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A look at the new crop of New York City Ballet Nutcracker kids by Gia Kourlas in The New York Times.

A review of Australian Ballet's Celebration Gala by Chantal Nguyen for Bachtrack. Jansson J. Antmann's review for Limelight.

A review of Sarasota Ballet by Sara Rachon for YourObserver.com.

A review of "Twyla Now" by Gay Morris for DanceTabs.

An interview with Turkish dancer and teacher Bahri Gürcan.

The Arabian Dance in the Royal Ballet's Nutcracker gets a makeover.

The Royal Ballet tinkers with "The Nutcracker" to avoid ethnic stereotyping. Related.

A review of the Royal Ballet's Nutcracker by Louise Levene in The Financial Times. Jann Parry's review for DanceTabs. Mark Pullinger reviews the production for Bachtrack.

A review of Pacific Northwest Ballet by Claudia Bauer for DanceTabs.

Queensland Ballet presents "Dracula."

American Ballet Theatre hires a new executive director.

Berlin State Ballet cancels the Nutcracker permanently.

A look at the precautions ballet companies are taking to keep everyone healthy by Sarah L. Kaufman in The Washington Post.

Montgomery Ballet takes its Nutcracker on the road.

Plenty of options for Connecticut residents looking for a Nutcracker to go see.

I didn't know that. Many happy returns! Some paintings by Gilot

Thank you so much for the detailed reports, BalanchineFan. Sounds like a great evening even if you're not all in on Tharp, as it were. Has anyone else seen it?

Thank you, cubanmiamiboy, and I hope everyone had a great day with friends and/or family, or just kicking back. The funny thing is that your traditional Thanksgiving dinner really isn't so bad for you even if you overindulge. Poultry, vegetables, potatoes, dressing, pumpkin pie - not a true artery buster in the bunch.

Sondheim has died age 91.

Robinson Ballet brings back its Nutcracker.

The Australian Ballet presents a tutu-free 2022 season.

A listing of local Nutcrackers in The Indianapolis Star.

A review of "Twyla Now" by Robert Greskovic in The Wall Street Journal.

An op-ed in the Chronicle calls for more diversity in the leaders of ballet companies.

A review of Smuin Contemporary Ballet by Steven Winn in The San Francisco Chronicle.