Much of what today is considered classical ballet is grounded in 15th and 16th century European culture, some of it with colonial perspective and demeaning depictions of Asian culture.

Consider dancing in “The Nutcracker.” Peter Boal performed in his first production as a party guest after he enrolled in dance classes with the School of American Ballet in New York in 1975.

People return to New York City Ballet’s “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” because they know exactly what to expect: the ...

Boston Ballet offers a new look for Christmas classic 'The Nutcracker' An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey ...

This rendition was a stunning production coupled with humor, a satisfying amount of human touch, and the usual technical ...

An instantly recognizable character in the Boston Ballet's holiday classic The Nutcracker may only appear for a few minutes ...

The Catskill Mountain Foundation Orpheum Dance Program’s “The Nutcracker” held two weekends of performances in Tannersville ...

The Creole Nutcracker by Lafayette, Louisiana, natives Leigha Porter and Jazmyn Jones, turns the classical 19th century ...

There is powerful artistic muscle in this show. Victor Goines, the President and CEO of Jazz St. Louis, is a towering figure ...

Broncos players Alex Singleton and Will Lutz perform in Colorado Ballet's 'The Nutcracker.' Tickets still available for shows ...

Dec. 14, the Kings Theatre in Flatbush was transformed into a classical holiday wonderland, complete with enchanting ...

An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited ...