October 21
To the Editor,
I attended Monday night’s (Oct. 18) performance of the Royal Winnipeg
Ballet at the Jerusalem Theater – what a juxtaposition – to see the RWB
in Jerusalem. It was a thrilling event and wonderful to see them after
so many years. As a teenager growing up in Winnipeg in the 60’s, I and
my friends (Shaynie Bressler, Frumie Selchen) used to usher at the
ballet on Saturday nights and thus saw many of their performances. They
were outstanding. Their dancing is so fluid, with ribbon-like
movements. Many former Winnipegers were in the audience and felt a deep
sense of pride.
It made me realize what a great city, culture-wise, I grew up in. We
were exposed at a young age to theater (we also ushered at the MTC),
dance and music, and this early exposure helped form our sensibilities,
tastes, and enriched and continues to enrich our lives.
I’m only sorry that we won’t see more of the RWB’s repetoire. They were
truly outstanding!
Best wishes,
Shani Ben David (Fenson)
Jerusalem