“The Nutcracker Suite” premieres at 7:00pm EST on Saturday, December 19th! Much hard work and passion has gone into Berks Ballet Theatre’s first-ever virtual production, from behind the scenes to the stage. We want to make sure the experience of watching from home is as smooth as possible. Below are a few ways you can stream the production by casting
Few things herald the coming of Christmas with more festive nostalgia than does Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet, “The Nutcracker”. In a turbulent year where few things were certain and even fewer brought joy, Berks Ballet Theatre was determined to provide a dose of festive cheer by providing a virtual performance of the beloved stage production for all to enjoy that
Berks Ballet Theatre opens its 45th season on Saturday with a new take on its annual production of “The Nutcracker.” The company is adopting what ballet companies across the country are doing and entering the world of digital performances. This winter season, due to COVID-19, BBT is unable to continue the tradition of three live performances of the holiday classic
Each year, Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) brings the magic of the holiday season to life on-stage through its production of The Nutcracker. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, this year is no exception. Audiences will be treated to The Nutcracker Suite, a condensed version of the annual production, fit for the current moment in time happening Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7pm EST.
Berks Ballet Theatre opens its 45th season on Dec. 19 with a new take on its annual production of “The Nutcracker Suite.” The company is adopting what ballet companies across the country are doing and entering the world of digital performances. In these unprecedented times, where performing arts organizations cannot host live productions with a full house, directors and choreographers
The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition, not just in Berks County, but around the world. We knew early on in the season that we would be unable to perform our production in person at the Scottish Rite Cathedral with the Reading Pops Orchestra per tradition. With that in mind, we knew we couldn’t just let this year pass by without
While the pandemic has altered everything, some would argue that no industry has been hit harder than the Arts. From the cancellation of numerous shows, concerts, classes, and other performances, there is no debate that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone in this industry. However, many theatre companies have shown tremendous ingenuity and creativity in order to continue
READING, BERKS COUNTY (WLVT-TV) – A dance studio in Berks County is keeping its dancers on their toes through the stay-at-home orders with virtual classes. Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance is offering its students online dance classes. The dance school, located in GoggleWorks in downtown Reading, has more than 135 students enrolled and typically offers around 35 classes per
“Even though the Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance in Reading closed due to coronavirus, students find creative ways to keep dancing.” Check out the recent WFMZ-69 news coverage featuring conservatory owner and director, Nathan Bland and students Ahna and Evie Romanski. Click below to watch the story. Article and video originally published here.
Dancers are known for thinking on their feet and being adaptable, so its no surprise the students of Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance are making good use of their time at home with continued dance training. As of March 23 the “Berks Ballet Virtual Studio” was launched and in business. BBTCD Owner, Director Nathan Bland oversaw the planning and
