A Fond Look Back: ROMEO AND JULIET with Robert La Fosse

A Fond Look Back on MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet with ABT legend, Robert La Fosse. Robert recounts his time with this iconic production including working with Sir Kenneth himself, dancing alongside Leslie Browne, and providing advice to dancers facing criticism.
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[@TheIronCobra666]

I was a ballet student in NYC in the late 70’s and early eighties and I had an older friend at the time who used to work as a “super” for ABT’s Spring Seasons. She used to sneak me in backstage with her and I would watch ABT from the wings. I clearly remember Cynthia Gregory bitching about Alexander Godunov’s long hair getting caught in her bobby pins during Swan Lake and I also recall Robert LaFosse goofing off backstage before curtain. He was wearing point shoes and flamboyantly crossed the stage en pointe and acting like a total hysterical diva. Such good times!!!

[@dancetheatresouthwestonlin6753]

Love this memory from Robert La Fosse so much. Sincerely, Beth Griffin (Dan Taylor's sister)

[@CuteDogSophie]

That was fun. Thank-you Robert La Fosse. It was interesting to here how he studied at Harkness House, too. Great memories of Harkness House & Co.

[@lauriequinn7511]

It was 1977 when I started going to the ballet when ABT danced at the Met. It was as Bob says here a most exciting time at the ballet I think from 77 through the mid-80s you would see people like Henry Kissinger in the audience of course Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and one time we sat next to dr. Ruth Westheimer. but regardless of the celebrities in the audience it was a very exciting time seeing people like Martine van Hamel and Baryshnikov and makarova and Cynthia Harvey and Cynthia Gregory oh my goodness what a Time. I've been a subscriber since 1978 and now I have two subscriptions of two seats each I love you all and I'm very grateful for the great art that you have brought to the world. Happy 80th anniversary ABT

[@user-zi7cz8vv2d]

I too danced with Marsha Woody and was in the Beaumont Civic Ballet's Nutcracker with Robert.....the program has Robby La Fosse. Wonderful memories!

[@marcelajatoba1520]

This was amazing!! Loved hearing from the magnificent Robert La Fosse!!! 🩰🩰🔥🔥

[@radiantonion8615]

Hilarious. Robert is so great. Took class a few times at SAB with him. He was just turning and flying around like nobody's business. Amazing talent.

[@barbaralemere5183]

Thank you Robert La-Fosse for you wonderful insights and memories of dancing this iconic ballet. Please share some from La Bayadere too! I got to see you dance in that ballet many years back and it was thrilling.

[@evelynlee9308]

I remember what a great dancer you were!

[@therealdocwhip]

What a true artist! Thank you.

[@indig0icee]

So cool to hear about his experiences. Thank you for posting!

[@andreacontos3913]

Wonderful advice on the importance of bringing the dance and acting together to create a lasting character. Thank you! 💖