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On 3/10/2024 at 12:20 PM, Fleurfairy said:

Stafford would love it over at ABT where debuts and promotions happen at a glacial pace. 

I'm curious how and when contract renewals happen for Stafford and Whelan.  They were both appointed in 2019.  How long are contracts?  I feel like Stafford was a fine stopgap measure for a tumultuous period of crisis at NYCB - both Martins' departure and covid - but I'm not excited about him at the helm for another five years.  He stabilized the company and paved the way for a successful 75th anniversary, but I don't believe he has the vision to define the company's next chapter.  

On 12/8/2023 at 11:59 AM, cobweb said:

I went for standing room last night. $44, so the price is right, even if it's a mile from the stage. 

How does one obtain a standing ticket?  NIght off at the box office and only if they are sold out?

Regarding the 75th Anniversary performance, I may have misunderstood, but I thought there were to be cameos from former company members.  Was expecting the casting to offer some hint of that.

On 4/21/2023 at 7:56 PM, cobweb said:

Studying the season brochure that arrived, I wonder if the pic of LaFreniere on the cover means we will see her in Symphony in C second movement. Hope so! 

 

It's not LaFreniere on the cover.  Emilie Gerrity posted a photo on Instagram of herself and the campaign imaged and expressed her delight.

7 hours ago, abatt said:

 

Kyra Nichols coached several ballet this season, including Rondo.  (Adam Luders has also been coaching, but the ballets he coached are not identified.  

For me, this has been the greatest contribution of the management that took over  after Martins.  The willingness to have former great dancers return to coach.

 

Couldn't agree more about the value of having former dancers return.  The City Ballet podcast discussing Allegro Brillante notes that Adam coached Tiler and Roman for this season's performances of AB.

For those who saw Copland Dances last night, what is the purpose of the "hazmat suit" type covering the dancers put on?  I saw some snaps of this on NYCB's instagram feed.

20 hours ago, cobweb said:

Also I am trying to identify one of the corps ladies. I would have said it was Lauren Collett, except Collett wasn't listed to dance. Petite brunette with big eyes, very pleasing slender figure, and - this is what I noticed - extraordinarily long arms. Anyone know who this is, is it in fact Lauren Collett?

 

Might it have been Gabriella Domini?  In two nights of performances over the last week, I have found her easy to spot amidst many new faces in the corps.  She also danced in Donizetti on Thursday.  However, as we are missing head shots for the newest corps members and apprentices, it's become harder to match an on-stage face with a name in the program.

Definitely Miriam.

I believe single tickets for Fall 2022 go on sale today.  Does anyone know what time?

Any updates on this week’s casting with both Kikta and Laracey out?  Was anyone at tonight’s show?

Did anyone see Phelan and Grant debut Faun this week?

On 1/26/2022 at 11:25 AM, nysusan said:

NYCB just sent an email with her schedule of performances:

If you aren't able to make it to Teresa's farewell performance, she is also scheduled to appear in:

• Slaughter on Tenth Avenue on February 5 at 2 PM and February 10 at 7:30 PM
• Walpurgisnacht Ballet on February 8 at 7:30 PM
• Balanchine's Swan Lake on February 13 at 2 PM and February 17 at 7:30 PM

Thank you for sharing this performance schedule for Tess.  Although a donor, I did not get this email.  I did, however, receive an email from NYCB announcing her retirement performance.

18 hours ago, vagansmom said:

That's got to be tough for Claire Von Enck as she is about 4 or 5 years older than Emma and has been in corps much longer. I adore Claire's dancing as well as her sister's. 

I feel for Claire, too.  When she was a student at SAB, Martins selected her (along with Silas Farley) to demonstrate choreography during a special presentation in honor of Balanchine's birthday.  I viewed her as someone that Martins had his eye on.  However, Emma has emerged as a stronger dancer and that has played out in casting in recent years.  I'm not sure if it was under Martins or Stafford, but I viewed it as significant when she was cast in Barber Violin Concerto.  Three principals and Emma and she held her own.

Any thoughts as to what Unity and Sara Adams are rehearsing in Chun's instagram story?  Unity responded to his story that she's working on some new things for winter season.

https://www.instagram.com/stories/chunner/2750687378013416984/

51 minutes ago, abatt said:

Who is he rehearsing with in that photo?   I can't identify the ballerina.

 

It's Mira Nadon.  She posted the same photo on Instagram.  I could see them giving Mira and him the Black Swan PDD from the Swan LaKe 2 program.  Great opportunity for NYC to showcase up and coming talent while giving the one act to principals.

Did anyone see Nadon or LaFreniere this week as Dewdrop?  

44 minutes ago, BalanchineFan said:

Did anyone see the Friday night performance with Unity Phelan as SPF and Tiler Peck as Dewdrop. That is my dream line up and I even had tickets, but couldn't go last minute. I'd love to hear anyone's observations. I'll be seeing Nutcracker next weekend. There's so much happening in NYC all of a sudden (seemingly).

And then the Covid tests... A friend of mine is producing a show and they had to delay their opening due to several breakthrough covid cases. I hate to see performances canceled, but it's the most responsible course of action and protects everyone. 

I just bought Megan Fairchild's new book. She has a few Nutcracker stories in there. It's a quick read, but worthwhile. She uses stories from her career to  talk about lessons learned to improve our outlook and our mental health.

Would Megan's new book be good for a teenager who dances?  My god daughter has seen Megan dance and am wondering if the approach to the book might offer some helpful approaches to a teen for dance and life.

On 12/9/2021 at 10:42 AM, abatt said:

Any info on why Sara Mearns  is not cast and was replaced in all of her early Nut assignments?

No information on Sara.  She has been silent on Instagram since early November where she often provides personal and professional updates.

Did anyone see Ashley Laracey as Dewdrop this week?  She expressed nervous anticipation on Instagram.

9 hours ago, BalanchineFan said:

Thank you so much for posting this! 

Also, I saw Merrill Ashley a few weeks ago at In Balanchine's Classroom and that was not her onstage when you asked. I don't know who that woman was, but it was definitely not Merrill Ashley. She is not that gray and her body is a different shape.

20 hours ago, canbelto said:

Does anyone recognize the woman at the 6:57 mark?  I'm also struggling to place the woman with the long blond hair and the blue sweater.  Janie Taylor, perhaps?

 

 

9 hours ago, GB1216 said:

Glass Pieces - Unity Unity Unity.  She was fabulous in the second movement which was her debut.  I enjoyed the second and third movement the most.  First movement was good but the music started to grate on me after awhile.  

 

What a wonderful night for Unity Phelan!  I have seen Wendy and Maria in the role and her performance was on par.  There was a luminosity to her performance that was transcendent.  Time for a promotion.

Personally was hoping Stafford might announce promotions on opening night, but am hopeful they will come sometime this season.

More casting shared via Instagram.  Lauren Lovette writes that she looks forward to dancing "After the Rain" with Preston Chamblee.  Happy to see her taking on new roles in her final season.  I wonder if she approached Stafford and Whelan about taking on Western and ATR.

Hello.  I am a subscriber, but am not seeing an option for early access single tickets online.  Is everyone else clicking on the performance date and seeing ticket availability?

Hello.  I have one ticket to the February 18th performance of Swan Lake with Ashley Bouder and Jovani Furlan.

Orchestra Left D31

$80.00 cash

I am in Manhattan and could meet today or tomorrow.  Please text if interested 617 388 1936.

Tuesday 1/29 performance:  Corps member, Mira Nadon, replaced Isabella LaFreniere tonight in the Mozartiana corps.  She was the standout of the four women.  Beautiful carriage and length.  I hope to see more of her. 

I'm normally a Janzen fan and find him to be an attentive and elegant partner, but his solos were slightly awkward.  The tight footwork wasn't effortless.

And, have to agree with what others have said about the corps looking a little sloppy.  Some early and some late in Serenade.  Great to see Lovette back on stage who brings an ethereal quality to the role.