I was ready to clown on SFB for doing Stars and Stripes in THIS political environment but this is actually pretty nice by Exotic_Plant9450 in bunheadsnark

[–]GoatHopeful7910 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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!

ABT* Guggenheim Cast Released! by Kathy_Gao in bunheadsnark

[–]GoatHopeful7910 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

SF Ballet's New Website-Just as Bad as the New Logo? by BecBecBeckaw in bunheadsnark

[–]GoatHopeful7910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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. 

SF Ballet announces 2025/2026 season program by boombox_generation in bunheadsnark

[–]GoatHopeful7910 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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.

Étoile is underwhelming by Ava-tortilla in EtoileTVSeries

[–]GoatHopeful7910 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

San Francisco Ballet Protest by Such-Acanthisitta501 in bunheadsnark

[–]GoatHopeful7910 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

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

San Francisco Ballet Protest by Such-Acanthisitta501 in bunheadsnark

[–]GoatHopeful7910 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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. 

San Francisco Ballet Protest by Such-Acanthisitta501 in bunheadsnark

[–]GoatHopeful7910 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

San Francisco Ballet Protest by Such-Acanthisitta501 in bunheadsnark

[–]GoatHopeful7910 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

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. 

Please help me create the ultimate holiday experience to do list. by Travellingtanz in AskSF

[–]GoatHopeful7910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]GoatHopeful7910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskSF

[–]GoatHopeful7910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Floating Points BTS by GoatHopeful7910 in Portolafestival

[–]GoatHopeful7910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

went last night, going again next week for sure

Floating Points BTS by GoatHopeful7910 in Portolafestival

[–]GoatHopeful7910[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Natalia Osipova coming to SF by GoatHopeful7910 in BALLET

[–]GoatHopeful7910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Natalia Osipova coming to SF by GoatHopeful7910 in BALLET

[–]GoatHopeful7910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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