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Big Boi’s Ballet
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Ballet has posted a video clip of recent rehearsals for their upcoming show, “Big,” on their homepage. The show features the music of Antwan “Big Boi” Patton — one-half of the multiple Grammy Award-winning, Atlanta-based duo OutKast.
The dancing in the clip is fascinating. You can see references to contemporary hip hop dance styles, and even breakdancing, but this isn’t the funky, precise, overtly athletic dancing you’d expect to see with this type of music. These are classical ballet dancers and their movements are fluid, lighter than air. It will be interesting to see what audiences — especially the many hip hop fans who are sure to attend — think of this unlikely match.
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By Rick A.
March 21, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this
You can click here for another great clip from the ballet.
By jayp1940
March 21, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
My daughter is actually a part of this performance, and I have seen bits and pieces of their dance. I can’t wait to see the whole performance, and see how it fits in with Big Boi’s style.
By Not Disappointed
March 21, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
I wish him well. Good luck.
By LJ
March 21, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
Dang it! I got rick rolled!
By GPM
March 23, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
WTF? This company needs more than pop music to capture an audience.
By Steve
March 23, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
I thought “boi” was spelled boy? Oh that’s right, blacks have to be different.
By Oh Please
March 23, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this
Steve, are you that preocupied with blacks?
By Brenda
March 24, 2008 7:07 AM | Link to this
Why is it that race is always brought into situations. Steve, you need to pray and ask Jesus to change your heart. All people are different, as a matter of fact, every person on earth is different in his/her own way. Identical twins have different personalities.
By JAQUE
March 24, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Steve is one of those people that feel anyone who doesn’t follow the same path he follows is somehow disruptive to the stream. Classic racist.
By and you know that
March 24, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Steve is another tomfool !!!!
By Proudmom
March 24, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
My son is one of the younger dancer. I’m very proud of him and can’t wait to see all the pieces of the puzzle come together. Don’t to read about.
By Proudmom
March 24, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
My son is one of the younger dancer. I’m very proud of him and can’t wait to see all the pieces of the puzzle come together. Don’t wait to read about.
By KR - Decatur
March 24, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
Steve - you’re a d**.
It’s going to be a GREAT show!!
Go Kam AKA Little Big!!!! The Robinsons are PROUD of you!
By Lois Lane
March 25, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
Dear Steve, Thanks for your insightful comment on the ballet. Now we know how much you love the work Mr. Patton and the Atlanta Ballet have done. You are so right, Steve, blacks always have to be different. Asians always have to be different. Latinos always have to be different. White does not always equal right…you don’t know any better. But guess what Steve? If there were no other man, you wouldn’t have anyone to try to be like…or steal from…or imprison. We know you love us Steve. Have a great day! Love, Lois
By Loves the Arts
April 6, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
This production is both a wonderful artistic and social statement about our city and I am shocked that we have not seen more local coverage. The New York Times Arts section did a wonderful artical today. Kirsten please tell us more about it!
By Loves the Arts
April 6, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
This production is both a wonderful artistic and social statement about our city and I am shocked that we have not seen more local coverage. The New York Times Arts section did a wonderful article today. Kirsten please tell us more about it!
By Axel
April 6, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Saw today’s New York Times article on “big”; front page of Arts and Leisure section! Where is our AJC coverage? Our local arts coverage is usually good, but could not find anything on this piece which has engendered quite a bit of national buzz.