Just received the new brochure for the 2011-2012 seasons beginning Sept 13, January 17, and May 1 respectively. More beautiful photographs of the Soloists and Corps de Ballet members in the same style as the Principal dancers last year. While looking through I see Charles Askegard will be retiring Oct. 9th, 3pm. Program will be Diamonds pas de deux, Episodes, In Memory of..., and Western Symphony. Also noticed a few names missing from the role : Rachel Rutherford, Henry Seth, Dara Johnson, Ellen Bar, and Ellen Ostrom. The last name is no surprise due to the announcement made last week, but the others??
Five new ballets to be debuted, 2 Martins, 2 Wheeldon and 1 Millepied. Galas will be Sept. 22 and May 10. 5 full lengths: Swan Lake(Martins), Jewels, Romeo & Juliet(Martins), Double Feature, and A Midsummer Night's Dream~