volcanohunter Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Perhaps she'll be the next to be replaced, because it's hard to understand how she could have withdrawn from all her Royal Ballet performances until January, and still be able to dance in Milan in two weeks' time. The La Scala Ballet likes to make cast change announcements at the last minute, even when it's plainly obvious for months in advance that an advertised dancer is unable to appear. Link to comment
abatt Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 http://observer.com/2015/11/when-performa-meets-prada-the-most-elegant-of-flirtations-at-st-barts/ David's latest project. Link to comment
California Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 He just posted on his Twitter feed: "Act II," with a partial photograph. Has anybody seen any announcements of what he's doing next? Link to comment
fondoffouettes Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 It would seem he is in Australia, based on a post last month by Yuriko Kajiya. https://instagram.com/p/BH2I9ALgNZt/ And the photographer credited in Hallberg's most recent Instagram post has taken several pictures of the Australian Ballet, including a shot of their full-length "Nijinsky" ballet that is stylistically very similar to the b&w shot of Hallberg. https://instagram.com/p/BIrurWvh0L4/ So my bet is on him guesting with the Australian Ballet. It would seem a good way to ease back into ballet world, away from European and American critics. Link to comment
dancemom101 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Can someone explain to me what this seeming trend in nebulous Instagram posts is all about? I've seen similar posts from younger (non-famous) folks as well and frankly, I find it somewhat annoying. I get he's trying to create a buzz, but...."coming out of the shadows," ... "Act II" Apologies, but I prefer the straight on approach. Regardless of what it is, just post 'it.' His many fans have missed his presence and would love to know his next steps. Link to comment
naomikage Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 David Hallberg to return to the ballet stage in The Australian Ballet’s Coppélia in December at Sydney Opera House https://deborahjones.me/2016/11/20/david-hallberg-to-return-to-the-ballet-stage-in-the-australian-ballets-coppelia/ Franz will be a role debut for him. Congratulations! Link to comment
sandik Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Well, this is a piece of good news in difficult times. Link to comment
Barbara Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Hallelujah! Hope it goes well with the AB and that he will make his way back to the States. Can we hope for any of the tbds in the Met Season? Link to comment
Drew Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Wonderful to read this. Hope his return to the ballet stage goes well in every way! (Remembering having seen Erik Bruhn dance a charming, funny Franz, I like to imagine Hallberg--whom I think of as having the same kind of elegance=-also having the same kind of success.) Link to comment
naomikage Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Confirmed by the Australian Ballet Link to comment
Barbara Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Looks in fine fettle! Such a pleasure to see him emerge! Link to comment
Fleurdelis Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Less thank a week left! Soo excited! Link to comment
susanger Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Here's an update on his comeback: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/dance/david-hallberg-coppelia-comeback-after-agonising-layoff-20161207-gt63ot.html?mc_cid=73f7555480&mc_eid=78e9fc27f6 Link to comment
naomikage Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 A detailed report on David Hallberg's rehabilitation process at Australia Ballet. https://deborahjones.me/2016/12/09/david-hallberg-on-rehabilitation-and-returning-to-the-stage-in-coppelia/ Link to comment
canbelto Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 In the last 24 hours many of David's colleagues at ABT, Bolshoi and elsewhere have posted beautiful tributes to him. Sara Mearns: Svetlana Lunkina: Julie Kent: Stella Abrera: Link to comment
sandik Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 That last photo is really lovely Link to comment
naomikage Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 And it seems it went well! Link to comment
naomikage Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 And a report of the performance by Deborah Jones. https://deborahjones.me/2016/12/14/david-hallberg-in-coppelia/ Link to comment
ABT Fan Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 3 hours ago, naomikage said: And a report of the performance by Deborah Jones. https://deborahjones.me/2016/12/14/david-hallberg-in-coppelia/ This review and the above dancer's tributes to Hallberg make me all warm and fuzzy inside. Link to comment
Arizona Native Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I was fortunate enough to be in the audience for tonight's performance. It is a charming, energetic, and beautiful production. David Hallberg displayed his characteristic immersion and depth, regarding character. There isn't a moment he is anything but fully present as Franz. The Australian Ballet rose fully to the challenge, showing their classical chops. The orchestra was divine. A lovely, lovely evening in one of the world's great theaters. And the best part? Seeing David Hallberg so full of joy. Wishing him all the best. Link to comment
sandik Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 15 hours ago, Arizona Native said: And the best part? Seeing David Hallberg so full of joy. Wishing him all the best. I haven't seen much of him, as I live far from his usual theaters, but I do know how incredibly frustrating it is to be injured, and what a thrill it is to get back to dancing. So glad he's able to make that transition! Link to comment
Fleurdelis Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 On 12/16/2016 at 3:54 PM, Arizona Native said: I was fortunate enough to be in the audience for tonight's performance. It is a charming, energetic, and beautiful production. David Hallberg displayed his characteristic immersion and depth, regarding character. There isn't a moment he is anything but fully present as Franz. The Australian Ballet rose fully to the challenge, showing their classical chops. The orchestra was divine. A lovely, lovely evening in one of the world's great theaters. And the best part? Seeing David Hallberg so full of joy. Wishing him all the best. How does he look physically? Full strength, with all traces of injury fully behind him? Is he soaring again in those dreamlike jetes? Link to comment
Arizona Native Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 He was beautiful. Everyone always goes on about his feet, but for me, it is is port-de-bras that knocks me out. He was having a bit of an "off" turn day, sometimes beginning a little off-kilter, and managed to make even those impressive -- pulling them together, nonetheless, without fail. Jumps, yes. Everything. The stage sometimes seemed a bit too small to contain him. PS. In the Jones review, she's a bit harsh regarding Amber Scott. That wasn't what I saw in the Friday performance. Ms. Scott was impeccable. Wonderful actress dancer who gave a smashing performance. Link to comment
FauxPas Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Someone is happy to have David Hallberg back in New York: Link to comment
naomikage Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Hallberg will also be dancing in The Australian Ballet's Sleeping Beauty in Brisbane this February. https://deborahjones.me/2017/01/11/hallbergs-date-with-beauty/ Link to comment
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