Up-close ballet inspires, amazes schoolkids

Posted on January 22, 2012 in Asics running shoes

On the last day of school before winter break, while visions of sugarplums dance in students' heads, extraordinary things sometimes happen.A godfather could have magical powers. A toy nutcracker could come to life and battle a monster mouse, and a girl's imagination could transport her...

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Up-close ballet inspires, amazes schoolkids

Posted on December 30, 2011 in Asics running shoes

On the last day of school before winter break, while visions of sugarplums dance in students' heads, extraordinary things sometimes happen.A godfather could have magical powers. A toy nutcracker could come to life and battle a monster mouse, and a girl's imagination could transport her...

Tags: toy, nutcracker, powers, magical, happen

New Cowles stage favors 'Fantasy'

Posted on December 27, 2011 in Brand name shoes

A storied production is brought to new life as Minnesota Dance Theatre stages "Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy" at the Cowles Center.

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Oakland Ballet's 'Nutcracker' breaks ice with kids

Posted on December 26, 2011 in Aldo shoes

A ballerina extends one arm and arcs the other over her head, her fingers curved as though holding a delicate bubble. Her peach satin shoes shimmer as she floats across the stage en pointe. One might liken her to a...

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Opportunities abound to see 'The Nutcracker' ballet

Posted on December 25, 2011 in Nike running shoes

Part of the appeal of "The Nutcracker" ballet is that it offers something for every level of dancer.

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Opportunities abound to see 'The Nutcracker' ballet

Posted on December 23, 2011 in Ballet shoes

Part of the appeal of "The Nutcracker" is that it offers something for every level of dancer.

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Opportunities abound to see 'The Nutcracker' ballet

Posted on December 23, 2011 in Nike running shoes

Part of the appeal of "The Nutcracker" is that it offers something for every level of dancer.

Tags: ballet, nutcracker, level, dancer, offers

'Live to Dance' couple star in Fresno 'Nutcracker' shows

Posted on December 14, 2011 in Asics running shoes

Nikki and Ethan White, who made it to the top three on the TV competition show "Live to Dance," will show off their ballet chops in lead roles for Central California Ballet's "The Nutcracker" this weekend at Saroyan Theatre.

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Sisters take the stage in St. Augustine Community Nutcracker

Posted on December 12, 2011 in Cole haan mens shoes

The Sugar Plum Fairy, Chinese dolls, the Rat King, and a troupe of Angels will grace the stage Dec. 16-18 during The St. Augustine Community Nutcracker. The ballet will feature more than 60 local dance students from 16 St.

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Parker: Hickenlooper, Owens reprise roles in Colorado Ballet's "The Nutcracker"

Posted on December 10, 2011 in Born shoes

If their day jobs don't work out, do Gov. John Hickenlooper and former Gov. Bill Owens have a future in toe shoes?

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Adam Shankman says there will be ‘no ballet’ in new version of ‘The Nutcracker’

Posted on December 08, 2011 in Nike running shoes

When the news broke last week that director Adam Shankman would be helming a new feature film version of The

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Niagara dancers performing in Ballet Jorgen's The Nutcracker

Posted on December 07, 2011 in Asics running shoes

"The dragonflies do a lot of this," Emily O'Doherty stretched her arms out to the side, making an airplane shape, before pulling them in and curving her hands at her chest like paws.[...]

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Taking Flight | South Tulsa Childrenís Ballet takes on the Mouse King

Posted on December 06, 2011 in Aldo shoes

Pam Farry-Haden's goal with the South Tulsa Children's Ballet (STCB) is simple: "To provide an educational performance opportunity for children for free." What that means for the kids involved -- in this year's STCB production of The Nutcracker that's 325 of them, ages 4 to 19 -- is a chance to hav... By ALICIA CHESSER.

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World Ballet's 'Nutcracker' is as energetic as it is international

Posted on December 05, 2011 in Red wing shoes

By Mark Hinson Democrat senior writer -- If you're a dancer, be careful what you say around choreographer Henry Hernandez or you could find yourself up on the stage.

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Orr works hard to keep 'Nutcracker' fresh

Posted on December 04, 2011 in Asics running shoes

Artistic director Terrence Orr has been busy tweaking his annual of "The Nutcracker," which Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has been performing since he produced and designed it in 2002.

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Sugar Plum Fairy reflects on dance experiences

Posted on December 03, 2011 in Asics running shoes

Meredith Taylor ties her ballet shoes before practice at Salisbury Dance Academy in Fruitland. She will be playing the Sugar Plum Fairy in a production of "Nutcracker" this morning at Wicomico High School.

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Laurel dancer is cast as Clara in timeless ‘Nutcracker Ballet’

Posted on December 01, 2011 in Ballet shoes

The whimsical dream world of sugar plum fairies will descend upon the Alberta Bair Theater Saturday and Sunday in the long standing traditional holiday performance of “The Nutcracker Ballet.”

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8-year-old ballet dancer from Dorr set to perform in 'The Nutcracker'

Posted on November 30, 2011 in Ballet shoes

At only 8 years old, Madison Ebright may be considered a seasoned veteran in the art of ballet dancing. Ebright, of Dorr, will proudly grace the stage again this year as a member of the West Michigan Youth Ballet’s upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker.”

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Festive classic

Posted on November 30, 2011 in Aldo shoes

North Vancouver’s Danielle Gould is one of the dancers featured in the Goh Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker Dec. 16-19 at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts.

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Houston Ballet kicks off holiday season with "The Nutcracker" Nov. 25

Posted on October 26, 2011 in Ballet shoes

From November 25 - December 27, 2011, Houston Ballet will bring Texas its most joyous holiday gift, Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker, seen by over 1,000,000 people since its p

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