Dance

Ballerinas (L-R) Sasha West, Amelia Snyder, Avery Ward, and Mary Ann Castellano.

Dancing through the summer at Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

Lawrenceville, GA (April 7, 2014) Summer time means freedom for most kids. No school! But for those who love to dance, being free from their ballet studios all summer is not an option. Summer dance programs are enjoyable as well as essential for staying in dancing form, and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre has a whole calendar of summertime fun for ages 4 and up.

Pictured left to right: GBT dancers Jordan Silas, Sydney Haglund, Bianca Melidor. Photo by Richard Calmes

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre presents Cinderella March 29th and 30th

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre presents a new production of “Cinderella” on March 29th and 30th at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre will present a beautiful new production of the ballet “Cinderella” on Saturday and Sunday, March 29th and 30th at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center.

Abigrace Diprima as Cinderella

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre launches kickstarter campaign for “Cinderella” – calls for local support

When Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s production of “Cinderella” opens at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center on March 29th, the stage will be filled with beautiful new tutus, ball gowns, a splendid “Cinderella coach” and other set pieces creating a visual feast. The fairy tale ballet will have a whole new, beautiful look to thrill the hearts of everyone who loves ballet and happy endings.

Photo by Richard Calmes, The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, New York will have on view Dance Magic: the Photography of Richard Calmes from April 2014 to April, 2015.

Dance Magic: The photography of Richard Calmes

The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, New York has selected Dance Magic: the Photography of Richard Calmes to be on view from April 2014 to April, 2015. The exhibition was selected under the Museum’s Art in the Foyer program which annually welcomes dance-inspired fine art.

Kenneth Paryo

Diamond dance

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He took classical piano lessons for nine years but, when Kenneth Paryo performs, don’t expect to hear Mozart.

Kenneth Paryo grew up in a musical family.  His mom was worried about him getting hurt in sports so she steered him toward piano keys instead of basketball courts.  Like many young men, Kenneth had other interests as well.  “My parents got me into music,” he said, “but dancing I got into myself.”