09/22/2024
We have the family we are born to and we have the family that becomes ours. I lost my close family and friend Kathryn today. Kathryn was beautiful, talented and inspiration to us all. Kathryn left us last night peaceful, regal and elegant as she lived. Thank you for wonderful 20 years you gifted me. She will be missed greatly by the family of the Academy of ballet. You are already so missed...
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08/10/2021
Our Yuri's first day at Smuin Ballet
First day of school feelings! ⭐️ We are so grateful to be back in the studio together for the start of our 21/22 season here at Smuin Ballet! So excited for all that this season has to offer us and our audiences, both virtually and in person!
05/12/2021
Dancers United Against Racism
San Francisco Ballet stands in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander community in the fight against racism and pursuit of unity. Da...
12/17/2020
2020 the first year without a Christmas party, without the wonderful gathering of our extended family. Sending love to you all.
06/14/2020
Last weekend would have been our annual performance, first one we missed since 1989. We wish for a cause to celebration and hope for the Academy of Ballet family and the world we are part of.
05/24/2020
We feel so fortunate! Thank you to all the wonderful students, it has been two full months of classes and we still had almost 60 students in attendance for our Saturday 3:00 pm class. Seeing you improve and happy faces makes the challenging times much easier. Thank you!
05/01/2020
I must be Cuban...
Pirouette Basics
Two legs in plié: The Cuban methodology teaches the fourth position preparation for turns with both legs in demi-plié. The benefits of this approach are speed and control, says Caridad Martinez. "That push of the back leg to passé, at the moment of relevé, makes it easier to generate more turns....
05/01/2020
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