Rory

I would be very excited to see Obratzsova as Aurora, although I might have to see Lopatkina if she indeed decides to perform in DC.

I'm curious, on average how many dancers does the Opera hire who don't graduate from l'école de danse or le conservatoire? I can only think of one example (off the top of my head Alessio Carbone).

I believe the guest dancer you may be referring to in Celts was Joel Prouty who until recently was a soloist with Boston Ballet.