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While the orchestra loves the acoustics at the four seasons centre, being in the pit is not the same as being on stage. The national ballet of canada has one of the very finest versions in the world in james kudelkas staging from 1995, set in 19th century russia. Visitors can enjoy many educational tutorials and tips for ballet technique, create and join discussions in the forums, and see nearby or search for dance schools, summer programs auditions and performances. Bee and sheep in the nutcracker, anita in west side story suite, stepsister in.
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