The Professional Dance Experience just wrapped up week one and we’d love to share some of the special moments with you! Our days started on a fun note with each day offering something different. On Mondays and Thursdays, our dear Miss Crystal helped us kickstart the day with a refreshing yoga class. It was the perfect way to wake up
Berks Ballet Theatre is excited to present its spring performance in a whole new way. Breathing Space will take audiences on a journey of contemporary and neoclassical works while displaying the versatility and strength of our dancers. We took the dancers out of the theater and into a beautiful, industrial space at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Working with
READING — Berks Ballet Theatre’s annual “Nutcracker,” with the Reading Pops Orchestra, will boast new staging and choreography by artistic director Kelly Barber and resident choreographer/ballet master Nathan Bland, and many new and refurbished costumes by Natalie Kimmel and Michelle Obst. The ballet, a beloved holiday tradition presented by BBT since 1976, will be performed Saturday, Dec. 14, at 1
Reading Magazine visited a dress rehearsal this week to take viewers behind the curtain at “The Nutcracker.” Get a sneak peek into how the magic is made and hear from artistic director, Kelly Barber and resident choreographer/ballet master, Nathan Bland on how the show is coming together! Click below to play the video. watch video
This year’s performances of “The Nutcracker” are dedicated to former Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) Associate Director, Robert Sheridan who passed away August 17, 2019. Bob was an integral part in helping founding Artistic Director, Carol Ennis build the performing company. He joined her in 1977 to help mount BBT’s second production of “The Nutcracker.” Bob worked alongside Carol for 13
So much hard work goes into making the holiday season come to life with the magic of “The Nutcracker,” so Berks Ballet Theatre works hard to promote the show as well! This year, you may have seen a television commercial running in the Berks County area on Comcast Xfinity. If you missed it, see the company dancers shine in the
It’s the week of the show! The holiday season is filled with so much fun–holiday parties, gatherings, family, friends and more. This year, visitors and residents of Berks County and beyond are getting in the holiday spirit and will make their way to The Scottish Rite Cathedral in West Reading to see “The Nutcracker.” Here are four reasons why you’ll
It’s the week of the show! We know it’s a busy time of the year with school, holiday parties/events and so much more. This year, make sure you take a little time out of your busy schedule to enjoy a holiday classic with your family and friends — “The Nutcracker” is a perfect choice and you can see it December 15
