Carolina Ballet: Rubies, Weiss, and gentle change

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 ~ Denise Cerniglia ~ Leave a comment

Rubies George Balanchine I’ll start with the title piece which comes at the end of the Carolina Ballet season opener: "Rubies" was choreographed by George Balanchine and was produced in accordance with his style and technique with the George Balanchine Trust. This is important to note. I have seen reviewers and/or commenters suggest it is … Continue reading Carolina Ballet: Rubies, Weiss, and gentle change

Carolina Ballet’s Cinderella Program: from A to Zali

May 15, 2015May 15, 2015 ~ Denise Cerniglia ~ 1 Comment

What a great show! The first thing I want to say in case you don't usually stay until the end of a thing, is stay to the end! Cinderella is just the first half. The traditional fairy tale is followed after intermission by two world premiers. This program contains a sampling of all the best things … Continue reading Carolina Ballet’s Cinderella Program: from A to Zali

Carolina Ballet – Master Composers

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015 ~ Denise Cerniglia ~ 1 Comment

I was initially disappointed that I wasn't able get pictures of this ballet, but as I was watching I was glad I could see it for the first time with both eyes open. I've seen every ballet that the Carolina Ballet has performed for the last 3 years, and many of their productions before that, … Continue reading Carolina Ballet – Master Composers