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November 18-19 MoscowBallet’sGreatRussianNutcracker


Spectacular scenic design, sumptuous costumes, and the exquisite artistry of 40Vaganova trainedRussiandancershavemade theGreat RussianNutcracker anAmericanholiday traditionnot to bemissed. Treat your family likeVIPs thisholiday seasonwithMoscowBallet’sGreat RussianNutcrackerVIP Packages! The package features orchestra center seating and anexclusiveGreatRussianNutcracker souvenir package that includes aGreatRussianNutcracker tote bag,CD, book and poster. November 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm;November 19 at 2:00 pm; and November 19 at 7:30 pmat atMcFarlinAuditorium, SouthernMethodistUniversity, 6405Boaz Lane,Dallas, TX75275. $34.50-$96.39.www.nutcracker.com/www.ticketmaster.com


November 19 Pilobolus


Highly imaginative and creative!Always anaudience and family favorite,Pilobolus returns to theTITASseasonafter a long absence. Pilobolus remains one of theworld’smost beloved “dance illusionist” companies. Internationally recognized for athletic and inventive explo- rationof artistic collaboration,Pilobolus continues to blaze a pathwith their jaw-dropping imagery and creative collaboration. The companyhas receivedmany awards including theBerlinCritic’s Prize, the Scotsman Award for performances at theEdinburghFestival, anEmmyAward for outstanding achievement incultural programming and the SamuelH. ScrippsAmericanDance FestivalAward for lifetime achievement in choreography, aswell as being the subject of a feature profile onCBS’ 60 Minutes and being featured onthe 79thAcademyAwards.November 19, 2011 at 8:00 pmat theWinspearOperaHouse, 2403 Flora St,Dallas, TX 75201. $12-$125. 214-880-0202.www.attpac.org


November 21-23 Behind the Scenes DallasBlackDanceTheatre provides a Behind the Scenes look at the season’s newworks.November 21-23, 2011 in theDallasBlackDance Theatre Studios, 2700 Flora St.,Dallas, TX75201. 214-871-2376. www.dbdt.com


November 25-27 TheNutcracker ChamberlainPerformingArts presents its annual production of The Nutcracker featuringNewYorkCityBallet PrincipalDancersWendy WhelanandTylerAngle, aswell as a combination of company dancers fromChamberlainPerformingArts and students fromthe ChamberlainSchool ofPerformingArts.Alight-hearted Christmas tale, set to themusic ofTchaikovsky, and showcasing exceptional artistry, this production of TheNutcracker has become a holi- day tradition formanyNorth Texas families.November 25, 2011 at 7:30 pm,November 26 at 2:00 pmandNovember 27 at 2:00 pmat the EisemannCenter, 2351 PerformanceDrive,Richardson, TX75082. $10-$60. 972-744-4650.www.eisemanncenter.com


Pictured: Chamberlain PerformingArts’ TylerAngle andWendyWhelan. Photo: PaulKolnik


November 25-December 4 TheNutcracker


Pictured: Pilobolus. Photo: JohnKane page 8


Bring intheholiday seasonwithBenStevenson’s critically acclaimed productionof TheNutcracker performed byTexasBalletTheater. This beloved ballet tells the story ofClara andhermagicalNutcracker prince as they embark ona thrilling adventure.Along theway, they encounter aChristmas tree that grows 40 feet, toy soldiers battlingmischievous mice,waltzing flowers, dancing candy, and sparkling, swirling snowflakes that fall ondancers and audience alike. Stunning costumes, dazzling sets and remarkable dancing toholidaymusic by Tchaikovsky makeTheNutcracker a favorite, family tradition.November 25-December 4, 2011 atmultiple times atWinspearOperaHouse, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX75201. $18.50-$61.50. 214-880-0202.www.attpac.org


november 2011 www.thedancecouncil.org DANCE!NORTHTEXAS a publicationof the dance council ofnorthtexas vol. 14 • no. 4


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