Our Favorite Stories In Dance: The Atlantic City Ballet Performs Swan Lake

New Jersey Stage published its 25,000th story in December 2021. As the site approached the milestone, we posed the question on social media as how we should celebrate.  One response was to highlight our favorite stories from over the years.  We liked this idea, but could not narrow things down to just 25 favorites so we will present a favorite each day from different genres.  Today's choice is a look at dance with coverage of The Atlantic City Ballet performing Swan Lake.

State Theatre presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet with "Bach to Bowie" on January 28th

​​​​​​​(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 8:00pm. The featured program is Bach to Bowie, which includes the works, Bach 25 and StarDust. Tickets range from $19-$49.

State Theatre presents Dancing with the Stars: Dare to Be Different on January 19th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Dancing with the Stars – Dare to Be Different on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 8:00pm. Joining the professional dancers for this performance is season 29 Mirrorball Champion Kaitlyn Bristowe. Tickets range from $55-$125. VIP packages are also available.

PHOTOS from "The Nutcracker Rocks" at Axelrod PAC

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) presented "The Nutcracker Rocks" at Axelrod Performing Arts Center from December 11-19 and photographer John Posada was on hand to take some photos of the show.�This contemporary adaptation of the ballet was conceived by AXCBT Artistic Director Gabriel Chajnik. Based on Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, “The Nutcracker Rocks,” includes a revamped rock score by The Gaslight Anthem's Alex Levine and Alex Rosamilia.

New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker is a Rich, Luscious Delight, Mouse King and All

Saturday started out to be a perfectly dreadful day for me. I got little sleep the night before because I drank too much coffee. My morning bagel was harder than a cement wall. I had to wring my brain inside out at a meeting with an insurance agent in an attempt to understand my new, incredibly complicated  Medicare plan. I had to speed to the post office and wait on a long line to mail documents that had to get where they were going by the end of next week. It rained all day and it was hard to drive because the car had to wander through a soupy fog that belonged in a chilly horror movie. I ran out of orange juice. The car radio did not work.  Then I went to see the New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker and my miserable day turned glorious.

PODCAST: Rebuilding Roxey Ballet Company

This past September, Roxey Ballet Company’s studios, offices, and theatre in the river town of Lambertville were totally destroyed by Hurricane Ida. This coming Sunday, December 19, they’re throwing a big fundraiser - Rise Up and Rebuild the Ballet - at their temporary home, the New Hope Eagle Fire Hall, right across the river from their New Jersey facilities. There will be food, drink, and a lot of dancing.

New Jersey Ballet's 50th Anniversary Run Of "The Nutcracker" Comes To MPAC For 10 Performances

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet's 50th anniversary presentation of the holiday classic Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for 10 performances beginning Friday, December 17 at 7:30pm and running to Sunday, December 26. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will provide live orchestral accompaniment. Tickets range from $35-$75.

Christmas Must Be on the Way - the Nutcrackers Are Back

The temperature has dropped to the 20s at night. Snow showers have been spotted in Sussex County, families are already shopping, trees in front lawns are being decorated with multi-colored lights, Santa’s elves are hard at work at the North Pole and chestnuts are waiting to be roasted on an open fire.

Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Presents "The Nutcracker Rocks"

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) returns home to the Axelrod Performing Arts Center December 11-19 for its run of “The Nutcracker Rocks,” an annual family-favorite holiday tradition. This contemporary adaptation of the ballet was conceived by AXCBT Artistic Director Gabriel Chajnik. Based on Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, “The Nutcracker Rocks,” includes a revamped rock score by The Gaslight Anthem's Alex Levine and Alex Rosamilia. The Gaslight Anthem, a popular New Jersey rock band that originated from New Brunswick.  

The Great Return - Fall Dance Plus at NBPAC

These are exciting times in the world of performance. The jubilation is palpable as stages return to live shows. This weekend, seven choreographers and their student dance companies present their work at the stunning New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.