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Sacramento Ballet's Spellbinding NUTCRACKER Highlights Local Family Traditions With 200-Plus Children Cast

SacBallet's family-favorite Nutcracker (December 9-23, 2023) promises to excite, engage and electrify Northern Californian audiences this year with a three-week run of evening and matinee performances. Last year's staging of the Tchaikovsky classic performed for sold-out and capacity houses.
Palm Desert Choreography Festival Presents the work of 23 Choreographers

McCallum Theatre Education will present exciting original choreography by choreographers from across the nation and abroad at the annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival. This one of a kind festival, scheduled for Saturday, November 11th at 7pm and Sunday, November 12th at 4pm continues to promote dance as an art form by creating a platform for emerging and established choreographers and developing new dance audiences.
Sacramento Ballet Reveals 2023/24 Season, ESCAPE

Sacramento Ballet has unveiled its 2023/24 season titled Escape featuring the long-awaited return of Sergei Prokofiev's 1945 classic Cinderella, with modern choreography by acclaimed Nashville Ballet artistic director Paul Vasterling. Sacramento's beloved holiday hometown Nutcracker returns along with cutting-edge programming via Visions and Innovations.
Sacramento Ballet's 2022 Hometown Nutcracker Features Local Choreography, International Dancers, and More

Sacramento Ballet presents its treasured annual holiday celebration set to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with eight thrilling performances complete with live orchestra running from December 10-24, 2022.
Ballet Idaho Presents ANTHOLOGY

Get lost in movement and explore a constellation of smaller works that showcase Ballet Idaho as a whole at Anthology, an intimate series of six dance pieces that will take place on March 24-27 at the Boise State University Special Events Center located at 1800 W University Dr., Boise, ID 83706.
BALLET IDAHO Hosts Auditions for '22-'23 Cohort

Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, Ballet Idaho has leapt ahead in launching a unique trainee program which emphasizes individual mentorship alongside invaluable experiences of working and performing alongside Ballet Idaho company members to bridge the often-neglected gap between ballet student and company-ready professional.
Ballet Idaho Will Perform ANTHOLOGY Next Month

Ballet Idaho will perform ANTHOLOGY at Boise State University SPEC next month. Performances will run March 24 – March 27, 2022. An exciting survey of six works, nearly all of which will be world premieres. See new works by, Nicole Haskins, Alice Klock and Florian Lochner of FLOCK, and Ballet Idaho Artistic Director Garrett Anderson.
Ballet Idaho Presents ANTHOLOGY in March 2022

An exciting survey of six works, nearly all of which will be world premieres. See new works by, Nicole Haskins, Alice Klock and Florian Lochner of FLOCK, and Ballet Idaho Artistic Director Garrett Anderson. 
Sacramento Ballet Announces 2021-22 Season

The Sacramento Ballet has announced its 2021-22 season calendar featuring contemporary, neo-classical & new works. In keeping with its theme of “Wide Open,” the Sacramento Ballet will present five diverse programs reflecting fresh perspectives, distinct choreographic voices & broad community outreach.
Ballet Idaho Announces 21-22 Season Lineup

Season subscriptions are available now and an early bird discount of 15% off is available until June 18th.
Fifteen World Premieres Headline Smuin's Choreography Showcase

Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues its inspiring tradition of encouraging company dancers to explore their creativity in its Choreography Showcase, an opportunity for audiences to experience a treasure trove of stunning world premieres ranging from humorous to heartfelt.
Mikhailovsky Ballet's Adrian Blake Mitchell Hosts 'Dance Talks' & Master Class For Westside Ballet

Adrian Blake Mitchell, professional male ballet dancer at the Mikhailovsky Ballet Company, will livestream both a Master Class and also will host Westside Ballet's 'Dance Talks' series - Zooming from St. Petersburg on President's Day, Monday February 15, in honor of Black History Month and to support Westside Ballet's ongoing Crisis Relief Fund.
Smuin's THE CHRISTMAS BALLET To Live Stream World Premieres and More

Smuin kicks off the holiday season with the first-ever virtual edition of its ever-popular The Christmas Ballet program.
Smuin Announces CLASS FOR A CAUSE: DEMOCRACY IN MOTION

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces a special iteration of its popular Class for a Cause series to celebrate the centennial of the 19th amendment and honor the suffragettes who paved the way for women voters.
Tiler Peck Hosts 'Dance Talks' Zoom Q&A For West Coast Legacy School Founded By Yvonne Mounsey

Tiler Peck, the renowned New York City Ballet Principal, actress, choreographer, designer, curator, and now children's book author, offered to support Westside School of Ballet by hosting their online 'Dance Talks' series -- scheduled for Saturday, June 6 @2pm Pacific Time. The Q&A will be hosted on Zoom at $5 and will host up to 300 guests.
Westside Ballet's Spring Performance & Soiree to Honor Patricia Neary Postponed Indefinitely

For forty-seven years, Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's Biannual Spring Performances and Nutcracker Seasons have delighted Los Angeles audiences and served as a premier pre-professional performance outlet for young ballerinas.
THE POETRY OF BEING Streams Free Courtesy Of Smuin's 'Hump Day Ballets'

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series, featuring the release of a previously performed ballet from Smuin's repertoire. This week's release, offered for free streaming on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, will feature The Poetry of Being, introduced by choreographer (and former Smuin dancer) Nicole Haskins.
ODC Theater Announces Its 2020 Season

ODC Theater, part of the most active center for contemporary dance on the West Coast, has announced the program for its 2020 Season, including the kick-off to ODC's 50th anniversary celebrations. Among the season's highlights are premieres by Larry Arrington, Deborah Slater Dance Theater, Funsch Dance, Garrett + Moulton Productions, Geoff and Dan Hoyle, inkBoat with Ann Carlson, Kinetech Arts, The Living Earth Show, Robert Moses' Kin, RAWdance, Amy Seiwert's Imagery, SFDanceworks and Bobbi Jene Smith.
Photo Flash: Smuin Wraps Up 25th Anniversary Season With Stunning DANCE SERIES 02

Smuin concludes its quarter-century celebration with a tribute to founder Michael Smuin and his vibrant works set to the music of George and Ira Gershwin, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, and others. The Best of Smuin will feature the return of timeless favorites such as the red-hot chair solo "Fever," along with highlights from Dancin' With Gershwin and more. Sharing the bill is the smashing world premiere of "Renaissance" by master dancemaker Amy Seiwert, honoring Michael's legacy as an innovator in ballet, dance, and beyond.
Smuin Brings Etta James, Rodin & More To Carmel & Mountain View

Smuin continues its 25th anniversary season with Dance Series 01, a dazzling program that pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet. Acclaimed dancemaker Trey McIntyre returns to Smuin with Blue Until June, a thrilling tribute to Etta James. Continuing Smuin's long-time dedication to fostering new talent within the company is a trio of groundbreaking works first developed in Smuin's Choreography Showcase: Merely Players by Smuin dancer Nicole Haskins, Reflection by Smuin dancer Ben Needham-Wood, and Sinfonietta by former Smuin dancer Rex Wheeler. Dance Series 01 will also include Michael Smuin's timeless Schubert Scherzo, an effervescent dance set to Schubert's sprightly C-Major Symphony and The Eternal Idol, Michael Smuin's romantic pas de deux inspired by Auguste Rodin's iconic sculptures. Dance Series 01 will be presented February 1-2 at the Sunset Center in Carmel and February 21-24 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets ($58-$76) are available by calling the individual venues (see below for details) or visiting www.smuinballet.org.

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