Jacqueline Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Much to my regret, I have noticed that one of my favorite senior corps members, Lydia Wellington, is no longer listed on the company roster. Does anyone know anything about this? There was no announcement of other plans at the end of fall season, as there was for Sarah Villwock. I had been hoping for a promotion for her. Link to comment
FPF Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 She's now listed on the NYCB website under Alumni, so she must have retired. Link to comment
canbelto Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Her instagram is deleted. E ta: oops no it's not I found it. She has a degree in art history now. Edited November 1, 2019 by canbelto Link to comment
eduardo Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I particularly remember her in the first theme of The four temperaments. Link to comment
tutu Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Oh wow. Wellington’s been one of my favorites, and I’m going to miss seeing her onstage. Here’s hoping she enjoys her next steps, whatever they may be. Link to comment
canbelto Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Shes joining the Ballet de Monte Carlo: Link to comment
cobweb Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Wow. She is a dancer who will really, really be missed. I could see how after 22 years (not sure how much of that time was in the company, but a lot), you might want to take the chance to do something different while there is still time left in your career. I hope she gets much, much-deserved bigger roles. She is a beautiful dancer with maturity, polish, and a glowing presence. Best wishes, Lydia! Link to comment
mille-feuille Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) NOOOO! I will miss her so much!! She's always so regal and elegant—but also, warm out there. A rare combination. I loved her especially in Concerto Barocco and Diamonds. I am happy for her. Edited November 1, 2019 by mille-feuille Link to comment
Kathleen O'Connell Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Leah said: Oh no, she was great in Summerspace. She was indeed! But then she was great in everything. I could never understand why her career didn't get more traction—to my eyes, she was a more interesting dancer than some who made it to the soloist (and even principal) ranks. Not just technically strong—actually interesting. She was in my fantasy cast for a lot of things. I will miss her. Edited November 1, 2019 by Kathleen O'Connell Link to comment
BalanchineFan Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Wellington has posted on IG that her husband is either French or works in France. That probably had something to do with the change. What a beautiful dancer she is. She was so fluid and daring in Summerspace and I loved her in the demi soloist roles in Symphony in C. NYCB is already calling up at least one new apprentice for Nutcracker. Yesterday was donor day at SAB and one of the young women was ecstatic to be a new apprentice. Edited November 1, 2019 by BalanchineFan Link to comment
tutu Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 20 hours ago, Kathleen O'Connell said: She was indeed! But then she was great in everything. I could never understand why her career didn't get more traction—to my eyes, she was a more interesting dancer than some who made it to the soloist (and even principal) ranks. Not just technically strong—actually interesting. She was in my fantasy cast for a lot of things. I will miss her. I feel the same way — she has a real presence. I’m really glad to hear that she’ll still be dancing, and I hope she gets exciting opportunities in Monte Carlo. We’ll have to hope that the company tours the states soon! Link to comment
BalanchineFan Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Zoe Bliss Magnussen has been added to the roster of apprentices! I'm not sure she even danced in the workshop performance last spring. Link to comment
JanLevNYC Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I will miss Lydia Wellington on stage at NYCB and wish her all the best on her new adventure in France. What a gift it has been to watch her all these years! 1 minute ago, BalanchineFan said: Zoe Bliss Magnussen has been added to the roster of apprentices! I'm not sure she even danced in the workshop performance last spring. I believe she performed Concerto Barroco in the 2019 Workshop. Link to comment
ECat Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, BalanchineFan said: Zoe Bliss Magnussen has been added to the roster of apprentices! I'm not sure she even danced in the workshop performance last spring. According to this article she was in Concerto Barocco at the 2019 workshop performance. Lovely photo of her! http://www.seeingdance.com/school-of-american-ballet-12062019/ Link to comment
BalanchineFan Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ECat said: According to this article she was in Concerto Barocco at the 2019 workshop performance. Lovely photo of her! http://www.seeingdance.com/school-of-american-ballet-12062019/ OMG, thank you both, JanLevNYC and ECat! I thought Zoe had danced, but when I looked at my program she wasn't listed. Maybe I saw her cast in the dress rehearsal. The review has a lovely photo, and a lovely mention, too. YouTube has a clip of 4T's that (I believe) has Lydia Wellington dancing the first theme. I wish dancers would copy their NYCB online bios before they leave. I always want to take one more look. Edited November 16, 2019 by BalanchineFan Link to comment
balletrusse Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) On 11/16/2019 at 5:36 PM, BalanchineFan said: I wish dancers would copy their NYCB online bios before they leave. I always want to take one more look. Ms. Wellington was born in New York City, and began her dance training at the School of American Ballet in 1997 at the age of seven. While at SAB, she performed children’s roles in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, as well as performing with New York City Ballet in George Balanchine’s Serenade, Jerome Robbins’ 2 & 3 Part Inventions and Fanfare, and Christopher Wheeldon’s Scènes de Ballet. Ms. Wellington became an apprentice with New York City Ballet in June 2008, and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in October 2008. OTHER PERFORMANCES Ms. Wellington performed with SAB as part of Protégés II at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in June 2008. HONORS Ms. Wellington was a recipient of the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise in 2008. FEATURED ROLES SINCE JOINING NYCB GEORGE BALANCHINE Chaconne The Four Temperaments George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® (Coffee, Flowers, Frau Stahlbaum) La Valse PETER MARTINS The Sleeping Beauty (Generosity) Swan Lake (Spanish, Princesses) JUSTIN PECK New Blood ANGELIN PRELJOCAJ La Stravaganza JEROME ROBBINS 2 & 3 Part Inventions The Concert Fanfare Glass Pieces Interplay CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON Scènes de Ballet ORIGINATED FEATURED ROLES IN Justin Peck: In Creases ORIGINATED CORPS ROLES IN Melissa Barak: A Simple Symphony Mauro Bigonzetti: Luce Nascosta JR: Les Bosquets Annabelle Lopez Ochoa: Unframed Peter Martins: Ocean's Kingdom Benjamin Millepied: Why am I not where you are Justin Peck: The Most Incredible Thing, Paz de la Jolla Alexei Ratmansky: Namouna, A Grand Divertissement Liam Scarlett: Acheron Lynne Taylor-Corbett: The Seven Deadly Sins Christopher Wheeldon: Les Carillons Edited January 29, 2020 by balletrusse Link to comment
BalanchineFan Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 @balletrusse THANK YOU!! What a fitting tribute to Lydia Wellington. Link to comment
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