A Trip to the Ballet
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007The Nutcracker Suite always comes to mind when one thinks of taking a child to the ballet - it’s magical, it’s holiday-related, and for some families, attendance can even become a tradition. While the beauty of the Nutcracker can’t be denied, there are other ballets, performed year-round, that are equally as suitable for children, meaning you don’t have to wait for December to roll around to introduce your child to - or reacquaint them with - the beautiful world of the ballet and the classical music that accompanies it. Certainly with a tween or teen, the choices are even more plentiful, and the vibrant world of ballet combines dance, music and storytelling in often breathtaking performances that this age group can appreciate. Although the ballet season is coming to a close, here are some final performances worldwide (stay tuned for more on the 2007-2008 season in the months to come): (more…)