The snow has fallen, the ships have sailed, and the theater is quiet—for Ballet Theatre of Maryland's new Annapolis-themed Nutcracker, we've drawn our production to a close. As we all navigate that nebulous time between Christmas and New Year's, we're leaving you with a Nutcracker story to keep you company. This telling, adapted from the work of principal BTM dancer Alexander Collen, is sure to warm a cozy winter's night.

After premiering in Annapolis with fully completed sets, costumes, and choreography, a new production of The Nutcracker is born! We at Ballet Theatre of Maryland are deeply grateful for the support of our community, both behind the scenes and in the audience. Today, we look back over the whole process with an exclusive interview with Artistic Director Nicole Kelsch and Board President Ted Atsinger. Read on to learn about the inspirations behind the show, what they're proudes

The turkey has been eaten, and the temperature is dropping--here in Annapolis, that means it's almost time for The Nutcracker ! Last weekend, Ballet Theatre of Maryland performed our all-new, Annapolis-themed production for the very first time for audiences in Hampstead. We still have a few weeks before our shows at Maryland Hall, so I caught up with Wardrobe Coordinators Karissa Kralik and Clara Molina about what it was like to bring a new production of The Nutcracker to th

When people describe ballet dancers, they often use words like "hard-working" or "diligent." This is true not only when we're dancing, but also when we have some time on our hands! When we're not participating in a rehearsal, you'll often find us going over choreography or practicing some cross-training. For a number of BTM dancers, you may even find them working on a quiet handicraft!

As rehearsals continue for our upcoming performances of Giselle on October 17-19, we are beginning to see the full shape of the ballet emerge. One of our more recent blog posts delved into the history, story, and notable moments in Giselle, but there's no substitute for watching the ballet come together right before your eyes.

Although many of our audience members are seasoned patrons of the arts, each new production brings in members of the community who may be seeing ballet for the first time. We may be biased, but we think that seeing your first professional ballet performance is a special experience! Whether it's your first time or your hundredth, we've gathered a few tips and tricks to make the most out of your visit to the ballet.

Often performed by many ballet companies all over the world, Giselle is a beloved production for many dancers and audience members. With its compelling characters, tragic story, and beautiful dancing, Giselle remains one of the most popular works in the ballet repertory.

Today brings another summer to an end here at Ballet Theatre of Maryland. This morning marks the first company class of the season, where veteran dancers and newcomers alike will hone their technique as they prepare for a busy rehearsal day. Although we're happy to get back into the studio, we're already reminiscing about everything we did this summer. Today, I've collected just a few of the things we've been up to in one place!

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.

And that's a wrap on our 46th season! After four mainstage productions and numerous performances throughout the community, Ballet Theatre of Maryland has drawn our 2024/2025 Season to a close. Big things are brewing for our next one, but in the meantime, here's a look back on a season full of exciting moments.

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

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.

Swan Lake is one of the most famous classical ballet, and it's a big production! Let's look at what audience members can expect onstage.

As the company prepares for our performances of Swan Lake on April 25 & 26, we are also thrilled to share our plans for the coming year!...

BTM will dive into our 46th Anniversary Gala at the Annapolis Maritime Museum on Sunday, March 30.

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

In our second season collaborating with Full Circle Dance Company, we're bringing two familiar works and an improvisational collaboration.

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.

This weekend, we kicked off the opening performances of our 20th Anniversary of Dianna Cuatto's Nutcracker ! As we celebrate this year's...

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.