SAB in the News: Praise for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

The holiday season is always a bright spot for many students in our Children’s Division as they have the chance to perform alongside New York City Ballet in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Here’s a round up of some exciting features from a fantastic run!

CBS Saturday Morning: The young dancers bringing a holiday classic to life

CBS Saturday Morning’s Elaine Quijano highlights the two students who performed as Nutcracker Princes this year.

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Playbill: Meet the Directors Who Prepare the Child Cast of The Nutcracker at New York City Ballet

Photo Credit: Erin Baiano

Hear from Children’s Repertory Director Dena Abergel and Associate Children’s Repertory Director Arch Higgins about their vital roles in preparing students for the stage.

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PIX11: Backstage at ‘The Nutcracker’

PIX11’s Hazel Sanchez goes backstage to the costume shop at the David H. Koch Theater to see how the magic is made on PIX11 Morning News.

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Forward: While visions of sugar plum fairies dance in their heads, she makes sure all their steps are kosher

Photo Credit: Erin Baiano

Forward interviews Dena Abergel about her current role as Children’s Repertory Director preparing students for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® and her longer journey in ballet as an observant Jew.

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The New York Times: For These Two ‘Nutcracker’ Princes, It’s Showtime

In case you missed it – The New York Times featured two students performing as the Nutcracker Prince this year.

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