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The Nutcracker: Unwrapped

November 23, 2011 By Nichelle (admin) 1 Comment

IMAGE The Sugar Plum Fairy's Costume tagged by Wardrobe IMAGE

Ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes of The Nutcracker in one of America’s largest ballet companies? From 7000 lbs of hand-torn snow to tangled flying cooks, take a peek, as we talk with Production Director, Tom Boyd and Wardrobe Manager, Laura Lynch.

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Thought Of You… on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2011 By Nichelle (admin) Leave a Comment

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Ryan Woodward’s short animation Thought of You presents an eloquent and concise story of elusive love told through his 2D interpretation of contemporary dance. The video has become viral on Vimeo and YouTube. Learn a bit about the making of this gorgeous film.

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Backstage Bliss: 11 Guidelines for Students in a Dance Recital

May 19, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 6 Comments

Recitals can be hectic and stressful for those trying to make the day/evening go off without a hitch. Adhering to these rules helps a performance run smoothly for you and the others around you.

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