By Jennifer Fournier Before her final performance with the National Ballet of Canada, in the title role of Giselle, Chan Hon Goh began her day as she had most days since she was a child — by taking ballet class. As she did the tendu exercise in company class, she thought about the words of
by Anne-Marie Elmby A 10-year-long wish came true for artistic director Nikolaj Hübbe when he succeeded in getting George Balanchine’s complete three-part Jewels (1967) on the stage for the Royal Danish Ballet. A window in a jeweller’s shop in New York inspired Mr. B to create the ballet, and the Royal Danish dancers sparkled in Karinska’s jewel-adorned green, red and white costume designs. Gabriel Fauré’s melodious music offered fine