Posts Tagged ‘ ballet ’

Dance Takes Center Stage This Holiday Season

Nov 29th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Headlines

Ballet enthusiasts mark time in terms of a company’s seasons – Spring, Winter, and The Nutcracker. But whether a devotee of ballet or not, The Nutcracker has become the unofficial beginning of the holidays. It is a classic tradition that has weathered the test of time, captivating audiences’ hearts and minds for generations. For adults, [...]



Sounds of Sinatra, PA Ballet Love & Longing

Jan 17th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

Pennsylvania Ballet continues its 45th Anniversary Season February 11 – February 15 at the Merriam Theater at the University of the Arts, 250 S. Broad Street with Nine Sinatra Songs, Fearful Symmetries and the world premiere of Requiem for a Rose by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. This exciting repertory program was designed especially with your Valentine [...]



The Rock School’s Spin On A Ballet Tradition

Nov 27th, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: Dance Stories

By Andrea K. Hammer, For The Bulletin
11/26/2008
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In a world full of split-second changes, certain traditions offer constancy and comfort during the holiday season.
After Thanksgiving, curtains will start to rise on the classic Nutcracker ballet across the country. As each company adds its own style and signature to this wintertime favorite, The [...]