The Nutcracker: By the Numbers
Featuring timeless dances, magnificent costumes, beautiful sets and plenty of magic, The Nutcracker takes you on a journey you won’t soon forget. But it requires a great deal of time, …
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Top Christmas Traditions to Add to Your Family Celebrations
When we think about the joy and charm of the holiday season, some of our favorite Christmas Traditions come to mind. They encapsulate the spirit of the season, bringing together …
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Top 5 Things to do in Columbus, Ohio
Nestled in the Midwest, Columbus, Ohio, has evolved into a vibrant city with activities for the entire family. Whether you’re a caffeine enthusiast, foodie, into the arts scene, or an …
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What We’re Watching, Reading and Listening to During Quarantine
From reruns of favorite TV shows to interesting podcasts and YouTube workouts, our dancers have been watching, reading and listening to a variety of content while they stay at home. …
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Finding Fritz: Academy Dancers Discuss Performing Role
What it’s like to audition for and perform the role of Clara in The Nutcracker has been well documented, especially in this fun Justice YouTube series. But Fritz often flies …
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Annabelle Lopez Ochoa on the World Premiere of ‘Ecliptic’
International choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa has been celebrated around the world as a multifaceted artist with a unique and compelling voice. In 2003, after 12 years as a professional dancer, …
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Behind the Scenes: The Costumes of Cinderella
From the glass slipper to the ball gown, the costumes of Cinderella are an essential aspect of the production’s storytelling. Our costumes were purchased, in part, from Washington Ballet. Originally …
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Q&A: Mark Zappone, costume designer for ‘Dorothy and the Prince of Oz’
The costume creations for Dorothy and the Prince of Oz are nothing short of spectacular. On stage, they burst with color, sending the audience on a journey with Dorothy from …
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5 things you might not know about ‘Giselle’
Maria Torija has performed Giselle 112 times. As a dancer with Staatsballett Berlin (formerly Deutsche Oper Berlin), Torija, now BalletMets’s academy director, was cast in almost every part aside from …
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