Question 1

A&A BALLET Spring Performance on CBS2 Chicago

Question 2

Art Deco Nutcracker on Good Day Chicago, Fox32

Accepted Answer

Enjoy this long interview and performance preview of the Art Deco Nutcracker on Fox32 Chicago

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1749881

Question 3

A&A BALLET Art Deco Nutcracker

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Watch a preview of the Art Deco Nutcracker performance on WGN's Daytime Chicago

Question 4

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

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Tatiana Chen (Cinderella) performs at WGN-TV's Daytime Chicago.

Question 5

FOX, Good Day Chicago - Cinderella 2024

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Roseanne Tellez spent the morning at A&A Studios for interviews and performance previews of Cinderella the ballet 2024. In this clip, a Chicagoans dog, Delilah was captured watching a performance that aired live.

Question 6

FOX32 Noon News - Cinderella 2024

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Another preview performance aired on Fox32 Chicago's Noon News.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1456408

Question 7

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

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Tatiana Chen (Cinderella) and Jasper Keck (Prince Charming) perform a pas de deux from Cinderella the ballet on WGN-TV Daytime Chicago.

Question 8

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

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Naperville native, Tatiana Chen (Cinderella) and Alexei Kremnev talk to Amy Rutledge and Tonya Francisco about A&A Ballet's Cinderella 2024 performance.

Question 9

Chicago Reader - Interviews Female Leads in Cinderella 2024

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Chicago Readers' Kerry Reid (Ghost Light) sat down with Tatiana Chen (Cinderella) and Amber Neumann (Stepmother) about their upcoming performance in A&A Ballet's Cinderella.

https://chicagoreader.com/arts-culture/ghost-light/collaboration-kimball-arts-center-aa-ballet-haven-chicago/

Question 10

WBND-TV, ABC57 South Bend - Interviews Niles, MI Natives and Cinderella Leads

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Jordan Hatfield of ABC57 in South Bend, IN interviewed Niles, MI natives and Cinderella 2024 leads Amber Neumann and Jasper Keck for "Arts & Acts"

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1456408

Question 11

The Leader Publications' Niles Daily Star - Interview with Niles, MI Natives and Cinderella 2024 Leads

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The Leader Publications' Max Harden talked with Niles, MI natives and Cinderella ballet leads Amber Neumann (Stepmother) and Jasper Keck (Prince Charming) about how they began dancing, found their way to A&A Ballet and their upcoming performance of Cinderella.

https://www.leaderpub.com/2024/05/03/taking-the-stage-niles-natives-to-star-in-aa-ballets-cinderella/

Question 12

WBEZ-FM Chicago Public Radio, Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Art Deco Nutcracker 2023, Diversity in Ballet

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Sasha-Ann Simons hosts three female lead dancers in A&A Ballet's Art Deco Nutcracker to talk about diversity in ballet.

The multicultural cast in A&A Ballet’s The Art Deco Nutcracker at the Athenaeum include three leads who are African American (Shania Cook), Persian American (Rozhan Shabahang) and Asian American (Tatiana Chen).

https://www.wbez.org/stories/art-deco-nutcracker-in-chicago-brings-more-diversity-to-ballet/9d8b761c-f25e-4971-8f74-d54047306fc3

Question 13

Chicago Tribune - Art Deco Nutcracker 2023

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Hilary Decent of the Chicago Tribune interviews Tatiana Chen of Naperville on diversity in dance and performing the role of Sugar Plum Fairy in A&A Ballet's Art Deco Nutcracker.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/12/01/decent-like-mother-like-daughter-16-year-old-naperville-ballet-dancer-performs-nutcracker-in-chicago/

Question 14

The New York Times: ‘Nutcracker’ in May? The Virus Postpones a Christmas Tradition

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CHICAGO — In the world of amateur ballet, each year has a familiar rhythm. Ballet academies hold auditions for “The Nutcracker” in the fall, and as winter approaches the young dancers learn how to be toy soldiers, or angels, or mice. Shortly before Christmas, when the ballet takes place, it’s time to perform.

This year, with the pandemic raging, many ballet schools dropped the tradition altogether. But an academy in downtown Chicago, owned by a pair of Russian ballet instructors who ran the Joffrey Academy of Dance for years, decided that they would figure out a way to mount a “Nutcracker” — no matter how complicated it got.

Question 15

Broadway World: COPPELIA and the World Premiere of SLEEPOVER AT THE MUSEUM

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Experience an afternoon pajama party like no other. Enjoy the magical journey of music, dance and storytelling with A&A Ballet's upcoming performance of the famous Coppélia and the world premiere ballet of Sleepover at the Museum!

Question 16

MommyPoppins: 27 Ways to See The Nutcracker Ballet in Chicago this Holiday Season

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Do you have little ballerinas or danseurs with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads? Then it might be time to pirouette to a production of "The Nutcracker" ballet near Chicago this holiday season. Presented by students and professionals all across Chicagoland, the holiday classic of "The Nutcracker" ballet tells the story of a little girl who dreams that her toy nutcracker comes to life. Ballet companies and schools throughout the world each have their own twist on the story, many with elaborate sets and costumes that give kids and grown-ups the decadent feeling of the holidays. Tchaikovsky's score is one that many parents who once took dance lessons can still hum from memory.

Question 17

Chicago Sun-Times: A&A Ballet — a Chicago dance school growing by leaps and bounds

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Trinity Santoro not only knows at 14 that she wants to be a professional ballet dancer, but she has already picked out the companies with which she wants to dance: New York’s American Ballet Theatre or London’s Royal Ballet.

Question 18

Chicago Tribune: For 'Sleeping Beauty,' a Chicago school puts on a full-length ballet, with teen dancers as the princess

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In the summer of 2016, Alexei Kremnev and Anna Reznik formed A&A Ballet. The husband and wife team, originally from Russia, had just lost their positions as directors at the Joffrey Academy and Studio Company. According to Kremnev, the Joffrey Ballet opted to restructure the student division and pre-professional programs, eliminating both their positions in the process. A few months later, the couple launched a summer intensive to generate income, promoting their workshops on Facebook. And over three years, A&A has developed into a thriving studio with an elite pre-professional conservatory and a youth performance company.

Question 19

Manhattan Mercury: Taking a leap of faith: 12-year-old Manhattan native wins top ballet award

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Twelve-year-old Mikaela Cameron, from Manhattan, has been dancing since she was 2.

Cameron recently competed in the 2022 Youth America Grand Prix International Ballet Competition in Paris, France, winning the Youth Grand Prix Award in the junior category. She won the top prize in both the contemporary and classical categories. The Youth Grand Prix award is given for the best overall performance in the junior age division.

Cameron is preparing to dance the lead role of Clara in Chicago-based A&A Ballet’s original interpretation of the Art Deco Nutcracker.

Question 20

Chicago Tribune: 40 holiday concerts and shows for 2022

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If nothing else, the holiday events calendar is proof that live performance is back. Pandemic programming is readapted for stage, while Christmas classics go all in for extended runs that look closer to “normal” than we’ve seen in three years. Here is our guide for putting a little extra cheer into the rest of the year.

Question 21

Chicago Sun-Times: Holiday things to do in Chicago: Myriad spins on ‘The Nutcracker’ arriving on area stages

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From art deco to hip-hop to an immersive experience, “The Nutcracker” remains a holiday dance favorite.

Question 22

Chicago Kids: Chicago's Best Nutcrackers for Kids and Families 2022

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It's one of the world's most beloved ballets, and quite often the first ballet experience for children. It's the Nutcracker - and if you're thinking about taking your kids to see it this year, you've got plenty of options to choose from! Here's a roundup of the best Chicago Nutcracker productions, in order of show start date. Get your tickets now before they're sold out!

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A&A BALLET Spring Performance on CBS2 Chicago

Art Deco Nutcracker on Good Day Chicago, Fox32

A&A BALLET Art Deco Nutcracker

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

FOX, Good Day Chicago - Cinderella 2024

FOX32 Noon News - Cinderella 2024

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

Chicago Reader - Interviews Female Leads in Cinderella 2024

WBND-TV, ABC57 South Bend - Interviews Niles, MI Natives and Cinderella Leads

The Leader Publications' Niles Daily Star - Interview with Niles, MI Natives and Cinderella 2024 Leads

WBEZ-FM Chicago Public Radio, Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Art Deco Nutcracker 2023, Diversity in Ballet

Chicago Tribune - Art Deco Nutcracker 2023

The New York Times: ‘Nutcracker’ in May? The Virus Postpones a Christmas Tradition

Broadway World: COPPELIA and the World Premiere of SLEEPOVER AT THE MUSEUM

MommyPoppins: 27 Ways to See The Nutcracker Ballet in Chicago this Holiday Season

Chicago Sun-Times: A&A Ballet — a Chicago dance school growing by leaps and bounds

Chicago Tribune: For 'Sleeping Beauty,' a Chicago school puts on a full-length ballet, with teen dancers as the princess

Manhattan Mercury: Taking a leap of faith: 12-year-old Manhattan native wins top ballet award

Chicago Tribune: 40 holiday concerts and shows for 2022

Chicago Sun-Times: Holiday things to do in Chicago: Myriad spins on ‘The Nutcracker’ arriving on area stages

Chicago Kids: Chicago's Best Nutcrackers for Kids and Families 2022

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Bios:
Click Here for our Alexei Kremnev's Bio
Click Here for our Anna Reznik's Bio

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Also Seen In

Approved Photos

A&A BALLET Spring Performance on CBS2 Chicago

Art Deco Nutcracker on Good Day Chicago, Fox32

A&A BALLET Art Deco Nutcracker

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

FOX, Good Day Chicago - Cinderella 2024

FOX32 Noon News - Cinderella 2024

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

WGN-TV Daytime Chicago - Cinderella 2024

Chicago Reader - Interviews Female Leads in Cinderella 2024

WBND-TV, ABC57 South Bend - Interviews Niles, MI Natives and Cinderella Leads

The Leader Publications' Niles Daily Star - Interview with Niles, MI Natives and Cinderella 2024 Leads

WBEZ-FM Chicago Public Radio, Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Art Deco Nutcracker 2023, Diversity in Ballet

Chicago Tribune - Art Deco Nutcracker 2023

The New York Times: ‘Nutcracker’ in May? The Virus Postpones a Christmas Tradition

Broadway World: COPPELIA and the World Premiere of SLEEPOVER AT THE MUSEUM

MommyPoppins: 27 Ways to See The Nutcracker Ballet in Chicago this Holiday Season

Chicago Sun-Times: A&A Ballet — a Chicago dance school growing by leaps and bounds

Chicago Tribune: For 'Sleeping Beauty,' a Chicago school puts on a full-length ballet, with teen dancers as the princess

Manhattan Mercury: Taking a leap of faith: 12-year-old Manhattan native wins top ballet award

Chicago Tribune: 40 holiday concerts and shows for 2022

Chicago Sun-Times: Holiday things to do in Chicago: Myriad spins on ‘The Nutcracker’ arriving on area stages

Chicago Kids: Chicago's Best Nutcrackers for Kids and Families 2022

Press Kit

Bios: Click Here for our Alexei Kremnev's Bio Click Here for our Anna Reznik's Bio

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Bios:
Click Here for our Alexei Kremnev's Bio
Click Here for our Anna Reznik's Bio