San Francisco Ballet at 75 - Diamond Gala
La Esmeralda pas de deux reviews:
"Meanwhile fellow Cuban Joan Boada struck up a heated new partnership with Kochetkova, he dashing with usual recklessness through tours while she delighted the standing-room die-hards with her fouette turns, not only tossing in ample doubles but rotating her spot (a gyroscopic feat much harder than it looks)." San Francisco Chronicle
"Petite and lightning-fast Maria Kochetkova, who joined the troupe last fall, has found a congenial partner in Joan Boada. Their pas de deux from "La Esmeralda" sparkled with whipping turns, flying jetés and an insouciant sense of competition." San Jose Mercury News
"In the boy-and-girl-outdo-each-other category, Joan Boada and company newcomer Maria Kochetkova both showed world-class technique and consummate artistry in the classic 'La Esmeralda' pas de deux." The Examiner
Pas de Deux from La Esmeralda in SFB 75th Diamond Gala
We just started work yesterday after the break and we're now getting ready for the SFB Diamond Gala. I am going to dance the Pas de Deux from Esmeralda with Joan Boada
La Esmeralda:
Luxembourg 2003, my first gold medal
During my season with Royal Ballet I got my first gold medal in Luxembourg. I worked with Messerer and Agadjanov on these variations and a good friend of mine Nadine Maclean choreographed the contemporary piece for me and I think it's the most work I'm proud of. I was very happy to be there as I was offered my first job in Luxembourg.
Contemporary piece
