KX News: Ballet

Ballet Dancers Share Talent With Kids

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A sermon is a message typically expressed through words, but one world-famous group is proving that the same message can also be expressed through the art of dance. Ballet Magnificat MAG-NIFFICOT is a professional Christian-based dance company from Jack

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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:20:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Friday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2009. There are 62 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 30, 1938, the radio play "The War of the Worlds," starring Orson Welles, aired on CBS.

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Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:55:00 GMT

Dallas to dazzle with new performing arts district

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:21:00 GMT

A new [[kxtopic:opera:t[Opera]:t]] house and theater have been unveiled as a $354 million Dallas performing arts center made its debut this week. The architects say they hope their designs make the arts more accessible. In the Dee and Char

Update on the latest in religion news:

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:41:00 GMT

A Muslim civil rights group is condemning racist harassment directed at a Jewish worshipers in Riverside, Calif. The Los Angeles office of CAIR the Council of American-Islamic Relations says it will join an Oct. 24 counter-protest to a neo-Na

Kennedy Center program enlists art groups to teach

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:40:00 GMT

The Kennedy Center is announcing a new program that could reinvent arts education for schools struggling with budget cuts and fewer art teachers. The center says a pilot project in Sacramento, Calif., that was announced Friday could expand to th

(Following Advance for Use Friday, October 16th)

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:41:00 GMT

MORNINGPREP-MORNINGPREP-MORNINGPREP-MORNINGPREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On October 16th, 1957, "You Send Me" by Sam Cooke was released. It was his first

Friday, Sept. 18, 2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:26:00 GMT

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Opera Comes to Minot

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:41:00 GMT

Many people like the small town feel of Minot but long for big city entertainment. Thanks for the Western Plains Opera that is just what they are going to get this weekend. The Bartered Bride is a charming story of simple people in a Czechoslovakian v

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, Aug. 23)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:13:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Sunday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2009. There are 130 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 23, 1927, Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in

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Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:25:00 GMT

US soldier draws support...Will CIT avoid bankruptcy?..Faulty...

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:07:00 GMT

Friends and family of a frightened Idaho soldier being held captive in Afghanistan are praying for his safe return. A Taliban video of 23-year-old Army Pfc. Bowe (boh) Bergdahl was released yesterday. The director of a Hailey, Idaho, ballet school wh

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, July 28)

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:24:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, July 28, the 209th day of 2009. There are 156 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 28, 1609, the English ship Sea Venture, commanded by Admiral Sir George Somers, ran

NYC lawyer charged in ABT dancer scam

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:42:00 GMT

Federal prosecutors say a lawyer ripped off a small union representing 80 dancers and stagehands with the American Ballet Theatre at New York's Lincoln Center. Leonard Leibowitz was to appear Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan to face embezzl

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:16:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On July 6, 1955, "Baby Let's Play House" became Elvis Presley'

Young Dancers Off to NYC

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:14:00 GMT

Ballet dancing is an art that requires a lot of dedication and work. At least that's what several Minot dancers have proven throughout this summer. In March, these girls received word they had been selected to participate in the Bolshoi Ballet Intensiv

Bike giveaway

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:08:00 GMT

People take advantage of the nice weather during the summer...running, roller blading and biking. But, imagine moving to Bismarck and having NO idea what a bike was... Reporter Kate Schell has the story. An almost unheard of lifestyle... (Lauri

(Following Advance for Use Wednesday, June 17)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:13:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Wednesday, June 17, the 168th day of 2009. There are 197 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 17, 1775, the Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill took place near Boston. The

(Following Advance for Use Wednesday, June 17)

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:59:00 GMT

Update on the latest in business:

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:34:00 GMT

Investors bet on stocks again in the latest session. The Dow added 75 points to 8,750. The S&P rose 11 to 942 and the Nasdaq surged 24 to 1,850. It was the fifth gain in six sessions, helped by strength in financial and energy stocks. Analys

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, June 2)

Tue, 26 May 2009 03:06:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2009. There are 212 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was crowned in Westminster Abbey, 16 months af

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Mon, 25 May 2009 02:17:00 GMT

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Sun, 24 May 2009 02:45:00 GMT

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Mon, 18 May 2009 03:55:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Friday, May 29, the 149th day of 2009. There are 216 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 29, 1953, Mount Everest was conquered as Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tensing Norg

(Following Advance for Use Friday, May 29)

Sun, 17 May 2009 01:56:00 GMT

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:13:00 GMT

The positive news for DMX: he's out of jail. The not-so-positive news: he might have to end up right back in the slammer at some point. The rapper was released from a Phoenix-area county jail early yesterday. He had been serving a 90-day sentence for

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, May 19)

Mon, 11 May 2009 03:55:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, May 19, the 139th day of 2009. There are 226 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: One hundred years ago, on May 19, 1909, the innovative Ballets Russes (Russian Ballets), unde

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, May 19)

Sun, 10 May 2009 02:24:00 GMT

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:47:00 GMT

The number of known U.S. cases of a new strain of swine flu stands at eight, but investigators are checking into other possible reports. Twenty 20 people have died of the new strain in Mexico, and possibly 68 more. The virus has sickened t

Mich. high school senior aces ACT, SAT and PSAT

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:41:00 GMT

Willa Chen has a knack for tough tests. The Detroit News reported Saturday that the 17-year-old senior at southeast Michigan's Canton High School got perfect scores on the ACT and the SAT and the PSAT. ACT Inc. spokeswoman Mary Owens say

BSC chamber concert set for Thursday

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Chamber groups at Bismarck State College will perform a spring concert of celebrated music on Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. The String Ensemble opens with selections by Henry Purcell, Handel, and an excerpt from Bach's

(Following Advance for Use Wednesday, March 25)

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:18:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Wednesday, March 25, the 84th day of 2009. There are 281 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 25, 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led 25,000 marchers to the state capito

Kennedy Center showcases artists with disabilities

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:47:00 GMT

Artists with disabilities from around the world will convene in 2010 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the largest showcase of their work. The festival announced Tuesday will feature appearances by Claire Danes and Marlee

U-Mary to Present Spring Choir and Band Concert

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Feb. 20, 2009 Bismarck, ND The University of Mary, America's Leadership University, is proud to present the Spring Choir and Band Concert on campus Sunday, Feb. 22, 20

NY's Alice Tully Hall is reopening after makeover

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:32:00 GMT

Alice Tully Hall is reopening at New York's Lincoln Center after a $159 million makeover. Architects say they've refurbished the interior so that it glows like marine organisms. And musicians say the new hall has "heavenly" acoustics rich, but

Miami City Ballet cuts 8 dancers amid funding woes

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:03:00 GMT

After a triumphant tour that won critical raves in New York, Miami City Ballet is cutting eight dancers because it can't afford to pay them. Ballet spokeswoman Nicolle Ugarriza says the corps and apprentice dancers' contracts will not be renewed

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Jan. 27)

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:02:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2009. There are 338 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 27th, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Jan. 27)

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:03:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Jan. 27) Today in History Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2009. There are 338 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 27th, 1967, astronauts Virgil

Bolshoi's Olga Lepeshinskaya dies at 92

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:55:00 GMT

The [[kxtopic:russia:t[Russia]:t]]n Culture Ministry says Olga Lepeshinskaya, a Soviet-era prima ballerina who [[kxtopic:dance:t[Dance]:t]]d with the Bolshoi [[kxtopic:ballet:t[Ballet]:t]] for decades, has died. She was 92. Culture Ministry spoke

Snowed-Out Ballet is Friday

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:21:00 GMT

Last weekend's blizzard canceled Christmas. At least, it caused part of a Christmas tradition to be called off. The holiday presentation by Rinat Mouzafarov's Institute of Dance and Ballet was scrubbed on Sunday and earlier performances were affected by

Miami City Ballet will drop orchestra to save cash

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:00 GMT

Miami City Ballet will forgo live orchestra and perform to recorded music for the second half of its 2008-09 season to save money. Blaming the economy, ballet officials said Tuesday they cut the orchestra because of declining ticket sales and do

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, Dec. 18)

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:06:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 353rd day of 2008. There are 13 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, was declared i

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Dec. 9)

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:52:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2008. There are 22 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: Four hundred years ago, on Dec. 9, 1608, English poet John Milton was born in London.

Dance and Drill Showcase

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:41:00 GMT

There was a whole lotta shakin' goin on at Century High School today. The Century High School Centahana's held their 6th annual Dance and Drill Showcase today. 14 high school teams and three studios with more then 500 dancers took part this afternoon.

Cofounder of Joffrey Ballet dies

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:44:00 GMT

Gerald Arpino, who co-founded the Joffrey Ballet and oversaw its move from New York to Chicago, has died. Arpino was a [[kxtopic:dance:t[Dance]:t]]r and choreographer when he established the troupe in 1956 with its namesake, the late Robert Joffr

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Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:56:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, October 30th) Today in History Today is Thursday, October 30th, the 304th day of 2008. There are 62 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On October 30th, 1938, the

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, August 23rd)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:27:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Saturday, August 23rd, the 236th day of 2008. There are 130 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 23rd, 1927, Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, August 23rd)...

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:45:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, August 23rd) Today in History Today is Saturday, August 23rd, the 236th day of 2008. There are 130 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 23rd, 1927, Itali

Summer Festival at Peace Garden

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Can't think of something to do this weekend? When was the last time you were to the Peace Garden? This would be a good time to go because officials there are hosting a special summer festival on Sunday. Debbie Kuehn tells us about "FAME"... What wo

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, July 29th)

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:06:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, July 29th, the 211th day of 2008. There are 155 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: Fifty years ago, on July 29th, 1958, President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, June 17th)

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:45:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 17th, the 169th day of 2008. There are 197 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 17th, 1775, the Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill took place near Boston. Th

AM PrepEntertainment History: MON JUNE 2ND

Mon, 26 May 2008 04:38:00 GMT

Prep-Entertainment History: MON JUNE 2ND MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On June seco

(Following Advance for Use Monday, June 2nd)

Sun, 25 May 2008 01:57:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Monday, June 2nd) Today in History Today is Monday, June 2nd, the 154th day of 2008. There are 212 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 2nd, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, May 29th)

Mon, 19 May 2008 03:27:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Thursday, May 29th, the 150th day of 2008. There are 216 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 29th, 1765, Patrick Henry denounced the Stamp Act before Virginia's House of Burges

AM PrepEntertainment History: TUE MARCH 25th

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:09:00 GMT

AM Prep-Entertainment History: TUE MARCH 25th MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On March 25th, 1954,

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, March 25)

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:48:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, March 25th, the 85th day of 2008. There are 281 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 25th, 1965, the Reverend Martin Luther King Junior led 25,000 marchers to the state

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, March 25)

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:06:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, March 25) Today in History Today is Tuesday, March 25th, the 85th day of 2008. There are 281 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 25th, 1965, the Reverend

AM PrepEntertainment History: SAT MAR 01

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:34:00 GMT

AM Prep-Entertainment History: SAT MAR 01 MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On March first, 1968, Jo

U-Mary Faculty to be Spotlighted in Bismarck-Northern Plains Ballet 's Choreographers' Showcase Feb. 23 & 24

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Feb. 6, 2008 Bismarck, NDUniversity of Mary Choral Director Nathan Lansing will be among the artists performing at the Bismarck-Northern Plains Ballet Choreographers' Showcase:

Strip club opponents form group in Minot

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:56:00 GMT

Minot residents who want a tougher city ordinance regulating strip clubs have formed a group. The Cleaner Minot Committee hopes to encourage residents to speak out at upcoming city meetings. The group is seeking an ordinance that would requ

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, January 27th)...

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:53:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, January 27th) Today in History Today is Sunday, January 27th, the 27th day of 2008. There are 339 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On January 27th, 1967, astronauts Virgil I

Linton Business Boom

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:09:00 GMT

Business owners in a small community aren't letting the size of the town slow down sales. Sarah Gustin gives us a closer look at the business boom in Linton. Drive down the streets of Linton. You will notice that finding something to do, isn't a probl

Former figure skater Janie Collins dies at 69

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Former figure skater Janie Collins died last week in Minneapolis after a long illness. She was 69. Collins whose full name was Rosalie Jane was the wife of skating entrepreneur Tom Collins, who founded the Champions on Ice tour. She was

Ballet Program is This Weekend

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:39:00 GMT

He says it's his Christmas gift to the people of the region. Rinat Mouzafarov has choreographed a ballet show using the story of a children's book as his guide. Rinat's Classical Ballet Company and the Institute of Dance and Ballet Theater are presentin

WSI Petitions

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:08:00 GMT

A grassroots effort could turn control of Workforce Safety and Insurance over to the governor. A group of citizens is circulating a petition to put the issue of control on the ballot. The group needs about thirteen thousand signatures before

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, December 18th)...

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:02:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, December 18th) Today in History Today is Tuesday, December 18th, the 352nd day of 2007. There are 13 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On December 18th, 1944, in a pair of r

Blunt Fired by WSI Board

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The man who has been at the center of a months-long controversy at a state agency has been fired. Sandy Blunt was removed from his position as the director of WSI - the Workforce Safety and Insurance Agency this morning by the board of directors - after

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, December 9th)...

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:35:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, December 9th) Today in History Today is Sunday, December 9th, the 343rd day of 2007. There are 22 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On December 9th, 1854, Alfred, Lord Tennys

WSI - Man puts Money on It

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The publisher of the Dakota Beacon magazine issues a one hundred thousand dollar challenge to radio talk show host Joel Heitkamp. The issues at Workforce Safety and Insurance seem to be unclear to many people in the public. However, one man is s

WSI Board Agrees to Review

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:11:00 GMT

North Dakota's Workforce Safety and Insurance agency will seek outside help. The agency's board of directors voted today to go ahead with plans to hire a consultant to review the handling of claims. The agency's internal auditor says some workers' job i

(Following Advance for Use Friday, December 7th)...

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:13:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Friday, December 7th) Today in History Today is Friday, December 7th, the 341st day of 2007. There are 24 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On December 7th, 1941, Japanese forces att

Nutcracker Ready to Take the Stage

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:52:00 GMT

It's a timeless classic that is one of the more popular performances on stage this time of the year and a very special performance is set for Minot tonight. The Moscow Ballet is in town and set to perform the great Russian Nutcracker at the Ann Nicole Ne

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, October 30th)...

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:17:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, October 30th) Today in History Today is Tuesday, October 30th, the 303rd day of 2007. There are 62 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On October 30th, 1938, the radio play "T

Hoeven spokesman says decision near on insurance job...

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:55:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven is expecting to appoint someone soon as North Dakota's insurance commissioner. Hoeven spokesman Don Canton says the governor has interviewed six people for the job. Hoeven's choice will serve out the 15 months left on the te

Rapid City native believes he was born to dance

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:15:00 GMT

A 25-year-old who was born in Rapid City is rising through the ranks of the dancing elite. David Hallberg is one of 16 principal dancers in the American Ballet Theatre in New York City. Sam Mortimer of Rapid City, a family friend and Hallbe

Local Hairstylist Paves the Way to Community Support

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:54:00 GMT

Local hairstylist Nicole Speed has announced she will donate the proceeds from services performed on Friday, September 21 to Northern Plains Dance. Ms. Speed, a friend of the organization, is hoping that her generosity will inspire other community members

Argentine couple wins stage even at World Tango Championships...

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:48:00 GMT

It's not the [[kxtopic:world-series:t[World Series]:t]] or the World Cup, but it has a big international following. It's the World Tango Championships wrapping up today in Argentina. The 10-day showcase of the famously mournful South American da

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, August 23rd)...

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 01:24:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, August 23rd) Today in History Today is Thursday, August 23rd, the 235th day of 2007. There are 130 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 23rd, 1927, Italian-born anar

Apology from LA archdiocese...Pain at the pump...Pakistani militants break ...

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:54:00 GMT

The leader of the nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese has apologized to hundreds of people who charged they'd been the victims of clergy sex abuse. Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony acknowledged a 660 (m) million-dollar settlement the archdio

Milan pays tribute to Gianni Versace

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:43:00 GMT

The city of Milan, Italy, is remembering fashion icon Gianni Versace (JAH'-nee vur-SAH'-cheh) on the tenth anniversary of his murder. A two-part ballet entitled "Thank you, Gianni, with love," pays tribute to the famed designer. A close friend a