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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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