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13Nov

Subject: DanceOn Network and Joffrey Ballet School Team Up to Offer the Ultimate Audition Opportunity for Dance Hopefuls

Joffrey Ballet School, a world-renowned dance center offering the most versatile and highest quality training, will once again present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker this holiday season with 355 dancers – the largest cast in the school’s 61-year history. Returning to the Skirball Performing Arts Center, Joffrey Ballet School will perform five performances of the holiday favorite with three casts, December 14 – 16, 2014. In addition to delighting in the timeless tale of The Nutcracker, audiences will also enjoy its rich legacy of culture, with dances Read More

02Dec

Giveaway: Joffrey Ballet School’s Nutcracker

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Joffrey Ballet School, a world-renowned dance center offering the most versatile and highest quality training, will once again present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker this holiday season with 355 dancers – the largest cast in the school’s 60-year history. Returning to the Skirball Performing Arts Center, Joffrey Ballet School will perform five performances of the holiday favorite with three casts, December 13 – 15, 2013. In addition to delighting in the timeless tale of The Nutcracker, audiences will also enjoy its rich legacy of culture, with dances Read More

20Oct

Giveaway: NY Theatre Ballet Presents Cinderella and The Nutcracker

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We are big fans of the New York Theatre Ballet. Ever since my daughter started taking dance lessons, it has been a key part of our NYC experience every fall. Cinderella for children opens on November 12 at Florence Gould Hall, NYC. Choreographed by Donald Mahler and set to music by Prokofiev, Cinderella is an ideal introduction to ballet for children ages 3-10, but also sophisticated enough for the most discerning parent to enjoy. With comical evil stepsisters and a clock that comes to life, the ballet is a delightful blend of charm and humor for the Read More

03Nov

Giveaway: Two Tickets to NYC Theatre Ballet’s Hour-Long Nutcracker

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Preschoolers are particularly welcome at the NYC Theatre's The Nutcracker, created for children ages 3 to 13. It is an ideal “starter ballet.” It is also the city’s only hour-long, professionally dancedversion. There are just 12 performances of this time-honored classic at Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street (between Madison & Park avenues) on: Sat & Sun, December 11& 12 @ 11:00 am, 1:00 & 3:30 pm Sat & Sun, December 18 & 19 @ 11:00 am, 1:00 & 3:30 pm Tickets are $35 for children and $40 for adults (plus a Read More