Big excitement, lots of preparations, and finally Kevin, Thyra and I arrived in Seoul yesterday to finish coaching the cast of Korean children for OBT’s performances of Nutcracker here, set to open later this week. Entering the lobby of the Seoul Art Center, where we are to perform, we see posters for all the upcoming… Read More
Consummate Professionals
What do you get when you add some cushions, a bunch of dancers, and a camera? This: (all photos © Ashby Baldock)
Caldera (part 2)
Last night we talked our accompanist Irina into making us a traditional Russian dinner. On the menu was Borscht, some kind of fried patties made of ground turkey, onions, and garlic, bread with butter, and fried potatoes and mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious. Despite her shying away from the camera, I managed to snap a… Read More
Caldera (part 1)
Greetings from Central Oregon! As you may know, a group of 7 dancers, plus 2 staff, and a couple family members are out near Sisters, Oregon on a small residency/tour. When we first got here the weather was as beautiful as the landscape, however, things have taken a turn for the drearier… To combat this… Read More
Finished for Now
We’re done for now— just finished setting almost all the children’s roles to a group of Korean kids who not only speak no English but have no previous exposure to Balanchine’s Nutcracker. This week has been an adventure and a whirlwind, and all of it has been facilitated by our incredibly generous hosts, New Venture… Read More
