SF Ballet Associate Director Lola de Avila was recently awarded the 2010 Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts–one of the highest distinctions in the arts given by the King of Spain and the Minister of Culture. Read the mention in today’s SF Chronicle, here.
By Christina Hecht Former-president and current member of BRAVO, an active group that contributes thousands of hours of volunteer assistance every year and provides vital services to support SF Ballet. March 22, 2011
It could have been a Degas painting: twenty-four young girls silhouetted against the pale blue backside of the rear projection screen. Gold sequined, lace appliqués sparkle on stiff-standing pink tutus. Tiara jewels quiver and twinkle with the slightest movement. We are standing all the way to the rear, behind the stage, safely out of the way of [...]
Lola de Avila Receives Prestigious Award
April 21, 2011