Dance performance

WFMZ 69 News: Performers in Berks prepare for production of ‘The Nutcracker’

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

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Berks Weekly: Berks Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ to take the stage

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

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Reading Eagle: Berks Ballet Theatre Adds Fourth Show for ‘The Nutcracker’ on Stage in Kutztown

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

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Reading Eagle Spotlight: Berks Ballet Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker’ set for Dec. 17-18 at Kutztown University

Berks Ballet Theatre will present “The Nutcracker” Dec. 17-18 in Schaeffer Auditorium at Kutztown University. Tickets are on sale for Berks Ballet Theatre’s Dec. 17-18 performances of “The Nutcracker,” kicking off its 47th season. The ballet company traditionally performs three shows; however, this year, the annual holiday classic will be performed four times in a new location, Schaeffer Auditorium at

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BCTV: Berks Ballet Theatre Presents “Forgotten Fairy Tales”

This year, Berks Ballet Theatre is presenting two new fairy tales to enchant and transport audiences through dance. “Red Rose & Snow White” and “A Ballerina’s Tale”, both choreographed by Resident Choreographer Nathan Bland, are sure to enchant and delight audiences with original choreography, and new costumes with music by Handel and Riisager. The afternoon begins with a pre-performance party

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American Dance Competition/International Ballet Competition

We are always striving to offer our dancers more opportunities to perform and grow. This year we had the opportunity to attend the American Dance Competition/International Ballet Competition (ADC/IBC) regionals in Pittsburgh. We took four dancers from Pre-Professional 3. The weekend was filled with an adjudicated ballet class at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre along with performances at the August Wilson African

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Berks Weekly Review: Berks Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ charms for another year

The first thing one notices about the Berks Ballet Theatre’s 45th annual production of “The Nutcracker” is the lighting. The gorgeous, gorgeous lighting. Like a painting by Rembrandt, the golden light illuminates the delicate limbs of the ballerinas as they sway in the hail of artificial snow. Their shadows dance with them. The warm, dreamy glow, combined with the contours

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