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Who is the Real Harlequin? From Street Theatre to Picasso to the Nutcracker
The Trickster in the Wings: Harlequin from Commedia dell'Arte to the Ballet Stage You know the costume—those diamond-patterned patches, the mask, the nimble silhouette. You may have seen him dart across a ballet stage. But the figure you're looking at is considerably...
Who is the Real Harlequin? From Street Theatre to Picasso to the Nutcracker
The Trickster in the Wings: Harlequin from Commedia dell'Arte to the Ballet Stage You know the costume—those diamond-patterned patches, the mask, the nimble silhouette. You may have seen him dart across a ballet stage. But the figure you're looking at is considerably...
Not Just a Stage—A Start: How “Dance with Us” Enriches Young Lives Through The Nutcracker
Each December, in cities and small towns across America, a familiar ritual begins. Little hands fumble into white gloves. Tights are tugged up, bobby pins tucked in. Somewhere backstage, a child nervously adjusts a pair of mouse ears or angel wings. And in the...
A Stage Without Borders: The Global Magic of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
In a time when borders define so much of our experience, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet offers a rare and joyful counterpoint: a cast of dancers from across the globe, speaking not in words, but in the shared language of dance. This year’s tour brings together...
The Making of a Dance (and Dance Maker)
Interview with World Renowned Choreographer Viktor Davydiuk How do dances get made? A choreographer is almost always a fully trained dancer- from the studio to the stage, they’ll more often than not have spent the better part of their conscious life (usually decades)...
Your Brain on Dance: The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Movement
Dance is more than just an art form or a workout—it’s a powerful mind-body connection that enhances brain health, emotional well-being, and social bonds. From ballet and Zumba to Argentine tango, dancing stimulates cognitive function, reduces stress, and even lowers...



