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Frances Chung - Conversations on Dance - Photo by Zachariah Epperson

(121) Frances Chung, Principal with San Francisco Ballet

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Today we are returning to our time at San Francisco Ballet last April for the company’s Unbound Festival.  This week we talk with Frances Chung, Principal Dancer with San Francisco Ballet. Frances was born in Vancouver, Canada and received her training at Goh Ballet Academy.   She joined San Francisco Ballet as a member of the corps de Read More

Misty Copeland, Principal Dancer American Ballet Theater

(32) Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theater Principal Dancer

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Today we are thrilled to welcome Misty Copeland.  Born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in San Pedro California, Misty began her training at the age of 13.  In 2000, she joined American Ballet Theater’s Studio Company, and was promoted to the Corps de Ballet a year later.  In June 2015, Misty made history when she Read More