San Francisco Ballet is jumping into the world of new media
I’m very excited to share a new section of San Francisco Ballet’s website that is dedicated strictly to new media!
http://www.sfballet.org/interact/index.asp
I believe that new media is a wonderful way for the ballet world to connect and I’m very happy to be part of a company that is exploring everything new media has to offer. Within this new section you can find videos, pictures, blogs, podcasts, and more. I would definitely suggest you check it out!
Hammer Pants Dance
The only thing that peeves me about this video is that i did not get a phone call to come partake in “Hammer Time”. I live and breathe for moments like these.
waiting years to get the ol’ “Hammer Pants” back on and i missed it:(
enjoy.
B
So You Think You Can Dance
Hi Wingers!
Sorry I haven’t posted for a while, but I have been keeping busy with So You Think You Can Dance, and since I wasn’t able to blog about that, I really didn’t have much to say!
Anyhow for anyone who missed it and wanted to see it, I’ve found some clips of it on youtube and I thought I would post it.
And for those that are new to the Winger, welcome! I blog here about dance and if you would like to keep updated on my season at Miami City Ballet, come check out the Winger!
Miami Audition:
Vegas Week:
Elimination:
Finally, I also wanted to thank everyone for being so supportive of me - Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
5-4-3-2-1-show
5 more days before ad hoc Ballet opens at the Joyce Soho with Her, a fifty-five minute work of dance theatre. Here is another teaser video, featuring a motif phrase.
Dancers: Tammi Shamblin and myself. Choreography: Deborah Lohse.
Hope you can make it on the 14th, 15th or 16th. Click here for tix. I am getting anxious and excited!
Dont let the T.E.Ts get you down
Hello everyone,
Right now the entire world is going through some Tough Economic Times (T.E.Ts). Businesses are making cutbacks and layoffs. Everywhere you look everyone is having to take a loss and unfortunately for us we all know that the arts are the first to go when it comes to budget cuts. I personally have numerous friends whom are affected by the Tough Economic Times but i refuse to let the times weigh me down even though ive been affected too.
This month TAG is part of an Aides benefit fundraiser event called Life Cycle. We are volunteering our time and services for a cause that we believe in alongside some other great artists. The only downside is that come to find out the space where the performance is being held wont allow us in until a week before the show. Dont get me wrong, i have been working in various studios with the dancers but now i cant afford to rent more space til we come into the venue this Sunday. Ordinarily that would not be a problem but having to make a new piece requires time especially with the usage of multi-media and lazer lights, stoked on that! Most all expenses have come out of pocket but the whole space thing has turned problematic due to all studio rentals being booked this whole week. Instead of complaining i said to myself “well dang! No, is not an answer. Studio G it is!”
Here is a clip of me working on a floor section in the studio with Kendall Teague back in the good ol days when we had more space to work. Included at the end of the work is another clip of the last day of me skateboarding until i finish making MPH.
Disclaimer: Pdiddy on Twitter is a constant source of amusement for us so at the end we kind of dork out….Happens:P
The second clip is in Studio G. Im working with Alex Jenkins who is still a student at the Lines Ballet BFA program. She has been selected to dance in the piece alongside some other working professionals. Im very pleased with her dancing and willingness to get down. Good Job Alex:)
Instead of trying to get all deep on all of you a quote comes to mind that really hits home on these T.E.Ts.
“When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade.”
B
Playing For Change - Can art really change the world?
I’ve just stumbled upon an absolutely wonderful website for a movement called “Playing for Change”. The idea of the movement is simple, yet powerful.
“Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different geographic, political, economic, spiritual or ideological backgrounds, music has the universal power to transcend and unite us as one human race. And with this truth firmly fixed in our minds, we set out to share it with the world.”
As I watched their videos it reminded me how powerful the arts can be. One of the musicians speaks about how music can be a time for meditation and peace, I think it is exactly the same with dance. In today’s world it is easy to become lost in frivolous and unnecessary things, but it truly is time for change. I have been doing some studying of the teachings by Eckhart Tolle, of Buddhism, and at the moment I’m reading a book by the current Dalai Lama. I have finally felt that peace has entered my life and every moment is truly a gift. Dance is my form of meditation and through it I have found my own peace. The world around us seems to be filled with things that are falling apart, everything from our economy to the planet we live on. These outer problems are only a reflection of the inner conflicts so many of us feel day to day, but there is a way to find enlightenment and peace. During these times we must not forget how extremely powerful the arts can be to the human race. Dance, music, and many other art forms can bring a stillness and peace where we would least expect it. We can’t underestimate the importance and power of the arts at anytime, but especially not during the hard times. The way this movement is using music is a reminder that through art we all have the power to unite and spread peace.
http://www.playingforchange.com/
Currently @ les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Just a quick link to show you what we’re up to here in Monaco!
Faust By Jean-Christophe Maillot
La Bayadere by Luis Ortigoza Ballet de Santiago rehearsal
Ballet de Santiago open the season 2009 with LA BAYADERE, Luis Ortigoza choreography. The premiere was in 2007 and after big success Marcia Haydée the Ballet de Santiago artistic director, choose La Bayadere to begin the celebration of the 50 years of the Ballet de Santiago.
- Luis Ortigoza Principal Star and The Bayadere choreographer
The Shades II act Ballet de Santiago
The Shades II Act Ballet de Santiago.
Lidia Olmos and Luis Ortigoza Ballet de Santiago
Marcela Goicoechea Principal Star Ballet de Santiago.
The Shades II Act Ballet de Santiago.
Luis Ortigoza
The Shades II Act Ballet de Santiago
The Fakir I Act Ballet de Santiago.
Luis Ortigoza Ballet de Santiago.
The Shades II Act Ballet de Santiago.
Marcela Goicoechea.
Luis Ortigoza.
The Shades Ballet de Santiago.
The Shades Ballet de Santiago.
Ballet de Santiago.
Ballet de Santiago.
Luis Ortigoza Ballet de Santiago.
La Bayadere Backstage 1 - Coreografía Luis Ortigoza - Ballet de
