Coming from Tamara Rojo, three words go a long way: “That, I believe.”Rojo, the artistic director of San Francisco Ballet since 2022, wants dancers to have autonomy — more than just input, a real choice in how to interpret a role.
There’s a difference between watching dancers ripple through steps, however beautifully, and watching their ideas about a role unfold in real time.
When Rojo sees a moment she believes, it means they’re performing steps with meaning and intention.
“What I really want is for them to go through the exercise of asking themselves questions,” Rojo said in her office after back-to-back “Swan Lake” rehearsals last month.
That’s right.’”Her rehearsals are entertaining.
Persons:
Tamara Rojo, ” Rojo, Rojo, ’, Misa Kuranaga, Odette, “
Organizations:
San Francisco Ballet
Locations:
“ Swan