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All posts tagged "The Nutcracker"
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4.8KReviewsBoston Ballet’s ‘Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker’: The grandeur of warmth
Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts. November 24, 2017. When it comes to art, there are so many ways we can define “grand”,...
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5.8KReviewsJosé Mateo Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’: Beauty in elegance
The Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts. December 2, 2016. There is a certain visual pleasure in something incredibly bright and eye-catching —...
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5.2KReviewsBoston Ballet’s Mikko Nissinen’s ‘The Nutcracker’: Presenting the old anew
Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts. Friday, November 25. Have you ever considered attending a certain dance performance, but then thought “Meh, I’ve...
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5.1KReviewsNutcracker in Newport: Island Moving Company at Rosecliff Mansion
Rosecliff Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island. Wednesday, November 23. Dance began as an art form representing the culture from which it came. Even...
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5.6KFeature ArticlesWhat’s next for Charlotte Ballet’s departing director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux will step down as the artistic director and president of Charlotte Ballet, formerly North Carolina Dance Theatre, at the culmination...
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6.1KDance HealthGot a case of the post-show blues?
You’ve spent hours in the studio over the past months rehearsing with the same group of people, practicing the choreography over and...
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5.9KSpotlightBallet choreographer Claudia Schreier is riding the momentum
Claudia Schreier’s first memory of choreographing is from a summer camp talent show. She selected the “Coffee/Arabian” music from The Nutcracker. “I...
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6.9KFeature ArticlesJohn McFall’s Legacy at Atlanta Ballet: Collaboration and Innovation
Earlier this year – much to the city’s surprise – John McFall, artistic director of Atlanta Ballet, announced he would retire at...
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11.2KSpotlightCelebrating Lauren Anderson
There is a (thankfully growing) list of African-American females who have pioneered in the dance world, opening up the door for generations...
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6.4KInternational ReviewsThe English National Ballet dazzles with ‘The Nutcracker’
Coliseum Theatre, London. December 16, 2015. Wayne Eagling’s choreography and version of The Nutcracker has the most striking beauty and excellence throughout....
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6.8KInternational ReviewsHoliday Magic, Joy and Grandeur – Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Boston Opera House. December 2015. Something magical often happens around the holidays – people come together in shared joy, no matter what...
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11.9KInterviewsSkylar Brandt: One of ABT’s Newest Soloists
Like many little, budding ballerinas, Skylar Brandt grew up watching ballet and knew at a young age that that’s what she wanted...
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19.2KFeature ArticlesInside the Mind of a Director During ‘Nutcracker’ Season
There is undoubtedly a certain fascination with The Nutcracker in America. Every Christmas season, you can be sure all the major national...
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8.9KFeature ArticlesAre you a dancer and a mother?
Last month, Dance Informa celebrated three wonderful women who take on the double duty of mother and dancer. Here, we honor four...
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10.3KFeature ArticlesCelebrating Moms Who Dance
If you’re a dancer, then you know that it takes a lot of discipline, sacrifice and time to devote yourself to the...
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10.6KInterviewsNew ABT Principal Stella Abrera: “Dancing, at any rank, is an incredible gift”
This season at American Ballet Theatre (ABT) was particularly momentous for company dancer Stella Abrera. In May, she performed the title role...
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21.1KInterviewsPros Share Favorite ‘Nutcracker’ Roles
By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. Performing The Nutcracker becomes just another of the many yearly traditions that dancers may look...
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25.1KTop StoriesNew ABT dance school launching on West Coast
In an exciting announcement that surely left many West Coast budding ballerinas squealing with delight, Segerstrom Center for the Arts and American...
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Atlanta Ballet’s “Nutcracker” in rehearsal
As it’s Nutcracker month, enjoy this behind the scenes glimpse at Atlanta Ballet rehearsing The Nutcracker.
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6.2KTop StoriesCatching up with James Whiteside
By Renata Ogayar of Dance Informa. In celebration of its 75th Anniversary, American Ballet Theatre will tour to Australia this year for...
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12.4KFeature ArticlesMisty Copeland: Story of “an unlikely ballerina”
By Stephanie Wolf of Dance Informa. Despite being labeled as a “prodigy” at 13, American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland’s journey to...
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Getting to the Nutcracker
Stories of suspense, perseverance and beauty are riveting to audiences and the dance world is full of vibrant personalities and productions. Film...
