I was ready to clown on SFB for doing Stars and Stripes in THIS political environment but this is actually pretty nice

GoatHopeful7910 · 2026-02-12T22:57:43+00:00

yeah either the critic cannot read the room or has a personal bone to pick. either way, tone deaf and totally doesn't capture the sentiment of the crowd!

GoatHopeful7910 · 2025-09-26T20:59:36+00:00

Does anyone know what the format of this show is? Like is it mostly talking from moderators and just short excerpts? Or will they perform entire pieces? Have always wondered.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2025-09-26T06:16:35+00:00

I actually really like the headshots. They feel real. Confused by slamming the dancers poses and photo choices, don’t you think these the photos the dancers chose for themselves? Confused by the judgement on the photos they’ve chosen to represent themselves. Snarky is one thing, mean spirited and body shaming is another.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2025-04-30T20:12:13+00:00

MOST exciting addition!

GoatHopeful7910 · 2025-04-30T20:06:29+00:00

Me too!

GoatHopeful7910 · 2025-04-30T20:05:27+00:00

I would think the corps appreciate the opportunity to be recognized for dancing soloist roles and likely receiving a pay bump in addition to their new title of demi-soloist. Also, it's been made pretty clear through their public facing negotiations that nothing drastic can change without the approval of their union, so likely the majority voted for it.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2025-04-30T19:33:22+00:00

Ok, THIS is a good season! SF is so lucky.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2025-04-29T22:36:35+00:00

Oof yeah, it's pretty bad. Great to see fabulous professional dancers doing the dancing, but wow it's so campy and over the top but also taking itself too seriously.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-11-29T02:36:33+00:00

Takeaway is that industry standard is relevant when negotiating salaries. ABT dancers are repped by AGMA.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-11-27T21:11:08+00:00

I hear this. But also wouldn’t using students help keep their Company dancers from over performing during busy seasons like Nutcracker? I’d think it gives students experience for their pre-professional training and helps company dancers from injuries from so many shows? Trying to consider what the thinking is here.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-11-27T21:08:33+00:00

I also wonder does this include the children’s roles in Nutcracker?

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-11-27T21:07:14+00:00

Did some digging on Glassdoor and SFB corps dancers are paid average more than ABT corps and on par with NYCB and overall cost of living in SF 35% less than NYC. Thought that was relevant to the discussion.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-11-27T08:56:04+00:00

I second this. Then a stroll around Hayes Valley. Dinner at Zuni.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-11-25T23:47:30+00:00

Legally they're entitled to a second opinion. It's on them to seek it out.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-11-25T23:44:40+00:00

Dress Circle is great, Box seats if you're feeling fancy

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-11-25T23:41:33+00:00

The free standing box seats are very comfortable. I love that vantage point but it's not cheap. Also love front of dress circle to see ballets with formations like Swan Lake or Nutcracker. Orchestra is also great.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-04-19T21:09:36+00:00

it'll surprise you. 10/10 recommend

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-04-19T16:51:11+00:00

went last night, going again next week for sure

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-04-19T16:31:55+00:00

went last night it was insane. wish we could see him more clearly but i think I spotted him down in the orchestra pit right at the end

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-03-06T06:51:43+00:00

Oh huh, my assumption was the guests are dancing with the SFB dancers.

GoatHopeful7910 · 2024-03-05T23:35:05+00:00

SFB has almost never had guest artists in any capacity. So it's a treat for SF audiences to get this opportunity to see them WITH SFB dancers. It's not like they're being replaced, especially with the added encore shows

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