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

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.