A Night at the Nutcracker: In the orchestra pit

A Night at the Nutcracker: In the orchestra pit

KEDT's Emily Salazar talks with members of the Corpus Christi Ballet Orchestra about bringing Tchaikovsky's music to life.

A Night at the Nutcracker: Full-circle moments (and turns) with principal dancers

KEDT's Emily Salazar talks with principal dancers Elizabeth Hooper and John Mingle on revisiting the Corpus Christi Ballet's Nutcracker.

A Night at the Nutcracker: Mice and Milestones

The Nutcracker ballet holds a special place in dancers' hearts since it is a production they can truly grow up with -- from mouse to Clara, and beyond! KEDT's Emily Salazar talks with company dancers Elizabeth Shaw and Jaiya Bindingnavele  as they share the nerves, excitement, and dedication behind landing iconic parts in The Nutcracker, plus hear from veteran performer Tim Miller on watching the next generation grow.

A Night at the Nutcracker: Light Crews' Time to Shine

KEDT's Emily Salazar takes you behind the scenes of the beloved Coastal Bend holiday tradition, the Corpus Christi Ballet's production of the Nutcracker. In this episode, the husband-and-wife lighting and stage managing duo Danny and Norma Vaughn shine light on their role in the ballet.

A Night at the Nutcracker: Costume Volunteers Thready for Anything

KEDT's Emily Salazar takes you behind the scenes of the beloved Coastal Bend holiday tradition, the Corpus Christi Ballet's production of the Nutcracker. In this episode, Emily talks with head costumer Jane Hooper about what she does to help the cast dance and look their best