What in East Dallas is Going On?! From Barre to Big Vision: How One Dancer Is Changing East Dallas
In this episode of What In East Dallas Is Going On?! we step into the elegant world of ballet with Nicolina Lawson, the Executive and Artistic Director of Ballet North Texas and founder of the North Texas Conservatory. Nicolina has dedicated her life to preserving the tradition of classical ballet while pushing its boundaries through innovation, education, and deep community involvement.
She shares the rich history of ballet and how her own professional journey spanning performances across Europe, the United States, and stages both classical and contemporary inspired her to create something truly special here in Dallas. Since founding Ballet North Texas in 2017, she has not only built a thriving professional company but also created a pipeline of young talent through her conservatory. Her goal is to make ballet accessible, relevant, and meaningful to everyone in North Texas.
Nicolina dives into her early training in styles like Vaganova and Balanchine, her time performing lead roles in some of ballet’s most beloved works, and what it is like choreographing pieces that both honor the past and reimagine the future. She also opens up about her outreach work with underserved communities and how Ballet North Texas is building inclusive programs for all ages and abilities.
This episode is more than just an interview. It is a celebration of art, education, perseverance, and the power of bringing beauty to a community.
If you have ever wondered what goes into building a ballet company from the ground up or if you simply love hearing from people who are passionate about what they do, this one is for you.
Contact Info for Ballet North Texas:
Phone: (214) 871 5000
Email: boxoffice@ticketdfw.com
Address:
TicketDFW
700 North Pearl Suite N1800
Dallas Texas 75201
Learn more at www.balletnorthtexas.org
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