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Emma Bachtel

Emma Bachtel

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Fort Wayne Dance Collective is gearing up for their annual Halloween show when they present Fireside Frights from Oct. 18-20 at PPG ArtsLab in downtown Fort Wayne.

Dance Collective invite you to ‘Fireside Frights’

Fort Wayne Dance Collective invites you to join them around a campfire to “whisper urban legends and scary stories under the light of the full moon” during their 15th annual […]
Fort Wayne Ballet will present the revered Don Quixote at Pearl Street Arts Center, Oct. 18-19.

‘Don Quixote’ christens Pearl Street Arts Center

Fort Wayne Ballet kicks off their season with the iconic, upbeat ballet Don Quixote on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, in the new downtown venue, Pearl Street Arts Center.  According […]
Among the stars of all for One productions’ upcoming show Father Brown are, from left, Jeff Salisbury as Valentine, Andrew Rodenbeck as Father Brown, and Rachel Walker as Mary Barnes.

all for One take on murder-mystery with ‘Father Brown’

A thief, a priest, and a team of detectives are just a few of the characters you will meet in all for One productions’ Father Brown. On their website, the […]
The Fort Wayne Ballet will open their 2024-25 season with Director’s Choice 1 on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 20-21, at their studios in Auer Center for Arts & Culture.

Fort Wayne Ballet will be on the move this season

When Fort Wayne Ballet faces a challenge, they don’t bat an eye. Instead, they see it as an opportunity to spread their wings.  Metamorphosis, the theme of FWB’s 68th season, could […]
Fort Wayne Dance Collective will partner with Dancing Wheels Company of Cleveland for this year’s Collective Expressions show Aug. 17-18 at PFW’s Williams Theatre.

Dance Collective gives every body a chance

Everybody, and every body, can dance.  Fort Wayne Dance Collective will highlight one of their core beliefs, in their annual show, Collective Expressions. In collaboration with Dancing Wheels Company from […]
The youth dancers in the Fort Wayne Ballet will present 'Madeline' on April 27 and May 4.

Quick Hit: ‘Madeline’

Fort Wayne Ballet will present Madeline as their final show in their 2023-24 Family Series.  Brought to life by the Youth Company, Pre-Professionals, and Trainees of Fort Wayne Ballet, this […]
Fort Wayne Dance Collective will present four performances of their annual Choreographer’s Lab at their home space Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28.

Dancers go into lab to create choreography

What do you imagine when you hear the word “lab”? Do you think of a scientist wearing goggles and conducting experiments? Or do you think of a Labrador retriever playing […]
Fort Wayne Ballet will present "Romeo & Juliet" at Arts United Center, April 19-21.

Fort Wayne Ballet takes on ‘Romeo & Juliet’

Star-crossed lovers, sword fighting, and a masquerade ball. Is this the plot of the latest action film?  No! This is the plot of the ballet Romeo & Juliet, which Fort […]
Ailey II will perform "Revelations" on Thursday, March 7, at Embassy Theatre.

Dance group Ailey II guest star at Embassy

If you missed Ailey II when they came to Indianapolis in February, you have a second chance to see them.  In partnership with Fort Wayne Dance Collect, Embassy Theatre is […]