pherank Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 In the age of Instagram and Facebook, we sometimes get to see some great short videos. These are all SFB related - short but sweet: Helimets and Froustey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdGmUqBkBLc&feature=youtu.be Frances Chunghttps://instagram.com/p/9o76KrJ4cF/?taken-by=franadianhttps://instagram.com/p/qEaq7fp4TM/?taken-by=franadian Mathilde Frousteyhttps://instagram.com/p/8M7KGlHrf5/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_https://instagram.com/p/8M-LqAHrTf/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ Sasha De Sola https://instagram.com/p/qEzCdFQOFk/?taken-by=sashadesolahttps://instagram.com/p/z3cpk1QOEV/?taken-by=sashadesola Tiit Helimets and Chloe in Giselle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNdTcbfbIR8 Link to comment
pherank Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 New today: Frances Chung flying https://instagram.com/p/9_7DfKJ4Yj/?taken-by=franadian Link to comment
Terez Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Enjoyed these - thanks for posting/linking! Link to comment
pherank Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 Here's one with a Christmas theme (via The Nutcracker): From the Spanish Nutcracker crew to you... Feliz Navidad https://www.instagram.com/p/_sxQJCQbdj/?taken-by=jahnagram Link to comment
pherank Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Just today, Kochetkova rehearsing La Bayadere for a Moscow gala: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJzi0rrA4YI/?taken-by=balletrusse Don Quixote rehearsal https://www.instagram.com/p/BJnTNJ-gGDr/?taken-by=balletrusse And the awesome fouettes of Frances Chung (for the Black Swan?): https://www.instagram.com/p/BJyqJ0Hhtif/?taken-by=doresandre There had been a long clip of Froustey and various male dancers working on the new Arthur Pita ballet (which has a Salome theme though the title hasn't been settled yet), but not surprisingly, it was taken down. Ah well. Link to comment
pherank Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Here's a nice one of Sasha De Sola and Joseph Walsh learning the Diamonds PDD https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ4ARfzDgOS/?taken-by=sashadesola And De Sola and Walsh watching Kochetkova https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ5-7FWAqW-/?taken-by=balletrusse Edited September 3, 2016 by pherank Link to comment
pherank Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Masha is now in Cuba (after finishing the Kennedy Center shows). Perhaps she is only able to sleep well on airplanes. https://www.instagram.com/p/BMR9dtGD2sd/?taken-by=balletrusse Mathilde and Tiit rehearsing (Nutcracker Grand Pas de Deux) https://www.instagram.com/p/BMSQVDsBzlR/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ Frances Chung and Carlos Quenedit practicing a Wheeldon lift https://www.instagram.com/p/BL_o0xBjojk/?taken-by=franadian Edited November 2, 2016 by pherank Link to comment
pherank Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) This is interesting: Kochetkova working with Carlo DiLanno on I'm not sure what, but we see Masha in her trademark basketball shorts: https://www.instagram.com/p/BM3Bu0fD0qS/?taken-by=balletrusse Apparently this was shot by Benjamin Millepied, and if that is a clue I don't know. ;) Edited November 16, 2016 by pherank Link to comment
apollosmuse Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Definitely a clue: a new piece for Gala Link to comment
pherank Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 7 hours ago, apollosmuse said: Definitely a clue: a new piece for Gala Thanks Apollomuse - that does explain it, although I hope this turns into a full ballet for 2018. Link to comment
pherank Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Mathilde working on her conditioning after her health scare of a couple weeks ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNIRpLyhwze/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ Link to comment
JumpFrog Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Wonderful links, thank you for sharing. I've always wondered about just how much time dancers actually spend in a gym considering how much physical activity they already have in the studio. Interesting to see Mathilde in this context. Link to comment
pherank Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 2 hours ago, JumpFrog said: Wonderful links, thank you for sharing. I've always wondered about just how much time dancers actually spend in a gym considering how much physical activity they already have in the studio. Interesting to see Mathilde in this context. It's difficult to know with a lot of dancers, Mathilde Froustey just happens to keep a constant diary of her doings online. I know she will alternate many things: Pilates, Bikram yoga, physical therapy with Lisa Giannone (consulting physical therapist and athletic trainer to SFB), gyrotonics with Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Flamenco lessons (the Flamenco Academy of Dance?). Kochetkova is famous for doing pretty much nothing but class, rehearsals and performances, over and over, all year round. Link to comment
pherank Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Here's more on the same subject of physical conditioning from Mathilde Froustey: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNpzR12BKjy/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ And for something different - Ballet Master Felipe Diaz coaching Froustey in a Nutcracker role - Mathilde writes that she had a migraine that day. Personally, I can't do much of anything with a sinus headache. Dancing would definitely be out. ;)https://www.instagram.com/p/BNoCdYfhrHP/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ People are getting to know Felipe from the World Ballet Day broadcasts - he leads a great class at SFB. Link to comment
pherank Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Masha with Irina Kolpakova coaching (at ABT):https://www.instagram.com/p/BNxyWY5DOKk/?taken-by=balletrusse Dancing La Bayadere with Herman Cornejo:https://twitter.com/balletrusse/status/806009730942414848 Link to comment
pherank Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 A fairly long clip of Masha dancing in Don Quixote in Havana Cuba this past fall: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOuv6fBA9N4/?taken-by=balletrusse Link to comment
sf_herminator Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Here is something to get excited about: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ6VLjBgW4L/?taken-by=franadian Two favorites rehearsing Diamonds Link to comment
Josette Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 sf herminator, thanks so much for that link. I saw Sarah Van Patten in Diamonds several years ago and she was breathtaking. And it's a relief to see that Karapetyan is rehearsing, given his upcoming retirement. Link to comment
sf_herminator Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Wishing these dancers a successful return to the stage very soon..... https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ1gwihlWfJ/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ I know recovering from injury is a very personal thing, but very thankful for dancers who are willing to share the process. Link to comment
pherank Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Thanks for those links, sf_herminator - I didn't know Norika Matsuyama was out with injury until I saw Froustey's video. I imagine it can be pretty scary for the young ones to be sidelined at an early stage of the career. Interestingly, franadian [Frances Chung] says, "unfortunately I am not in the Balanchine program. Fortunately I'll get to be in the audience watching the glorious @sfballet dancers perform :)" I assume this is because she was first cast for Frankenstein, and is slated to dance Program 5. Froustey is expected for Program 5 as well - I hope she will be ready to dance. EDIT: Looks like Masha is rehearsing Diamonds too: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ7MAQOBN9z/?taken-by=balletrusse Edited February 25, 2017 by pherank Link to comment
pherank Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) Frances Chung prepares for Swan Lake https://www.instagram.com/p/BRzDJp4AMWp/?taken-by=franadian Yuri Possokhov's Fusionhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BRrlL53A9XU/?taken-by=franadian Edited March 19, 2017 by pherank Link to comment
pherank Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) Angelo Greco shows his moves - filmed by Diego Cruz with Dean Martin accompanying: https://www.instagram.com/p/BStwjq0FN8Y/?taken-by=_angelogreco_ Edited April 10, 2017 by pherank Link to comment
Josette Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Speaking of Angelo Greco, I saw him in the last movement of Tomasson's Trio over the weekend, and he was unreservedly wonderful in presence, full-out dancing and then some - stopping on a dime but unrushed, precise, exciting, musical - and outshining his technically strong but dull partner. Greco can dance up a storm beyond the multiple pirouettes and high-flying jumps. Link to comment
JumpFrog Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 17 hours ago, Josette said: Speaking of Angelo Greco, I saw him in the last movement of Tomasson's Trio over the weekend, and he was unreservedly wonderful in presence, full-out dancing and then some - stopping on a dime but unrushed, precise, exciting, musical - and outshining his technically strong but dull partner. Greco can dance up a storm beyond the multiple pirouettes and high-flying jumps. Josette, I couldn't agree more. I think he is a great example of where dancers should be looking for inspiration. The tricks aren't enough. You need to be able to d-a-n-c-e and have something unique and striking about you. I feel that this company understands it better than most. It's so exciting to see the dancers find "themselves" on stage - to realize their potential and become their own artist. Link to comment
pherank Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 On 4/11/2017 at 8:21 AM, JumpFrog said: Josette, I couldn't agree more. I think he is a great example of where dancers should be looking for inspiration. The tricks aren't enough. You need to be able to d-a-n-c-e and have something unique and striking about you. I feel that this company understands it better than most. It's so exciting to see the dancers find "themselves" on stage - to realize their potential and become their own artist. The Future: Link to comment
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