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Carolina Ballet’s current program, Monet Impressions presents two original ballets inspired by paintings by French impressionist painter Claude Monet. Picnic on the Grass, choreographed by principal guest choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, is an extroverted ballet, as cheerful as a dance number in a Broadway show. Taylor-Corbett gives Monet’s subjects in Le Dejeuner sur l’herbe lives that … Continue reading Carolina Ballet – Monet Impressions
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
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
