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Does anyone know where Anthony Vincent (FKA Spaulding) went? Did he retire?

2 hours ago, aurora said:

 

I had the same reaction.

It is certainly not an amateurish image (as I believe it was described earlier in the thread), and if the suggestion is simply that showing Misty in a leotard top (not a particularly revealing one) = Hooters, that is pretty offensive.

 

 

I agree, Aurora. Referring to Misty and this photo as "Hooters Ballet Theatre" floors me. It feels like body shaming. Women have breasts. It's a fact. And we all have them, man or woman, whatever size they may be.

I actually really like this photo. The push/pull affect with them facing opposite directions with one leg up yet connected at the hips. It's contemporary, active, and serene all at the same time.

Watching that vlog, I'm amazed she still HAS a job. In the States, if you publicly badmouth your employer, that's it. You're done. Ta-ta. And she's done it time and time again, but upset that others badmouth her privately.

On 7/23/2017 at 3:07 PM, abatt said:

Laughed out loud when I read your comment, Natalia.  Canbelto, the photo is Misty and James Whiteside.  

Is there online copy of the photo?

19 hours ago, pherank said:

I noticed on your site you have an audition call out for dancers who, if classically trained, can dance on pointe.
I’m actually hiring many dancers this fall to complete the company, with dancers coming from ballet companies, actually — San Francisco Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet. We’re going to start to have dancers who can also do pointe work in the company. It doesn’t mean that everyone, every girl in the company, is on pointe, but having some dancers who are trained in pointe work allows me to have a larger repertory. I don’t want to reduce the potential works we can dance, basically.

Hmmm, he doesn't say the SFB dancers are women, just that dancers will be coming from SFB, POB, and others. Maybe some of the recently departed soloist men?

Also, not sure what to think of Ana Sophia Scheller. She's seasoned, definitely, but I've never been wowed by her artistic chops. I think I might have rather seen someone like Lauren Strongin promoted rather than bring in someone external for a few years.

44 minutes ago, sf_herminator said:

 

Initial reaction:  Very surprised to see Francisco gone.  NIce to see Madison Keesler returning.  

 

I agree, I love(d) Francisco's dancing. And I'm surprised to see Madison coming back; she seemed to be getting really great opportunities at ENB.

On 6/1/2017 at 1:53 PM, JumpFrog said:

So many sideward tilts on one page goodness  

 

Yes. A few, I am fine with. But so much emphasis on 180-degrees-plus and not much else makes me think her focus really isn't on ballet. Too bad. I loved her technical chops!

Dusty Button's IG profile had been updated to refer to her as a former principal with Boston Ballet. Her website confirms this, too.

https://www.instagram.com/dusty_button/

Is Gisele injured? From public Instagram posts, she seems to be in Arizona visiting family, but ABT is in season right now. Curious, as I've found her to be insanely interesting to watch.

YYT is no longer listed on the casting page:(

More changes listed on the site. SVP on April 30th mat. 

Carlos Quenedit is leaving, per a post on Kimberly Olivier's Instagram:

No Sarah Van Patten. Bummer!

Ruben Martin has reported on his public Instagram that Aaron Robison is heading to ENB. Additional details in the comments. 

There had been some mention about why we haven't seen Carlos Quenedit much this season. He posted this on his public Facebook page back in February:

Updating: I hear that people are worried about when I'm coming back to dance, so here is the answer
Answer: As you all know I injured myself during nutcracker. I've torn almost 50 percent of the deltoid ligament in my left ankle during the show. It's been already two months and is getting better but unfortunately is not ready yet. The doctors say that, this will probably take another month. I really appreciate that many of you are so worried about me. it's good to know that I'm very present in your lifes. And for those who are wondering when I'm coming back (I don't know yet), And for those who are asking why I'm not back yet, I will personally let you know when I'm ready, don't worry. So, the purpose of this post is let you guys know the reason why I'm not back yet, and that is (because I'm not ready)
Many thanks

Lee Alex Meyer Lorey has referred to retirement on her public Instagram, including here and here.

11 hours ago, Jayne said:

Odette's Ordeal reported Lorena Feijoo pulled out of the farewell night today.  She wanted something different than the planned mixed rep.  

This is too bad, both for Lorena and for her fans who showed up to see her "final dance" with SFB.

Anyone see the first round of performances?

53 minutes ago, Terez said:

Oh, dear, what just crossed my mind was that Lauren Strongin has not been tapped - and it seems to me she's been dancing at SUCH a high level lately.  : ( 

Yes, this. I was hoping that these announcements are in conjunction with contract renewals for next year. These tend to be in March, so perhaps there will be more announcements shortly.

I feel like in years past, these announcements were kept until the summer. Interesting that they are being made now.

On 3/20/2017 at 8:42 PM, Helene said:

I'm not confusing him with his brother, because I was thrilled when Isaac Hernandez got great opportunities in Europe.  Maybe I saw Estebam on video, then.  I remember asking someone to ID him among the men.  ("Him!")

I sort of remember him in something smaller, maybe Concerto Grosso or something at a Gala? It's totally possible, Helene! Whatever the case, he's incredibly talented, and I hope SFB can keep and further his innate gifts.

9 hours ago, Helene said:

I remember seeing him in a small male ensemble the last time  I saw San Francisco Ballet, which had to be four or five years ago, and being really impressed with him.

He joined in 2013; was it him you say, or his brother Isaac (now a lead principal with English National Ballet)? What a talented family!

It's worth noting that Isabella and Jahna's promotions are effective July 2017.

20 hours ago, pherank said:

I can't help but feel bad for a number of the Corps dancers who are not moving up, but have been dancing demi-soloist and even soloist parts admirably, for a while. I'm glad to see Jahna move up, but there's 3 or 4 other women and at least one man who need to move on too. It's hard to see the talented ones go, because there isn't enough career progression.

I can think of one or two additional female corps members, but not a handful right now. Ellen Hummel would have been the next on my list. Also Lauren Strongin for promotion to principal (seriously, what does that woman have to do to get the nod?). For men, I have my eyes on Esteban Hernandez.

21 hours ago, pherank said:

I confess I forget exactly where I read De Sola refer to her "husband", but I'm about 99% sure I did not dream it.

De Sola was married before, but to Josh Reynolds, now with Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She's referred to him in the past, as her husband (and they were once featured on the old SF Blog). But I can't find any reference to her married to Max.

So glad to see WanTing Zhao cast in some leading roles. Anyone seen/seeing her as the Siren?

20 hours ago, pherank said:

His wife is very proud:

I didn't realize they were married, just thought they were in a serious relationship!