Monday, November 22

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

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After transitioning to a virtual performance last year, Arthur Fredric, Danbury Music Centre’s artistic director, said he is thrilled to be bringing the annual performance back to the stage — a tradition that’s been going on for more than 50 years.

The Danbury Music Centre’s “The Nutcracker” will boast more than 200 dancers from the greater Danbury area, and features a children’s chorus accompanied by the Danbury Symphony Orchestra. The ballet will be held at Danbury High School.

 

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

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“Summertide” was a lost ballet that was recovered and first performed by the Sarasota Ballet in 2015. The curtain opens on the first movement revealing a stunning set and costume design by Dick Bird. Ricardo Rhodes stood out among the men and Marijana Dominis among the women during the bright and lively first and third movements. Wright’s choreography is technically challenging and visually pleasing with notes of Balanchine and Ashton style.

 

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The Dutch National Ballet's "Coppelia" is shown on PBS.

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With everyone falling under the surgeon’s spell, Swan must act to save her sweetheart before his heart is used to spark life into Doctor Coppelius’ creation: Coppelia. A modern fairytale for the whole family, this new interpretation features an innovative blend of live action ballet with 2D and 3D animation.

 

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Colorado Ballet gets new sets and costumes by Holly Hynes.

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Long a part of the design team at the New York City Ballet, Hynes now works on her own, with an associated team of dressers and fitters and connections to fabricators across the country. She was a logical choice for Colorado Ballet when the company decided it was time to debut new outfits for the show’s familiar characters, such as young Clara, her godfather, Drosselmeyer, and the Sugar Plum Fairy.