One writer explores how artists are envisioning #robots in art in the #AI age, including in San Francisco Ballet's 'Mere Mortals,' choreographed by Aszure Barton. SFChronicle Datebook

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That floating points ballet was hella good

Tomorrow the Meet the Artist interview will feature Oakland-based artist Maria Guzman Capron whose artwork is featured in the Dos Mujeres scenic curtain. All ticket holders are welcome to join us one hour prior to curtain tomorrow.
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Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa shares her inspiration behind the male Fridas who appear in Broken Wings.

Casting for the full run of #SwanLake is now available and includes a surprise debut: bit.ly/2Rglvik

Our Swan Lake Encore is extra special as it includes select show feat international guest stars including Natalia Osipova of The Royal Ballet and Daniel Camargo of #AmericanBalletTheatre . Tickets available now: bit.ly/49Rat8f

“I'm really, really looking forward to performing Frida now. I really enjoy acting on the stage...She’s such a strong and headstrong woman, and she also had a lot of struggles.” - Nikisha Fogo, Principal Dancer bit.ly/3Ududy7

Congratulations to choreographer Nicolas Blanc, the San Francisco Ballet and conductor Ming Luke for a stunning performance of 'Gateway to the Sun' set to my cello concerto, DANCE, performed live by cellist Eric Sung and the SF Ballet Musicians. Behind the scenes below:
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🩰✨ Grateful for the enchanting evening at the San Francisco Ballet , experiencing the mesmerizing performances of NEXT@90 CURTAIN CALL! 🎭
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Longtime SF Ballet fans will remember Tina Leblanc from her dancing days as a Principal Dancer. She is now a faculty member and Rehearsal Director imparting knowledge on the next generation. Hear her interviewed in our recent Meet the Artist: bit.ly/3UaGkvF

'With packed audiences...and standing ovations aplenty it’s clear SF is Team Rojo. The feeling is mutual: Not only does Rojo really love her job, but she adores the city itself.' Read on for Tamara Rojo Diez's favorite SF spots and shops via 7x7 bit.ly/3Ja3ige

There's a section of Broken Wings where Frida's portraits appear as dancers. 'I really felt I wanted one moment where the paintings come to life...She made 55 self-portraits...She was a precursor of the selfie…she made herself the subject and the theme.' bit.ly/4368sRJ

High drama, gorgeous music, ballet’s most iconic roles, your Ultimate Guide to #SwanLake will get you prepped from our Encore rum of shows in April: bit.ly/3TFQpkw

Tomorrow Night: The world premiere of Carmen from Arielle Smith, score by Arturo O'Farrill & costumes by Gabriela Hearst. What can we expect? She updated the story and made it all about its leading woman and relocated it to her native Havana: bit.ly/4368sRJ

Did you know that #FridaKahlo & Diego Rivera have a longstanding relationship with San Francisco? Here are a few locations relevant to their time spent in the city by the bay you can check out before attending Broken Wings this week: bit.ly/4akXXhO

' What sets this production apart is Gabriela Hearst's innovative costume design.... her commitment to sustainability, Hearst has crafted all costumes for Carmen from merino wool, known for its eco-friendly properties.' via FashionNetwork US bit.ly/3TQa6Ev

With so much recent theater, ballet and film embodying machines generally and AI specifically, I wondered: Who are the robots these days?

That turned out to be the less-interesting question.

On the return of San Francisco Ballet's 'Mere Mortals': datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/mere-m…

'This wasn’t just a dance by a ballet company. It was a triumphant celebration of a culture that’s been underrepresented.' via The Bold Italic bit.ly/3TUCs0F

They understood the assignment. 🌼✔️🦋

San Francisco Ballet serves up another gem with Violin Concerto and gives dancers the opportunity to wow while choreographed — no mean feat, that.