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The Mercury: Berks Ballet Theatre gets ready for ‘The Nutcracker’

Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party featured a special preview performance. Berks Ballet Theatre’s Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party was held Sunday at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading in advance of its performance of “The Nutcracker.” The event offered a special preview performance of “The Nutcracker,” story time, and meet-and-greets with costumed characters, including the Sugar Plum

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Reading Eagle: Berks Ballet Theatre to present ‘The Nutcracker’ at KU [Spotlight]

Half a century after first bringing “The Nutcracker” to Berks County audiences, BBT’s golden-year production honors its legacy while embracing a fresh artistic vision under the direction of Artistic Director Nathan Bland. Audiences can expect dazzling choreography, vivid new costumes and a full live orchestra — all hallmarks of the company’s signature production — elevated for this special season. Click

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Berks Weekly: Go behind the scenes of this year’s “Nutcracker”

Berks Weekly’s, Jason Hugg stopped by Berk’s Ballet Theatre’s studio as they rehearsed for their upcoming performances of “The Nutcracker.” Berks Ballet Theater will bring the magic of the holiday season to life beginning December 21. Watch the video below to hear from Berks Ballet Theatre Artistic Director, Nathan Bland, company dancer, Collette Jordan, and Reading Pops Orchestra Conductor, Dr.

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Spotlight on Jillian Davis – From Kutztown to ‘The Nutcracker’s’ Snow Queen

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

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Reading Eagle: Berks Ballet Theater presents ‘The Nutcracker’ at Kutztown University Dec. 16-17

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

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Berks Weekly: Berks Ballet Theatre presents ‘The Sleeping Beauty Suite’ & Tea Party May 13

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

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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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Find out What’s New in this Year’s Production of “The Nutcracker”

The annual holiday tradition presented by Berks Ballet Theatre, The Nutcracker, takes the stage this weekend at West Reading’s Scottish Rite Cathedral. Reading Magazine spoke with Berks Ballet Theatre’s Ballet Master & Choreographer, Nathan Bland, and Artistic Director, Kelly Barber to learn more about the this years performance. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets. 

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