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Carmen and Kingdom of the Shades Preview

Uncover the drama and beauty behind Carmen and Kingdom of the Shades, an evening of dance that will stir your emotions and awaken your passion.

Spring Experience Preview

Forsythe, Kylián and Ossola return to Boston in a program that is sure to ignite your spring with a dance experience that challenges the body, heart, mind, and soul.

On Stage Next

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Sneak Peek | Kingdom of the Shades

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Ten Things to Know about Carmen

Corps de Ballet Spotlight | Kingdom of the Shades

Carmen and Kingdom of the Shades Preview

Dancer Insight: Lia Cirio on Jorma Elo's Carmen

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Transforming the Narrative of Carmen

2023-2024 Season

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Official Trailer: Fall Experience

Vertical Road (Reimagined) 2023 Trailer

Fall Experience Testimonials

2023-2024 Season Trailer

The Inspiration Behind Vertical Road

In the Studio: Trois Gnossiennes with Stager Rachel Beaujean

In the Studio: Bach Cello Suites with Cellist, Sergey Antonov

Artistic Insight: Jeffrey Cirio and Akram Khan on Vertical Road

Fall Experience Preview

Form and Gesture Docuseries, Chapter 1

Form and Gesture Docuseries, Chapter 2

Form and Gesture Docuseries, Chapter 3

Form and Gesture Docuseries, Chapter 4

Sneak Peek: Akram Khan’s Vertical Road

Form and Gesture Docuseries, Chapter 5

Vertical Road Preview with Akram Khan

Studio to Stage: Bach Cello Suites

Winter Experience | On Stage Trailer

Winter Experience | Audience Testimonials

Winter Experience | Classical Ballet Re-envisioned

Spotlight: Trois Gnoissiennes

Helen Pickett's choreographic journey with Boston Ballet

Robert Perdziola on Raymonda | Winter Experience

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The Story of Raymonda

Sara Kirk and Zoya Derman on Helen Pickett’s TO BE ONE

Spotlight: Helen Pickett's Petal

Spring Experience Preview

Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella Preview

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The Story of Cinderella

Cinderella | From the Wings

Cinderella | Principal Dancer Viktorina Kapitonova

Spotlight: Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella

Dancer & Choreographer Spotlight

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John Lam

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10 Things About William Forsythe

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10 things to know about Ken Ossola

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Who is Jiří Kylián?

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Get to Know Helen Pickett

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Who Is Jorma Elo

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Balanchine and Boston Ballet—a lasting legacy

Patrick Yocum

Viktorina Kapitonova

Paul Craig

Ji Young Chae

Derek Dunn

Dance Is

The Nutcracker Highlights

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Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker Trailer

Principal Dancers on The Nutcracker

Lia Cirio and Mikko Nissinen on The Nutcracker

Studio to Stage: The Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy Attendants

Unveiling the Magic of The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker Audience Reactions

Chyrstyn Fentroy and Patrick Yocum on The Nutcracker's Snow Scene

Lia Cirio and Seo Hye Han on Dew Drop

Viktorina Kapitonova on performing Sugar Plum Fairy

John Lam and Paul Craig on Drosselmeier

An Announcement from Mother Ginger

Jeffrey Cirio on performing the Nutcracker Prince

Bunny vs. The Mice

Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker Preview

Frozen Snowflakes

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Read the full story: The Nutcracker

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Updating The Nutcracker and Swan Lake for Boston Audiences

The Nutcracker Russian Dance

Spotlight: Nutcracker Prince vs. Mouse King

Dancer Insight: The Nutcracker Ensemble

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The Rich Legacy of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker

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Ten Things to Know about Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker

Past Performance Highlights

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That's a Wrap on the 2022-2023 Season

Our Journey Testimonials

Our Journey

In the Studio: Everywhere We Go

La Mer Promo Trailer

Two Dancers, 14 Roles

Spotlight: Snow Queen

Cinderella | On Stage Trailer

Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella Preview

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The Story of Cinderella

Spotlight: Ji Young Chae as Dew Drop

Cinderella | From the Wings

Cinderella | Principal Dancer Viktorina Kapitonova

Spotlight: Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella

Inside Look: Mother Ginger's Polichinelles

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Becoming The Nutcracker Bear

Inside Look: Leonid Yakobson's Pas de Quatre

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The Creation of Forsythe's In the Middle Somewhat Elevated

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History of Boston Ballet’s Giselle

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Larissa Ponomarenko’s Journey with Giselle

The Sleeping Beauty Trailer

Spotlight: Carabosse

Spotlight: Prince Desire

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The Sleeping Beauty Synopsis

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Inside Look: The Sleeping Beauty’s Nymph Costumes

Education

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Experience the Junior Summer Intensive

Boston Ballet School’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill School for the Arts

Children's Program Experience

Experience the Classical Ballet Program

Adaptive Dance

Next Generation | Sonia Kim Spotlight

SDP Activity Highlight: Boston Harbor Cruise

SDP Studio Highlight: Choreography/Improv

SDP Studio Highlight: Character

Experience the Summer Dance Program

SDP Studio Highlight: Technique

SDP Studio Highlight: Modern

History

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Lawrence Rines Munro, Daniel Durrett and Tyson Ali Clark as Snow King in The Nutcracker

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Boston Ballet Celebrates Pride

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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlights

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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Celebrating Black Dance History

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From Caricature to Character

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A Historic Debut in Paris

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Amplifying Voices: AAPI

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Meet the Female Trailblazers Who Shaped Boston Ballet

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Women in Production

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E. Virginia Williams: The Woman Who Started Boston Ballet

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The Four Major Styles of Ballet

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The 2010s

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The 2000s

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The 1990s

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The 1980s

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The 1970s

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The 1960s

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The 1950s

Sets & Costumes

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Robert Perdziola on Raymonda | Winter Experience

Sara Kirk and Zoya Derman on Helen Pickett’s TO BE ONE

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Get to know Brandon Stirling Baker, Lighting Director

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From Company to Costume Shop: Howard Merlin’s Journey with Boston Ballet

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The Iconic Costumes of Swan Lake

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Becoming The Nutcracker Bear

Spotlight: Getting Ready for The Nutcracker

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The Making of Mother Ginger

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The Captivating Costumes of Giselle

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Making of a World Premiere: Costumes that Rock

Music

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Mischa Santora

Chamber Music Series

Chamber Music Series: Farewell to Italy (Pt. II)

Chamber Music Series: Dreams & Reflections

Anachronism