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Ballet La Crosse opens with Cinderella
Ballet La Crosse begins its seventh season with a fairy tale, a production of Cinderella.
Oct 25, 2019
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Ballet La Crosse opens for its 7th season
This weekend Ballet La Crosse is opening for its seventh season, with Cinderella as the first performance.
Oct 23, 2019
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“Cinderella” marks early season debut for Ballet La Crosse
A classic fairy tale told through the power of dance opens Ballet La Crosse’s seventh season. Students will perform “Cinderella” at The Weber Center on October 26 and 27.
Oct 18, 2019
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Ballet La Crosse to open seventh season with 'Cinderella'
Choreographed by Ballet La Crosse's late ballet master Kennet Oberly and artistic team member Amanda Schams, “Cinderella” runs Oct. 26-27 at the Weber Center...
Oct 12, 2019
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Ballet La Crosse to perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Ballet La Crosse will end their season with a performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at The Weber Center for the Performing Arts on April 17.
Apr 16, 2019
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Ballet La Crosse’s 'Midsummer Night’s Dream' is family affair
Demonstrating that “The course of true love never did run smooth,” Ballet La Crosse will bring William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Drea…
Apr 7, 2019
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Local performers present “wordless” Shakespeare
It may just be days into April, but we’re already dreaming “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” thanks to Ballet La Crosse.
Apr 4, 2019
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'Alice in Wonderland' opens at Weber Center
The first show of Alice in Wonderland was 2:00 p.m. Saturday at The Weber Center in La Crosse, with another performance at 7:00 p.m.
Nov 25, 2018
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Dancing through “Wonderland” this weekend
Ballet dancing is heading “through the looking glass” at the Weber Center this weekend.
Nov 23, 2018
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Wonderland adventure with Ballet La Crosse
Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Ballet La Crosse. A special production of “Alice in Wonderland” runs for three shows only on November 24 and 25.
Nov 19, 2018
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Alice in Wonderland keeps La Crosse ballet legacy alive
Misty's Dance Unlimited in Onalaska is getting dancers ready for Ballet La Crosse's fall show: "Alice in Wonderland".
Nov 18, 2018
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Ballet La Crosse steps it up with 'Alice in Wonderland'
Ballet La Crosse's 70 dancers will bring a production of “Alice in Wonderland” to the Weber Center for the Performing Arts stage on Nov. 24-25 that was...
Nov 15, 2018
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Ballet La Crosse presents An Evening of Ballet
Ballet La Crosse presents "An Evening of Ballet" at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, March 28.
Mar 27, 2018
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Ballet master's influence still felt at La Crosse troupe
When Ballet La Crosse returns to the Weber Center stage this month, it will be performing a diverse set of stories representing music and choreography from many...
Mar 23, 2018
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"A Little Princess" comes to La Crosse
Dancers of all ages in La Crosse are hard at work to put together a performance that appeals to fans of all ages.'Ballet La Crosse' is celebrating its fifth season with a production of "A Little Princess."Professionals are going to…
Nov 24, 2017
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Ballet La Crosse dancers step up for 'A Little Princess'
It has been almost two years since Ballet La Crosse lost its guiding light, Kennet Oberly, a master choreographer and mentor whose life was cu…
Nov 20, 2017
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Dancing toward death: Ballet La Crosse to present ‘Requiem’ encore
Of all the amazing things Mozart accomplished in his lifetime, he saved one of the most remarkable for the end. He wrote his own requiem.
Mar 12, 2017
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Dancing under the sea: Ballet La Crosse brings life to 'The Little Mermaid'
Ballet La Crosse will bring a tale of enchantment, heartbreak and the possibility of redemption to the stage as it returns for its fourth seas…
Nov 21, 2016
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Symphony Christmas concert features area dancers
Dance is an integral part of a new tradition the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra has embraced during the past few years for its December holiday…
Dec 13, 2015
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Inglett centerstage in 'Cinderella'
Ballet La Crosse will bring a fairy tale of love and magic to life during its production of “Cinderella.”
Nov 24, 2015
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In Search Of...Kennet's Grace
60 local dancers will take the stage at the Weber Center for the performing arts to present Cinderella. Watch as we introduce you to the man behind this successful program and the life lessons he's teaching his students.
Nov 20, 2015
La Crosse Tribune
Dancer does double duty for 'Cinderella'
Katie Peterson will do more than dance the role of Cinderella’s fairy godmother in Ballet La Crosse’s upcoming holiday production. In true fai…
Oct 22, 2015
La Crosse Tribune
Oberly benefit a way of saying ‘thanks!’
In his capacity as artistic director of Ballet La Crosse and the pre-professional training program at Misty’s Dance Unlimited in Onalaska, Ken…
Apr 9, 2015
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Joint performance features Ballet La Crosse, Chamber Chorale
Talk about everybody needing to be on the same page: Ballet La Crosse and the La Crosse Chamber Chorale will have to be on twin tempos during…
Apr 5, 2015
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LSO to combine music, dance in weekend concerts
The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra will stage two Russian Christmas concerts Friday and Saturday featuring two La Crosse area dance companies pe…
Dec 14, 2014
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Dance studio helps young ballerinas train as professionals
Growing up in an area with a variety of activities allows kids to chase after their dreams at a young age and a dance studio in Onalaska is helping one young dancer prepare for a lifetime on stage.
Nov 27, 2014
La Crosse Tribune
Ballet La Crosse gears up for ‘Heidi’ production
Months of rehearsal for 65 young dancers will come to fruition this week at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts when Ballet La Crosse sta…
Nov 23, 2014
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Young dancers get taste of pro life
At the end of November, months of rehearsal for 65 young dancers will come to fruition at the La Crosse’s Weber Center for the Arts when Balle…
Nov 6, 2014
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Theresa Smerud: Master photographer extends artistic vision into costume design
Walking through a massive fabric warehouse in Minneapolis, Theresa Smerud browses bolts of cloth in search of the perfect textiles to bring he…
Sep 29, 2014
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Local dancers shine in contemporary ballet
La Crosse’s semi-professional ballet company returns to the Weber Center stage April 17 for its inaugural spring performance — an original, co…
Mar 23, 2014
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La Crosse ballet's debut sells out
La Crosse's brand new ballet company made it's debut to a sold out crowd this weekend.
Dec 2, 2013
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New semi-professional ballet company starting in La Crosse
Ballet La Crosse is the creation of Misty Lown, the owner and director of Misty's Dance Unlimited.
Nov 28, 2013
La Crosse Tribune
Monday profile: Longtime dancer Kennet Oberly finds teaching opportunity in La Crosse
It all started with “West Side Story.” Kennet Oberly was 5 years old when his mother took him to see a production of Leonard Bernstein and Ste…
Oct 7, 2013
La Crosse Tribune
La Crosse’s first semi-professional ballet company preparing for debut
A line of ballerinas rushed across the floor, hands held low in first position. Another group followed and twirled in a graceful arabesque, wh…
Jul 27, 2013