Classes and street concerts
Three classes a day are perfect. I start 1130 with Sebastian and impro is a nice warm up and works the ,mind as much as the body with exercises and explanations on pushing barriers and… Classes and street concerts
The man behind the ON
Outside the studio, interview festival director Basilio González about the second annual Tap On. He speaks about the what makes this festival unique, the pronounced Barcelona tap community and the future of tap.
Improvising body percussion Camus band style
Improvisation with German Sebastian Weber, body percussion with Brasilian Tais Balieiro and Camus Band Style with Spanish Luis Menandez. I wouldn’t normally take an impro class but in fact it’s really fantasic and Seb gives… Improvising body percussion Camus band style
Barcelona is Balmy
After Paris, Barcelona is balmy. A midnight rendez vous with Franco, my freindly Italian host from last year and because i’m early I stroll (as much as one can with luggage) to floods of memories… Barcelona is Balmy
48 hours with Roxane Butterfly
After taking her chorey and impro classes at Tap On Barcelona festival 2008, I was invited by tap dancing icon Roxane Butterfly to return to Geneva via Toulon and stay a few days at her… 48 hours with Roxane Butterfly
Ruby TV at Tap On Barcelona
Mention tap dance and most people’s eyes glaze with images of black and white movie replays of Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, maybe there’s a flash of a Tap Dog in a flannelette or a Billie… Ruby TV at Tap On Barcelona
Cannes Film Festival Screen Hub Stories
Screenhub thanks for sending me to Cannes! I had a ball and met great people, saw interesting films and heard about intriguing projects. And lost 5 kilos! Screenhub is a members only site so, for… Cannes Film Festival Screen Hub Stories
Behind the Scenes of Ruby TV plus the album- Cannes Film Festival 2009
Paris to Cannes. Between the more official meetings and screenings and events, Ruby TV gets out and about at the Cannes film festival, makes friends and convinces them to do Croisette interviews, late night beach… Behind the Scenes of Ruby TV plus the album- Cannes Film Festival 2009
Cannes in a tent
Lack of budget did not stop Elka Kerkhofs from getting to France to accompany her short film LASH to the Short Film Corner Market. Fresh out of film school, it was an opportunity not to… Cannes in a tent
Cannes: thanks for the memory
Screen Hub Thursday 28 May, 2009 Back in Paris, pining for glamour, and the wondrous spectacle of Australian filmmakers at their most sophisticated, Ruby Boukabou tapped out one last article for her Screen Hub admirers..… Cannes: thanks for the memory
Australian Ambition in Cannes
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W3QQTqCts0[/youtube] music ‘Bessie’ by Peta Gammie and Pascal Alba
Samson and Delilah wins Camera D’Or at Cannes!
“I don’t know what to say” says a shocked looking Warwick Thornton; Viva le cinema… The emotions are high and the press office a frenzy. Am sitting next to Amanda Palmer who is looking like… Samson and Delilah wins Camera D’Or at Cannes!
Kath & Warwick, Ruby Entertainment & Un Certain Regard Prize
Interview Kath Shelper & Warwick Thornton, producer and director of Samson & Delilah which is screening in un Certain Regard. They have been the darlings of Australian film with loyal and loving cast, crew and family around them… Kath & Warwick, Ruby Entertainment & Un Certain Regard Prize
Too Tired for Tarantino
Decide there are way too many journalists trying to get a piece of Tarantino… and those couches after all these parties look soooo good under those biiiig screens. Catherine Jarvis and I check out the… Too Tired for Tarantino
Don’t be jealous, I am suffering for you
It is mid festival frenzy and senses of reality have now been clearly warped (paradox not intended). Many of the circulating Australians are well in the swirling bubble (except evidently myself, being a clear and… Don’t be jealous, I am suffering for you
Talent Agencies, police rescue, David Lynch
Just printed photos of annoying stalker boy from last night for police, this press office and the French journalist sitting next to me if he appears again. Have informed all the right people who know who he… Talent Agencies, police rescue, David Lynch
Salt and Norway
Pieces of information and quotes and and conversations and jokes and laughs are floating around my head. Feeling slighty hysterical for hectic days and nights so will walk along beach to breath the air. Realise… Salt and Norway
Apparently it’s Monday
Apparently it’s Monday. Back in bed at the beach house with lap top under blue sky and fresh air from sky light. Pachino just called from Paris office to relay my horoscope basically saying to… Apparently it’s Monday
Bright Star and hot sun
Gorgeous and sunny and feeling relatively fresh so decide to wear the Beige ancient Rome style dress and jewels borrowed from my life saving Parisian neighbours. Andrew and I shuttle bus to La Croisette with… Bright Star and hot sun