by Emma Love Suddarth | Dec 11, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
After joining San Francisco Ballet in 2001, Frances Chung quickly became one to watch, rising to principal dancer in 2009. Her incredible versatility, dynamic presence, and pristine technique make her the ballerina choreographers want to work with. Now, the mother of...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 25, 2018 | Career, Profiles, Trending
A dancer’s dressing room is often her “home away from home.” We went backstage with Boston Ballet principal Lia Cirio, San Francisco Ballet principal Frances Chung and Richmond Ballet dancer Cody Beaton to see how they personalize their space and get...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 4, 2017 | Profiles, Training
On September 7, The Genée International Ballet Competition—the Royal Academy of Dance’s flagship event—gets underway in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 1931, the Genée recognizes top talent with medals and cash prizes, as well as exposure...
by Amy Brandt | Aug 13, 2017 | Profiles
A dancer’s dressing room is often her “home away from home.” In our August/September issue, we went backstage with three ballerinas, including San Francisco Ballet principal Frances Chung. Below, she shows us how she personalizes her space and walks...
by Pointe Magazine | Nov 22, 2016 | Profiles
Miami City Ballet’s National Tour Artists of Miami City Ballet in Justin Peck’s Heatscape. Photo by Gene Schiavone, Courtesy Miami City Ballet. In late April at the Harris Theater, Chicagoans found Miami City Ballet firing on all cylinders, following the...
by Julie Diana | Aug 30, 2016 | Profiles, Technique
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2016 issue of Pointe. Frances Chung, as told to Julie Diana All of Swanilda’s actions come from a place of pure fun. She’s kind of sassy, but I like bringing out her playfulness instead of taking a...
by Julie Diana Hench | Jul 31, 2016 | Company Life
In Balanchine’s comedic Coppélia, San Francisco Ballet’s Frances Chung brings out Swanilda’s playful side. All of Swanilda’s actions come from a place of pure fun. She’s kind of sassy, but I like bringing out her playfulness...
by Margaret Fuhrer | Nov 20, 2014 | Profiles, Show and Tell
What gets top billing in San Francisco Ballet principal Frances Chung’s dance bag? Oil. Massage oil, first of all. “I do self-massage all the time,” she says. “It’s extremely relaxing, and it really helps your muscles recover.” That...