Symphonie Gang Wars.

It's time for another "City Center Storybook" Moment!

When the curtain goes up it may all look like glitter and glamour, but there is a dark underbelly to the glittering world of ABT. Yes folks, just like the Sharks and the Jets we have our very own gang wars! You may find it hard to believe, but here is the photgraphic proof in this Dateline Exclusive "The Underside of the Tutu."

The "Five Minutes Until Battle" call is one of the most intense times for both gangs as they practice their moves. Precision is everything in battle.


Jackie, a member of the "Lashes" gang, questions the outcome of today's tensions.


The momentary peace meeting is brought to a screeching halt as legs fly into the air; the war has begun.


Hee Seo, a member of the "Dagger Legs" gang, raises her hand to the heavens in a defiant gesture of victory.


Another "Dagger Legs" member, Isabella, knows that glamour is everything and takes a moment to flash her gang symbol. This was right before turning around and scratching someones eyes out with those very hands.


One of the founding members of "Lashes," Marian (out of her witch doctor disguise for the day), laughs at the simple moves of those around her. She is going to pull out some "Mortal Kombat" skills tonight.


Bring it bitch.

Comments

[Jennifer]

it's sad that as an audience member, we see the least entertaining moments :)

[7th Wave]

Love seeing Symphonie Concertante. One of the last Ballets I performed in ABT and one of my favorites!

[tonya]

I looked for you today onstage, but some other guy was in the pink and purple shirt?!? I was sitting all the way to the side though and could see Jose in the wings during Angel's Tharp piece, and Julie rocking her little boy during Rodeo. That was fun!

[Sophie]

Love the pictures.

I also looked for you in Rodeo today-- saw Marian though, who was lovely!

[Urszula]

Haha! I love this post. Good photography Matt! :-)

[Lili]

Matt,
Oh so funny!
Oh so pretty!
Oh so witty!
:=))
Lili