With the mixture of classical romantic-era ballet and a charming romantic comedy, "La Fille Mal Gardée" truly was a delightful evening at the ballet. The University of Utah ballet program brought...
Ballet West kicks off 2019 with what might just be the most world-renowned classical ballet: “Swan Lake.” Artistic Director Adam Sklute’s rendition, which he originally set in 2010, features...
If you are looking for actress Mandy McDonell, she is currently waltzing her way across the nation in the national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” As a member of the show’s...
Is it really Christmas without “The Nutcracker?” After all, it’s one of the biggest staples of the holiday season. From the music to the story, “The Nutcracker” is a classic that always...
What do the game Twister, Britney Spears and fiddling all have in common? All play a part in the U Department of Ballet’s Showcase II, which opened last night and continues through Saturday, Feb. 21.
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In the United States, ballet companies typically spend December performing “The Nutcracker,” a story of a little girl’s dream of a toy soldier coming to life....
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The word “ballet” brings to mind graceful dancers on the tips of their toes, wearing colorful tutus that stick out from their hips. The Utah Ballet fall show, which...
When asked what brought her to Saturday’s audition, ballerina Kaylee Leclerc’s answer was simple: “I mean, it’s the U.”
Leclerc, a freshman at Salt Lake Community College, was among 38 students...
To dance connoisseurs, the work of choreographer George Balanchine deserves more than a quick mention or a hasty toast at a dinner party — it merits a showcase of art, skill and performance.
The Utah...
Students strolling through Library Plaza yesterday heard the U marching band Pride of Utah playing “A Utah Man Am I” along with other fan favorites, while others enjoyed free ice cream dished out...
