To all of our beloved patrons,
Ballet Minnesota hopes you are doing well during these challenging times—we miss everyone so much.
Due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, Artistic Director Andrew Rist and Ballet Minnesota join The O’Shaughnessy at Saint Catherine’s University in announcing that from now until at least January 2021, there will be no performances occurring on the stage of The O’Shaughnessy—including The Classic Nutcracker.
We are so disappointed that our tradition to share The Classic Nutcracker with you will not be the same this year, however we are continuing to connect with our student dancers and their art. We plan to host a virtual performance early next year, with more details to come. In the meantime Andrew will continue to rehearse with advanced students on a premiere piece, Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony. His inspiration has come from the experience of life during COVID-19—his choreography is using innovative ways for the students to dance in a socially distanced manner. For the younger students, he wishes to rehearse Ballet School and excerpts from The Classic Nutcracker, also in a way that will maintain safe social distancing while allowing the students to continue to develop their love of dance.
During all classes and rehearsals, Classical Ballet Academy and Ballet Minnesota are using accepted practices for safety in a student-focused setting: in-person numbers are limited, masks are required, the studios have been organized to maintain social distance, and temperatures are taken at the front entrance before students enter the building. We are continuing to follow CDC guidelines and the State of MN rules and regulations; more information about our safety procedures can be found on our websites.
“Ballet Minnesota was so looking forward to celebrating our 33rd annual production of The Classic Nutcracker on The O’Shaughnessy’s stage, with our beloved families, friends, and patrons; however the health and safety of our dancers, artistic staff, and patrons are at the forefront. Ballet Minnesota will be back to share classic and innovative performances once more. We look forward to sharing these with you soon.” - Executive Director, Taylor Huber
For more information please visit balletminnesota.org ... See MoreSee Less