Hello all,

Last year Stella Abrera was scheduled to make her debut in Giselle at a Wednesday matinee of ABT. She was then taken off the schedule and didn't dance at all with ABT last season.

Now the same thing has happened again this year. She was scheduled to dance Giselle at the Wednesday matinee on June 10th, but I saw today on ABT's web site that Giselle will be danced at that performance by "TBA." I called the Met to confirm this, and was told that Stella is no longer scheduled to dance this season.

I love her dancing, and was so much looking forward to seeing her make her debut in a leading role. Does anyone know what happened?

Angelica

Stella's bio on ABT.org notes that she'll be appearing in Le Corsaire and Giselle, but apparently not as Medora or Gulnare nor Giselle or Myrta, all of whom are billed on ABT's Calendar.

That's strange because the bios usually include only the ballets in which the individual has a principal role. Maybe they are old links that had dates that were removed. I have no ideas why the link would still be there but that's a possibility.

Would it be out of bounds to simply call ABT and ask what's up?

It's certainly worth a try. How would one call ABT? Does anyone have a telephone number that doesn't go through the Metropolitan Opera House? I'd be willing to make the call.

Angelica

Okay, I found the telephone number. I will call them during office hours on Monday or Tuesday and will report back for anyone who is interested.
Angelica

This is very strange, indeed. Angelica, please let us know if you find out something.

Okay, everyone--Stella is back!! I saw her in the dress rehearsal at Avery Fisher Hall last Wednesday in the new Ratmansky ballet. She was exquisite! I couldn't take my eyes off her! I hope so much that 2010 will be the year in which she dances the title role in Giselle. WELCOME BACK, STELLA!
Angelica

Stella is definitely back. She performed the new Ratmansky ballet on opening night at AFH. She looked wonderful and gave a lyrical, beautiful performance. I also saw her in the audience during an intermission at Saturday's performance w. her husband Sascha Radetsky. Quite a striking couple.