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?

Our performances of La Esmeralda may be right around the corner, but Ballet Theatre of Maryland is already looking ahead to what's next. This month, we are excited to share the four ballets that will shape our 48th season. Join us at Maryland Hall this coming season to enjoy the company premiere of La Sylphide , the return of our Annapolis-based production of The Nutcracker , audience-favorite Momentum: A Mixed Bill , and a brand-new production of Coppélia . Read on to learn

Lara in her variation from Graduation Ball In October, I chatted with three BTM Conservatory students who were just starting their prep for the National Ballet Competition. Since then, they have been hard at work taking the choreography they had learned and turning it into polished solos ready for the stage. During the last week of February, they conquered their first competition! Lara, Rebekah, and Carolyn all presented their classical and contemporary solos with composure a