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Playing live, 'Nutcracker' musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
Read full article: Playing live, 'Nutcracker' musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple“The Nutcracker” is a holiday staple, and for Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world, a pit full of musicians is part of the tradition.
Review: A Sugarplum Fairy waves a sweet 'Nutcracker' goodbye
Read full article: Review: A Sugarplum Fairy waves a sweet 'Nutcracker' goodbyeGeorge Balanchine's “Nutcracker” is back in full swing at New York City Ballet, a year after a number of performances were canceled due to COVID-19, and two years after being sidelined entirely due to the pandemic.
Enjoy ‘Nutcracker: Under the Stars’ live performance from the comfort of your vehicle
Read full article: Enjoy ‘Nutcracker: Under the Stars’ live performance from the comfort of your vehicleSAN ANTONIO – For some, watching “The Nutcracker” is a holiday tradition. But with the coronavirus pandemic canceling events throughout the year, many didn’t think watching a live performance was possible. Thankfully, the San Antonio Ballet School took on that challenge and created the first and only drive-thru, virtual performance of “The Nutcracker: Under the Stars”. Owner of the ballet school, Danielle Campbell Steans, said the idea was months in the making. “You can literally drive up in your car, stay in your car the whole entire time,” Steans said.
Need a safe way to watch ballet? Then watch The Nutcracker at a drive in
Read full article: Need a safe way to watch ballet? Then watch The Nutcracker at a drive inSan Antonio There is still a way for you to enjoy the classic nutcracker ballet even in uncertain times like these, with Danielle Campbell Steans ingenious plan of providing a drive-In ballet experience. Danielle still hopes that it is safe enough for her dancers from the San Antonio Ballet School to be able to perform The Nutcracker live, but assuming this isnt the case then dont worry fans will still be able to get their ballet fill. The idea is to have attendees drive in and watch from the safety of their vehicles, and if it is safe enough allow them to bring lawn chairs and even possibly have live performers accompanying the pre-recording. Community auditions for supporting cast members will be on Saturday, August 29thFor more information regarding The Nutcracker and dance classes at the San Antonio Ballet School in general, head over to their website.