - Waltzes
Andre with the Vienna State Opera Ballet
Andre Rieu Toronto with Vienna State Opera Ballet -
Radio City Music Hall - Andre pays tribute to Frank Sinatra
Andre Rieu & Orchestra 'Tribute To Frank Sinatra'
I Belong To Me - Beautiful German song sung in English by Suzan Erens & accompanied by Andre in Vienna.
I Belong to Me (Ich Gehoer Nur Mir)
Under the Sky of Paris
Andre Rieu - Under The Sky Of Paris
Hava Naglia
Andre Rieu
Andre Rieu performing the theme from Romeo and Juliet from the 1968 movie.
Andre Rieu (Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet)
Andre Rieu and the Dubliners - Irish Washerwoman
Andre Rieu & The Dubliners
Andre Rieu playing the Last Rose of Summer, which also is a small tribute to my grandmother's Scottish ancestry.
The Last Rose Of Summer
Granada
Granada - André Rieu
Andre playing "Waltzing Matilda" in Melborne, Australia
Andre Rieu - Waltzing Matilda 2008
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