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A Brief History of the Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is a time-honored tradition, but have you ever seen a production and wondered, "Where on Earth did they come up with that...

Cindy Case
Nov 18, 20246 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


Setting Sail for Napoli!
Napoli is a ballet infrequently performed in the US, but BTM is thrilled to include it this season. Read on to learn all about it!

Cindy Case
Aug 12, 20245 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


Summer Show Round-Up!
Although our season ended in April, it's never quiet for very long at BTM! Catch up on our recent shows and the debut of our GiGi's dancers!

Cindy Case
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Sleeping Beauty: Arts Integration Edition
Our performances of Sleeping Beauty had an important postscript: an Arts Integration performance with local elementary school students.

Cindy Case
May 6, 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


Announcing Our 2024-2025 Season
Ballet Theatre of Maryland announces a season of Napoli, The Nutcracker, Momentum: A Mixed Bill, and Swan Lake.

Cindy Case
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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