PeggyTulle Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Since we are approaching the end of the season, thought a thread on departures might be appropriate. From Koto Ishihara: Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 And from the Program 6 thread, re: Lauren Strongin: Quote On 4/9/2019, pherank said: Tonight's Instagram post by Lauren Strongin (regarding Die Toteninsel) gave me pause: "This experience has been beyond all expectations. So thrilled to get out there one last time tonight. Thanks to all who helped me get here. It’s been a real dream."https://www.instagram.com/p/BwDQc7TAMjz/ I'm not sure yet what it means. Quote On 4/10/2019, volcanohunter said: Evan McKie's Instragram stories today are valedictory in tone and state pretty clearly that she is retiring from the stage. "Sending joy to you tonight for your SF farewell, my beautiful friend @lcstrongin" "@lcstrongin, So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, adieu. Beautiful princess. @sfballet" Link to comment
pherank Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Ishihara was dancing really well this past season, when I saw her perform. I wonder if this her own choice - moving back to Japan? Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Elizabeth Mateer posted today on her IG stories (public) that Sean Orza leaving. Link to comment
pherank Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 49 minutes ago, PeggyTulle said: Elizabeth Mateer posted today on her IG stories (public) that Sean Orza leaving. I think Orza has been in the Corps now for 11 years - that's a long time. If this is true, I wish him well. Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 3 hours ago, pherank said: I think Orza has been in the Corps now for 11 years - that's a long time. If this is true, I wish him well. Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Also Emma Rubinowitz: Link to comment
pherank Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I can't tell from Madison Keesler's wording whether Sean Orza is retiring from ballet, in general, or just San Francisco Ballet. But I wish him well. I hope all these dancers are able to find quality work with other companies. Link to comment
Helene Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 If Sean Orza is moving to another company, there will be official news about it eventually. Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 Also Solomon Golding : Link to comment
pherank Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Posting by Mathilde Froustey: "Lauren [Strongin] ... You are doing today what every dancer fears all their career, today your are dancing your last show and taking your last bow. We’ll miss your presence and your beautiful and refined artistry. I’ll miss your smile and your subtle way to exist in this ballet world." https://www.instagram.com/p/Byc8XtnnRCz/ Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 2 hours ago, pherank said: Posting by Mathilde Froustey: "Lauren [Strongin] ... You are doing today what every dancer fears all their career, today your are dancing your last show and taking your last bow. We’ll miss your presence and your beautiful and refined artistry. I’ll miss your smile and your subtle way to exist in this ballet world." https://www.instagram.com/p/Byc8XtnnRCz/ That's just beautiful. Link to comment
pherank Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Aaron Robison's post about Lauren Strongin says something curious: "A few memories from the one time we danced together! What a joy it was indeed🙏🏻😊 Congratulations to the beautiful person and artist that is @lcstrongin on a remarkable career! " Is it really possible that at both Houston Ballet and SFB, Strongin and Robison were only partners once? https://www.instagram.com/p/BydYp0MFC0H/ Link to comment
Josette Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Those photos of Lauren and Aaron are from Act II of Giselle. Link to comment
Terez Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) On 5/14/2019 at 9:17 PM, PeggyTulle said: Also Solomon Golding : Wow, what a beautiful post Solomon Golding wrote here. Wishing him, and other departing dancers, all the best. (And sorry PeggyTulle, for some reason I can only post my reply here, which looks like I'm hijacking your post! - Terez Edited June 10, 2019 by Terez Link to comment
pherank Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 And here is Lauren's own statement with révérence: Link to comment
naomikage Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Misa Kuranaga will join SFB Link to comment
pherank Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, naomikage said: Misa Kuranaga will join SFB Thanks Naomikage. We have a couple of threads for that kind of information: People started chatting about the personnel changes here:https://balletalert.invisionzone.com/topic/44712-2020-season-announcement/page/2/#comments But there is also this "promotions" thread:https://balletalert.invisionzone.com/topic/44695-sfb-promtions-spring-2019/ Link to comment
pherank Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Scheller has finally posted an image that states "back in a ballet studio" (Rondine Balletto di Assisi ASD, in Italy). She may be beginning long-term rehab.https://www.instagram.com/p/By3L7ATANXJ/ No mention yet of where she may end up (and she may not know at this point). I wish her well. Edited June 19, 2019 by pherank Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Koto Ishihara announced she will be dancing with National Ballet of Canada (she is listed as a first soloist in the second IG pic): Link to comment
pherank Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, PeggyTulle said: Koto Ishihara announced she will be dancing with National Ballet of Canada (she is listed as a first soloist in the second IG pic): Her friends have been congratulating her for awhile, so we've been waiting to finally get the details - thanks. ;) Link to comment
eduardo Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I apologize for having no idea how to reproduce an instagram post here, but this is what I just read in A.S.Scheller's instagram: New news soon!!Former principal with San Francisco Ballet and principal with New York City Ballet If I understand that correctly, she already is a "former principal with San Francisco Ballet". She's not listed anymore in the SFBallet website as a principal dancer either. Link to comment
Josette Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 She was no longer in the SFB roster when the company went back to work a few weeks ago. I wish her well as she is a beautiful dancer. Link to comment
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