The first time we went, she was only two years old. When the interval came, she looked at me and said, ‘Daddy, put the ballet back on’. Having only seenThe Nutcrackeron YouTube up to that point, she didn’t understand that I couldn’t just make the ballerinas dance at will throu...
The Abilene Ballet Theatre presents its annual Christmas ballet presentation of The Nutcracker at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene on November 18-20.
What’s beautiful aboutThe Nutcrackeris that we see none of it. This ballet was created in that great time of innocence when all the world foresaw a beautiful future of unstoppable and unending peace, prosperity, and justice. Here’s what else moves me about this ballet. Fully formed and j...
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There are a few things to consider when bringing children to the SF Ballet. All must have tickets as they don't allow children to sit on their parent's laps. They also don't allow any kids 2 and under into performances at all. ...
I can't say enough about how great the symphony orchestra was and the dancing of the ballet. It has been nine years since I last went to see it, and it makes me want to go back again next year. If you're considering going, please do! Will be making it a yearly event w...
When reviewing the Royal Ballet’s thoroughly enjoyableThe Nutcrackerrecently (reviewclick here) I mentioned its rather ‘old-fashioned’ magical effects and commented: ‘Indeed, children will see pantos in their local towns and cities this Christmas with much more real magic in ...
She did so, and immediately the shepherds and shepherdesses danced a very pretty ballet, while the hunters very obligingly blew their horns, and then all disappeared again in the bushes. "Pardon, pardon, kindest Miss Stahlbaum," said Nutcracker, "the dance was miserably performed, but the ...
This year’s “Nutcracker” is also a celebration of the one and only Madame Fokine, dance teacher extraordinaire, descendant of a storied Russian ballet family. “They call me ‘the legend,’” she toldGeist“I’m the last of the Fokines.” ...
During the Act II finale, when the Sugarplum Fairy (Evelyn Kocak) and her Cavalier (Ian Hussey) spun dizzyingly across the stage, Thelma explained, “My ballet teacher told me that if you start in third position, you’ll be able to spin for that long.” When I gasped in awe at the...