Last winter, we told you all about “Finding Clara,” a YouTube series produced by tween clothing brand Justice. It followed four BalletMet Academy students cast in BalletMet’s The Nutcracker. This year, it gets even better: The heart-melting show has been turned into a full-length documentary. Finding Clara was released today for rental and purchase on […]
The holidays are just around the corner and that means it’s time to get your wish lists finalized. And while we have no doubt that stylish leos and cozy warm-ups will find their way onto your list, we think you’ll want to consider adding some of these lit dance books to your holiday lineup, too. […]
Your biscuits aren’t the only things that take a beating during Nutcracker season—your (constantly sprayed, straightened, curled, and gelled) hair does, too. And while using heat tools and products is inevitable, there are plenty of ways to maintain a healthy mane through December. Here are our top tips. Down ’n’ Out! Thinkstock Wearing a ballet […]
Nutcracker season is upon us, guys, and the time has come for never-ending rehearsals and like 10 shows a day. So sure, there’s a lot of emphasis on all the negative aspects of performing in the show and how to survive this nutty season, but let’s be real: There’s also a ton of REALLY fun […]
Yesterday Cincinnati Ballet announced an exciting addition to this year’s Nutcracker cast: a character based on Fiona, the world’s most famous hippopotamus. Fiona was born at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden in January 2017. Six weeks premature, she weighed only 29 pounds at birth as opposed to the standard 55-120, and required round-the-clock care […]
It’s August—the sun is shining, summer intensives are winding down, and Nutcracker seems very far away. But this new trailer for Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is already getting us in the holiday mood. While this modern take on the classic holiday story, in theaters November 2, is not a dance film, it […]
Ballet is so beautiful…and SO STUPID HARD. Are you an aspiring ballerina? Here are 10 struggles you probably deal with every single day. There Are Never Enough Bobby Pins When you’re wearing buns 24/7, it seems like no matter how many bobby pins you buy, they disappear almost instantly. (Seriously, though: Where do they all […]
Happy merry everything, everyone! Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, you’ll LIVE for this: The English National Ballet has constructed a pointe shoe Christmas tree. It is made out of 540 pointe shoes. And it is even more delightful than you’d imagine. English National Ballet on Instagram: “Our very special Christmas Tree made of 540 […]