Why do people shout bravo

Novembre 8, And surely those who are not Italian will know that this word comes from Italian… But have you ever wondered where this habit comes from? For example in the English dictionary the definition is this: Bravo interjection used in praising a performer. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Reject Read More. Chiudi Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.

Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. There are two choreographers whom I greet with "Bravo" when they walk on stage for bows.

For one of them, I rise to my feet at the same time. I don't give a xxx's xxs what anyone around me thinks about it. But my enthusiasm is nothing compared to Mark Morris's--he really whoops it up when he likes something, as does his company member Guillermo Didi Resto.

It's very pleasant. However, my all time favorite is a dancer and later choreographer named Keith Young. You may remember him from Twyla Tharp--he danced the first duet in Sinatra--Strangers in the Night, swooping onstage carrying Shelly Washington over his head--too fabulous, but I digress.

Keith used to give utterance to amazing wolf howls at curtain, perhaps because his then wife was in the company taking the bow. It was a kind of mating call. Clapping is always good, though. If you do it right, you can kind of exercise your upper arms. Hey Manhattnik, instead of leaving for drinks, how about isometrics in our seats???!

How about a thread on booing and hissing???? So many dances, so little time Gerald Arpino does, too. Not quite whooping and hollering -- but definitely applauding and beyond. I usually agree with him. I've also noticed that Mr. Arpino claps or, indeed, shouts "Bravo" or, I hope, its proper form -- I haven't noticed. Although I often agree with him, I also have the impression that he is cheerleading -- stirring up the audience to respond.

It works admirably. The volume rises noticeably. Who can fault him? But it seems kind of When one of them would finish a piece she would clap and exclaim, "Brava! Bravi tutti! Brave tutte! Ditto the bravo for Keith Young. He was always wonderful when he danced with the Twyla troup. Too bad he got panned by the critics for his first big choreographic attempt in NYC. Hate to show my ignorance but since we are on this particular forum, I'll plunge ahead: Who is Gerald Arpino? And what did Keith Young choreograph that got panned in NY and when?

Do I take it that you who've written about these two have been sitting near them as members of the same audience? He was Robert Joffrey's partner in founding the original Joffrey Ballet, of which he was the associate director. According to the Joffrey website, he has choreographed about a third of the company's repertoire. Nope, I don't sit near him -- but I do have a very clear view of him.

He has his own box seat, I'm up in the balcony. I remember always marveling at the sight, because I was used to the New York City Ballet at the New York State Theater, where my wife and I had subscription seats across the aisle from Lincoln Kirstein, co-founder of that company.

Kirstein never bravoed and seldom smiled. To the best of my recollection I saw him applaud only once, for a matter of seconds. I wish I could remember the occasion -- I think it must have been for a guest artist. Before reading this post, I had no idea about the difference between the Bravo family.

Now when I go to a ballet, i can use those words in confidence. This was a great topic by the way. Already have an account?

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Top Posters In This Topic 5 5 4 6. Lizbie1 Posted October 15, Don Q Fan Posted October 15, Posted October 15, edited. Edited October 15, by bridiem. Sim Posted October 15, I circumvent the problem by going "woooooo"! Two Pigeons Posted October 15, LinMM Posted October 15, I seem to hear wooo-hooo a lot these days. Jillykins Posted October 15, Yes did that for Fonteyn and Nureyev performances a few times!! Josephine Posted October 15, MAB Posted October 15, Jan McNulty Posted October 15, Evidence of an all-purpose Bravo being used by dancers!!

Posted October 16, I don't really mind what people shout in adulation, so long as they don't whistle! Jan McNulty Posted October 16, My family used to run out of the room screaming if I tried to whistle! Lizbie1 Posted October 16, Yaffa Posted October 16, MAB Posted October 16, Perhaps Amelia would be kind enough to give a definitive judgement on this.

Fiz Posted October 16, Yes, Junedancer! I googled him as his name rang a bell and revealed what you have said.