And soon, may we please see another "Aurora" Abrera!
18 responses to “Beauty, true skill, and integrity win”
rtw
What a beautiful picture of Stella in the previous post. Her line, her expression are beautiful from her fingertips to her toe shoes. Stella’s dedication to her talent, the company and the art of ballet are inspirational. And, this video of her parents being interviewed is quite lovely.
Thank you, Haglund, for all your wonderful blog!
rtw
What a beautiful picture of Stella in the previous post. Her line, her expression are beautiful from her fingertips to her toe shoes. Stella’s dedication to her talent, the company and the art of ballet are inspirational. And, this video of her parents being interviewed is quite lovely.
Thank you, Haglund, for all your wonderful blog!
rtw
What a beautiful picture of Stella in the previous post. Her line, her expression are beautiful from her fingertips to her toe shoes. Stella’s dedication to her talent, the company and the art of ballet are inspirational. And, this video of her parents being interviewed is quite lovely.
Thank you, Haglund, for all your wonderful blog!
rtw
What a beautiful picture of Stella in the previous post. Her line, her expression are beautiful from her fingertips to her toe shoes. Stella’s dedication to her talent, the company and the art of ballet are inspirational. And, this video of her parents being interviewed is quite lovely.
Thank you, Haglund, for all your wonderful blog!
Ken
Haglund, if you haven’t already, take a look at Maria Kowroski’s Instagram page for a great photo of Abrera being applauded by other dancers.
Ken
Haglund, if you haven’t already, take a look at Maria Kowroski’s Instagram page for a great photo of Abrera being applauded by other dancers.
bbta
What a beautiful dancer and person! So happy CBS took the time to highlight such an amazing, DESERVING, principal dancer! Thank you, Haglund, for sharing!
bbta
What a beautiful dancer and person! So happy CBS took the time to highlight such an amazing, DESERVING, principal dancer! Thank you, Haglund, for sharing!
slippersgirl
This is my idea of a role model for young dancers – not because of her ethnicity or skin color, but because of her character. Like Balanchine, I believe that dance is a moral question. Ms. Abrera has never waivered in her dedication to her art, no matter what disappointments she may have experienced. It should also be noted that she has been steadfastly loyal to her company, and ABT’s AD and Board. She never spoke out publicly about those disappointments. Lastly I was so touched by the humility of her parents – they didn’t know how famous she was! Perhaps that same humility has not served Ms. Abrera well – more pity us – as it’s another character trait young people would do well to emulate.
slippersgirl
This is my idea of a role model for young dancers – not because of her ethnicity or skin color, but because of her character. Like Balanchine, I believe that dance is a moral question. Ms. Abrera has never waivered in her dedication to her art, no matter what disappointments she may have experienced. It should also be noted that she has been steadfastly loyal to her company, and ABT’s AD and Board. She never spoke out publicly about those disappointments. Lastly I was so touched by the humility of her parents – they didn’t know how famous she was! Perhaps that same humility has not served Ms. Abrera well – more pity us – as it’s another character trait young people would do well to emulate.
Angelica Smith
I’m still delirious with joy at Stella’s promotion. I can’t wait for your review of Cinderella to comment further.
Angelica Smith
I’m still delirious with joy at Stella’s promotion. I can’t wait for your review of Cinderella to comment further.
J
What a beautiful, true post from slippersgirl.
J
What a beautiful, true post from slippersgirl.
Kitkat
I, too, love slippersgirl’s post
Kitkat
I, too, love slippersgirl’s post
bj
Inquirer Lifestyle and Pasadena Star-News also have great articles on Stella. The L.A. Times to its credit has expanded its story on her.
bj
Inquirer Lifestyle and Pasadena Star-News also have great articles on Stella. The L.A. Times to its credit has expanded its story on her.
18 responses to “Beauty, true skill, and integrity win”
What a beautiful picture of Stella in the previous post. Her line, her expression are beautiful from her fingertips to her toe shoes. Stella’s dedication to her talent, the company and the art of ballet are inspirational. And, this video of her parents being interviewed is quite lovely.
Thank you, Haglund, for all your wonderful blog!
What a beautiful picture of Stella in the previous post. Her line, her expression are beautiful from her fingertips to her toe shoes. Stella’s dedication to her talent, the company and the art of ballet are inspirational. And, this video of her parents being interviewed is quite lovely.
Thank you, Haglund, for all your wonderful blog!
What a beautiful picture of Stella in the previous post. Her line, her expression are beautiful from her fingertips to her toe shoes. Stella’s dedication to her talent, the company and the art of ballet are inspirational. And, this video of her parents being interviewed is quite lovely.
Thank you, Haglund, for all your wonderful blog!
What a beautiful picture of Stella in the previous post. Her line, her expression are beautiful from her fingertips to her toe shoes. Stella’s dedication to her talent, the company and the art of ballet are inspirational. And, this video of her parents being interviewed is quite lovely.
Thank you, Haglund, for all your wonderful blog!
Haglund, if you haven’t already, take a look at Maria Kowroski’s Instagram page for a great photo of Abrera being applauded by other dancers.
Haglund, if you haven’t already, take a look at Maria Kowroski’s Instagram page for a great photo of Abrera being applauded by other dancers.
What a beautiful dancer and person! So happy CBS took the time to highlight such an amazing, DESERVING, principal dancer! Thank you, Haglund, for sharing!
What a beautiful dancer and person! So happy CBS took the time to highlight such an amazing, DESERVING, principal dancer! Thank you, Haglund, for sharing!
This is my idea of a role model for young dancers – not because of her ethnicity or skin color, but because of her character. Like Balanchine, I believe that dance is a moral question. Ms. Abrera has never waivered in her dedication to her art, no matter what disappointments she may have experienced. It should also be noted that she has been steadfastly loyal to her company, and ABT’s AD and Board. She never spoke out publicly about those disappointments. Lastly I was so touched by the humility of her parents – they didn’t know how famous she was! Perhaps that same humility has not served Ms. Abrera well – more pity us – as it’s another character trait young people would do well to emulate.
This is my idea of a role model for young dancers – not because of her ethnicity or skin color, but because of her character. Like Balanchine, I believe that dance is a moral question. Ms. Abrera has never waivered in her dedication to her art, no matter what disappointments she may have experienced. It should also be noted that she has been steadfastly loyal to her company, and ABT’s AD and Board. She never spoke out publicly about those disappointments. Lastly I was so touched by the humility of her parents – they didn’t know how famous she was! Perhaps that same humility has not served Ms. Abrera well – more pity us – as it’s another character trait young people would do well to emulate.
I’m still delirious with joy at Stella’s promotion. I can’t wait for your review of Cinderella to comment further.
I’m still delirious with joy at Stella’s promotion. I can’t wait for your review of Cinderella to comment further.
What a beautiful, true post from slippersgirl.
What a beautiful, true post from slippersgirl.
I, too, love slippersgirl’s post
I, too, love slippersgirl’s post
Inquirer Lifestyle and Pasadena Star-News also have great articles on Stella. The L.A. Times to its credit has expanded its story on her.
Inquirer Lifestyle and Pasadena Star-News also have great articles on Stella. The L.A. Times to its credit has expanded its story on her.