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 […]
As 2020 closes out, and with modified Christmas traditions being the norm this season, Judith Svalander Dance Theater’s Nutcracker is no exception. Though the production has undergone constant tweaking over many months, after much consideration, the show will go on – just not as planned. What was once billed as a 10-show production titled “Clara’s […]
The Judith Svalander School of Ballet has been a fixture at the Woodstock Opera House. The studio has been performing “the Nutcracker,” full-length ballets, recitals, and other dance events for more than 45 years. This year, artistic director Judith Svalander will present “An Evening of Dance” on the Opera House stage. The night will feature […]
The dancers of the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre will bring the magic of the holiday season to Woodstock when they present “The Nutcracker,” on the Opera House stage Dec. 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. This is the 25th year the dance company has presented this production of “The Nutcracker” at the Opera House. Svalander has […]
A local dance theater’s production of a fairytale ballet is designed to appeal to audiences of all ages. Judith Svalander Dance Theatre’s “Cinderella” will come to the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., for a two-day engagement Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11. “This is a perfect production for those who love […]
The dancers all agree, there’s something magical about “The Nutcracker Ballet.” The magic can be experienced at the Woodstock Opera House where the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre will transform the stage into a realm of fantasy during the holiday season. A two-act ballet, “The Nutcracker” was adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker and the […]
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