AB'sMom Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) Cassandra Trenary just posted an Instagram story that said, “Give these folks some love as we celebrate their last day at the ABT studios,” with a picture of Eric Tamm, Alexandra Basmagy, Katherine Williams, Lauren Post, Kiely Groenewegen, Erica Lall and Luciana Paris. Edited June 15 by AB'sMom spelling Link to comment
Becki Lee Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Betsy posted on her story also and said missing from the picture Blaine Hoven! (And Emily and Jonathan) Link to comment
balletlover08 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Aww it's sad to see so many of them go but many have danced with the company for 10+ years so it's understandable to want to leave especially if they aren't going to be promoted. There will be at least 2 open female Soloist spots now right? Maybe Zimmi and Li Fanqi? Link to comment
ABT Fan Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Wow, that’s a lot at once, but at least 2 were very needed. I’m also hopeful that Coker and Li can now move up and so many leavers also makes room for the promising apprentices to join the corps. Link to comment
nanushka Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) Perhaps they were shown the writing on the wall and we're now hearing the new AD that didn't bark. Edited June 16 by nanushka Link to comment
Helene Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 There are a lot of people leaving, and they each would have reasons/reasoning. I wish them all the best in what they do next Link to comment
FauxPas Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Alexandra Basmagy, Katherine Williams and Lauren Post already made public announcements. Luciana Paris, it's time. Kiely Groenewegen occasionally got mime roles. Blaine Hoven and Eric Tamm have been with ABT for a very long time. Tamm left before at a time when his career was really rising. Jonathan Klein stepped out last year to promote his skin and beauty care product line with his wife Emily Hayes. Erica Lall is a shock and a sad one - she has a radiance onstage. I thought she could make soloist. So that is at least 8 or 10 gone. Link to comment
AB'sMom Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 I’m really surprised by Erica Lall. I hope she is continuing to dance elsewhere (if that is her wish, of course). Link to comment
BalanchineFan Posted Monday at 06:46 PM Share Posted Monday at 06:46 PM On 6/15/2024 at 11:09 PM, AB'sMom said: I’m really surprised by Erica Lall. I hope she is continuing to dance elsewhere (if that is her wish, of course). Me, too. I think she's a wonderful dancer and that she continues to dance and perform prominently, as much as she desires. Link to comment
ABT Fan Posted Monday at 07:14 PM Share Posted Monday at 07:14 PM I was also surprised by Lall. She has an effervescent presence onstage and is a very good jumper. I hope she continues to dance somewhere. Link to comment
abatt Posted Tuesday at 03:11 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:11 PM I'm surprised Luis Ribagorda is still in the company. He has been in the corps for 20 years, although he left for a period of time to pursue a career as a real estate agent. Link to comment
MarzipanShepherdess Posted Tuesday at 06:07 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:07 PM Wish them all the best in their careers post-ABT. A shame Hoven wasn’t promoted sooner and given more opportunities to develop in his prime years. Will especially miss Erica Lall’s sparkle, and the wit Luciana Paris had been bringing to character roles these past few seasons. Hopefully this means an over-due promotion for Zimmi Coker soon! Link to comment
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