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I recommend the excellent Conversations on Dance podcast with Lourdes Lopez: https://conversationsondancepod.com/2018/11/19/lourdes-lopez/ More good stories from the "old days". 😉

Those of us who have listened to past Conversations on Dance podcasts got to hear about the Tiler Peck "Body Wrappers" dancewear again and again. ;) There do seem to be many, many dancers getting into designing clothing and accessories, as well as modeling. Just now, when I looked at one of Tiler Peck's outfits (which are inexpensive but stylish and, dare I say it, sexy), I was surprised to see SFB's Koto Ishihara modeling the outfit: https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_P1008x_html?pid=106412&shop=Style&&skey=Tiler+PEck+Body+Wrappers&search=true&SortOrder=R&SID=1322273765 But there seems to be a lot of dancers involved with fashion in one way or another.

Here are some images of the print edition - looks to be a great outlet for the many talented dance photographers: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/penelopeford/fjord-review-print-magazine?ref=project_link

Well that's an interesting idea. Though I don't think it's really possible for such an arrangement to happen each and every year. I like the idea of West Coast companies such as PNB, SFB and maybe LA Dance Project taking turns appearing in D.C. or NYC each year - so that the East Coast audience can stay abreast of what is happening with the West Coast companies.

Current situation - many of the dancers wearing masks due to the bad air quality from the Butte County "Camp" fire: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMOailjACM/ Sasha De Sola announces bilingual children's book inspired by her life: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLltCLnvD4/ Angelo Greco and Sasha De Sola for NYC Dance Project: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNxTG3lnMa/ Group photo from the NYC City Center tour: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpuJUpxBfKM/ Chairman's Council Dinner photos - Anna Sophia Scheller, Vladislav Kozlov, Angelo Greco, Yuan Yuan Tan, and major sponsor Yurie Pascarella: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqKwpTyg8Uz/

I've only sat in the "Founders Circle" and Grande Circle balcony area - on the side overhang - which is quite comfortable, and the seats are arranged in such a way that there's no issue with heads being in the way of sight. However, my seats have been located to the sides of the stage so there is that issue. I seem to recall noticing that the orchestra seating has fairly decent legroom. The Dorothy Chandler seating map for the Orchestra section shows that rows are offset to make for better viewing.

Announcement from the Fjord Review Staff: The Print Edition We're thrilled to announce the launch of our print magazine - out in December! The print edition will feature new dance reviews, as well as a selection of our best dance writing from the year, feature-length articles, profiles, and stunning photoshoots with some of the brightest stars of the stage. Take a peek at the campaign video below, created by animator and designer Lorenzo Spatocco. As this is a limited print run, supporting the campaign is the only way to ensure your copy. Each edition comes with free international shipping, and some lovely rewards!

Ana Sophia Scheller in Sleeping Beauty (from the 2017 season) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp97boigs6J/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-RkMsgoc3/

The interesting point for me was the supposition that dancers with Jazz and Tap training tend to be better turners and are more fearless doing "tricks". It would be great to see a chart of major company principals that listed their early dance training, so we could confirm the correlation. ;)

An Instagram post probably relating to the "stumbles": doresandre "SEE THE MUSIC, HEAR THE DANCE"- George Balanchine ... "TRY NOT FALLING"- Dores André. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpqEj_5HtZk/

Somehow, I just knew you would pop in, Apollosmuse. ;) Thank you. The expense of bringing the full orchestra is prohibitive, I know that much.

Thanks so much for the reports from Washington - very much appreciated. Wheeldon's ballet got mixed reviews in San Francisco (where his work is well known). Obviously not every ballet is going to work on all levels, even for the most experienced choreographers, and the choreographers were asked to take risks, which could be an invitation to disaster. Or not. 😉 I know the violinist was Cordula Merks, who is concertmaster of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra (formerly of the Seattle Symphony). So presumably the SFB Orchestra was performing the scores, and not the Kennedy Center house orchestra, but if someone could confirm this (or correct me) I would appreciate it. And now for something completely different! SFB in NYC Oct. 31st - Nov. 4th at "Balanchine: The City Center Years"…

Masha just debuted in Manon in Oslo with the Norwegian Ballet. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcwtPyl6NT/?taken-by=balletrusse Here's a great image: "After special night last night with @yoelcarreno, @ingridlorentzen, mama and the tallest roses I’ve ever gotten"

Sarah L. Kaufman has reviewed the 6 Unbound Festival works debuting at the Kennedy Center this past week: San Francisco Ballet takes the Kennedy Center stage with six bold new works https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_danc/san-francisco-ballet-takes-the-kennedy-center-stage-with-six-bold-new-works/2018/10/24/115257b4-d79c-11e8-9559-712cbf726d1c_story.html?utm_term=.8cf0f271902f Sleek modernism in the San Francisco Ballet’s new works https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_danc/sleek-modernism-in-the-san-francisco-ballets-new-works/2018/10/26/d5b8c362-d92d-11e8-9559-712cbf726d1c_story.html There have also been a couple 'print' interviews published: Interview: San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson Brings ‘Unbound’ to The Kennedy Center https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2018/10/19/interview-san-francisco-ballet-artistic-director-helgi-tomasson-brings-unbound-to-the-kennedy-center/ Choreographer Cathy Marston Talks Kennedy Center Debut With San Francisco Ballet http:// https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2018/10/19/interview-choreographer-cathy-marston-makes-her-kennedy-center-debut-with-san-francisco-ballet/ [In addition, there is an excellent hour-long interview of Helgi Tomasson available at the Conversations on Dance website (audio) and on YouTube (audio and video)]

Natasha Sheehan has been interviewed by King Ferraro and Breeden for Conversations on Dance: https://conversationsondancepod.com/2018/10/26/natasha-sheehan/ "In today’s bonus episode we are continuing our coverage of San Francisco Ballet at the Kennedy Center as they showcase 6 works from the company’s Unbound: a festival of new works. Today’s episode was recorded in April when we were in San Francisco as these works all premiered. We talk with new corps member, Natasha Sheehan about training at San Francisco Ballet School, joining the company, and her blog about healthy eating and wellness."

Damian Woetzel, President of The Juilliard School Walter Isaacson sits down with Damian Woetzel to discuss how he became president of the prestigious Juilliard School. https://www.wliw.org/programs/amanpour-and-company/president-juilliard-school-damian-woetzel-bppi4a/

Everyone sees something different. ;) Snowblind is loosely based on Edith Wharton's novella Ethan Frome. This short interview with Marston might interest you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrlWneN25jY And this one from the DC Metro: https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2018/10/19/interview-choreographer-cathy-marston-makes-her-kennedy-center-debut-with-san-francisco-ballet/ Trey McIntyre's ballet has done well with audiences and critics alike, but it obviously helps to know the story, and, like the music choices. Some of us just don't want to see ballet and pop/rock songs mixed together. Or ballet in sneakers.

Perhaps it isn't so obvious (but it should be) - the best dancers and choreographers pretty much always have a great love of music. Not just one type of music they heard in high school, but music generally. Fred Astaire - I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hTLZz2hUOA

Aaron Robison published this short video, signalling that he too was in Washington with SFB (perhaps he is there in case someone gets injured) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXlbIZlRER/?hl=en&taken-by=aaronrobison86

A nice long interview. I especially enjoyed hearing about his early days with Joffrey and the Harkness Ballet.

I didn't see that program due to illness. It's a sore point for me. The SFB World Ballet Day 2017 footage had rehearsal footage of Anima Animus: >> Anima Animus rehearsal begins at 13:00 (I'm not sure how much was left intact - SFB's "highlights" edit out a lot of footage. I really wish they would leave things alone. If my memory serves me, the rehearsal is edited down.) Members that possibly have seen all of the new ballets: sf_herminator, Josette, Terez, Quiggin and JumpFrog Maybe we can get their comments. You would have been able to see Joseph Walsh perform in the role that was created on him, but he couldn't actually perform at the Festival due to injury.

Thank you! I read your review of Program A as well. Enjoy.

Thanks very much, TTB - a well written article. Is this your first time seeing these ballets, or did you see any of them during the past season at SFB? I'm just wondering how they are holding up with repeated viewing. I'm also wondering: has the substitution of Frances Chung for Maria Kochektova changed the dynamic in Anima Animus?

City Ballet Gala Celebrates 26 Years of Artistic Excellence, Education & Community Outreach https://coronadotimes.com/news/2018/10/22/city-ballet-gala-celebrates-26-years-of-artistic-excellence-education-community-outreach/ "The legendary Hotel del Coronado was the setting for City Ballet of San Diego’s Creating Legends Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Over 250 guests came to help celebrate the ballet company’s 26th Anniversary! Through the generosity of the many guests, City Ballet of San Diego raised over $235,000. ...we celebrate 26 years of award-winning performances and inspirational outreach programs, serving over 10,000 children throughout San Diego annually."

Program I—Wed, Oct 31 at 8pm Miami City Ballet Serenade (Tschaikovsky) Emily Bromberg, Jeanette Delgado, Simone Messmer, Rainer Krenstetter, Chase Swatosh The Mariinsky Ballet Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux (Tschaikovsky) Viktoria Tereshkina, Kimin Kim The Royal Ballet Tarantella (Gottschalk) Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé New York City Ballet Symphony in C (Bizet) First Movement: Tiler Peck, Tyler Angle; Second Movement: Sara Mearns, Jared Angle; Third Movement: Ashley Bouder, Anthony Huxley; Fourth Movement: Lauren King, Taylor Stanley Program II—Thu, Nov 1 at 8pm The Mariinsky Ballet Apollo (Stravinsky) Apollo: Xander Parish, Terpischore: Maria Horeva, Polyhymnia: Anastasia Nuikina, Calliope: Daria Ionova New York City Ballet Concerto Barocco (Bach) Maria Kowroski, Abi Stafford, Russell Janzen The Royal Ballet Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux (Tschaikovsky) Anna Rose O’Sullivan, Marcelino Sambé San Francisco Ballet Divertimento No. 15 (Mozart) Dores André, Frances Chung, Sasha De Sola, Koto Ishihara, Ana Sophia Scheller, Benjamin Freemantle, Angelo Greco, Lonnie Weeks Program III—Fri, Nov 2 at 8pm San Francisco Ballet Scotch Symphony (Mendelssohn) Mathilde Froustey, Joseph Walsh, Dores André The Mariinsky Ballet Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux (Tschaikovsky) Viktoria Tereshkina and Kimin Kim Paris Opera Ballet Divertissement Pas de Deux from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn) Hugo Marchand and Sae-Eun Park The Joffrey Ballet The Four Temperaments (Hindemith) Melancholic: Yoshihasa Arai; Sanguinic: Christine Rocas and Dylan Gutierrez; Phlegmatic: Greig Matthews; Choleric: Victoria Jaiani Program IV—Sat, Nov 3 at 2pm The Joffrey Ballet The Four Temperaments (Hindemith) Melancholic: Alberto Velazquez; Sanguinic: April Daly and Miguel Angel Blanco; Phlegmatic: Rory Hohenstein; Choleric: Victoria Jaiani Miami City Ballet Pas de Trois (Glinka) (Glinka) Nathalia Arja, Ashley Knox, Kleber Rebello Paris Opera Ballet Pas de Deux from Agon (Stravinsky) Hugo Marchand and Sae-Eun Park San Francisco Ballet Divertimento No. 15 (Mozart) Dores André, Sasha De Sola, Koto Ishihara, Wona Park, Ana Sophia Scheller, Benjamin Freemantle, Angelo Greco, Lonnie Weeks Program V—Sat, Nov 3 at 8pm The Mariinsky Ballet Apollo (Stravinsky) Apollo: Xander Parish, Terpischore: Maria Horeva, Polyhymnia: Anastasia Nuikina, Calliope: Daria Ionova The Royal Ballet Tarantella (Gottschalk) Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé Paris Opera Ballet Pas de Deux from Agon (Stravinsky) Hugo Marchand and Sae-Eun Park American Ballet Theatre Symphonie Concertante (Mozart) Christine Shevchenko, Devon Teuscher and Thomas Forster Program VI—Sun, Nov 4 at 3pm The Joffrey Ballet The Four Temperaments (Hindemith) Melancholic: Yoshihasa Arai; Sanguinic: Christine Rocas and Dylan Gutierrez; Phlegmatic: Greig Matthews; Choleric: Victoria Jaiani Paris Opera Ballet Divertissement Pas de Deux from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn) Hugo Marchand and Sae-Eun Park The Mariinsky Ballet Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux (Tschaikovsky) Viktoria Tereshkina and Kimin Kim American Ballet Theatre Symphonie Concertante (Mozart) Christine Shevchenko, Devon Teuscher and Thomas Forster https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2018-2019/Balanchine/ [Their website misspells Angelo's last name as "Graco", so I fixed those instances here]