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The Dancer's Journey: Injury Recovery
Like any athlete, dancers dread injuries. Getting hurt can happen from chronic overuse, such as shin splints or stress fractures, or it can result from an acute injury, like an ankle sprain. Whatever the cause, injuries may lead to difficult setbacks both physically and mentally. I caught up with company demi-soloists Cassandra and Rowan to learn more about how their injuries and recoveries have impacted them as dancers.

Cindy Case
Jun 306 min read


Benta Gets to Work: A Spring Internship at BTM
You might remember Benta Owino as the inaugural recipient of the Robert Sutton Young Artist Award, as detailed in our most recent blog post. Coincidentally, Benta recently concluded a two-week internship with Digital Content and Marketing coordinator Lauren Martinez. Follow along as I visit them in the BTM office to see what they've been working on!

Cindy Case
Jun 164 min read


Costuming Swan Lake
Swan Lake is almost here! As rehearsals of the ballet shifted into full run-throughs of the production, our wardrobe team has been hard...

Cindy Case
Apr 214 min read


How Swan Lake Came to Be: A History
As we've delved into the story and choreography of Swan Lake, we've become curious about how it developed into the ballet we know today.

Cindy Case
Apr 74 min read


Inside Momentum: A Mixed Bill
Rather than focus on a single full-length ballet, Momentum highlights shorter-form works that are often world premieres.

Cindy Case
Feb 104 min read


The Dancer's Journey: Audition Season
Audition season allows dancers to learn, grow, and find their place in the ballet world. Here's what our dancers have to say about it.

Cindy Case
Jan 135 min read


The Life of a Nutcracker Parent: Looking Back with Susan Reimer
"Now, after three months of rehearsals, every mother stitching taffeta backstage is certain she could strap on those toe shoes, gel back...

Cindy Case
Dec 30, 20245 min read


That Festive Time of Year: A Nutcracker Update
Ballet Theatre of Maryland's 20th Anniversary of The Nutcracker is off to a great start! Read on to hear how we're getting ready.

Cindy Case
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Snowflakes and Flowers: Nutcracker's Corps de Ballet
Photo by David Herron It's that time of year! Every season, the Ballet Theatre of Maryland puts away the sets and costumes from our fall...

Cindy Case
Nov 4, 20244 min read


Napoli: In the Studio
It's almost time for Napoli 's premiere! As the professional company heads into the theater this week to prepare for our performances on...

Cindy Case
Oct 21, 20243 min read


The Dancer's Journey: Becoming a Professional Dancer
The path to becoming a professional varies greatly from one dancer to another, but involves years of coordinated effort and study.

Cindy Case
Oct 7, 20246 min read


A Day in the Life of a Dancer
How dancers fill their time outside the studio can look a little different for everyone, but there are some common themes.

Cindy Case
Sep 23, 20246 min read


Back in Action: Our First Two Weeks in the Studio
BTM has been hard at work performing at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and preparing for upcoming performances.

Cindy Case
Sep 9, 20244 min read


What We Did On Our Summer Vacation
Principal dancer Lauren Martinez performing for Unbound Ballet Project As the cliche goes, it's the time of year when students head back...

Cindy Case
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Getting Ready: How Our Dancers Are Prepping for the Season
The start of Ballet Theatre of Maryland's season is only four weeks away! As we approach the first day of our season, the company is...

Cindy Case
Jul 29, 20246 min read


Behind the Curtain: Costuming Sleeping Beauty
Whenever we have a Q&A with audience members, one of the most common questions is, "Where do you get your costumes?"

Cindy Case
Apr 22, 20244 min read


Creating Lifelong Memories for Sleeping Beauty's Student Performers
For our Conservatory students, performing with the company in Sleeping Beauty is an exciting opportunity.

Cindy Case
Apr 8, 20244 min read


The Magical Charm of Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty is a ballet with a rich history, a charming story, and many iconic moments.

Cindy Case
Mar 25, 20246 min read
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