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
This year has been a busy and productive year for the Conservatory and Company, and it’s barely begun! I can tell you that we wouldn’t have it any other way. This week, the Company is heading to Wilmington for the Delaware Dance Festival. It’s a weekend filled with scholarship classes, master classes and ends with a performance at The Grand Opera
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
Sugar plums and sweet treats filled the 4th floor of the GoggleWorks Sunday afternoon for the 3rd annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party. The festive tradition is hosted by Berks Ballet Theatre as preview for the the annual holiday performance of The Nutcracker. Taking inspiration from the Nutcracker’s “land of the sweets”, the afternoon featured an assortment of desserts, crafts,
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
What a wonderful Conservatory Spring Performance we had on Saturday! I want to congratulate every dancer for a job well done! For some, it was their first time on stage with us and for others, it was their last. What a joy it was to see everyone shine and share their passion for dance with the audience. Congratulations to
