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Posted by admin on January 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

THE NUTCRACKER JANUARY 06, 2010 SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES, MOUSE kings, dancing snowflakes and candy canes—it can only be The Nutcracker. The Dumas stage adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story, set to Tchaikovsky’s famous suite, is a staple Christmas performance. Words and photography by John Lillywhite. (John Lillywhite) SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES, MOUSE kings, dancing snowflakes and candy canes—it [...]

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KENZ to create Nutcracker Costumes

Posted by admin on November 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

“It would have been very easy to order costumes for the show from various dancewear companies, but giving work to a section of society that is so often is overlooked gives me great happiness. The quality of the work and the workmanship of these women, on the other hand made the decision to go with Kenz for the costumes an easy one. We started working with the Kenz seamstresses in the fall to provide ballet dresses for our pre-ballet students, so I knew they could deliver. This year’s show is requiring over 100 costumes to be designed and delivered on a very tight timeline”, adds Melissa Sweiss, Director of The School of Amman Ballet.

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Barre Workout

Posted by admin on October 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

FIRST CLASS FREE!!! Tuesday and Thursday mornings 11:00 a.m. at Haya Center in Shumesani, contact Carrie at 079-635-9618 or email carrie@ammanballet.com to reserve your place in class!! Melissa Sweiss, a former tri-athlete and a ballet dancer, started the Barre Workout after having her second baby and looking for an effective way to quickly get in [...]

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