Classical Ballet Academy of Minnesota

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From the DanceMN site: “BALLET MINNESOTA’S THE CLASSIC NUTCRACKER TO FEATURE RILEY THOMAS WEBER – December 18 to December 20 Riley Thomas Weber will reprise his role as The Rat King in Ballet Minnesota’s The Classic Nutcracker, December 18 – 20, 2015, at The O’Shaughnessy on the University of St. Catherine campus in St. Paul. Weber is currently a company member with Collide Theatrical Dance Company where he has danced lead roles in “Romeo and… Read more

Critic Ron Hubbard includes Ballet Minnesota’s “Classic Nutcracker” in his listings of 11 holiday dance entertainment events for 2015 on www.twincities.com, the Pioneer Press website: “THE CLASSIC NUTCRACKER Dec. 18-20: Ballet Minnesota has been presenting its version of “The Nutcracker” for 28 years. As with other local troupes, it acts as the year’s highest-profile showcase for its students, but its “Classic Nutcracker” also imports some outstanding lead dancers. This year, the role of the Sugar… Read more

Watch video coverage here! “BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) – A holiday favorite came alive on Sunday at the Mall of America. Shoppers who passed by the rotunda Sunday had a chance to watch the “Nutcracker.” Dancers from Ballet Minnesota performed the classic Nutcracker on the hour, every hour this afternoon. The performances included a decorative background and beautiful costumes.” Read more

Behind the scenes during preparation for Ballet Minnesota’s Classic Nutcracker performed in 2011, featuring rehearsals for Harlequin and Columbine from the living room party, and the magical transformation of the living room into the scene for the war between the Nutcracker and Rat King. Read more