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Apr 2021
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148 - Black Swan Ballet with Christina V...

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After hearing the strings in BTS’s Black Swan, Christina Valdez the owner and artistic director of Crescendo Conservatory knew the song called for bourrées on point. Art reimagined, Christina shares her story on refusing to die a dancer’s first death by embracing her vision to combine BTS’s Black Swan with classical ballet. In this special guest episode, Christina tells us about her inspiration and creative process for choreographing Crescendo Conservatory's Black Swan Ballet.

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Crescendo Conservatory Black Swan Ballet 

The Making of Black Swan Ballet 

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