Athleticism en pointe: Corps de ballet dancers’ ‘Nutcracker’ season

Relatedly, dancers often have a shortened rehearsal period for “The Nutcracker,” alongside their litany of matinee and ...
Seattle Weekly

Dance Pacific Northwest Ballet: Nutcracker The original Nutcracker may have been choreographed

Pacific Northwest Ballet: Nutcracker The original Nutcracker may have been choreographed in 1892 by Lev Ivanov for the Imperial Ballet, but it’s George Balanchine we have to thank for the work ...
Seattle Weekly

Dance • Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost

Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, ...
Seattle Times

Backstage at the ballet: Who makes the magic happen?

“The Nutcracker” is full of magic moments on stage for children and the young at heart. But what’s happening behind-the-scenes to bring that holiday magic to audiences? “When you come to ‘The ...
The Daily of the University of Washington

Review: Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘In The Upper Room’

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) opened its second production of the season, “In The Upper Room,” on Nov. 7. The triple bill features three contrasting works: “AfterTime,” a world premier by company ...
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The Nutcracker was a flop. So how did it come to save American ballet?

The timeless show has become a Christmas stalwart and a major source of revenue for ballet companies. But it wasn’t always so successful. Dueling duetJames Streeter as the Mouse King (left) spars with ...