Where every step tells a story
Long before the curtain rises, another company of artists has already begun to work. We spent a week with the musicians of the GM Ballet Orchestra to learn how a hundred players, one conductor, and a sleeping swan move as one.
Enrolling your child in ballet raises a hundred questions: what to buy, what to expect, and when to worry about burnout. This practical guide walks parents through every stage of training, from wobbly three-year-olds to teens weighing a pre-professional path.
Audiences see the tutus and the lighting cues; they rarely see the 9:30 a.m. theraband, the taped toes, or the silent ritual before a entrance. We spent a full day with one of our corps de ballet dancers to reveal the discipline, endurance, and quiet artistry behind every performance.
Never been to the ballet? Perfect — you're in for a treat. From haunted forests to midnight balls, these five narrative ballets prove that you don't need a dance background to be swept away. All you need is a seat and an open mind.