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Arch Contemporary Ballet Premieres A New Ballet using American Sign Language and Poem by Luis Pons

By Annie Yang Arch Contemporary Ballet, in its mission to launch ballet and music to an inclusive 21st century audience, performs a world premiere by Artistic Director Sheena Annalise, presented by the Davenport Theatre, 354 W 45th St., New York, NY, with four performances Tuesday, May 30th  – Thursday, June 1st at 8:00 pm. As a rising pioneer for ballet and music, Annalise’s choreography unveils unconventional lines of a dancer’s … Continue reading Arch Contemporary Ballet Premieres A New Ballet using American Sign Language and Poem by Luis Pons

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Fourth Annual ‘The Benefit’ Offers Up World-Class Music and Dance to Aid Hemophilia Foundation

“One of the easiest and best choices in helping make a difference in the lives of those with hemophilia, their families, and to help find a cure, The Benefit, is a win-win for anyone who enjoys world-class arts entertainment and making lemonade out of life’s lemons.” Continue reading Fourth Annual ‘The Benefit’ Offers Up World-Class Music and Dance to Aid Hemophilia Foundation

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Curiouser and curiouser: Grand Rapids Ballet’s “Alice” overcomes early flaws to delight

Reviewed by Steve Sucato For a long time, it’s been a common speculation that iconic novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” was the product of mind-altering drugs. The world premiere of Grand Rapids Ballet (GRB)’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” Friday night based on that tale by Lewis Carroll’s (the pseudonym for Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), feeds into that notion. The mind-blowing visual spectacle has the feel … Continue reading Curiouser and curiouser: Grand Rapids Ballet’s “Alice” overcomes early flaws to delight

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Cleveland’s North Pointe Ballet to present ‘Cinderella,’ May 5-7

By Janet Dziak North Pointe Ballet (NPB) returns to Hope Community Church Auditorium in Olmsted Falls this spring to present another full-length classical ballet featuring a cast of professional dancers from the company as well as local dance students in children’s roles. The company will perform the ballet Cinderella set to Sergei Prokofiev’s 1944 score. The dancers tell the tale of how Cinderella finds true love … Continue reading Cleveland’s North Pointe Ballet to present ‘Cinderella,’ May 5-7

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Grand Rapids Ballet’s Michael Auer creates theatrical magic behind the scenes

By Steve Sucato “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain,” said the Wizard of Oz after being caught for the elaborate stagecraft he presented to Dorothy and her compatriots in the 1939 movie classic of the same name. It’s a desire for anonymity Grand Rapids Ballet (GRB) creative director Michael Auer, the organization’s own multitalented and multifaceted wizard, can identify with as well. … Continue reading Grand Rapids Ballet’s Michael Auer creates theatrical magic behind the scenes

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