Kathleen O'Connell Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Xiaoyi said: Thank you for the reply. In fact, I have ordered a new subscription of Orchestra C. The previous info scared the hell out of me. I also found a picture of Row U. It seems tolerable. https://aviewfrommyseat.com/photo/68960/David+H.+Koch+Theater/section-Orchestra/row-U/seat-115/ Just FYI: 1) I don't often sit in the orchestra, but when I do I actually prefer to be further back because the rake is a little better that it is in the rows closer to the stage. (I also prefer sitting further back and a it off center to get a better view of the choreographic patterns, but that's a matter of personal taste.) 2) Also, if you ever want to see what the view is like when you are buying NYCB tickets, all you have to do is go to a date on the performance calendar, click on buy tickets, go to the section of the house that you're interested in, and then, when taken to the seating chart, click on the little camera icon in the upper left hand corner of the screen to enable a bunch of clickable camera icons spread over the seating chart. Click on one of those, and it will show you the view from that part of the house. (I hope that's clear!) Link to comment
Xiaoyi Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Kathleen O'Connell said: Just FYI: 1) I don't often sit in the orchestra, but when I do I actually prefer to be further back because the rake is a little better that it is in the rows closer to the stage. (I also prefer sitting further back and a it off center to get a better view of the choreographic patterns, but that's a matter of personal taste.) 2) Also, if you ever want to see what the view is like when you are buying NYCB tickets, all you have to do is go to a date on the performance calendar, click on buy tickets, go to the section of the house that you're interested in, and then, when taken to the seating chart, click on the little camera icon in the upper left hand corner of the screen to enable a bunch of clickable camera icons spread over the seating chart. Click on one of those, and it will show you the view from that part of the house. (I hope that's clear!) Thank you so much, Kathleen. It's clear enough. I hear that many ballet fans like sitting on the higher tiers to get the big picture of the choreography. I will try that on single tickets. Link to comment
sandik Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I like the sash of (what I assume are) ultrasound images. Link to comment
nanushka Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 8 hours ago, Leah said: Strangely, Justin Peck is still listed as a soloist despite the earlier announcement that he would be transitioning out of dancing after last season. Interesting. He also didn't end up dancing what I believe was supposed to have been his final performance, the last The Times are Racing that was Ashly Isaacs final appearance. Link to comment
FPF Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, nanushka said: Interesting. He also didn't end up dancing what I believe was supposed to have been his final performance, the last The Times are Racing that was Ashly Isaacs final appearance. I thought that he said that he wasn't going to be a full-time soloist but would still dance in his own work. Link to comment
abatt Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 minute ago, FPF said: I thought that he said that he wasn't going to be a full-time soloist but would still dance in his own work. I would rather they give that soloist slot to someone is actually a full time dancer, like Roman Mejia. Link to comment
Kathleen O'Connell Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 34 minutes ago, FPF said: I thought that he said that he wasn't going to be a full-time soloist but would still dance in his own work. 33 minutes ago, abatt said: I would rather they give that soloist slot to someone is actually a full time dancer, like Roman Mejia. I wonder if Peck's remaining on the roster is a function of union rules. Perhaps he'll be dancing too often to qualify as a guest. There are several soloists who only seem to dance once in blue moon, and you have to wonder why they're still on the roster. (Not that they aren't fine dancers, but whether its a function of injury, outside gigs, or uncongenial repertory, they're barely a presence.) Link to comment
Helene Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I'm not sure when NYCB started to list ranks in the program, but I remember from the 80's when there would be soloists listed whom I rarely saw dance. This could be the dancers who weren't being obviously fast-tracked, like Kistler, and who, after promotion, were in limbo, from which some soloists never seemed to emerge, or they were sometimes long-time soloists towards the end of their careers but who mostly kept old rep until they were cast out of that, too. A rare character soloist might be kept on the roster, too. Link to comment
jeff-sh Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) I am trying to buy tickets. Website freeze when I check out. The page just showing this every time: Please wait while we process your order anyone got thru? Edited February 10, 2020 by jeff-sh edit Link to comment
nanushka Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, jeff-sh said: anyone got thru? I bought two separate orders successfully between 12 and 12:15. However, I only received my print-at-home tickets for the second of those orders. Good luck! Edited August 4, 2019 by nanushka Link to comment
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CTballetfan Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I just got an email from NYCB offering a 30% discount on fall programs that I paid full price for last month as part of my subscription. Bummer! I will remember this next time they ask me for a donation, which I also give as an annual membership of $100. Link to comment
Balanchinomane Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I was happy to have bought tickets on line by 1215 today until I received the 30% off email at 4pm. It really is maddening but if I call tomorrow to complain, I'll feel worse. They really have to do a little better. Link to comment
BalanchineFan Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 7/24/2019 at 11:25 AM, Helene said: I'm not sure when NYCB started to list ranks in the program, but I remember from the 80's when there would be soloists listed whom I rarely saw dance. This could be the dancers who weren't being obviously fast-tracked, like Kistler, and who, after promotion, were in limbo, from which some soloists never seemed to emerge, or they were sometimes long-time soloists towards the end of their careers but who mostly kept old rep until they were cast out of that, too. A rare character soloist might be kept on the roster, too. Allegra Kent writes in her book that she was kept on the NYCB roster for years even though she only danced once per season or once a year. Balanchine knew she needed employment and allowed it out of respect for her and her past contribution. Plus I'm sure audiences were glad to see her onstage whenever she could manage it. I can't imagine things are at that level now, but it seems kind to give a dancer a soft landing if they're behaving in good faith. The repertory is so demanding and recovering from certain injuries can take years. Link to comment
Kathleen O'Connell Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 3 hours ago, CTballetfan said: I just got an email from NYCB offering a 30% discount on fall programs that I paid full price for last month as part of my subscription. Bummer! I will remember this next time they ask me for a donation, which I also give as an annual membership of $100. If it's any consolation, I believe that's 30% off of the face value of a non-subscription ticket, which costs about 15% more than a subscription ticket does for the same seat. But still ... Link to comment
vipa Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 3 hours ago, BalanchineFan said: Allegra Kent writes in her book that she was kept on the NYCB roster for years even though she only danced once per season or once a year. Balanchine knew she needed employment and allowed it out of respect for her and her past contribution. Plus I'm sure audiences were glad to see her onstage whenever she could manage it. I can't imagine things are at that level now, but it seems kind to give a dancer a soft landing if they're behaving in good faith. The repertory is so demanding and recovering from certain injuries can take years. Allegra was a rare talent. IMO her natural ability and way of moving had tremendous impact on what became the NYCB "look," I don't think Mr. B would have done this for every dancer. Link to comment
dirac Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 17 hours ago, BalanchineFan said: Allegra Kent writes in her book that she was kept on the NYCB roster for years even though she only danced once per season or once a year. Balanchine knew she needed employment and allowed it out of respect for her and her past contribution. Plus I'm sure audiences were glad to see her onstage whenever she could manage it. I can't imagine things are at that level now, but it seems kind to give a dancer a soft landing if they're behaving in good faith. The repertory is so demanding and recovering from certain injuries can take years. True, but Kent also writes that the board cut her off as soon as Balanchine was no longer compos mentis. Such an arrangement to benefit one dancer would be unlikely to work today. American dancers should have pensions, but there just ain't no way. Link to comment
On Pointe Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 8 hours ago, dirac said: True, but Kent also writes that the board cut her off as soon as Balanchine was no longer compos mentis. Such an arrangement to benefit one dancer would be unlikely to work today. American dancers should have pensions, but there just ain't no way. American dancers do have pensions, as members of AGMA. However they can't access them until years after typical retirement age for a dancer. Link to comment
Helene Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Tiler Peck spoke about her injury in this interview from Vail by Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Breeden for their podcast, Conversations on Dance: https://conversationsondancepod.com/2019/08/06/tiler-peck-live-vail-dance-festival/ The (severe) symptoms started while she was in Seattle performing "Marie: Dancing Still." Link to comment
canbelto Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Omg, herniated disc? Her recovery sounds really day by day and obviously I’m hoping she’s back sooner rather than later but this is the kind of injury where she really needs to let her body heal. Link to comment
Kathleen O'Connell Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 13 hours ago, canbelto said: Omg, herniated disc? Her recovery sounds really day by day and obviously I’m hoping she’s back sooner rather than later but this is the kind of injury where she really needs to let her body heal. Seriously. Hurry back, but please, not a moment too soon. Link to comment
Xiaoyi Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 18 hours ago, canbelto said: Omg, herniated disc? Her recovery sounds really day by day and obviously I’m hoping she’s back sooner rather than later but this is the kind of injury where she really needs to let her body heal. According to the podcast interview, she will be back to studio in September or October. She will probably miss the fall season. Link to comment
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