Tuesday, October 4

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'Tis the season: A preview of Carolina Ballet's "Dracula."

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When Robert Weiss, Carolina Ballet’s founding artistic director, commissioned Dracula, the goal was to create another seasonal production that would be a hit. “Other ballet companies across the country had done various versions that were very successful. Everyone was looking for another Nutcracker, which sells more tickets than any other ballet in history because you can do it year after year and people come back again and again to see it,” said Weiss. As the popularity of Halloween grew, Dracula seemed to be a great option for Carolina Ballet as a seasonal production. “Dracula is one of the most loved tales at Halloween,” added Weiss.

 

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Nevada Ballet Theatre, likewise.

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Storyteller and choreographer, Ben Stevenson brings 19th Century Transylvania to Las Vegas with his rendition of Bram Stroker's 1897 DRACULA.

 

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Queensland Ballet presents "Manon."

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The leads in Manon are thus among the most coveted of roles, with passionate pas de deux and complex character development that dancers can sink their teeth into. Opening this season, in one of four casts, senior soloists Mia Heathcote and Patricio Revé danced Manon and Des Grieux respectively. (Both dancers were promoted to Principal Artist at the end of their performance – see Moves.)

 

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The Vacaville Ballet Company presents a brand-new Nutcracker this year.

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The company’s new production runs approximately one hour with no intermission, “the perfect length for children of all ages,” said Oakes Rust, adding, “The ‘Nutcracker’ is a great way to introduce young kids to live performances and the art of ballet.”

 

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Q&A with Misty Copeland (video).

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Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, spoke to UNCSA dance students, alumni and community members on campus last Friday. In a conversation with School of Dance Dean Endalyn T. Outlaw, she talked about her life, career and influences as well as issues of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in ballet.

 

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A preview of Boston Ballet's new season.

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As if that’s not ambitious enough, the company is also rehearsing the Nov. 3-13 program, “As Anticipated,” a full evening’s worth of ballets by William Forsythe, the BB’s guest choreographer. The program includes a world premiere, “Defile,” for a cast of 30 dancers. Galloway and Forsythe are in residence to coach the multiple casts of their works.

 

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Louisville Ballet rehearses "Coppelia."

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The Louisville Ballet is kicking off its 71st season by blending that classic story with a bit of historic Derby City charm. Robert Curran, Louisville Ballet’s artistic director, spent more than six months researching the storied Louisville neighborhood and its position in the city at the onset of the war.

 

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City Ballet of San Diego celebrates its thirtieth season.

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“From Balanchine to Martins,” celebrates masterworks by the father of American ballet, George Balanchine, and the famed New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer and artistic director Peter Martins. At the Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego on Nov. 12-13, and the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, Nov. 17. The program includes the San Diego premiere of Balanchine’s “Divertimento from Le Baiser de la Fee.”

 

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The Varna International Ballet performs in Edinburgh.

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Founded in 1947 and currently celebrating their 75th anniversary, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet from Bulgaria, is renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet.