Throwback Thursday: 5 fun facts about our Nutcracker vs. Mouse King series
It all started with a dream. As the Nutcracker was nestled all snug in his bed, visions of a chess game with the Mouse King danced in his head. And …
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What it’s like to have a child in ‘The Nutcracker’
This isn’t Karen Hardin’s first rodeo, er, Nutcracker. Her son, Talton, 10, has been in the production for three years now, and daughter Aileigh, 14, is going on her second …
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Q&A: Olivia Clark on retirement, favorite roles and what’s next
[image_with_animation image_url=”7462″ alignment=”center” animation=”None”]Longtime dancer Olivia Clark will take her final bow Saturday, Nov. 7, at the last performance of Dracula. Ms. Clark has been with BalletMet since 1998, totaling 18 …
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‘Dracula’ Makeup Artist Michele Rees on turning dancers into characters
Fake blood, grease paint and tooth enamel. Michele Rees, freelance makeup artist, will be working with all three over the next two weekends as she assists our costume shop backstage …
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A Celebration of the Life of Cheri Mitchell
Please join us for a Celebration of the Life of Cheri Mitchell on Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Hear memorials from Cheri’s friends and family, …
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5 reasons not to miss the 2015 Nutcracker Ball
BalletMet’s first-ever Nutcracker Ball was in 1983. Its purpose? To kick off the holidays with a bit of grandeur and merrymaking. This year will be no different, as we host …
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Here’s what people are saying about ‘Breaking Ballet’
Breaking Ballet, our first show of the season, hit the Capitol Theatre stage on Friday, Oct. 2, for a run of seven performances. It features four diverse works by three …
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Join BalletMet live for World Ballet Day
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. for World Ballet Day as we broadcast live from our company class, where Artistic Director Edwaard Liang will lead the dancers …
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Remembering Cheri Mitchell
We are devastated by the loss of our dear friend Cheri Mitchell, who served for more than 13 years as our Executive Director. She was a beloved member of …
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