Tiit Helimets Retires After 18 Years With San Francisco Ballet

Tiit Helimets took his final bow as a San Francisco Ballet Principal Dancer on February 11, 2023, after the last performance of Dani Rowe's MADCAP. His family and fellow dancers joined him on stage to celebrate his accomplished career. This video played before the performance began.
Born in Estonia, Helimets danced with the Estonian National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet before joining San Francisco Ballet as a principal dancer in 2005. He has appeared in hundreds of performances in the 18 years he danced at San Francisco Ballet.
Please join us in congratulating Tiit and wishing him all the best for his journey ahead.

Пікірлер: 13

  • @projectanimation7730
    @projectanimation7730 Жыл бұрын

    Wishing him a happy retirement after such a successful, beautiful career! I hope many relaxing days and new adventures await. 💐

  • @annadavis2547
    @annadavis25476 ай бұрын

    Love his videos with his daughter. He is so patient and is beautiful to watch.

  • @theonyszidat3983
    @theonyszidat39836 ай бұрын

    Saw you dancing with your daughter. Absolutely beautiful ❤

  • @LilianaCoutoBallet
    @LilianaCoutoBallet Жыл бұрын

    Good luck in your new life, dear Tiit. You are a wonderful principal dancer, a wonderful artist, and a great teacher too. Love!

  • @traditionalgirl5585
    @traditionalgirl558511 ай бұрын

    I had Tiit in my photo studio, and he was gracious, mindful and generous. Quite an amazing human being. I wish him continued greatness.

  • @An_Cat_Dubh
    @An_Cat_Dubh Жыл бұрын

    One of the great partners in the 'old school' manner. He will be sorely missed.

  • @angelabaker1992
    @angelabaker19922 ай бұрын

    I saw Tiit and Molly dance the leads in La Fille Mal Gardee with Birmingham Royal Ballet many years ago and they were both sublime in the principal roles. Wishing him a happy retirement.

  • @jillabelson9324
    @jillabelson9324 Жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal dancer and company. Thanks to SFB for your inspiration since I came to the city 13 years ago. Little Mermaid with Tiit and Yuan Yuan I will never forget. Blessings to this great dancer and all the best on your next act.

  • @still_your_zelda
    @still_your_zelda Жыл бұрын

    Oh man, I’ve been following him on Instagram since 2013? I wish him luck and happiness in whatever he does next. :’)

  • @verioffkin
    @verioffkin Жыл бұрын

    Good guy. I like him, his face, his smile. What'd he do and where he'd go now?

  • @SMcCaskill
    @SMcCaskill6 ай бұрын

    Hopefully someone has contracted with him to be an instructor. Congratulations Tiit!

  • @redlantern3371
    @redlantern33716 ай бұрын

    🥰🤩

  • @veramentegina
    @veramentegina6 ай бұрын

    one of the greatest dancers at SFB. So sad seeing him retire. our noble prince will live in our hearts! thank you Tiit Helimets!!