Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Casting Released for SFB's Opening Night Gala

Casting for tomorrow night's Opening Night Gala performance has been posted on SF Ballet's website. Go to www.sfballet.org/performancestickets/casting.asp for the all the glorious details.

This year's program will offer sixteen pieces ranging from contemporary to classic. There will be seven role premiers danced by principals, soloists, and even a newly-joined corps member. Of particular interest to balletomanes is the pairing of new principal Vitor Luiz in Tuning Game with Lorena Feijoo, who was instrumental in bringing Luiz to SFB. Personally, I'm really excited to see Anthony Spaulding's premier in Agon with former NYCB dancer Sofiane Sylve. Both dancers are tall, leggy, and beautiful; perfect material for a Balanchine classic.

More than half of the sixteen dances are choreographed by Helgi Tomasson. Seem like a lot? Well don't forget that the focus of this year's Gala Celebration is Tomasson's silver anniversary as SFB's Artistic Director. Tomasson has led and loved this magnificent organization for 25 years and is as much responsible for its success as the dancers themselves.

If you're interested in attending the gala performance but still haven't bought tickets, call the box office immediately at 415.865.2000. Online, tickets starting at $75 are still available. If you're a Bay Area Balletomane, this is an event you must not miss.

Pictured above: A few of the finest Union Square stores--Saks, Gumps, Goyard included--are exhibiting SFB costumes in celebration of the Gala.

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