‘Snow White’ Takes the Stage
By Suzanne Thompson
Publication: The Times
Published: March 17, 2011
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Some day her prince will come: Mystic Ballet daces “Snow White”
By Kristina Dorsey, Day Arts Editor
Published: March 17, 2011
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The Guide
The local ballet group celebrates Valentine’s Day
Published: February 11, 2011
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Mystic Ballet dances “Dynamic Directions”
By Kristina Dorsey, Day Arts Editor
Published: February 10, 2011
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MYSTIC BALLETÂ will present ‘Dynamic Directions’
SHARMA HOWARD- Features writer for the Norwich Bulletin
Published: February 09, 2011
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Mystic Ballet Premieres “A Mystic Nutcracker”
Published: December 09, 2010
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Mystic Ballet performs “A Mystic Nutcracker”
By Kristina Dorsey, Day Arts Editor
Published: December 3, 2010
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Mystic Ballet to premiere ‘A Mystic Nutcracker’
Published: November 26, 2010
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Mystic Ballet goes global to expand
By Kristina Dorsey, Day Arts Editor
Published: October 16, 2010
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MYSTIC BALLET: Choreographer is ‘fire’ behind dancers
SHARMA HOWARD- Features writer for the Norwich Bulletin
Published: October 8, 2010
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‘A Mystic Nut! Cracker’ adds modern technology to the beloved ballet
SHARMA HOWARD- Features writer for the Norwich Bulletin
Published: December 02, 2009
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A novel Nutcracker
By Kristina Dorsey, Day Arts Editor
Published: December 03, 2009
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Across Great Divide, East Meets West at Mystic Ballet
By SYLVIANE GOLD
Published: November 11, 2009
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Mystic Ballet: Dancers meet challenge
SHARMA HOWARD- Features writer for the Norwich Bulletin
Published: September 18, 2009
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The Guide
on the cover
‘Love Stories’ 3 BALLETS THAT RUN AN EMOTIONAL GAMUT
Thursday, February 12, 2009
By Marshall Williams
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Mystic Ballet Presents ‘Love Stories’
Katie Bushey
Published: February 12, 2009
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Mystic Ballet Lets Audience Choose the Price
A Troupe’s Move to Pay-What-You-Wish Pricing
By SYLVIANE GOLD
Published: February 6, 2009
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Mystic Ballet: Russian-born choreographer reinterprets a love story
SHARMA HOWARD- Features writer for the Norwich Bulletin
Published: Posted Feb 06, 2009
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Not Your Typical Love Stories: Mystic Ballet presents Valentine’s Day show
By Amy J. Barry
Special to the Times
Published: Posted Feb. 04, 2009
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Mystic Ballet Presents Love Story
Published: January 22, 2009
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“Children can learn valuable lessons watching story ballet”
SHARMA HOWARD- Features writer for the Norwich Bulletin
Published: Posted Mar 17, 2008
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Fire and Ice - Review
By Elizabeth Yerkes, Press writer
Published: December 13, 2007
To read Article – click here
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‘One Little Village,’ but Top-Notch Ballet
BY KATHRYN SHATTUCK
Published: December 2, 2007
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December 6, 2007
“Being Bold”
By Kristina Dorsey, Day Arts Editor
Published: December 6, 2007
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The Guide
Wild Thing
Thursday, December 6, 2007
By Marshall Williams
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The Mystic Times – October 18, 2007
“A Decade of Dance”
By Kristal Spence, Times Staff Writer
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The Mystic Times – Friday, November 18, 2005
By Sharma L. Howard, Arts Editor
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Mystic River Press – Tuesday, November 10,.2005
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The Mystic Times – Friday, February 11, 2005
By Sharma L. Howard, Arts Editor
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The Day – Stories by Kristina Dorsey/Day Arts Editor; Photos by Suzanne Ouellette/The Day
Friday, February 4,.2005
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The Day – Stories by Kristina Dorsey/Day Arts Editor; Photos by Suzanne Ouellette/The Day
Thursday, February 3,.2005
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The Times – Living – December 3, 2004
Mystic Ballet’s ‘Peter Pan’ an Instant Classic
By Sharma L. Howard, Arts Editor
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The Day – Stories by Kristina Dorsey/Day Arts Editor; Photos by Sean D. Elliot/The Day
Tuesday, November 23,.2004
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The Day – Entertainment This Week, SURE THING An Enlightened Guide to Events This Week, November 25, 2004.
Finding Neverland
By Kristina Dorsey, Arts Editor
Why should Peter Pan and Tinkerbell be the only ones who get to fly? In Mystic Ballet’s original dance version of “Peter Pan,” everyone in this Neverland fantasy world gets to, if not literally take flight, then do the next best thing: leap and twirl, temporarily airborne.
And, yes, some characters will fly, too, thanks to the famed organization Flying by Foy. The show is fully staged and boasts original choreography by Desiree Subotic. It’s part of Mystic Ballet’s ongoing efforts to create ballets designed for kids, following the toe-shoed footsteps of the performing company’s “The Little Mermaid” and “Cinderella.”
The Production promises plenty of special effects and eye-catching costumes and sets, but, even without those frills, this “Peter Pan” offers some wonderful choreography and dancing, based on a rehearsal viewing a few weeks ago. After the show, kids can meet the dancers.
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The Day – AISLE SEAT A REVIEW, August 11, 2002
Mystic Ballet’s “Snow White” is magical at the Garde
By SHARMA L. HOWARD
Special to The Day
The timeless appeal of fairy tale magic came alive Saturday afternoon during a performance of Mystic Ballet’s “Snow White” at the Garde Arts Center.
First premiered in the United States by the Mystic Ballet in February 2002 “Snow White” was welcomed then with much enthusiasm at the Garde, earning a sold-out performance. . .
Much to the delight of the audience, the dwarves first appear by walking down the aisles, wiping their brows and trotting to the “hi ho” beat, but in this ballet, the version is slightly different and is composed by B. Pavlovsky. It is still recognizable, however, and is equally as infectious, the audience spontaneously clapped in time.
With their distinct characters, the dwarves embody their names through their dance and pantomime, eliciting many a laugh from the audience.
Some clever choreography made the dwarves the heart of the show, riveting the children to their seats with their antics, brilliantly timed to the music.
If the dwarves were the heart of the show, then it is fair to say that Snow White was the soul, . . .
. . . the ballet delivers enough humor, interaction and suspense to rivet any youngster to the edge of a seat.
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