The Nutcracker In April, it was announced that the San Antonio Symphony would not provide live accompaniment for this year’s production of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker. We can now breathe a sigh of relief, however, as it seems the two organizations have reached a compromise that would allow the symphony to provide live music for…
Ballet SA Unveils 2017-2018 Season
Ballet SA has announced its 2017 – 2018 season which incorporates the theme of “Bold and Beautiful.” In a press release, artistic director Willy Shives said: “This season I put together a program that showcases the diversity, strength and beauty of our company. I continue to bring the timeless classics that we have all come to…
Ballet San Antonio Finds an Invaluable Friend in Dance Legend Bruce Marks
When I received an invitation to interview Bruce Marks while he was visiting San Antonio in May, I jumped at the opportunity. Marks is internationally renowned as both a premier danseur of the mid-20th century and a rainmaker on the business side of the equation. He was in town to teach a ballet master class…