LakeCities Ballet Theatre Reviews
LakeCities Ballet Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty garners excellent review. Read more here.
LakeCities Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker receives rave reviews again. Read more here.
LakeCities Ballet and ABT’s Sarah Lane dazzle in Giselle. Neighbors Go review.
…when she’s finally given the opportunity to perform this in New York, Sarah Lane will break our hearts like we never expected.Haglund’s Heel.
Nutcracker (World Arts Today)
LakeCities Ballet offered a delightful performance Saturday evening with fanciful sets and costumes, superbly trained students and ravishing international ballet stars. This is consistently one of the best, most enjoyable Nutcracker productions in North Texas. Full review
Nutcracker (Dallas Morning News)
“LakeCities Ballet Theatre never heard of minimalism. ‘Too much is not emough’ was the animating principle Saturday night of its Nutcracker…Décor, casting,action-everything was laid with a lavish hand at Lewisville High School’s Stuver Auditorium. Sometimes too much is exactly right.”
“This one was a marvel of energy and fun.”
“Theater officials said the show has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many families, who often plan their weekends around LakeCities’ Nutcracker.”
“Ms. Kent, who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, among other venues worldwide, said she plans to keep performing with LakeCities as long as they’ll have her.”
“It’s a very well-run school and a well-run production,” she said. “The people are really professional and friendly. And it’s sort of become part of our holiday season.”
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Nutcracker (Lewisville News)
“The Nutcracker by LakeCities Ballet Theatre – Best in area.”
“LakeCities Ballet Theatre’s production of the The Nutcracker proved once again that diamonds and other precious stones don’t require elaborate packaging or gift-wrapping.”
“A combination of eminent guest artists, a professional orchestra, and seasoned danseurs and ballerinas culminated in artistry worthy of viewing at Lincoln Center, the Myerson or Bass Hall.”
“Every facet of this production of The Nutcracker speaks well of the producer. Dancers provided a masterful performance exhibiting innate talent, excellent training and grueling practice. Sets were captivating and drew noticeable audience reaction.”
“With curtain drawn and house lights up, the crowd who had been transported to other lands, times and places found themselves back in Stuver Auditorium.”
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Nutcracker (Lewisville Leader)
“Rated as one of the year’s top dance events by the Dallas Morning News because of its blend of world-class guest artists and first-rate LakeCities Ballet Theatre company members.”
In Review (Dallas Morning News Top 10 Dance Events)
#5. LakeCities Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker
Giselle (Dallas Morning News)
“Julie Kent and Damian Woetzel took over the stage at Lewisville High School’s Stuver Auditorium as the stars of LakeCities Ballet Theatre’s Giselle. Stunning is hardly strong enough to describe their riveting performance.”
“The guests of LakeCities Ballet’s one-day-only Giselle, were riveting. Not simply because they dance with such clarity and style but because of their daring and charm, her despair and his grief.”
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Coppélia (Lewisville News)
“The accomplished ballet company danced with their usual delicate and precision execution. The sets had all the earmarks of a New York road show. All glowed in the gentle radiance of imminent success.”
“Kelly Kilburn-Lannin deserves credit for orchestrating a community ballet company of laudable accomplishment with guest artists who bring to the stage preeminence as professionals.”
“From the first pirouette to final arabesque through every whirl and turn, this ballet enthralled and enraptured an appreciative audience. …The hall erupted in pandemonium with a standing ovation of long duration. Our comments? Bravo!”
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Le Ballet de Dracula (VampNews)
VampNews journeyed to Lewisville, TX to attend the LakeCities Ballet Theatre’s production of Le Ballet de Dracula penned by Tom Rutherford, directed by Kelly Lannin, starring Kevin Freeman, Mykhaylo Izotov, and Scott Cox. We were lucky enough to speak with the one of the creators and get a brief history of this production from concept till opening night.
The performance consisted of two acts. The first one took place in a Small Transylvanian Village and the second in The Castle Dracula. By far the best scenes were the gypsy warning of doom to the village and the waking of Dracula’s wives. Both were terrifying and expertly completed. The cast, surprisingly young, showed admirable skill and tremendous poise. Also of note were the special effects which we will not spoil by mentioning.
VampNews had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the show. If you’re in the area, be sure to check it out.
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Richardson Fall Dance Fest (Dallas Morning News)
“Young dancers always want a try at classical ballet-otherwise how will they ever grow? LakeCities Ballet Theatre took on daunting tasks with Paquita Suite…as students, the dancers deserve high marks…”
“Credit also goes to Robert Stewart in the peasant pas de deux from Giselle, 17-year-old Michelle Lawyer was a charming Giselle, radiant, sweet and technically accomplished.”
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20th Anniversary Gala (Dallas Morning News)
“The student and the sublime met Saturday night at McFarlin Auditorium when LakeCities Ballet celebrated its 20th anniversary.”
“Lindsay Coe’s version of Agnes de Mille’s original Rodeo, set to Aaron Copeland’s stirring music, featured 12 girls racing in and out…Steven Loch joined them, a colt let loose from the pasture.”
“Le Corsaire fared well. Courtney Neel radiated aplomb…”
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