pherank Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 42 minutes ago, California said: Vail's altitude at 8,022 feet makes it difficult to pop in and out, too! http://www.vailgov.com/visiting/high-altitude-health-tips I remember Instagrams from great dancers like Daniel Ulbricht reporting how hard it hit them. Even these athletes need a few days to adjust and dance in peak form. Isn't that what happened to Sara Mearns a year or two ago? She had to withdraw due to bad altitude sickness. But as Helene mentioned, the Vail Festival idea seems to have the dancer's growth and health in mind. We need more of that. It's all in how things are planned and structured. Link to comment
sandik Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 3 hours ago, Helene said: A common narrative is that in the first season, they do things that are more comfortable for them, and as the years go by, he stretches them by having them collaborate with choreographers and fellow dancers in different styles, working with different partners, working in rep that they wouldn't necessarily get to do in their home companies, but with time and being mentored. I re-listened to the Korbes interview from the Conversations on Dance podcast, and she spoke very feelingly about that process -- even with the elevation challenge and the chill, she loves to go to Vail and do new things. Link to comment
California Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 People vary a lot re: how the altitude impacts them. I live at 5K in Denver and hate visiting Vail -- even though I'm partially acclimated. I've skipped the Festival the last few years although I suppose I might try it again some day. I'm also not crazy about their schedule. I'd like to do a few intense days -- watch class on stage + afternoon rehearsals + evening performance. But it's such a mish-mash of stuff geared toward permanent residents that it can be pretty boring during the day. And once you've walked around the touristy stores and restaurants, not much for non-golfers and non-hikers to do. Meanwhile, I'm watching for announcements about the 2018 director at Vail. I wonder if Woetzel will continue once he takes over as dean at Julliard. Link to comment
sandik Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 4 hours ago, California said: Meanwhile, I'm watching for announcements about the 2018 director at Vail. I wonder if Woetzel will continue once he takes over as dean at Julliard. And that is the question of the moment. Link to comment
pherank Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) This is a great loop from De Sola and Freemantle: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZpnflSFslF/?taken-by=sashadesola Walsh and Kochetkova in slow motion: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZo8fKNgqgW/?taken-by=josephwalshsf Edited October 1, 2017 by pherank Link to comment
JumpFrog Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Sandik and California I wonder if it is possible Woetzel to run both. Speaking with a friend yesterday we could think of a few examples of artistic directors also running a festival at the same time however that these are in different parts of the country makes me think it may not be quite possible in this case. Link to comment
sandik Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 11 hours ago, JumpFrog said: Sandik and California I wonder if it is possible Woetzel to run both. Speaking with a friend yesterday we could think of a few examples of artistic directors also running a festival at the same time however that these are in different parts of the country makes me think it may not be quite possible in this case. Alas, I think that would result in less-than-acceptable work for each project. Vail may only present for a limited time in the summer, but it's a year-long project to plan. Likewise, the students a summer holiday, but the administration does not. Link to comment
pherank Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Frances Chung: "Because we need one more post about #worldballetday" https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ4lDXSFBAd/?taken-by=franadian The comment from Dores Andre is pretty funny, but I won't repeat it here. Link to comment
pherank Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 Diego Cruz (Corps) and Isabella Devivo (newly promoted to Soloist) are appearing in a launch ad for Calispana Eyewear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhDznP6NePs Commercial work seems like the perfect thing for Diego and his unbridled enthusiasm. Link to comment
pherank Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Angelo Greco pirouettes in pointe shoes https://www.instagram.com/p/BaVsB1JnK4I/?taken-by=_angelogreco_ I guess this is where I say, "better not injury yourself needlessly!" Link to comment
pherank Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Ana Sophia Scheller dancing in Don Quixote with Davit Karapetyan at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, 2013:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGvRljWCpdw I wonder if this encounter (as well as her connections to Magaly Suarez and her son Taras Domitro) may be when Ana first got the idea about dancing at SFB. Davit recently posted this rehearsal short from a past World Ballet Day:https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ8i0USlEm1/?hl=en&taken-by=davitkarapetyan Link to comment
pherank Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Not a video, but a particularly nice Erik Tomasson photo with Dores and Luke: https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/22794310_133731547283562_3353762901419622400_n.jpg Link to comment
pherank Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Masha tries Misha's exit door: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba0au4XhgE5/?taken-by=balletrusse Link to comment
pherank Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Angelo Greco with Isabella Devivo. Video by Diego Cruz.https://www.instagram.com/p/BbSeJVPHhtl/?taken-by=_angelogreco_ Kochetkova dancing Le Corsaire with Hong Kong Ballet: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbLz2VKBe6X/?taken-by=balletrusse Link to comment
JumpFrog Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 On 10/28/2017 at 11:18 PM, pherank said: Not a video, but a particularly nice Erik Tomasson photo with Dores and Luke: https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/22794310_133731547283562_3353762901419622400_n.jpg I want this framed. My goodness. Gorgeous! Link to comment
pherank Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Mingxuan Wang doing turns, and turns, and more turns: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbix3UWBTg-/?taken-by=balletrusse Ana Sophia Scheller publicity shot for Tomasson’s The Sleeping Beauty And another large version: Edited November 24, 2017 by pherank Link to comment
pherank Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 OK, the Sleeping Beauty promo video has been released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzcF9uhH8DM Personally, I would have liked to have seen something a bit more involved than this - more like the In the Countenance of Kings video. But I understand that the sets and costumes are probably not fully developed at this point to work with. Link to comment
pherank Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 On 11/10/2017 at 3:38 PM, JumpFrog said: I want this framed. My goodness. Gorgeous! FYI: Erik Tomasson has stated that he is looking into getting permissions so that he can offer limited edition prints of the various UNBOUND photos. He won't know for sure about this for a few weeks though. Link to comment
pherank Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Madison Keesler made a nice video of her trip back to SF for a visit while she was working with the English National Ballet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGmPIBEGqhM There are brief glimpses of Koto Ishihara, Myles Thatcher(?), Dores Andre, Sasha De Sola's dog Tilly, and others. Madison also has a number of ballet related "tips" videos that she is posting to her website. Link to comment
JumpFrog Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 On 11/23/2017 at 9:41 PM, pherank said: FYI: Erik Tomasson has stated that he is looking into getting permissions so that he can offer limited edition prints of the various UNBOUND photos. He won't know for sure about this for a few weeks though. Thank you pherank! Link to comment
pherank Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Mathilde doing barre at the Grand Canyon over Thanksgiving vacation: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcBR-azHPFQ/?taken-by=lapetitefrench_ Link to comment
pherank Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Sasha De Sola gets everyone excited for the return of The Nutcracker: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bcf5LfCFupO/?taken-by=sashadesola Link to comment
pherank Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) The cover of the latest SFB On Pointe Donor News has yet another great Erik Tomasson photo - this one is of Luke Ingham holding Dores Andre upside down by her ankle, and Dores balancing with one hand on Luke's foot. That reminds me to send another email to Tomasson about whether he's offering limited edition prints... Edited December 12, 2017 by pherank Link to comment
pherank Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 Erik Tomasson got back in touch with me regarding UNBOUND images: "Just wanted to let you know that I reached an agreement with the dancers for three of the Unbound images. They are currently for sale at my website (www.eriktomasson.com) for a limited time under the 'store' link at the top of the page. The prints are available for purchase until May 1st 2018." http://www.eriktomasson.com/store/ One size only for all prints. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. Last day to order prints is May 1st 2018. FYI: I sent Erik Tomasson an email reply asking if there will be any other UNBOUND images made available - if so I'll update this information. [I'll post this information in the UNBOUND Festival thread too.] Link to comment
pherank Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 Masha performs fouettés en dedans with music by Ivor Cutler (Flim Flam Flum) Most Americans won't know who Ivor Cutler was, unless they happened to watch The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour film (he played Buster Bloodvessel). Link to comment
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