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Review: Houston Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Dazzles Audiences with Spectacle and Holiday Cheer at the Wortham Theater Center
by Miranda Keating - Dec 6, 2022

With more than 70,000 patrons seeing it every year, Houston Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER is one of the most celebrated traditions of the holidays, and rightfully so! Being performed for over 35 years, the production is full of incredible orchestrations, wonderful imagery, and a magical story to boot. Do not want to miss this magical event of the season!

Interview: Ballerina Kellen Hornbuckle Gives Us A Sneak Peek at THE NUTCRACKER at Houston Ballet
by Miranda Keating - Nov 23, 2022

Houston Ballet's season is putting on one of the most celebrated traditions of the holidays: THE NUTCRACKER. As a sneak peek at this year’s THE NUTCRACKER, we spoke with Kellen Hornbuckle, one of the company’s ballerinas. Through our conversation with her, we discussed what we can look forward to in this year’s THE NUTCRACKER and more!

Washington Ballet Artistic Director Julie Kent to Complete Tenure at Conclusion of 22-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2022

The Washington Ballet has announced that Artistic Director Julie Kent will conclude her tenure with the Company at the end of the 2022–2023 season. Ms. Kent has accepted a new leadership role as Co-Artistic Director of Houston Ballet, effective July 2023.

Tiit Helimets Will Be a Guest Artist in the Allen Civic Ballet's Production of THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2022

TIIT HELIMETS, principal dancer of the San Francisco Ballet, will appear as a guest artist in the Allen Civic Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker,  at the Performing Arts Center at Allen High School in Allen, Texas on December 17 (Evening) and 18 (Matinee), 2022.

Colburn School Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022

The Colburn School has announced its 2022-23 season, which brings together the School's exceptional students and faculty with today's most esteemed artists in a wide variety of free or low-cost programs offered on campus and throughout Los Angeles. 

Diablo Ballet Announces 29th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022

Artistic Director Lauren Jonas has announced Diablo Ballet's 2022 - 2023 performance season featuring the Company premiere of Confetti by Gerald Arpino, which will be presented as part of his Centennial Celebration to honor what would have been his 100th birthday.

Diablo Ballet Announces 2022-2023 29th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2022

Artistic Director Lauren Jonas has announced Diablo Ballet's 2022 - 2023 performance season featuring the Company premiere of Confetti by Gerald Arpino, which will be presented as part of his Centennial Celebration to honor what would have been his 100th birthday.

New York City Ballet Promotes Chun Wai Chan to Principal Dancer
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022

New York City Ballet announced today the promotion of Chun Wai Chan to Principal Dancer. Following a series of debuts throughout the Company’s 2021-22 Repertory Season, Chan will make his final debut this season in the role of Titania’s Cavalier in George Balanchine’s beloved full-length classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which closes out NYCB’s 2022 Spring Season with ten performances from May 21 to 29, 2022 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Chun Wai Chan joined New York City Ballet as a Soloist in August 2021.

Over 1,700 Dancers Compete For Scholarships in Tampa / Gala to Benefit Ukrainian Dancers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world’s largest ballet scholarship competition – is hosting  its 2022 Season Finals and Benefit Gala in Tampa, FL through April 19th, 2022.

Ian McKellen Will Star in HAMLET at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2022

Now McKellen is to return to Hamlet in a world première at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing with the Edinburgh Festival Ballet Company. It is sure to be one of the hottest tickets in the Fringe line up.

Diablo Ballet Presents One Night Only 28th Anniversary Performance April 7
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2022

Diablo Ballet will celebrate its 28th Anniversary with a one-night only performance at the Lesher Center for the Arts.  Featured on the program is the company premiere of Penny Saunders' Sur le Fil which premiered with Tulsa Ballet 2 in 2018. 

Dance Theatre of Harlem Announces Return to the Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022

The renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem is poised to make a triumphant return to the New York stage following two seasons of successful digital programming with a week of performances at New York City Center.

BWW Review: THE NUTCRACKER is a Prancing Good Time at Houston Ballet
by Comfort Katchy - Dec 15, 2021

Yet another holiday tradition for Houstonians returns to its beloved stage for live and in-person performances. The Houston Ballet's the Nutcracker is a family experience for all and has continued on in its legacy of giving Houston a symphonic  treat. The music in the ballet is stellar, beautifully composed by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky was beautifully choreographed by Stanton Welch AM.

Houston Ballet Brings THE NUTCRACKER Back To The Stage Through December 24
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2021

Next week, Houston Ballet brings one of the city's most cherished holiday productions, The Nutcracker, back to the stage at the Wortham Theater Center for the first time in two years. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience Clara's magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets at one of 31 performances between November 26 and December 24, 2021. 

Houston Ballet Brings THE NUTCRACKER Back To The Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2021

Next week, Houston Ballet brings one of the city's most cherished holiday productions, The Nutcracker, back to the stage at the Wortham Theater Center for the first time in two years. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience Clara's magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets at one of 31 performances between November 26 and December 24, 2021. 

Smuin Announces Dancers Joining Company For 21/22 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021

As it returns to live performances, Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces the addition of four new dancers: Stéphano Candreva, Marc LaPierre, Yuri Rogers, and Claire Buehler, who is an apprentice this season.

Diablo Ballet Announces its Upcoming 28th Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2021

The 28th Season opens with a new full-length production of Julia Adam's smash holiday hit, The Nutcracker Suite. The Diablo family and their daughter Clara, return to the Nutcracker Suite at the Fairmont Hotel for another Christmas Eve adventure!

Ballet Sun Valley Announces Details for Summer Festivals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021

Ballet Sun Valley recently announced their summer season of dance, with two festivals of in-person, outdoor performances, July 12 & 13 and August 22 & 23 in the Sun Valley Pavilion. The July event has two gala performances that will feature artists from The San Francisco Ballet, The New York Ballet, The Houston Ballet, and more.

Ballet Sun Valley Announces Program Details And Tickets On Sale For 2021 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2021

Ballet Sun Valley announces today the program details for its in-person, outdoor performances at the iconic, open-air Sun Valley Pavilion, July 12 & 13 and August 22 & 23. 

Texas Ballet Theater Adds Former Houston Ballet Dancers to School Staff
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2021

Texas Ballet Theater has announced the appointment of Elise and Rhodes Elliott, retired Houston Ballet dancers, to faculty and staff positions within Texas Ballet Theater School. Elise Elliott will join TBT as School Business Manager and Rhodes Elliott will be the new Advanced and Professional Training Division Instructor.

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