Bluebird Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) http://blog.ballet.org.uk/promotions-and-new-joiners-2016-2017/ I've copied and pasted the information below. Congratulations to all those who have been promoted or who are joining the company. All best wishes to those who are leaving. "PROMOTIONSFollowing his win at this year’s Emerging Dancer, where he also won People’s Choice Award, Cesar Corrales is promoted from Junior Soloist to First Soloist.Other promotions for next season include Ken Saruhashi, who has been promoted to Junior Soloist, Barry Drummond, Stina Quagebeur and Jinhao Zhang, promoted to First Artist, and Rina Kanehara who has been promoted within the Artist of the Company rank to 8th Year Artist.As previously announced, Shiori Kase and Laurretta Summerscales were promoted to Principal mid-season.JOINERSCurrently a member of Compañía Nacional de Danza, Aitor Arrieta joins us as Junior Soloist.Joining as Artists of the Company are Georgia Bould (following her performances with the company over the Autumn/Winter season), Emily Suzuki from English National Ballet School, Giorgio Garrett from the National Ballet of Canada, Francesca Velicu from Romanian National Ballet, and Connie Vowles (who joined mid-season from the Royal Ballet School).PROMOTIONSFollowing his win at this year’s Emerging Dancer, where he also won People’s Choice Award, Cesar Corrales is promoted from Junior Soloist to First Soloist.Other promotions for next season include Ken Saruhashi, who has been promoted to Junior Soloist, Barry Drummond, Stina Quagebeur and Jinhao Zhang, promoted to First Artist, and Rina Kanehara who has been promoted within the Artist of the Company rank to 8th Year Artist.As previously announced, Shiori Kase and Laurretta Summerscales were promoted to Principal mid-season.JOINERSCurrently a member of Compañía Nacional de Danza, Aitor Arrieta joins us as Junior Soloist.Joining as Artists of the Company are Georgia Bould (following her performances with the company over the Autumn/Winter season), Emily Suzuki from English National Ballet School, Giorgio Garrett from the National Ballet of Canada, Francesca Velicu from Romanian National Ballet, and Connie Vowles (who joined mid-season from the Royal Ballet School).We are thrilled to welcome them all to the English National Ballet family.LEAVERSKei Akahoshi, Désirée Ballantyne, Naomi Bottomer, Josephine Frick and Ksenia Ovsyanick left the Company at the end of the 2015/2016 season. We would like to thank them for their contribution to English National Ballet and wish them all the best for the future! Edited July 13, 2016 by Bluebird 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Many and hearty congratulations to young Mr. Corrales. He is an extraordinary and special artist with so much to give. His obvious dedication enhances the viewing pleasure of us all. It is, simply, an inspriation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdove Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Congratulations to all but I am dismayed to learn that Ksenia has left the company. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 From the Corsaire in Paris thread: She's leaving for Berlin State Ballet, where she will start as principal dancer in October. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Rather following the trend of other companies, only two new graduates are joining the company - plus Rina Kanehara following her Prix de Lausanne apprenticeship. Congratulations to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annamicro Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Rather following the trend of other companies, only two new graduates are joining the company - plus Rina Kanehara following her Prix de Lausanne apprenticeship. Congratulations to everyone. Francesca Velicu (18) is a new graduate too. She was already dancing with the company in Bucharest (she danced Kitri and Theme & Variations leading role), but as a student: she graduated from the ballet school just few weeks ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 And Georgia Bould previously was a student from ENBS when she joined, but has now been given a full cintract. So 4 out of 5 is good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Congratulations to all the promotees. So sorry that the wonderful Ksenia has left. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachelm Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I wonder where Ksenia will be moving to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I wonder where Ksenia will be moving to? She's going to be a principal in Berlin. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 See above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coated Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Great news for all the promotees, somewhat heartbroken that one of my favourite ENB dancers is leaving these shores but it sounds like a good opportunity for her. Lucky Berlin. Edited July 13, 2016 by Coated 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petunia Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Yes! As I said on the other thread, I'll keep an eye on her. SBB was much in need for female principals, I'm happy they'll get such a wonderful dancer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newballetfan Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Wow I'm sad to see Josie Frick and Naomi Bottomer leaving - they only just joined! Anyone know what they're doing next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Naomi Bottomer is joining Northern Ballet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 And Georgia Bould previously was a student from ENBS when she joined, but has now been given a full cintract. So 4 out of 5 is good. And Giorgio Garret had an 'apprentice-type' contract with the National Ballet of Canada, I believe. I have now seen that he danced the Prince in ENB's My First Sleeping Beauty in London this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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