Dance

Parents in the dance world are seeing the word “intensive” pop up when researching summer programs. Adalhi Aranda, founder of the Bluegrass Youth Ballet, explains how intensives help dancers and what parents should know. Q: What exactly is an intensive? A: “An intensive is a camp or workshop designed for serious dancers who are looking […]

More than 125 years after its debut, “The Nutcracker” remains one of the most iconic holiday performances in history.  Every December the Tchaikovsky ballet pops up in venues across Central Kentucky. But one particular performance has been tweaked with young audience members in mind. The Bluegrass Youth Ballet has created a new tradition with “The […]