Helene Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Ballet West announced roster its roster changes: Retiring during the 2014-15 season: Christiana Bennett (Principal) -- after the Almost Tango program this April and Innovations this May Haley Henderson Smith (Principal) -- after Swan Lake in February Promotions: Emily Adams to Principal Beckanne Sisk to Principal Allison DeBona to First Soloist Sayaka Ohtaki to First Soloist Chase O'Connell to Soloist Jenna Rae Herrera to Demi-Soloist Joining Ballet West: Chelsea Keefer from Tulsa Ballet Laurel Benson from Ballet West II Oliver Oguma from Ballet West II Anisa Scott from Ballet West II Lucas Horns from Ballet West II The announcement also notes, "Plans are underway for a special tribute in honor of Ms. Bennett as part of the close of the current season as well as during the 2015-16 season Gala in November." Full announcement, including Adam Sklute's words about Henderson Smith and Bennett. https://www.balletwest.org/news/ballet-west-announces-2015-16-roster-with-exciting-promotions-new-faces-and-notable-departures Congratulations to all of the promoted and new dancers and best wishes to Bennett and Henderson Smith for their futures Link to comment
ABT Fan Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Adams and Sisk were Soloists. Is it common at this company to jump a rank (First Soloist) when promoted? Congrats to all of them! Link to comment
Helene Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Sklute said, The dancers promoted have stood out for their consistent excellence with Emily Adams and Beckanne Sisk both showing their absolute readiness to take on Principal positions with the company. Link to comment
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