It was at the York Summer School that we noticed the talent of Matthew Ball, now Principal with the Royal Ballet. Some years ago, Michael and I had tickets for the Boston Ballet. Unfortunately, Michael was ill. At another school event previously where Matthew was present, I offered the ticket to Matthew which delighted Michael. Because of arranging to meet, we exchanged mobile numbers. Since then we have exchanged messages and chatted with him at various ballet events. I sent him a text las Wednesday to break the news to him. Here is his tribute "I am terribly sorry to hear about Michael. He was a real gentleman and my thoughts are with him (today) and those closest to him. I will never forget taking his seat at the Boston Ballet triple bill at the Coliseum and at a later date meeting him and hearing his knowledge and enthusiasm for ballet was very refreshing."
It was at the York Summer School that we noticed the talent of Matthew Ball, now Principal with the Royal Ballet. Some years ago, Michael and I had tickets for the Boston Ballet. Unfortunately, Michael was ill. At another school event previously where Matthew was present, I offered the ticket to Matthew which delighted Michael. Because of arranging to meet, we exchanged mobile numbers. Since then we have exchanged messages and chatted with him at various ballet events. I sent him a text las Wednesday to break the news to him. Here is his tribute "I am terribly sorry to hear about Michael. He was a real gentleman and my thoughts are with him (today) and those closest to him. I will never forget taking his seat at the Boston Ballet triple bill at the Coliseum and at a later date meeting him and hearing his knowledge and enthusiasm for ballet was very refreshing."
