Helene Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Elle Macy and Dylan Wald got married -- congratulations to them both : https://www.instagram.com/p/CsWmYmkJJzX/ Link to comment
Helene Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 Ashton Edwards will guest with NYCB in Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing on January 27 (8pm) and January 28 (3pm) to celebrate NYCB’s 75th Anniversary season, representing PNB. Dancers from other companies with NYCB connections who will participate are Alexandra Hutchinson from Dance Theatre of Harlem (Dewdrop), ABT’s Gillian Murphy and Aran Bell (Other Dances), and Miami City Ballet’s Taylor Naturkas and Brooks Landegger (Midsummer Night’s Dream Act II Divertissement). Also, Terrence Mann will be in Carnival of the Animals. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Terrence-Mann-More-to-Join-New-York-City-Ballets-75th-Anniversary-Performances-20231128 Link to comment
lmspear Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) Trivia: The Terrence Mann connection to NYCB is as son-in-law to Jacques D'Amboise via Charlotte D'Amboise, a Broadway performer. Edited November 29, 2023 by lmspear Typo Link to comment
Helene Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 And dad to NYCB’s Shelby Mann: https://www.nycballet.com/discover/meet-our-dancers/corps-de-ballet/shelby-mann/ She danced in this discussion between Wendy Whelan, Jacques d’Amboise, and Christopher d’Amboise from 2015: Link to comment
Helene Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 Not recent news, but a few weeks ago, Kurt Frohman posted the first part of the Sugar Plum Fairy variation to his Instagram account. In it Melissa Hayden performs the original choreography, with turning rondes de jambes on the quarter. It replaced the turns coming forward up the center. NYCB revived it for at least the one performance I saw it, and I went back to see if I had notated anywhere what performance that was. I keep envisioning Kyra Nichols doing it, but I'm not certain, because I didn't asterisk it or write down a note. But what I did find was that in 2001, I saw Ryan Cardea as Nephew. Link to comment
Quiggin Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Here's Alexandra Danilova's charming SPF, done at Jacobs Pillow in 1952. Malissa Hayden's version, which may have been coached by Danilova, seems a bit looser and slightly disaffected in comparison. https://danceinteractive.jacobspillow.org/alexandra-danilova/sugar-plum-fairy-variation-from-the-nutcracker/ Link to comment
Helene Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 To clarify, I mean Balanchine's original choreography, not the Petipa, which I assume was what, or closer to what, Danilova was dancing. The style had changed radically since Danilova's, and Hayden's is much closer to the way it's danced today than Hayden's was to Danilova's. Link to comment
Helene Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Along with the early subscriber package today came the Winter 2024 Ballet Arizona newsletter. The Studio Company Spotlight on page 5 featured Jordan Islas. Q: Who is your greatest dance inspiration? A: One of my inspirations is Jonathan Batista, a Principal with Pacific Northwest Ballet! I admire his work ethic and talent and am fascinated by his journey, coming from Brazil and getting a full scholarship to English National Ballet School. To see a person that looks like me, achieving such a high title in the ballet world, gave me a north star. It showed me the culture for black dancers was becoming less rigid and more accepting. I hope I can shine just as bright as him and let others, who might not feel seen, know that they belong despite the norms of the ballet world. Link to comment
Buddy Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 11/29/2023 at 10:24 AM, Helene said: And dad to NYCB’s Shelby Mann: https://www.nycballet.com/discover/meet-our-dancers/corps-de-ballet/shelby-mann/ She danced in this discussion between Wendy Whelan, Jacques d’Amboise, and Christopher d’Amboise from 2015: I guess that she decided on ballet after all. It looks like Wendy wasn’t going to let her get away. Thanks for the video clip which I might keep on file for future use. She’s precious here. I hope that she has great success and always has that wonderful smile, inside and out. Link to comment
Helene Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 I just got an email from Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C) about an upcoming screening of "Lift," Misty Copeland's documentary, on February 25 at 3pm at the Center:: Hosted by none other than Jonathan Batista, Pacific Northwest Ballet's trailblazing first Black Principal Dancer, this event promises to take you on an unforgettable journey through the world of pre-professional ballet instruction. Prepare to be moved by the incredible stories of marginalized Black ballet students as they defy the odds and pursue their dreams on stage. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of Pacific Northwest Ballet's Black dancers, including Tacoma's own Soloist, Amanda Morgan, the visionary Ashton Edwards, and the captivating Destiny Wimpye. They'll be sharing their personal challenges and triumphs, inspiring us all to reach for the stars. Don't miss this chance to experience the culture, resilience, and creativity of Black ballet dancers firsthand! Reserve your seat now for an evening filled with beauty, empowerment, and inspiration. Let's come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and ignite inspiration for the future. Join us for this exhilarating, one-of-a-kind Tacoma event! Link to comment
Helene Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Cecilia Iliesiu has been teaching in British Columbia and she's guest-teaching now in Vancouver at Goh Ballet: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3sor1_R5Cl/ (Instagram) Link to comment
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