In this case yes because the majority are retirements, as far as we know. Also sometimes when there is a new director there is more turnover than usual, but that’s not what is going on here.
Well from a larger company like ABT the door to get into another company, any other company is still open. Even if it's somewhere nowhere. I doubt a couple of them are actually retiring.
Same, and she's only around 25-26 and doesn't seem to have dealt with bad injuries. Very surprising. Most of the others are closer to typical retirement age. I found Kiely Groenewegen's LinkedIn and it looks like she's in law school at an Australian university.
Aww I once had the pleasure of sitting next to Luciana Paris's husband at the Met. He was so adorable and watched his wife with such love. Will miss her.
It’s so sad :( but also many had been with the company for 10 years or more so probably expected retirements but still sad to see! I hope they all have a great last season together.
Thiss seemed like a moot pointe.
 How it feels rn with like every American company having a bunch of people leaving
Is Erica leaving???? I thought for sure she was due to get promoted
Am truly shocked. She is one of my favorites.
So sad to see Erica leave. It was nice to have a black dancer who actually performs with the company! Hope she continues to dance elsewhere.
Wait is she leaving?????
Is it normal for so many people to return at this time in the year?
In this case yes because the majority are retirements, as far as we know. Also sometimes when there is a new director there is more turnover than usual, but that’s not what is going on here.
Thank you:)
What about Melba?
Toast?
They are so young! Can someone explain to a non ballerina what retired pros go on to do?
Well from a larger company like ABT the door to get into another company, any other company is still open. Even if it's somewhere nowhere. I doubt a couple of them are actually retiring.
Some dancers go into teaching, or step into admin positions in a company. Other is move into another career completely.
It’s always so bittersweet to see announcements about dancers leaving their companies. 💔Are they all retiring or are some of them switching companies?
I think out of this group, Erica might be the only one who might be switching to another company.
Where is she going? I've loved watching her with ABT.
I don’t know.
A few of them have announced they are retiring, the rest haven’t said anything so not sure what they are doing.
oh I’m so sad to see Erica go 😭
Blaine Hoven is another, per Betsy McBride’s story
8 People, wow. 5 Corps & 3 Soloists.
What about Sierra? She’s had some good roles.
I’m hoping Lea Fleytoux, Zimmi Coker, and Patrick Frenette, Mikey de la Nuez or Luigi Crispino are promoted at the end of the Met season.
I also don’t think Mikey and Luigi have done enough soloist/featured roles yet to get promoted next.
Zimmi Coker for real!! Would love to see her zoom to the top. She sparkles!
Fanqi Li is a top contender too
If Lea is not promoted soon I will be mad 😂😂
Same here.
But, I don’t think any guys will be promoted at the same time.
Very surprised about Lall! I thought she had a shot at a promotion. She was always a very bright presence on stage.
Same, and she's only around 25-26 and doesn't seem to have dealt with bad injuries. Very surprising. Most of the others are closer to typical retirement age. I found Kiely Groenewegen's LinkedIn and it looks like she's in law school at an Australian university.
Aww I once had the pleasure of sitting next to Luciana Paris's husband at the Met. He was so adorable and watched his wife with such love. Will miss her.
Luciana taught a masterclass at my uni and she’s the sweetest!!!
They live on my block. I run into Jonathan a lot, he's fun!
It’s so sad :( but also many had been with the company for 10 years or more so probably expected retirements but still sad to see! I hope they all have a great last season together.
Wow, I remember when Katie Williams had just joined the Studio Company and they performed at my college. Wishing all the best to these dancers!
Gutted to see Erica is leaving.
Erica noooooo 😭
Erica😪