The Sleeping Beauty review: NBC's latest rouses the youth by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

There's probably no classical ballet that tests an entire company's technical mettle more than The Sleeping Beauty

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 4:08pm on June 16, 2015☆⚑

Ratmansky & Côté review: National Ballet of Canada heads toward the light by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

Today's top choreographers are pushing the boundaries with provocative works that make the audience work as well

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 5:20pm on June 1, 2015☆⚑

The Nutcracker is a family show, but what to the kids really think of the annual ballet? We asked by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

Having reviewed James Kudelka's Nutcracker many times, Dana Glassman thought: Wouldn't it be fascinating to hear a critique by children?

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 2:47pm on December 19, 2014☆⚑

The stunning complexity of the National Ballet's Manon, reviewed by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

The ballet's tragic ending leaves you feeling like your heart is about to explode

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 10:00am on November 10, 2014☆⚑

Dance Review: Don't miss the National Ballet's Cinderella by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

James Kudelka's Cinderella fits the National Ballet of Canada exactly the way the glass slipper fits the central character's foot: perfectly

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:37pm on June 7, 2014☆⚑

Theatre review: Not a lot of feeling in Flashdance " the Musical by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

You couldn't have asked for a more enthusiastic audience at Thursday night's performance of Flashdance " The Musical

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 3:13pm on June 2, 2014☆⚑

Dance Review: Despite tight moves, Arrabal's story falls apart by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

A great theatrical production often includes hot dancing, fabulous music, catchy design and a powerful story. Arrabal possesses all of those traits; what it lacks is the glue that binds them…

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 1:15pm on March 12, 2014☆⚑

Ballet Review: National Ballet of Canada's A Month in the Country and Watch Her highlight the company's formidable talent by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

It's no secret that a ballet career is short and there comes a time when even the most acclaimed dancers are forced to bid adieu to certain roles. But often when one door closes another opens

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 2:03pm on March 1, 2014☆⚑

Theatre Review: Heartbeat of Home hops with Irish roving rhythms by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

Heartbeat of Home was created by John McColgan and Moya Doherty " the husband and wife team that launched Riverdance close to 20 years ago

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 12:01pm on February 25, 2014☆⚑

Ballet Review: The National Ballet's Nutcracker is for kids from one to 92 by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

James Kudelka's enchanting 1995 version of The Nutcracker returned to the Four Seasons Centre on Saturday for its annual run, warming the hearts of audience members who battled the first rea…

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 3:05pm on December 16, 2013☆⚑

Dance Review: National Ballet's Innovation is not barre for the course by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

A ballet company could easily pack its seasons with classical war-horses and fill seats, but for true artistic growth you need to be a bit of a gambler

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 4:38pm on November 26, 2013☆⚑

Dance Review: No ugly ducklings to see in National Ballet's Swan Lake by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

Swan Lake is arguably the most popular ballet and also the most challenging

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 5:43am on November 12, 2013☆⚑

Dance Review: National Ballet dances the line in The Man in Black, a tribute to Johnny Cash by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

The Man in Black is so deeply touching and poignant that I could watch it again and again

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 3:31pm on June 21, 2013☆⚑

Dance review: The National Ballet's Carmen is plain in Spain by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

The posters promise lust, betrayal and murder, but the show itself never really ignites

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 10:10am on June 11, 2013☆⚑

Dance review: National Ballet's Nijinsky soars to intense heights by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

The National Ballet of Canada's performance of John Neumeier's Nijinsky is so powerful and chilling, it stays with you long after the curtain goes down.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 7:54pm on March 3, 2013☆⚑

The Nutcracker reviewed: National Ballet of Canada's holiday mainstay is nothing short of spectacular by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

At this time of year, you can hear the popular strains of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker play in nearly every shopping mall.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 4:53pm on December 20, 2012☆⚑

Dance review: National Ballet of Canada's Giselle creates the perfect compound by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

Karen Kain's programming choices for the fall season couldn't be more of a dance of opposites.

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 5:07pm on December 6, 2012☆⚑

Dance Review: National Ballet of Canada's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland sets a new standard by Dana Glassman, Special To National Post

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland left a strong impression the first time around and continues to wow in second viewing

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 2:00pm on November 12, 2012☆⚑