Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Balliamo?

Gran Ballo risorgimentale, Livorno
[Photos by VP]
This is the second part of the “Gran Ballo risorgimentale” (Grand Ball of the Risorgimento) in Piazza della Repubblica. The ball was organized by the Livorno chapter of the “Società di Danza” (Dance Society) with guest dancers from other italian cities and from Prague.Gran Ballo risorgimentale, LivornoGran Ballo risorgimentale, LivornoGran Ballo risorgimentale, Livorno
See also: The Austrians Are Coming - Shall We Dance? - Fanfara dei Carabinieri

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17 comments:

  1. stromsjoMay 13, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Who provided the music? Was it performed live at the occasion?

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  2. TashMay 13, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Another wow! Nicely photographed - not easy to take good photos of moving subjects, in a crowd!
    I just love the steel gray dress in the 2nd shot.

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  3. jooMay 13, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    I'd dance with pleasure. Nice photos again. Are they proffesional dancers?

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  4. FioMay 13, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    E' bello cominciare il giorno con la danza!
    Ora devo mettermi al lavoro... ballando :-)
    Grazie VP!

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  5. cieldequimperMay 13, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Si signor! These photos are just as cool as yesterday's!

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  6. brattcatMay 13, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    In that first photo, the lady in the middle wearing the crimson gown...the expression you've caught on her face is priceless. I also love looking at the ladies' slippers which you capture so beautifully as they turn.

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  7. HildaMay 13, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    I love the couple in the second photo. With their silvery hair and the shiny and matte black, they look so perfectly elegant.

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  8. UnknownMay 13, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    A very nice series. And well done to capture these as a spectator. It's allways a good thing when events like these come to town as they add some life to the daily grind:-)

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  9. NancyMay 13, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Oh how I wish that was me out there. I was born to dance!

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  10. LowellMay 13, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    These are just super photos, VP! You've caught the action perfectly, the lighting is great, and the viewer can sense the energy!

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  11. SarettaMay 13, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Livorno is just in a frenzy of historical re-enactments these days!

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  12. amatamari©May 13, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful series: the movement
    dance is truly unique and wonderful!
    Thank you!

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  13. crocrodylMay 13, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Superb photos and very interesting event. I like very much such 'street-actions':)

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  14. B SQUAREDMay 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Must be wonderful to see in person.

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  15. hennyMay 14, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    More questions for you, what dance and music played?

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  16. kostasMay 14, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    I love these clothes!Wonderful event!

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  17. TinsieMay 16, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Great shots! Wish I was there :-)

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