Quiggin Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Another factor is that Hurry Up, We're Dreaming got good notices in the press both in Unbound and more recently in the Gala, so maybe the Ballet regretted not giving it a second run. Good press notices seemed to have helped get the full Shostakovich Trilogy a second season. Probably a relink, but in this recent Chronicle interview Justin Peck talks about how he likes to work with the company. (Also likes to watch the Warriors, so maybe there are some Steph Curry moves and screens in Dreaming... Or maybe Kerr and the Warriors watch old tapes of John Clifford in Rubies?) https://www.sfchronicle.com/performance/article/Choreographer-Justin-Peck-brings-his-old-and-his-12500115.php?cmpid=gsa-sfgate-result Link to comment
pherank Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Quiggin said: Another factor is that Hurry Up, We're Dreaming got good notices in the press both in Unbound and more recently in the Gala, so maybe the Ballet regretted not giving it a second run. Good press notices seemed to have helped get the full Shostakovich Trilogy a second season. Probably a relink, but in this recent Chronicle interview Justin Peck talks about how he likes to work with the company. (Also likes to watch the Warriors, so maybe there are some Steph Curry moves and screens in Dreaming... Or maybe Kerr and the Warriors watch old tapes of John Clifford in Rubies?) https://www.sfchronicle.com/performance/article/Choreographer-Justin-Peck-brings-his-old-and-his-12500115.php?cmpid=gsa-sfgate-result Thanks for the link, Quiggin. There is another interview with Peck, and Marston and Tomasson worth a read (on Datebook): Three wise choreographers talk past, present and future of SF Ballethttps://datebook.sfchronicle.com/dance/three-wise-choreographers-talk-past-present-and-future-of-sf-ballet Link to comment
mira Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) There were 7 performances of Anima Animus scheduled for February and so, would need 2 casts of principal women (2 principal women in each cast). They need to be small and fast as the partnering is tour de force - both couples doing side by side bicycle lifts traveling across the stage and then repeated, Sofiane and one of the principal men do an over head press lift that is walked slowly offstage, etc. The first and last movements have all ten dancers on stage - moving quickly, interchanging partners - tricky choreography. With two of the four women out in February, SFB made the decision that there was not enough time to get another cast up and ready. Edited February 1, 2019 by mira Link to comment
pherank Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, mira said: There were 7 performances of Anima Animus scheduled for February and so, would need 2 casts of principal women (2 principal women in each cast). They need to be small and fast as the partnering is tour de force - both couples doing side by side bicycle lifts traveling across the stage and then repeated, Sofiane and one of the principal men do an over head press lift that is walked slowly offstage, etc. The first and last movements have all ten dancers on stage - moving quickly, interchanging partners - tricky choreography. With two of the four women out in February, SFB made the decision that there was not enough time to get another cast up and ready. A good explanation, Mira. An unhappy situation for so early in the season, but that's life. If it were up to me, I would move Anima Animus into the Björk Ballet spot. ;) But it's not up to me. Link to comment
mira Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 A great disappointment, Pherank. I'm hoping they still will do it in London as scheduled... Link to comment
pherank Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 55 minutes ago, mira said: A great disappointment, Pherank. I'm hoping they still will do it in London as scheduled... There's a couple months for people to heal up, so that's not a worry - yet [I've not heard any confirmation of whether or not Frances Chung is pregnant, at the same time as her good friend SVP]. And again, the young dancers are wanting their "star" moment, too. Wona Park just had hers in Don Quixote, so maybe someone else will step up for the abstract ballets... Edited February 1, 2019 by pherank Link to comment
PeggyR Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Having computer problems, so just saw this info re Anima Animus being withdrawn. I had purchased an extra ticket just to see that and Divertimento; I'm seriously upset about the change, particularly since the replacement is Hurry Up ..., which I loathed. Fortunately, it's at the end, so I'll just leave early, but still. Also (still trying to catch up): Van Patten is pregnant again? DELETED Edited February 1, 2019 by PeggyR Deleted comment. Link to comment
Helene Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Has SFB or Chung or a colleague on public-facing social media confirmed anything about why she is or isn't dancing? Did she show at a public ballet-related event visibly pregnant, like van Patten? If yes, please provide a source. If not, the only official news is whether she has or hasn't been cast. Link to comment
PeggyR Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 22 minutes ago, Helene said: Has SFB or Chung or a colleague on public-facing social media confirmed anything about why she is or isn't dancing? Did she show at a public ballet-related event visibly pregnant, like van Patten? If yes, please provide a source. If not, the only official news is whether she has or hasn't been cast. My apologies; I didn't mean to start rumors but was just trying to clarify comments re Chung upthread and on other threads that I didn't fully understand. Offending comment has been deleted. Link to comment
Helene Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 You didn't: your questions were reasonable in trying to decypher the thread, and I should have stepped in earlier. You (all) can discuss anything you want on PM's Link to comment
pherank Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 6 hours ago, PeggyR said: Having computer problems, so just saw this info re Anima Animus being withdrawn. I had purchased an extra ticket just to see that and Divertimento; I'm seriously upset about the change, particularly since the replacement is Hurry Up ..., which I loathed. Fortunately, it's at the end, so I'll just leave early, but still. Also (still trying to catch up): Van Patten is pregnant again? DELETED Because there are multiple SFB threads active at present, it gets confusing... Regarding SVP's 'condition' - that was mentioned by Dreamer (who was there in person to see SVP, Chung, and Tamara Rojo with Hernandez in the audience) in the 2019 Gala thread.https://balletalert.invisionzone.com/topic/44427-sfb-2019-opening-night-gala/ As per Helene, I've seen no official, or unofficial, statements about Chung's condition (and she's a private person), nor has Scheller posted anything yet regarding any injuries. I'm sure Scheller would love to dance Sleeping Beauty again. If anyone is likely to make a public announcement it's Scheller. Last season was an "all hands on deck" situation, and the company made it through mostly intact, but now that things are back to 'normal', all manner of difficulties suddenly crop up. 😉 How very human that is. I'd like to see Anima Animus in Program 2 because it is likely one of the last ballets featuring, and created on, Sofiane Sylve. I'm really hoping that it stays in the upcoming London tour and the Europeans get a chance to see it. The sad reality is - that unless Sylve is trying to beat Sylvie Guillem's record for longevity - we likely only have a small number of opportunities to see her dance again. The same goes for Yuan Yuan Tan. This is the final stretch. Link to comment
pherank Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Four Freely Mad submissions to the 2019 SF Danceworks Festival are available now on YouTube (Freely Mad is: Benjamin Freemantle and Madison Keesler) Director: Benjamin Freemantle Cinematographer: Madison Keesler Choreographers: Brett Conway, Dana Genshaft, Laura O'Malley, Nicholas Korkos Post Production: Benjamin Freemantle & Madison Keesler https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHagAsO_BieA53rOSC-XmYw Link to comment
pherank Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) Pointe Magazine online article about the paellas creations of Diego Cruz and Rubén Martín Cintas:Olé Paellas! How Two SFB Dancers Turned Their Weekly Paella Parties Into a Thriving Catering Company https://www.pointemagazine.com/paellas-and-cos-ballet-2633503889.html Edited April 9, 2019 by pherank Link to comment
pherank Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 Apparently April 9th was Yuan Yuan Tan Day - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi awarded YYT with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognitionhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BwD2_-6jf9_/ Link to comment
pherank Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 Jen Stahl is speaking tonight at the California Academy of Sciences about her life in ballet: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwDGgrjgUYc/ Cal Academy Brain and Body NightLifehttps://www.calacademy.org/nightlife/brain-body-nightlife-0 "8:00 PM Learn about the integral connection and balance of brain and body with a live talk from San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Jennifer Stahl." Link to comment
leee Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I've been seeing Dores Andre on a lot of SFB's promotion materials this season, seems like she's getting pushed as the (angry) face of the company now. Link to comment
pherank Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 4/12/2019 at 2:15 PM, leee said: I've been seeing Dores Andre on a lot of SFB's promotion materials this season, seems like she's getting pushed as the (angry) face of the company now. But she's not an angry person - more of an imp, by nature. That's probably her 'game face' that you've noticed. More about Dores: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PGRtBAHpgc Link to comment
pherank Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) San Francisco Ballet:SF Ballet Fan Fest: Company Class Observation "Celebrate Bay Area Dance Week with us! On April 27, watch an SF Ballet Company class led by one of our ballet masters, on stage at the beautiful War Memorial Opera House. It's free to attend, but make sure you RSVP! Plus, from 10 am-2 pm, Fan Fest returns with family friendly booths where you can try on a tutu, learn about pointe shoes, and learn the history of SF Ballet. And, you can grab a picnic lunch (or breakfast!) from Crepes 'N' Waffles' food truck, all in the outdoor courtyard between the Opera House and the Veteran's Building." Special Instructions for Participants: "Fan Fest is open from 10 am - 2 pm. Company Class viewing is from 12 pm - 1 pm. Doors open at 11:45 am. Enjoy open seating in the Opera House auditorium. No food, drink, or photography is permitted inside the Opera House."https://bayareadance.org/event-details/?e_id=98 Edited April 15, 2019 by pherank Link to comment
leee Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 On 4/14/2019 at 7:24 PM, pherank said: But she's not an angry person - more of an imp, by nature. That's probably her 'game face' that you've noticed. More about Dores: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PGRtBAHpgc I didn't mean to suggest that she's angry, only that her game face is one of stern, imperious hauteur -- which I think she uses to great effect! Link to comment
pherank Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Jen Stahl dances in the film Avoidance (with partner James Gilmer) for Tiny Bubbles for Big Dreams benefit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw-RRFBAvEi/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja7jheEqnlc&feature=youtu.be Link to comment
pherank Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Quite unbeknownst to most of us, Yuan Yuan Tan was a nominee for the Best Dancer (ballerina) category at this year's Prix Benois de la Danse: YUAN YUAN TAN – Duet Take a Deep Breath, Bound to, K.Henson/Ch.Wheeldon. San Francisco Ballet. The eventual two winners were: ASHLEY BOUDER – Swanilda, Coppelia, L.Delibes/G.Balanchine. New York City Ballet ELISA CARRILLO CABRERA –Juliet, Romeo and Juliet, S.Prokofiev/N.Duato. State Ballet Berlin https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxHHnxhXgU/ The nominees for the various categories: https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/performances/90111/ Link to comment
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