Narciso Rodriguez joins forces with Leaps and Bounds for 2007 calendar
Born in New Jersey to Cuban-American parents, Narciso Rodriguez graduated from Parsons School of Design with a job offer to assist Donna Karan at Anne Klein. He then moved to another Klein—Calvin—to continue designing women's wear, and eventually accepted backing from Italian company Aeffe to present his first ready-to-wear show in 1997. The collection was a hit, and the orders began pouring in, including one from Carolyn Bessette, who insisted Rodriguez make the dress for her wedding to John F. Kennedy Jr.
Laura Hidalgo leaves to join Dutch National Ballet
Laura Hidalgo is leaving American Ballet Theatre at the end of this season to join The Dutch National Ballet for their 2006 - 2007 season. Laura joined ABT's studio company in 2002 after she won the Bronze medal at the world renowned Varna competition. Laura joined the main company in 2003 and has been treating audiences to her virtuosic abilities ever since. Laura will be greatly missed by her friends on and off the stage.
Eric Underwood is leaving American Ballet Theatre after three seasons. Eric joined ABT in August of 2003 as a member of the corps de ballet and will be leaving at the end of this season to join The Royal Ballet in London for their 2006 - 2007 seasons. We wish him the best of luck and happiness with his new endeavors in London, and congratulations on another stepping stone for your great career.
Bo Busby will be leaving American Ballet Theatre, and joining Boston Ballet for their 2006 - 2007 season. Bo joined ABT’s Studio Company in 2001 and, in April 2003, joined American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet. All of his friends will miss Bo tremendously, and we wish him the best of luck in Boston. Merde Bo, we will miss you greatly!
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