“‘I think it’s a great way to get everyone in one room — especially because we’re all so busy — and recognize the accomplishments of everyone.’”
Butler Ballet presents Midwinter Dances
“Especially from a dancer’s perspective, it is a truly imaginative, very animalistic, but also graceful piece. It is two-sided in that way [and] it will be really special for audiences to get to experience that.”
‘The Nutcracker’ — more than a holiday tradition
“Though taking on a show of this magnitude can be daunting, especially for first-year students, performers have sought solace in each other’s company.”
Meet Paige Burns: Nurse by day, coach by night
“‘One of the biggest things is empathy – for my patients, dancers and everyone I work with.’”
Butler Ballet presents Student Choreography Showcase
“It started as a way to allow upper-class students to utilize their dance composition skills but has since expanded to become a staple of Butler Ballet, allowing even first-year dancers the chance to compose.”
Standards are stupid: Being a woman sucks
“There is no one right way to be beautiful, and that in itself is inherently beautiful.”
Artistic independence in Butler Ballet
Participants in the upcoming Butler Ballet Student Choreography Showcase share how the student-led show has helped them grow as artists and as a community.
Starting the day the Butler way
A little space to reflect and transition out of sleep can go a long way in improving the rest of the day
Bulldogs of Butler: Kayla Hayes
From Hinkle Fieldhouse to the AT&T Stadium — the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders add a bulldog to their rookie roster as Kayla Hayes makes her lifelong dream as a professional dancer.
Butler Ballet faces performing challenges due to COVID-19
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.