North Central Ballet is stepping up to make the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, more welcoming for everyone. They're introducing a sensory-friendly version of the show. This means the lights will be softer, the sounds will be quieter, and there will be flexible seating. Plus, there will be headphon
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker" is a beloved holiday tradition that has been enchanting audiences since 1969. This year, the show is even more special with a record number of local celebrities joining the cast. Seventeen familiar faces from sports, TV, and politics will make appearances
Jazz enthusiasts in San Diego have a lot to look forward to this holiday season. The Jacobs Music Center is hosting a special event celebrating John Coltrane's iconic 1958 album "Blue Train. " This concert features Brian Levy on tenor sax and includes Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet. The show starts
Joliet is set to host a grand ballet performance. The Rialto Square Theatre will present "Swan Lake" on November 16th at 2 p. m. This event is brought to the community by Classical Arts Entertainment and features the International Ballet Stars. The production is a full-scale rendition of the classi
The New York City Ballet's fall gala was a dazzling display of fashion and drama. Stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Mick Jagger strutted their stuff on the red carpet, while the dancers chose to stay backstage. The event was a mix of glamour and tension, with the dancers boycotting the pre-show fe
The creator of the hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is back with a new project. This time, it is a ballet drama called Étoile. The show is set to premiere on Amazon. The creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, thought this new show would be easier to make than her previous work. However, she found out it
A new TV series has hit the screens, blending the worlds of ballet and drama in a way that only Amy Sherman-Palladino could dream up. The show, filmed in both Paris and New York, follows a unique premise: what if the New York City Ballet and the Paris Opera Ballet swapped their star dancers? The st
Ballet is often seen as a beautiful and graceful art form. But behind the scenes, dancers face many challenges. These challenges can lead to serious mental and physical health issues. A study looked into the lives of dancers at different stages of their careers. It found that many dancers struggle w
The United Arab Emirates was the stage for a recent prisoner swap. It involved a woman with a unique background and a surprising charge. Ksenia Karelina, a former ballet dancer and beautician, was released from a Russian prison. She had been held for over a year. This was not a simple release. It wa
Ever wondered how to tell when a young ballet dancer is ready to dance en pointe? This study explored a new screening tool called PASSE (Pointe Assessment Screening Shah Edison) to help determine if dancers aged 9 to 17 are ready for this challenging skill. Seventeen dancers with at least 4 years of
