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A New Season for Dance
COME SEPTEMBER, a promise of something new returns, including a tap on the cultural reset button after a hot lazy summer. Although arts organizations still struggle with depleted budgets, staff, and incentive, our commitment to supporting them must not waver as they are the essential lifeline not only for our society, but for the... Read »
Expression Sung and Danced
I HAVE ALWAYS meant to attend the Westminster Choir’s annual Spoleto performance, but have not gotten to it until this year. In the beautiful and acoustically brilliant setting of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul, this group of young singers from Rider University in Princeton New Jersey delivered beyond my expectations.... Read »
Challenges of Choreography
THE MUSIC of standard (classical) ballet is instrumental. And because there are no words to get in the way—of the choreographer, the dancers, or the audience—expression through movement, and its interpretation, are free to span a wide spectrum, and to take their time doing it. Things get tougher for everyone, though, when there are... Read »
The Magic of Dance
THIS WEEKEND don’t miss The Little Mermaid presented by the Charleston Ballet at the Black Box Theatre on King Street. It’s part of their Children Series and kids will love it. There’s also a special twist to this production. The familiar musical numbers of “Kiss the Girl” and “Under the Sea” will be brought... Read »
Breathing Life into Balanchine
THE GHOST OF THE BELOVED ballet master, George Balanchine, comes to Charleston this weekend as CBT presents Masterpieces of Dance at the Sottile Theatre on Saturday, Feb 13 at 7:30 PM. They will be breathing life into one of Balanchine’s first big successes, Serenade, as well as Rubies. Rubies is new to the CBT... Read »
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
ONE THING that is as sure as the setting sun, whether it makes you run and hide or immediately purchase overpriced tickets, is the Christmas ballet darling, The Nutcracker. For close to 100 years, audiences young and old have experienced the magic of this production with super-sized Christmas trees, dancing candy canes , icy... Read »
Ready for Some Dancing?
AFTER A LONG, HOT SUMMER and with the promise of Fall in the air, comes a new season for cultural awakening. Some great performances will grace our stages in the next several months. Highlights include an entertaining lineup by the Charleston Ballet Theatre as well as three renowned dance companies sponsored by the Charleston... Read »
