What a tremendous opportunity and honor for Sarah who will dance in Helgi Tomasson's charming Nutcracker production on December 22nd at 2PM and on December 23rd at 7PM with the San Francisco Ballet. She will dance the Grand Pas de Deux with Principal Dancer Vitor Luiz.
Haglund loves the Tomasson version of the Nutcracker that he has seen a number of times on PBS. It is set during the 1915 San Francisco World's Fair and features designs based on the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition that celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal.
Wonderful news.
Here is beautiful Sarah dancing with Angel Corella in Swan Lake several years ago:
This is good news. I'm glad Lane is seeking opportunities elsewhere.
Have you ever seen this old interview of Sarah Lane?
https://youtu.be/OCN4nOO4jvs
It shows many clips of her performance in Giselle. Her dancing and acting were lovely.
Posted by: Melponeme_k | December 18, 2015 at 12:31 AM
Yes, we covered Sarah's performances in Giselle and Swan Lake extensively.
Posted by: Haglund | December 18, 2015 at 07:29 AM
This is great news indeed and thanks for sharing, I am sure my friends in the Bay area will love to attend and will notify them now, hope tickets are still available.
Posted by: Haglund Fan | December 18, 2015 at 08:38 AM
Hi H.F.
Tomasson's PdD choreography seems tailor-made for Sarah's artistry. I'm sure she will love dancing it and the audience will love seeing her.
Posted by: Haglund | December 18, 2015 at 08:41 AM
I'm hoping she is offered a principal position while she's there!
Posted by: Rose | December 18, 2015 at 02:02 PM
Congratulations to Sarah Lane for receiving this exciting opportunity and making me love the Nutcracker even more. I hope this leads to future offers for her, and perhaps the chance to dance some principal roles both here and abroad (Corella had the right idea!). Wish I could be in San Francisco next week!
Posted by: LLF | December 18, 2015 at 06:36 PM