TCDC Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I discovered recently Artistic Director Adam Sklute has handed out numerous promotions to dancers at Ballet West. After the closing night of Ballet West's Mixed Rep. '9 Sinatras' Adam Sklute had all the dancers on stage for the announcements. I apologize if any of the information here is incorrect but this is what I've jotted down. Promoted to Principal - Michael Bearden Promoted to Soloist - Kate Crews Promoted to Soloist - Jason Linsley Promoted to Demi-Soloist - Victoria Lock Promoted to Demi-Soloist - Jacqueline Straughan Promoted to Demi-Soloist - Jason Chinea Promoted to Demi-Soloist - Chris Sellars Promoted to 2nd Year Apprentice From BWII - Aidan Diskin Dancers leaving the company are Edward McPherson, Jeff Herbig & Nicholas Smith. I believe Nick Scott & Steven Davis have also retired. Ballet West has also hired Principal Dancer Romi Beppu from Boston Ballet. Link to comment
its the mom Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Lucky Ballet West to get Romi Beppu. She's a beautiful dancer! Link to comment
fadedhour Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I agree -- I just saw Romi Beppu a few days ago in In the Upper Room, and she was great I'd love to hear about her performances with Ballet West for next season. Link to comment
TCDC Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Lucky Ballet West to get Romi Beppu. She's a beautiful dancer! Also Houston Ballet's Principal Sarah Webb has agreed to join Ballet West next season as a guest principal for 10 weeks. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Mrs. Webb will be performing in the annual Gala and The Tempest. Possibly a sign of the future? Link to comment
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