Today we’d like to introduce you to Ariana Gonzalez.
Ariana, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I was trained almost solely by my parents, Steven and Elizabeth Wistrich, the artistic directors of City Ballet. They taught me everything I know about this business, and more than prepared me for my time with the Joffrey and Atlanta Ballet.
Has it been a smooth road?
A life in the arts is never a smooth road! There many, many highs and lows along the way. I think the biggest struggle I have dealt with is self doubt. My level of expectation for myself has always been unforgiving. As I get older I am trying to be more gentle on myself, and not let the small stuff get to me.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with City Ballet of San Diego – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
City Ballet is the premiere ballet company in San Diego. We are fortunate enough to have a very high-level repertoire that all big companies perform. I would say that my specialty is the dramatic story ballets. That is where I feel most at home. I am most proud of the level of talent within the company, and as I mentioned above, the beautiful ballets that we are blessed to dance!
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
It’s hard to pick just one thing I like best about San Diego! Growing up here, I didn’t realize how fortunate I was living in a city that is diverse in culture and has the best weather, hands down! We are a coastal community, but within a matter of hours you can be up in the mountains or out desert!
Contact Info:
- Address: 941 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109 - Website: City Ballet.org
- Phone: 858-274-6057
- Instagram: CityballetofSanDiego
- Facebook: CityballetofSanDiego
Image Credit:
Beau Austin and Pratt and Kreidich Photography
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