Jameth Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Is anyone aware of what James Canfield has in store for his future? Is he still going to be coreographing? Is he retiring completely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watermill Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi Jameth, As far as I know he's still liviing in Portland. I believe he's been up for consideration as Artistic Director for several companies, but not been hired as of yet. There's been some speculation that he might work as a freelance choreographer. As you know, he is also a very highly regarded teacher. He has a lot to offer on all these levels, so I'm sure he'll emerge some time in the future. I also know that running a company is beyond exhausting. Maybe he's taking a very well deserved break. Watermill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameth Posted October 9, 2003 Author Share Posted October 9, 2003 Yeah...he is an excellent teacher. He taught me for a number of years when I was in the Schoool of Oregon Ballet Theatre. He didnt like me very much because he thought I was disrespectful...if he only knew how much I respect(ed) him... I was pretty upset when I heard about all the changes that were taking place when he left and Christopher Stowell took over. I wrote a letter of discontent to OBT and asked that it be forwarded to James...hopefully it was. It made me sad he was leaving. I decided when I realized I probably would never dance under James direction that I was going to quit. No one else has the edge, the sensuality, and vision that suits me as well as James Coreography. Oh well. I would love to be kept informed of James future plans. Is there somewhere I can go that will have updates of what he is working on? Or should I just check back here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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