Berks Ballet Theatre’s artistic director, Nathan Bland and two company dancers, Collette Jordan and Kaitlyn Staskel, sit down with BCTV host, Jessica Warchal-King to discuss the excitement of this year’s production of The Nutcracker. This video interview originally aired October 17, 2024.
Berks Ballet Theatre added magic to the holiday season for Berks families during its 48th rendition of the “The Nutcracker” at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 17. (Photo Credit: Dennis Krumanocker, D.K. Photography) Ballet features dancers from across Berks County at KU’s Schaeffer Auditorium Berks Ballet Theatre added magic to the holiday season for
Jillian Davis: A Dancer’s Journey from Kutztown to the Global Stage In the world of contemporary ballet, few stories are as compelling as that of Jillian Davis. This Kutztown, Pennsylvania native has made remarkable strides in the dance world. She is excited for her upcoming performance as the Snow Queen in Berks Ballet Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” on December
Berks Ballet Theatre will presents its 48th rendition of “The Nutcracker,” with accompaniment by the Reading Pops Orchestra, on Dec. 16 at 1 and 6 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 1 and 5 p.m. at Schaeffer Auditorium on the campus of Kutztown University. Of the upcoming show, BBT Artistic Director, Kelly Barber said: “The goal is to give the attendees
The Ballet Company will also host “Aurora’s Tea,” a pre-performance event for families to enjoy a light lunch, sweet treats and character meet-and-greets May 13 at 12:00 p.m. Berks Ballet Theatre will mount an adapted production of the classical ballet, “Sleeping Beauty.” The Sleeping Beauty Suite will close out the ballet company’s 47th season with a captivating, condensed rendition of
For 47 seasons, the Berks Ballet Theater has presented “The Nutcracker.” “The Nutcracker is our big winter holiday performance,” said Nathan Bland, owner of Berks Ballet Theater Conservatory of Dance. And this year is the first time it’s been held at Kutztown University. “Seeing the dancers be able to let go and enjoy the performance is just a magical
Berks Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ to take the stage December 17 and 18 Renowned ballet dancer, Aaron Smyth—known for his role in Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”—to dance the role of Cavalier and Alexandra Pullen—formerly with American Ballet Theatre—will dance the role of Sugar Plum Fairy. Performances of The Nutcracker officially kick off this weekend at the Schaeffer
BCTV host, Lucille DiGiamberardino, discusses the Berks Ballet Theater’s 2022 production of The Nutcracker with BBT Artistic Director Kelly Barber, student Colette Jordan (Clara in the 2022 production), and student and former Nutcracker dancer Christina Kopecky, on Berks Arts. Originally published here on Bctv.org.
This year’s production presented at new location at Schaeffer Auditorium Berks Ballet Theatre has added a fourth show, giving audiences another chance to see the nostalgic classical ballet “The Nutcracker” on stage with a live orchestra at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium on Dec. 17 and 18. The ballet company will perform the holiday classic in a new location in Kutztown
