Tag Archives: Art

Review: Pulling Back The Curtain: The Nutcracker + Upcoming Schedule For The Holiday Season

Posted on November 7, 2020 by

Today, The Joffrey Ballet gave everyone an intricate look into Christopher Wheeldon’s version of “The Nutcracker” through an inventive virtual show. The program, “Pulling Back The Curtain: The Nutcracker” illustrated the difficult process of creating the stage’s scenery and getting … Continue reading →

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[Interview] Dancer Dara Holmes: My Most Unforgettable Performance Was Ekman’s Midsummer Night’s Dream

Posted on June 22, 2020 by

After 9 successful years with The Joffrey Ballet, Dara Holmes continues to make her hometowns of New Jersey and North Carolina proud. The 2015 3Arts Award nominee has danced in a host of well-known Joffrey productions including: Incantations, Son of … Continue reading →

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[Interview] Dancer Valentino Moneglia Zamora: ‘Born To Be Wild’ Made Me Want To Pursue Ballet As A Profession

Posted on June 17, 2020 by

In 2016, Valentino Moneglia Zamora joined the Joffrey Ballet Studio Company and scored coveted parts in Swan Lake and Don Quixote. He even landed lead roles in George Balanchine’s Viva Vivaldi and Suite Saint-Saens, Bournonville’s Napoli, and Alexander Ekman’s Episode … Continue reading →

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The Joffrey Ballet Cancels Performances For The Rest Of The Year

Posted on June 16, 2020 by

Chicago’s top dance company made the tough decision to postpone their first season at the Lyric Opera House. According to a recent press release, they are cancelling Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon (October 14-25, 2020) and Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker (December … Continue reading →

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[Interview] Story Jam’s Stephanie Rogers: “This Is An Incredibly Exciting Time For The Art Form.”

Posted on November 15, 2019 by

“Story Jam” returns to Chicago,IL this Sunday! Learn more about the artistic and expressive event now. BTSCelebs: How was Story Jam created? Stephanie Rogers: Story Jam started in 2014, when I was leading an event band and attending live lit … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: “Anna Karenina”

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

“Anna Karenina” received a standing ovation at its world premiere! The audience fell in love with Yuri Possokhov’s dance interpretation of the beloved classic, where dancers Victoria Jaiani and Alberto Velazquez portrayed star-crossed lovers Anna and Vronsky. Their on-stage chemistry was … Continue reading →

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Chicago Artist Vanessa Navarrete Talks to BTSCelebs

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

BTSCelebs: Who inspired you to become an artist? Vanessa Navarrete: My inspiration to be an artist is based on my need to translate my passion into something physical and permanent…..to create harmony and beauty out of what I perceive as chaos … Continue reading →

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Artist Jaeyeol Han: Graphic Design Interests Me

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

BTSCelebs: What inspired you to begin creating? Jaeyeol Han: My interest in other people, the subconscious impression they make on me – that’s my passion. What are your expressing thru your portraits? My paintings show a distinction about the power of existence … Continue reading →

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Jaeyeol Han: Global Artist

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Jaeyeol Han states on his official website: “It is the job of the artist to pay close attention to things, to give them the attention they deserve. This series of paintings shows a distinction about the power of existence when complete strangers … Continue reading →

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Artist Koganchi Talks to BTSCelebs

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Who is Koganchi? Koganchi is an Artist based in Japan, I draw fine and creative work using Pigumapen. Why did you choose art? In Art, age or cultural differences don’t matter. According to your website, you have sketched a number … Continue reading →

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