Finding Time for Fun!

Thursday, February 4th, 2010 | All Posts by Ben Stewart, SFB Scene | No Comments

Hello All, Matt and I are really excited about the upcoming programs, especially the new Wheeldon piece, Ghosts, and Company B. Matt and I both learned the “Pennsylvania Polka” role in Company B and we are both in the corps of Ghosts, so we get to dance with each other a lot which is nice. The music is absolutely gorgeous for Ghosts, and the movement is enjoyable and challenging at the same time. I think Christopher has choreographed a smash hit. I hope you’ll agree with me when you see the duet he has choreographed for Damian Smith and Yuan Yuan Tan. The music and the choreography combined are enough to take your breath away.

On the lighter side of things, the other day a lot of the guys in company class decided to show our wilder side by all wearing crazy colored tights made by Myles Thatcher’s mother. The dancewear line is called Saut de Basque. Here’s a picture for your enjoyment. We like to keep a sense of humor even while we’re working hard. It dissipates any stress that might be building up. :)

Hangin' out after class

Tags: Ben Stewart, Company B, Company Class, Ghosts, Matt Stewart, Myles Thatcher

Happy Halloween!

Friday, October 30th, 2009 | All Posts by Victoria Andujar, SFB Scene | 1 Comment

The day before Halloween means Company Class as usual at San Francisco Ballet, but a few dancers opted to take barre incognito…

Sarah Van Patten tries out a short dark bob.

For photos from last year’s costume-filled Halloween, click here.

Tags: Company Class, Halloween, Sarah Van Patten

Halloween at SF Ballet

Friday, October 31st, 2008 | All Posts by Victoria Andujar, SFB Scene | 1 Comment

Kristin Long as a baseball player with Shannon Roberts behind her as Ballerina Barbie.

Elana Altman, Charlene Cohen, and Erin McNulty are lovely bugs.

James Sofranko is ready for take off.

Fraulein Mateo Klemmayer

Joan Boada makes a strapping Superman.

Courtney Clarkson: pretty witch with pretty long legs!

Ashley Muangmaithong has a future so bright, she has to wear shades. During barre.

Elana Altman the Bumblebee tends to her feet during center.

Ben Stewart, Lorena Feijoo, and Anthony Spaulding as our resident John McCain, Sarah Palin, and Barack Obama.

Evan Wagoner-Lynch fulfills a lifelong dream of wearing legwarmers by dressing as an SF Ballet dancer.

Tags: Company Class, Halloween, SFB Scene, Staff