Dreamer Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) On 11/4/2016 at 5:22 PM, pherank said: Some unfortunate news: While attempting to travel to the Dominican Republic with Tit Helimets to dance in a gala, Mathilde reported online that she suffered a seizure (and whether she has ever experienced these before I don't know). She appears to have been injured as well, as she has a scary looking gash across her hairline. I won't point to the images she posted. It is of course unclear right now what this all means for the upcoming season. I'm sure she would appreciate hearing from well-wishers:https://twitter.com/lapetitefrench_ Best wishes of speedy recovery to Mathilde. The photos she posted to her instagram account look scary but I hope it is not as bad as it looks. Edited November 6, 2016 by Dreamer Link to comment
pherank Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Mathilde showing that she is still in good shape, after her health scare: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNIRpLyhwze/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ Here's a link to her much repeated story - this is from the Huffington Post site - but I think it is an inspiring story for many dancers who feel stuck, and unable to move up the promotion ladder: A Profile of Mathilde Froustey, Principal Dancer With San Francisco Ballet http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sean-martinfield/a-profile-of-mathilde-fro_b_9853456.html "After fifteen years, having somebody going, ‘No, you have to change this, you have to change that’ - and to then hear, ‘Just be yourself.’ Oh! OK. Really? It was like opening a door. I discovered that Ballet is really joyful." "Yes, I was shaking a little bit before my first entrance in Swan Lake. But I was excited to dance - because of Helgi, the atmosphere, my work with the ballet master, my partners. And I know the corps is reacting to everything I do. My first solo would set the mood for the whole night. If I was really energetic, if I’m relating to everyone around me - they will all be with me for the next two-and-a-half hours. You have this as a principal dancer, to take-in the people around you onstage and create a great show.” Edited November 28, 2016 by pherank Link to comment
pherank Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Working Out with Mathilde Froustey http://dancemagazine.com/inside-dm/magazine/working-mathilde-froustey/ Her training regimen is detailed: Injury Management, Pre-Performance Checklist and 'Cardio Commute' Link to comment
pherank Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Lost in SF article (published by Lycée Français de San Francisco) about Froustey's La Maison Oakland project space - Page 1http://lostinsf.com/en/when-pia-meets-mathilde Page 2http://lostinsf.com/en/la-maison-oakland-new-art-heaven-to-discover Link to comment
pherank Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Short "documentary" video with Froustey by The Hive Studios http://thehivestudios.org/portfolio/addiction-micro-doc The video deals partly with the physical struggles of ballet and recovery from injury. "This intimate portrait invites you into the life of ballerina Mathilde Froustey at the peak of her career. Not in the midst of a successful season, but a serious foot injury that has forced her off stage. She must overcome the expectation that she is finished, and focus simply on daily grind of patience and recovery. Created as a passion project." [The trainer shown is Jaime Diaz former dancer with Boston Ballet, Ballet Nacional De Cuba and UBA personal trainer at The Garage SF. Teacher at San Francisco Ballet School.] Edited November 11, 2017 by pherank Link to comment
ballet_n00b Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Report on Froustey, mostly in French but some English. Link to comment
Dreamer Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 From Mathilde Froustey’s Instagram: she will be dancing Nikiya with the Kremlin Ballet on May 11. Congratulations! Link to comment
pherank Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Here is an older interview with Mathilde Froustey about dancing Giselle (when she was with POB). Manuel Legris is also seen in the rehearsal footage.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg4IKfnuC30 Link to comment
pherank Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 After the SFB season ended, Froustey flew immediately to Kasan, Tatarstan, Russia to perform in La Bayadère. Here are some photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/Biqg9FmH7ES/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ Link to comment
pherank Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 For our French-speaking audience: Froustey conducts an interview with comedian (does anyone still use "comedienne"?) Clara Bijl at La Maison in Oakland Clara & Friends à La Maison Oakland https://mercisf.com/fr/2019/03/18/podcast-🎙clara-bijl-interviewee-par-mathilde-froustey/ (The 2 stand-up comedy nights will be conducted in English) March 22, 2019 at 8pm. Tickets on sale. Link to comment
pherank Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 It's official: Froustey is now engaged to be married to restaurateur Mourad Lahlou. Congratulations to both of them. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvVDSOfFR2M/ Link to comment
pherank Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 More of the above (from Pointe Magazine): When a Ballerina Decides to Marry a Michelin Star Chef https://www.dancemagazine.com/mourad-lahlou-mathilde-froustey-2633042975.html Link to comment
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