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Emma Bachtel

Emma Bachtel

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Dancers in Fort Wayne Ballet’s Youth Company rehearse for the Family Series performance of Thumbelina, which will take place at 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Thumbelina brought to life by young ballerinas

Fort Wayne Ballet proves the old saying that great things often come in small packages when they present Thumbelina as part of their Family Series.  Brought to life by the […]
Talbot Rue and Abby Zinsser prepare for their piece in Fort Wayne Ballet's "Love Notes."

Ballet brings back ‘Love Notes’ for Valentine’s

Fort Wayne Ballet brings back a favorite Valentine’s Day date night tradition: Love Notes.  The past nine years, FWB has presented this romantic program, one of its hallmarks being the […]
Los Electro will be among the performers Saturday, Dec. 9, at the annual Christmas at Baker Street Centre show. Members of Los Electro are, from left, Joab Castañeda, Daniel Vaides, Jesse Gutierrez, and David Vaides.

Electrifying Christmas show at Baker Street

If you’re looking for an impressive lineup of local musical artists to ring in the holiday season, look no further than Christmas at Baker Street Centre.  With proceeds going to […]
all for One productions will put on "Longing for the Light," Dec. 1-2 at First Missionary Church.

all for One return with interactive Christmas show

Even with all of the beautiful lights strewn about town, the holiday season can occasionally leave you experiencing moments of darkness. In their show Longing for the Light, all for […]
Brett Frazier reprises his role of Ebenezer Scrooge from Wagon Wheel Theatre’s 2016 production of A Christmas Carol.

Dickens’ tale gets musical twist at Wagon Wheel

This holiday season, Wagon Wheel Professional Theatre will bring a wonderful musical rendition of A Christmas Carol to the stage.  The production, which runs Dec. 1-17, will feature professional actors […]
Fort Wayne Ballet’s popular The Nutcracker returns to the Arts United Center stage on Dec. 1.

Ballet charters return trip to Land of Sweets

Get ready to return to the Land of Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince for Fort Wayne Ballet’s annual performance of The Nutcracker.  Whether you’re keeping up a tradition […]
The featured repertoire during Fort Wayne Ballet’s Opening Night! will be Fancy Free, which required a tutor called a répétiteur to ensure the choreography is accurate.

Ballet turns to Broadway for ‘Opening Night!’

Break out your favorite evening attire and join Fort Wayne Ballet for Opening Night!.  On their website the ballet says, “The evening will feature Fancy Free, a collaboration between Jerome […]
Members of Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York will take part in this year’s Fort Wayne Dance Collective Halloween Show, Shino Shadows.

Japanese folklore depicted through dance

This spooky season, join Fort Wayne Dance Collective for Shino Shadows, the 14th rendition of their annual Halloween show. Like past years, FWDC seeks to honor diverse cultural backgrounds with […]
Fort Wayne Ballet's Wine Barre will be Thursday, Sept. 21, at their studios.

Quick Hit: Wine Barre

A ballerina walks into a bar(re) …  Fort Wayne Ballet welcomes its audience for an intimate evening of beautiful ballet and wonderful wine when they kick off their 2023-24 season […]