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1 hr ago | BroadwayWorld.com

New York Theatre Ballet Presents Summer Intensive for Children, 7/8-19

New York Theatre Ballet presents a Summer Intensive for ages 9-12 from July 8-19, 2013at The New York Theatre Ballet studios 30 East 31st Street, 5th Floor, NYC.

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Related Topix: Arts, Modern Dance, Theater

4 hrs ago | Northwest Florida Daily News

New exhibit at airport features ballet art

Travelers are in for a visual treat at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. A new exhibit of original art has been installed by Okaloosa Public Arts in the concourses and ticketing area.

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Related Topix: Arts, Photography, Entertainment

5 hrs ago | Gay Times

Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall

Experience a magnificent choreographic kaleidoscope as the Royal Albert Hall is transformed into a magical lake for English National Ballet's acclaimed production.

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Related Topix: Arts

8 hrs ago | Sunday Herald

Tramway, Glasgow Rite Of Spring: Revisited

History doesn't really repeat itself with this buoyantly multi-faceted project unless you count the riot of new ideas and emerging talents as a nod in the direction of the now-legendary 1913 premiere of Stravinsky's Rite Of Spring History doesn't really repeat itself with this buoyantly multi-faceted project unless you count the riot of new ideas ... (more)

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Related Topix: Arts

12 hrs ago | Easy Reader News

Benoit, Asia Pacific Youth score hit with 'Endeavour'

David Benoit welcomes Space Shuttle Endeavour Astronaut Dr. Garret Reisman to the premiere performance of "Journey of the Endeavour" Sunday at the James Armstrong Theatre.

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Related Topix: Arts, Torrance, CA, Symphony

Sun May 19, 2013

Examiner.com

'Glad to be back': Conn. dance recital celebrates return of local studio leader

Over 200 family, friends, and alumni gathered together May 17, for THE STUDIO's "Glad to be Back" dance recital at East Hampton High School in Connecticut.

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Related Topix: Arts, Hampton, CT, East Hampton, CT

MLive.com

'Alice in Wonderland' and high tea delight girls of all ages at the...

Chesire cat cupcakes and "Eat Me" cookies greeted scores of little girls as they arrived at high tea on the second floor gallery of the Hilt Building on Sunday May, 19.

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Related Topix: Alice in Wonderland, Family, Animation Movies, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Arts

News Observer

Spoleto Festival reaches new heights

Spain's renowned Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia takes the art to new heights, blending their exacting take on the traditional folk form with a boldly contemporary approach to dance performance.

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Related Topix: Arts, Theater, Opera, Umberto Giordano

The Miami Herald

In ballet, females dominate stage while males direct leadership

Legendary choreographer George Balanchine once said, "ballet is woman," and that seems to be the case, considering the scarcity of boys aspiring to become ballet dancers compared to the legions of girls.

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Related Topix: Arts, North Yorkshire County, England, World News, East Riding of Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom, Dance

Daily Echo

Injured ballerina's dogs inspire new business: tails of the unexpected

As a professional ballet dancer for seven years, Lisa Suswain trained a punishing six-days-aweek from 7.30am until 11pm to be the best.

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Related Topix: Arts

Salt Lake Tribune

Ballet West's Innovations 2013 opens up new possibilities in dance

Easton Smith constructed an elegant on-stage world through music, costumes and lighting to explore the limits of partnering in "Mechanism." Christopher Anderson's "Behind Closed Doors" investigated choreographic options by way of dancers' sizes and impulses.

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Related Topix: Arts, Dance

The Papillion Times

Diversity takes center stage at Heritage Festival

Members of Xiotal Ballet Folklorico perform at the Heritage Festival on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Arts

Sat May 18, 2013

This is Oxfordshire

Youngsters put their best foot forward in Swan Lake auditons

The English Youth Ballet auditions for Swan Lake at Oxford's New Theatre. Associate director Dominic Marshall on stage directing the 12- to 18-year-olds. Judging was by prima ballerina Julianne Rice-Oxley and director Janet Lewis MBE, sitting front cent Aged between eight and 18, the children were judged on their grace and poise before 100 of them ... (more)

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Related Topix: Arts

Noozhawk

American Dance & Music to Present 'Dance: Up Close and Cultural'

Now here is a free Sunday afternoon event the whole family will love! American Dance & Music, formerly Ballet Santa Barbara, will present "Dance: Up Close and Cultural," a free performance for all ages at 2 p.m. this Sunday at the Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St.

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Related Topix: Arts, Santa Barbara, CA, Recreational Vehicle, Diamond

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

'Swan Lake' expressive, seriously gorgeous

Thursday's opening performance was built of deeply expressive dancing from the company's leading artists and beautifully disciplined corps work, set amid richly detailed sets and character-defining costumes.

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Related Topix: Arts, Entertainment

Timberjay Newspapers Online

Boreal Ballet

Ever been at the library and wonder about the music spilling from the top floor? About the strains of Vivaldi, Yo-Yo Ma and Tchaikovsky? The throngs of young dancers, in leotards and pointed shoes, five days a week, nine months a year? Come to "A Stone's Throw..." at the Vermilion theatre and discover the wonder of this dance group.

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Related Topix: Arts, Ely, MN

The Jersey Journal

New York City Ballet beats the drum for American music

New York City Ballet opened its spring season on April 30 with an "American Music Festival," an echo of the festival that in 1988 produced 20 premieres to scores by American composers.

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Related Topix: Arts, Theater, New York, Entertainment

Fri May 17, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

Principal Dancer Irina Dvorovenko Gives Final Performance with American Ballet Theatre Tonight

Irina Dvorovenko , a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2000, will give her final performance with the Company tonight, May 18, 2013 at the Metropolitan Opera House in the role of Tatiana in Onegin.

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Related Topix: Arts, World News, Ukraine,

Ventura County Star

Marking a decade of dancing, ballet company celebrates with 'Cinderella' performance

Juan Carlo/The Star Savannah Jensen, of Camarillo, rehearses playing Cinderella at Footworks Youth Ballet in Ventura.

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Related Topix: Arts, Ventura, CA

National Public Radio

Michigan LGBT Youth Center Does Outreach With A Dance 'Hook'

If you're a homeless young adult, chances are good that you're gay, bisexual or transgender.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Transgender, Highland Park, MI, Arts, Family, Kids