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Behind the Ballet at Hill-Stead

Join Ballet Hartford at the Hill-Stead Museum for a behind-the-scenes experience featuring the making of A Ceremony of Carols – a new Christmas ballet choreographed by Ballet Hartford’s Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar. This one-hour program dives deep into the choreographic process with performed ballet excerpts and a discussion led by guest moderator, Joanne Carey (host of the insightful podcast “Dance Talk with Joanne Carey”). A light reception at the museum and a dancer meet-and-greet will follow the performance. Purchase tickets through the Eventbrite…

when

November 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

where

35 Mountain Rd
Farmington, CT United States

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Join Ballet Hartford at the Hill-Stead Museum for a behind-the-scenes experience featuring the making of A Ceremony of Carols – a new Christmas ballet choreographed by Ballet Hartford’s Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar. This one-hour program dives deep into the choreographic process with performed ballet excerpts and a discussion led by guest moderator, Joanne Carey (host of the insightful podcast “Dance Talk with Joanne Carey”). A light reception at the museum and a dancer meet-and-greet will follow the performance.
Purchase tickets through the Eventbrite link below. All ticket-related matters are to be directed to Ballet Hartford. 
Tickets are $35 plus fees.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-ballet-at-the-hill-stead-lecturedemonstration-reception-tickets-978855060837?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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