Coronavirus strikes again, putting the hard work and dreams of Butler’s performance majors in jeopardy. Near the end of March, the Butler Ballet hit a snag when a number of their performers tested positive for COVID-19.
JCA students in quarantine: the show must go on
With COVID-19 outbreaks on campus, Butler Ballet dancers can be forced to quarantine and miss key performances.
A Butler Ballet dancer reflects on artists’ experiences during the past months
A Butler Ballet dancer reflects on artists’ experiences during the past months, concerning loss of motivation and passion.
Butler Ballet: Nutcracker Update
Multimedia Reporter Alexis Wallman has the story on how Butler Ballet’s Annual Production of the Nutcracker will be different this year.
What happens if COVID-19 numbers rise?
The necessity of Butler facilities for some students and the urge to fight for longevity of use.
‘He is kind of like a renaissance man’: Jeremy Gruner mixes various art forms
Jeremy Gruner is a dancer, musician and photographer. At Butler, he has found a way to intertwine each aspect into a future career.
‘Swan Lake’ could have been seniors’ swan song to collegiate ballet
Butler Ballet’s “Swan Lake” was set to run from April 17 through April 19. Due to efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the show has been canceled.
World premiere of music and choreography for Midwinter Dances
Butler Ballet’s annual Midwinter Dances, featuring music by award-winning composer Michael Abels.
Butler Ballet members suffer injuries each year
Dancers will dance on injuries because of “the show must go on mentality” and won’t take time to recover because of the stigma surrounding it.
Butler Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” According to Me and My Healing Right Shin
Staff reporter Stefanee Montesantos shares her personal story of being a dancer recovering from injury.