Ballet

Productions of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet vary from traditional to quirky. See top productions in New York, Boston, Seattle, Houston, and San Francisco.

Nov 18, 2009 - Karen Berger

Jacqulyn Buglisi will share her skill with young students at California State University Long Beach starting on Nov. 18.

Nov 18, 2009 - Megan Clancy

One of the most highly-skilled aspects of ballet is the use of pointe shoes, or toe shoes. Dancers must know when to begin wearing pointe shoes and how to avoid pain.

Oct 29, 2009 - Teresa Knudsen

British Ballerina Margot Fonteyn was considered past her prime when the young male dancer, Rudolf Nureyev, defected from Russia and selected Fonteyn to be his partner.

Oct 9, 2009 - Teresa Knudsen

Ballet is a fun, yet challenging after school activity that has many benefits for young children - some of which they will appreciate for the rest of their lives.

Sep 14, 2009 - Jude Schweppe

Carlos Acosta ranks alongside Nureyev and Baryshnikov in the world of ballet. Yet for Acosta ballet came second to football and breakdancing. What changed his mind?

Jul 21, 2009 - Kathleen Duffy

After a special performance, guests will be invited for a reception of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and perhaps, even meet their favourite dancers.

Jun 2, 2009 - Y F Chin

A beautifully choreographed ballet with wonderful performances from the lead dancers brings a standing ovation from the audience.

May 29, 2009 - Y F Chin

Anna Pavlova, revered Ballet icon, is known for her ethereal depiction of "The Dying Swan". Her virtuosity in this role remains unmatched.

May 28, 2009 - Eleanore Whitaker

Ballet star Chan Hon Goh will be greatly missed on stage and off, especially by her frequent partner, Zdenek Konvalina.

May 22, 2009 - Y F Chin

Marie Taglioni was a Swedish/Italian ballet dancer. Her performance as the first Sylphide in Les Sylphides transformed ballet en pointe.

May 5, 2009 - Kim Rush

The image of a graceful ballet dancer, gliding across the stage on her toes makes dancing in pointe shoes look easy. Yet, dancers must spend time to prepare their shoes.

Apr 11, 2009 - Teresa Knudsen

Elena Lobsanova, a member of the National's corps de ballet takes the Erik Bruhn Prize in her first competition.

Mar 30, 2009 - Y F Chin

Principal Dancer Sonia Rodriguez takes on the role of the star-crossed lover, Juliet.

Mar 17, 2009 - Y F Chin

Canada's Evelyn Hart is currently on a mini tour of Vancouver, Salt Spring Island, Courtenay and Sechelt with one woman show / dance retrospective The Hart of Art

Mar 17, 2009 - Coral Andrews

The New York Times dubbed Evelyn Hart a Ballet Heroine. Now this world-renowned ballerina has created an intimate evening of her life - The Hart of Art.

Mar 11, 2009 - Coral Andrews

New Group of Seven Nutcracker's Snow Queen reprises former starring roles, Anastasia and Juliet while Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen weathers Sagging Ecomony.

Jan 8, 2009 - Coral Andrews

Ballet Jörgen's leading lady on challenges and thrills of the dance from changing choreography to working with one of theatre's busiest costume and set designers.

Jan 7, 2009 - Coral Andrews

From Chipmunks to Trilliums, The G7 Nutcracker is entirely different. Though Tchaikovsky's song remains the same, Canada's Climate does not.

Dec 30, 2008 - Coral Andrews

Every holiday season, both the young and young at heart flock to see one of the world's most famous ballets: The Nutcracker.

Dec 21, 2008 - Emily Caswell

Paintings by G7 artists Tom Thomson, Franklin Carmichael, and L.L.Fitzgerald, inspire Ballet Jörgen, says Tara Butler, a dancer playing Snow Queen and Schoolteacher.

Dec 20, 2008 - Coral Andrews

The Boston Ballet returns from South Korea to an Open House for its renowned Ballet School. Students of all ages are welcome to take classes.

Sep 23, 2008 - Darcy DeMarco

Leaps can be fun to perform and are aesthetically pleasing to an audience, and proper technique and practice will lead to more beautiful and safer jumps.

Aug 5, 2008 - Megan B. Wyatt

Basic pirouette techniques that will guarantee faster, complete, multiple turns.

Aug 3, 2008 - Joelle Jacinto

Matthew Bourne has bravely taken on this classic Christmas ballet and branded it with his own distinctive mark. But how does it compare to the original?

Apr 20, 2008 - Katy Hughes