Tag: Ballet

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: New ballet ‘Nightmare Before Nutcracker’ premieres in Richardson in time for Halloween

“Anybody who likes The Nutcracker is going to see a lot of elements in it… this is a darker rendition of those elements,” says Geoff Henley, author and producer of Nightmare Before Nutcracker, a new ballet premiering in Richardson. In this feature, he chats with WRR’s Amy Bishop about the unique story of a ballerina… Read more »

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Dracula is coming to life in Dallas in this Avant Chamber Ballet production

“It’s incredibly danceable music,” says Katie Puder, Avant Chamber Ballet’s Artistic Director, describing Philip Glass’ music to Dracula. The ballet company will bring the story to life on stage at Moody Performance Hall in October, just in time for Halloween. Puder gives more details on her vision for the production in this feature with WRR’s… Read more »