Gina Scott and István Simon in Aaron S. Watkin's Sleeping Beauty at Semperoper Ballett Dresden, photo by Ian Whalen

It was great experience to dance Prince Florimund (Prince Desire) in the beginning of this season at Semperoper. The premier was very successful and we had wonderful time on stage with Gina. “Sleeping Beauty” is the most “classical” ballet from the point of view of style and technique. It requires high precision and elegance from both the ballerina and the male dancer. Working towards this means a different behaviour in the normal life as well outside of the theatre.

István Simon, Photo by Ian Whalen

(István Simon in the costume of William Forsythe's The Second Detail designed by Yumiko Takeshima)

Photo shooting with photographer Ian Whalen at Semperoper Ballett Dresden, 2013 August. It is always such a pleasure to work with Ian. He has a great eye to capture the motion in the best state.