We are less than a week away from our performances of La Esmerada, and the ballet is steadily coming together! This week, I'm zooming in on an important part of the show: props. Many elements work together to build a production, including lights, costumes, sets, and props. In Esmeralda, the props are surprisingly significant. A book, a rope, a knife--while this sounds not too distant from a rousing game of Clue, there's a variety of props in La Esmeralda that all contribute t

Our company premiere of La Esmeralda is only a few short weeks away! Adapting Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame for the stage, this production is full of adventure, romance, and daring. But how did the novel turn into a classical ballet? Is the story the same as the book? What should audiences expect to see 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!...