Moscow Ballet comes to Wilmington, looking for dancers


WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Attention dancers, The Nutcracker is headed back to the Port City this winter and dancers from the Moscow Ballet will be performing.

Auditions started today for children at the Wilmington School of Ballet, but dancers from any studio or team are welcome to participate.

The performance this November will be the fourth time the school of Ballet has collaborated with the Moscow Ballet, the first time being 15 years ago.

Professional dancer Lana Popova is overseeing auditions and said she is excited for the opportunity.

“For American children, it is a very good experience and we, the adult, professional ballet dancers are so happy that we will be dancing with American children,” said Popova.

If you missed the auditions this after there is still time to be a part of the holiday tradition.

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