I am about to take off for Vail… for my third time.
I was a wee one when I first came to Vail. 16 years old to be exact and studying at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy for a months time. I remember fondly watching Damian Woetzel in the “Stars Gala” dance Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes with Alexandra Ansanelli. It was a memorable summer.
A young Hallberg in training on the Ford Theatre stage circa 1998 (age 16)
Fast forward 8 years later and I made my return to Vail, now dancing in the “Stars Gala”. It was surreal… to be back as a professional and to be dancing in the program that I watched on the other side of the stage.
Fast forward 3 years after that and I am back… dancing with some great dancers.
Carla Korbes, ballerina with Pacific Northwest Ballet and Ashley Bouder, ballerina with New York City Ballet. The rep includes George Balanchine’’s Apollo and Black Swan Pas de Deux, respectively.
The divine Ms. Korbes (aka Terpsichore) fellow Wingerer.
Ms. Bouder in her powerful glory…
It is always great to come back to a gala more than once. And now with Damian holding the reigns tight, Im happy to return.
QQ
Congrats on your lightning speed growth as a Ballet dancer. Your Romeo on 7/18/09 in LA is the BEST Ive ever seen. Your radiant natural beauty brightens the house and the audience watching you in awe…
You are PERFECT in your time at your place right now. And you’ve got lots of potentials and rooms for even more growing in your time and places yet to come in the future - obvious to my eyes.
Aug 04, 2009 @ 00:31
Susan
Thanks for the wonderful photos. Wish I could be in Vail to see your performances!
Aug 04, 2009 @ 12:20
SanderO
The pic of a youthful David seems to foretell the David we see today.
Aug 05, 2009 @ 00:08
Chimei
Ditto with QQ. I was at the 7/18 R&J too… You were amazing
Aug 05, 2009 @ 04:31
Darlene Davidson
Dear Davie,
I saw you perform in Los Angeles as Romeo, and I nearly slid off my seat. You looked so young and ripe, I could not help but to be transported to a place of ecstasy. I cannot wait to see you live again. Plus, I need an autograph for my daughter.
Oodles of Love,
Darlene
Aug 28, 2009 @ 22:07
stephanie bussell
It’s been such a long time! I was a student at the Bolshoi Academy that same summer and have many fond memories…particularly of Evan McKie!! It’s wonderful to see so many accomplishments in your career from afar.
Best,
Stephanie
Aug 30, 2009 @ 17:47
QQ
Welcome to Beijing King David!!!!!!!
LOVE
Nov 12, 2009 @ 18:22