The Nutcracker was a flop. So how did it come to save American ballet?
The timeless show has become a Christmas stalwart and a major source of revenue for ballet companies. But it wasn’t always so ...
San Francisco Ballet's "Nutcracker" tradition continues after resolution of labor dispute
The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San ...
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Ballet West history
For many in Salt Lake City, the greatest source of pride has been Willam Christensen’s efforts to make the first American version of The Nutcracker, which he transported from its San Francisco ...
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'A beloved holiday tradition'
Tchaikovsky’s ballet, ‘The Nutcracker,’ premiered in the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in December ...
Why the NYC Ballet spends nearly $1 million a year on pointe shoes
New York City Ballet dancers go through about 7,000 pairs of pointe shoes a year. That's because traditional ones break down ...
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Barbie of Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina, unveiled for Native American Heritage Month
Tallchief was a member of the Osage Nation and a trailblazer in the Native American community who left an indelible mark on ballet history as America's first prima ballerina. The new Barbie has ...
Vladimir Shklyarov, an Acclaimed Russian Ballet Star, Dies at 39 After Fall from Building: 'A Huge Loss'
Vladimir Shklyarov, an acclaimed Russian ballet dancer, has died at age 39 after falling from a building, according to a ...
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Lovebird ballet dancers to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving parade — months after engagement
The couple’s participation is a major get for the parade — both are among the youngest in the NYC Ballet corps history to achieve principal dancer status. Mejia has numerous accolades under ...
History of Colorado Springs comes to life in The Nutcracker performance
The Colorado Ballet Society will offer three performances of the holiday classic The Nutcracker with a uniquely Colorado ...