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Coronavirus Leads to Casting Change at Richmond Ballet Performances of Swan Lake

February 17th, 2020

Image 1: American Ballet Theatre dancer Cory Stearns in Swan Lake. Photo: Gene Schiavone. Image 2: Richmond Ballet dancers Cody Beaton and Fernando Sabino in rehearsal for Swan Lake. Photo: Sarah Ferguson. Image 3: American Ballet Theatre dancer Sarah Lane in Swan Lake. Photo: Gene Schiavone.  Principal Dancers from American Ballet Theatre, including Natalie Portman’s dance double from the film Black Swan, will now dance the lead roles at evening performances Richmond VA – Richmond Ballet Artistic Director Stoner Winslett announced this morning that Xu Yan and Li Wentao of…
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  • Tuesday, June 2, 2020 we stand in solidarity in observation of #blackoutuesday #theshowmustbepaused
  • Richmond Ballet is heartbroken by the pain and suffering that seems to accompany the experience of being Black in our country. We remain steadfastly committed to continuing our mission of awakening and uplifting every human spirit. Today and always we continue to strive to help build a community that respects the value of human life-both physical and emotional, using the power of cooperation and mutual respect, as we move toward a more compassionate and just nation. We stand proudly with our Black employees, dancers, patrons and fans and everyone anywhere affected by senseless violence. #Balletrelevesforblacklives #artistsforpeaceandjustice @mobballet
  • Relax and rejuvenate in Virginia’s gorgeous mountains by bidding on your chance to win a Getaway at @omnihomestead Resort. ☀️ Southern hospitality and elegant charm have made this resort a premier destination. During your stay, you will enjoy 2000 acres of scenic Virginia landscape, a voucher for a one night stay for two persons as well as daily parking AND a $500 gift card that may be applied to an additional night or any resort services. - This is a trip you will not want to miss! Visit https://one.bidpal.net/rbgala2020 to bid on this item and many more! - Auction will close on Saturday, June 6th at 7pm.
  • Company dancers @izabella.tokev and @khaiyomkhojaev are working on their technique and not skipping a beat! 🩰 No banister, window, or ceiling can contain their training. #rbquarantine
  • Looking for the ultimate Father’s Day gift? Look no further than our silent auction. Many of the packages you can win are perfect for any man in your life you want to spoil. You can win an unforgettable experience at Alton Lane where eight people enjoy a private bourbon tasting while building the perfect custom shirt from over 3,000 fabrics. 👔 🥃 If your special someone prefers sports over fashion then bid on your chance to win two tickets to see the reigning NCAA National Championship team, the Virginia Cavaliers, play in their home town of Charlottesville. 🏀 Or, if he is a wine connoisseur, bid on a wine tasting outing at Barboursville Vineyards complete with a three course lunch at Palladio or a basket of unique fine red wines. 🍷🍴 All of these items and more are available in our silent auction. Bid now by visiting https://one.bidpal.net/rbgala2020. Auction will close on Saturday, June 6th at 7pm!
  • Today company ballerina @eri_elise will be reading Brontorina. This book reminds us with enough passion you can always reach for the stars and find shoes that will fit! ✨ We’re joining forces with our friends at @bbgbbooks in Carytown to bring you some of today’s most exciting dance-themed books read by a ballerina. Each Thursday at 10am you will have the opportunity to see our company dancers in their homes as they bring these books to life! 📚 If you are interested in purchasing any of the featured Storytime books, please visit BBGBbooks.com. Local delivery within 10 miles is FREE. They also provide contactless pick up at their shop!
  • Richmond Ballet dancers are so athletic it's no wonder Russell Wilson wanted to send us a signed pair of his personalized Nike cleats to auction off in our silent auction. Football players admire dancers’ strength, agility and coordination and often take ballet classes themselves to work on flexibility, balance, and body awareness. Who do you think would win if our dancers played the Seattle Seahawks in football? You can win these signed Russell Wilson cleats and many more unique items by bidding on our silent auction items. Visit https://one.bidpal.net/rbgala2020 to start bidding on items today!
  • Hear from @sholland92 and @fesabinodejesus in this week's #distancingwithdancers. 🪓🌳💪🏻 Fernando and Sabrina have been spending their quarantine days at home to work on a few house projects. Be sure to check out the incredible back yard transformation!
  • On this Memorial Day we honor those who have fallen, we honor those who serve, and we honor those who support our community every day. #AmericaStrong #RVAStrong 🇺🇸 Repost from @handsonrva - Thanks to the generous partnership of @richmondballet and @hatchkitchenrva, RPS meal distribution sites have been able to provide masks and hand sanitizer to help families stay healthy! #togetheroneregion
  • Join us for our live stream Intro to Adult Ballet course next week May 26 and May 28! 🩰 Meet us at the virtual barre for two, hour-long sessions which will touch on history, basic ballet technique, and terminology. Led by esteemed SRB faculty member Susan Israel Massey, you will learn alignment and posture principles and build confidence and body awareness. ✨ After this course you can meet us at the virtual barre for more adult ballet classes!!!!! Only $25 for the two session, one week course. To register, visit richmondballet.com/adult!

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