The Petrik family lives ‘The Nutcracker’ during holiday season By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The holidays are usually associated with a full schedule of school, work, shopping, parties, family gatherings, and special events. For the Petriks of Woodstock, having four members of their family involved in the Judith Svalander Ballet Theatre production of “The Nutcracker” at […]
By Tricia CarzoliNews@the woodstockindependent.com This holiday season, history will be made at the Woodstock Opera House. Judith Svalander Dance Theatre –the resident dance company of the Woodstock Opera House – will present “The Nutcracker” on the newly refinished sprung floor stage, with new lights and a new sound system. Svalander has produced the Woodstock Opera […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 100 local dancers and actors will be joined by a guest artist in 10 performances starting this weekend of “The Nutcracker Ballet 2023” at the Opera House. The Judith Svalander Dance Theatre promises “new and refreshed choreography and several new costumes” as the company of local dance students continues the […]
By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com Spring is a time for new beginnings, and with it brings opportunities for new expressions. The Woodstock Opera House will showcase Judith Svalander School of Ballet’s “Spring Festival of Dance” in performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3. With nearly 100 dancers, the show is divided into two acts […]
A lot can change in a half century, but for Woodstock resident Judith Svalander, a lot can stay the same. Svalander, born in Woodstock and raised in McHenry County, grew up taking the train to Chicago for classical ballet training. “At that time, you really needed to travel in order to receive that caliber of […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
