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Proteges II Weekend in DC
School of American Ballet dancers had a sensational time in DC performing with fellow students from England, France and Russia. SAB performed Concerto Barocco at the Kennedy Center this weekend as part of the Proteges II program. This beautiful photo of them, by Carol Pratt, is from Alastair Macaulay's exuberant review in today's NYTimes. The dancers are Megan Johnson and Mark Wax in their ethereal, transporting pas de deux, and Lillian DiPiazza, Adriana Piercy, and Lauren Lovette, from left to right, behind them.
This picture by Rosalie O'connor appeared in the Washington Post on Friday. The girls are in a rehearsal for Barocco. Megan is on the right, Grace McLoughlin in the middle, and Lydia from the back. (Completing the cast of eight corps dancers were Sara Adams, Emilie Gerrity, Shoshana Rosenfield, and Kristen Segin)
I went down over the weekend and was so proud of our SAB dancers. It was exciting seeing all the dancers from England, France, and Russia as well, but SAB truly outdid themselves! Lydia said they all had an absolutely fantastic time! Here are some of her photos:
The Kennedy Center looks huge from the stage! Here the SAB dancers are rehearsing Concerto Barocco with Suki Schorer, who staged the ballet:
The dancers from all four schools took class together each morning. Here they are gathering in the studio. In front from left to right: Lily, Lydia, Grace, Adriana, Sara, Kristen, and Megan.
The Paris Opera Ballet School performed "Soir de Fete". music by Delibes, choreography by Leo Staats:
The Bolshoi Ballet Academy performed "Grand Pas Classique from Paquita", music by Minkus, choreography by Petipa. The Russians getting ready for their turn:
Unfortunately Lydia didn't get any pictures of the English. The Royal Ballet School performed "Galanteries", music by Mozart, choreography by David Brintley.
Megan, Mark and Lydia, right after the final performance on Sunday!
