The Classical Girl

09/04/2024

Wow, was "Broken Wings" from San Francisco Ballet's "Los Mujeres" program AMAZING. Well worth jumping through hoops to go see! Big congrats to Annabel Lopez Ochoa and both casts!

Annabel Lopez Ochoa's Broken Wings is a ballet you’ll want to see again and again, one that illuminates, empowers and soars.

27/02/2024

If Swan Lake isn't on your bucket list, OMG, it should be!!! And if you're near San Francisco? DO IT!

The Classical Girl reviews San Francisco Ballet's SWAN LAKE, a must-see production for classical music lovers and balletomanes alike.

29/01/2024

Wow, San Francisco Ballet's "Mere Mortals" is just astonishing, a real boundary-breaker. Go see if you get the chance!

Mere Mortals, an immersive sensory-experience ballet that merges dance, lights, visuals and sound, is clever.

26/01/2024

Today, January 25th, Book 4 of the Ballet Theatre Chronicles, Other Stages, has launched! To help celebrate, enjoy Off Balance and Ballet Orphans for only 99 cents and Outside the Limelight for FREE, only for the next three days!

Other Stages (Ballet Theatre Chronicles Book 4)

08/08/2023

Want a pre-cover-reveal peek at my gorgeous cover for Book 4 of the Ballet Theatre Chronicles? An exclusive excerpt from the book? Or a free e-copy of Book 1? Join my Readers' Club! It's free! Deets here:

14/02/2023

Which way do you prefer to spend your Valentine's Day this year? Hopelessly romantic classical music, or dipping into the dark, barbaric (and incredibly fun) ancient celebration of Lupercalia? We've got both at The Classical Girl this year!

Valentine’s Day is a funny sort of holiday. Some argue it’s simply a Hallmark fabrication, to get people to buy cards, spend unnecessary money. Others like to recall its curious, barbaric origins in the ancient celebration of Lupercalia. Me, I’m a fan of tertiary holidays, like St. Patrick’s...

04/10/2022

Wondering if there is a 2022 World Ballet Day? That answer for you is.... here!

The Classical Girl shares all the details and times of World Ballet Day 2022, which will take place on Wednesday, Nov 2nd. Be there!