The brief dances encompassed original choreography and reimagined classic works.
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Journey down the rabbit hole with Alice and the White Rabbit as Maine State Ballet presents “Alice in Wonderland.” Meet Tweedle Dee and Dum, the clever Knave of Hearts and sly Caterpillar. Enjoy tea with the eccentric Mad Hatter and witness the antics of the Queen of Hearts, her deck of dancing cards and experience […]
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Tap Tap Jazz’
Jazz up your January with Maine State Ballet in an evening of Broadway-style song and dance for the whole family. Choreography was created by Emma Davis and Eliot Konzal, Maine State Music Theater performer Glenn Davis, show Director Janet Davis, and Broadway veterans Jonathan and Linda Miele. Performers include the ballet’s dance company members and up-and-coming tap […]
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Can Can Parisien’
Maine State Ballet welcomes you to an evening in Paris with characters from all walks of 1870s Parisian life, including a Glove Seller, her admiring Baron, a love-smitten tourist, and a mysterious Lady in Red as they enter into flirtations leading to a raucous brawl. Peace is restored as the evening culminates in a lively […]
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Coppelia’
“Coppélia” is a three-act ballet for all ages. Dr. Coppelius is an inventor of toys who created a life-size dancing doll so lifelike that Franz, a village youth, becomes infatuated with it and sets aside his true heart’s desire, Swanhilda. Swanhilda reveals his folly by dressing as the doll, pretending to make it come to […]
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Dance review: Maine State Ballet’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ enchanting for all ages
Delayed for two years by the pandemic, the production continues through April 10.
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Step into the enchanted world of “Beauty and the Beast,” Maine State Ballet’s original new ballet. Postponed two years due to the pandemic, “Beauty and the Beast” tells the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a prince trapped under an enchantress’ spell. If the Beast can learn […]
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Tap Tap Jazz’
Maine State Ballet will host an evening of Broadway-style song and dance routines for the whole family. Performances of “Tap Tap Jazz” run one weekend, Friday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 5 at 1 and 4 p.m. The approximate show length is one hour with no intermission. This year’s performance showcases many […]
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Maine State Ballet presents holiday favorite ‘The Nutcracker’
Maine State Ballet kicks off the holiday season with six performances over two weekends of its classic production of “The Nutcracker” at Merrill Auditorium Friday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 5. The ballet features the classic story of Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and their magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Emma […]
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Maine State Ballet presents Neoclassical Gala after long COVID shutdown
After more than a year without a live performance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine State Ballet is relaunching with neoclassical ballets “Britten” and “Souvenir.” These “storiless” ballets weave music and movement into visually powerful pieces, according to Maine State Ballet. The performance of “Souvenir” will also be available as a complimentary video performance on-demand […]