Daily Dance Break: Christmas in July – Mark Morris’ “The Hard Nut”

What’s that you say? It’s too early for the holidays? Not at OBT! In just a few weeks, the dancers will leave for our second annual South Korean summer tour to perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker in Seoul and Buson. So when OBT takes over Director Park next week for OBT Exposed, the company will… Read More

Daily Dance Break: Celebrating America

We’re wrapping up our America week with Christopher Wheeldon’s Carousel (A Dance) which was inspired by the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. His sweet little dance evokes the essence of an era and a style, while still looking contemporary. Isn’t it dreamy? We can’t wait to see Wheeldon’s signature style in real life with the company… Read More

Daily Dance Break: Celebrating America

When composer Aaron Copland finished his commissioned dance score for Martha Graham he gave it the working title “Ballet for Martha”. Graham renamed the ballet and score “Appalachian Spring” and it went on to become one of their most famous collaborations. Even though it celebrates American pioneers in the 1800’s, much of the production still… Read More

Daily Dance Break: Celebrating America

In honor of the 4th of July on Monday we’re celebrating America all week. Our first offering is American Ballet Theatre performing Agnes de Mille’s Rodeo. Any guesses on what we have planned for the rest of the week? The person who guesses the most right will win a pair of tickets to Carmen/Petrouchka! Go!