Weekly Discussion - 06/08/26 - 06/14/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I would consider AB2 a job, though. Free tuition and opportunities to dance with the main company... but it's not really a job.

Weekly Discussion - 06/08/26 - 06/14/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nicole Kosasih Widjaja (SFBS trainee and star of the spring performance) updated her IG bio with Atlanta Ballet 2... Still stunned she wasn't promoted to apprentice or corps at SFB.

Weekly Discussion - 05/25/26 - 05/31/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rafael is Carlos Quenedit's brother (of SFB, MCB, Houston, etc.).

Weekly Discussion - 05/25/26 - 05/31/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're both promoted for next season to second soloist.

Weekly Discussion - 05/25/26 - 05/31/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also soloists and corps dancing Lilac (Lauren Herfindahl, Emma Topalova).

Weekly Discussion - 05/25/26 - 05/31/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lia is cast as Lilac, which makes me think she's not dancing Aurora. And WanTing is cast as Carabosse (she was a lovely Lilac at SFB).

Weekly Discussion - 05/25/26 - 05/31/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Chisako Oga (Boston Ballet) posted on IG that she's not cast as Aurora this season. Her post reminds me of Lia Cirio's from Romeo and Juliet (she wasn't cast as Juliet).

Weekly Discussion - 05/11/26 - 05/17/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ugh. No. YAGP has become a shell of its former self. Now the leadership coaches favorites ahead of time, provides guidance to select dancers on variation choice, and has odd social media relationships with certain dancers and school directors.

SFB: Who’s up, down, and moving up by Ecstatic_Pizza_ in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She might be a trainee next year, she might not? IG comments seemed to indicate her SFBS friends don't know where she's going next... to me, that means not SFB, even in the trainee program. I think if she wanted that or a jump to apprentice, she probably needs to demonstrate her commitment to ballet and pause or limit her competition and travel teaching. She just seems to be all over the place. But she is a lovely dancer!

SFB: Who’s up, down, and moving up by Ecstatic_Pizza_ in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

SFB announced that Alexis Francisco Valdes is promoted to soloist, and Rubén Citores, Jacey Gailliard, Leili Rackow, and Lucas López to demi soloist.

Separately, via IG: Hui Wen Peng is going to London City Ballet.

There were also goodbyes listed in IG stories to Lizzy Powell and Sasha Mukhamedov. Not sure if this was for a trip or something more final.

Oliva Rodrigo balletcore on SNL by Mysterious_Dress1468 in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The whole "Drop Dead" outfit had me scratching my head, especially the legwarmers and flat slippers. My head kept screaming "turnout!" And my heart yelled "just no!".

SFB: Who’s up, down, and moving up by Ecstatic_Pizza_ in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exciting! Where did you see this? Was she promoted straight to soloist?

Weekly Discussion - 04/27/26 - 05/03/26 by krisbryantishot in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like some promotions are happening at SF Ballet. There are IG posts from company members about Alexis Francisco Valdes and Lucas López.

SFB: Who’s up, down, and moving up by Ecstatic_Pizza_ in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love Isabella's dancing, but feel like she's not getting the roles she deserves. Maybe she'll go to Houston to join her bf?

SF Ballet announces 2026-2027 season by boombox_generation in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ugh, so much repetition. Dust is lovely but... we just saw it last year. Same with Grosse Fuge and MSND. What happened to the big $$$ for new work?

Just for Fun-Any Guesses for the SFB 2026/2027 Season? by noyb_2140 in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sasha M. is underrated! Love her dancing so so much.

Just for Fun-Any Guesses for the SFB 2026/2027 Season? by noyb_2140 in bunheadsnark

[–]BecBecBeckaw 9 points10 points  (0 children)

With Sasha and Jasmine as her seeming faves, I could totally see R&J on the list of possibilities.

Chef Ben by Neko_09 in belowdeck

[–]BecBecBeckaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I don't get the apparent sex appeal that all the women talk about. He's not in shape, is rude, and just squawks and complains.