By Ingrid Schnader Although Frederick Rocas and Nadine Barton have been dancing together at Alabama Ballet for the past five years, they come from completely different backgrounds. That’s because when you want to be a professional dancer, you might have to apply to studios across the world before you find a job that fits your needs. “You have to look for the job,” Rocas … [Read more...]
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by The Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an … [Read more...]
“La Sylphide: A Witches Revenge”
The Alabama Ballet presents a ballet in two acts that takes place in the Scottish Highlands, this tragic tale represents the coexistence of fantasy and reality and is the oldest of the romantic ballets. … [Read more...]
At Home – Alabama Ballet
This season opener at the Alabama Ballet will feature highlights from the Ballet's repertory including work from world-renowned choreographers and up-and-coming contemporary artist. … [Read more...]
A Decade of Dance: Alabama Ballet Artistic Director Celebrates 10 Years in Birmingham
By Emily WilliamsAs she celebrates her 10th season as artistic director of the Alabama Ballet, Tracey Alvey can safely say the years have flown by. “People always tell you that, as you get older, time goes by much faster and it is completely true,” Alvey said. For Alvey, it seems just yesterday that she was on the stage herself. Born in Kent, England, Alvey began … [Read more...]