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...course of a single evening when the Ballet de l'Opéra performs The Four Temperaments (1946), Raymonda (1983), and Artifact Suite (2004), choreographed respectively by Balanchine, Nureyev and Forsythe, together in one show at the Bastille Opera. A rare treat, even if you don't know your plié from your pirouette. www.operadeparis.fr by Jeffrey T. Iverson...
Where would a princess be without her glossy locks? Despite numerous options in the Square, pickings for princesses are slim: Le Pli in the Charles Hotel is overrated, and if you buy the Gino’s hype, make sure you get Giuliana for highlights or Marisol’s Aveda treatment. The Carriage House Salon on Church Street specializes in a cut for curly hair called the Ouidad cut. On Newbury Street, a princess’s spiritual home, go to Laurel Elliott at Vidal Sassoon for color, and Mario Russo Salon and Salonpini for cuts. At Leonard Stephen?...
Ever-vigilant about hair removal, Harvard’s princesses rave about Pure Line on JFK Street for eyebrow waxing, while others trek to Dellaria in Kenmore Square for the arch wonders of Danielle. Teresa at Le Pli is also a favorite. While some expressed doubt about Ricki’s and Sasha’s, one veteran insists that Lena at Sasha’s has the “best, fastest and most painless Brazilian wax ever.” FM will take her word...
Some princesses opt for Le Pli because it’s close, but the atmosphere isn’t the most relaxing. Still, get Damien for a hot stone massage. “He’s this pixie-like man who looks like he belongs on the lord of the rings,” says one devotée, “and he ‘channels your spirit’ or whatever.” On Newbury, try Bella Sante, which enthusiasts swear is worth the trip out of the Square for either a facial or massage...
...doubt I'll ever get to say, "See that Golden Gloves Champion'that's my roommate!" I also doubt that I'll ever go to Metropolitan to see my other friend dance. But as long as I get to laugh at them while they try out their punches and pliés, and we all get to collectively learn a line dance in the living room, I'll be content...