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...]
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...]
Grande Jeté: Ballet Hosts Annual Pointe Ball
The Alabama Ballet hosted an evening of dinner and dancing Jan. 29 at the annual Pointe Ball. This year's event was chaired by Nikki Still and Sarah Warburton along with Corporate chair Krystal Drummons. The ballet recognized Drs. Susan and Morgan Eiland as honorary chairs. Guests arrived at The Club and were treated to an intimate performance by the ballet's professional … [Read more...]
Ballet Benefit
2015 Poinsettia Debutantes Presented in Holiday Ball Fourteen debutantes and 20 junior debutantes were presented on the arms of their fathers at Vestavia Country Club at the 48th annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball on Dec. 29. The holiday-themed event was hosted by the Ballet Women’s Committee and the Poinsettia Men’s Club. Each of the debutantes, all college juniors, wore … [Read more...]