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The Night Before Christmas
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Review 1 for The Night Before Christmas
Dallas Metro Ballet: The Night Before Christmas
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @
Posted 12/20/2012
by Maxx48
I was expecting a professional ballet with professional dancers, not an amateur show for children. This was more like a recital for the ballet school featured in the program. My first clue should have been when I saw tons of mothers with their small children entering the auditorium. They were probably attending to see their little friends who were in the production. This was definitely a program for children. Not at all what I was expecting for $40.
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- Dallas @
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- Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @
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Review 2 for The Night Before Christmas
Not what we expected
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- Sat, Dec 15, 2012 @
Posted 12/17/2012
by Anonymous
This is a local ballet school, whose dance company is called the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet. It is not a professional ballet company.
The show was basically a re-use of the Nutcracker costumes and sets, with different character names and different music, plus an appearance by Santa Claus. I thought we'd be delighted by something unique and different. We should have went to see the Nutcracker instead.
The show was basically a re-use of the Nutcracker costumes and sets, with different character names and different music, plus an appearance by Santa Claus. I thought we'd be delighted by something unique and different. We should have went to see the Nutcracker instead.
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- Sat, Dec 15, 2012 @
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Review 3 for The Night Before Christmas
It made for a fun afternoon
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
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- Sat, Dec 15, 2012 @
Posted 12/17/2012
by pitmancd
Location:Dallas
This was a fun event to attend for a Saturday afternoon, especially for the price of the tickets. I don't think it can be compared to something more professional, like the Nutcracker, but we had a good time. Beware, there were a lot of kids there! So, if the little ones annoy you, you were warned.
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- Dallas @
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- Sat, Dec 15, 2012 @
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Review 4 for The Night Before Christmas
DMB gave cute holiday performance.
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- Sat, Dec 15, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Penguins and the guest artists @
Posted 12/17/2012
by MDGran
It was a cute ballet performed by local talent. Children will enjoy.
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- Sat, Dec 15, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Penguins and the guest artists @
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Review 5 for The Night Before Christmas
Illustrative of the ballet
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- Sat, Dec 15, 2012 @
Posted 12/17/2012
by dssrogers
Location:Lewisville Tx
Most of the dancers were ready for the performance. One couple (gentleman) was not and did not do well to his partner. I also think physical fitness is imperative for a great performance and I'm not sure this ballet was good for some. They looked tired.
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- Dallas @
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- Sat, Dec 15, 2012 @
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Review 6 for The Night Before Christmas
Beautiful Choreography
SMU's McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- 12/15/2012 @
Favorite moment: Watching my husband's reaction to Mischief! @
Posted 11/13/2012
by readyforholidays
Ann Etgen and Bill Atkinson, Founders and Artistic Directors of the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet, have created an impressive holiday extravaganza. Each scene is filled with an array of well-trained dancers performing marvelous patterns of movement and displaying magical costumes. The artfully presented story of "The Night Before Christmas" is appropriate for all ages and will transport your family to the height of holiday spirit and cheer! Great Fun!
SMU's McFarlin Auditorium @
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, TX @
- 12/15/2012 @
Favorite moment: Watching my husband's reaction to Mischief! @
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Review 7 for The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas is delightful!
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU Campus @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- 12/15/2012 @
Favorite moment: Seeing the joy on my children's faces when Santa made a surprise visit. @
Posted 11/11/2012
by smith2154
We've taken our children to see this beautiful production for the last five years now. The show is top notch with excellent dancers, costumes and sets. The Night Before Christmas is a great way to escape December hustle and bustle and actually enjoy the holiday season. The show transports the audience with a fabulous performance that really captures the magic and joy of the holidays. The DMB dancers are talented and well trained. The guest artists, former principals with NYC Ballet and Carolina Ballet, are sensational. The hassle free, safe location on the SMU Campus is particularly convenient for young families.
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU Campus @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- 12/15/2012 @
Favorite moment: Seeing the joy on my children's faces when Santa made a surprise visit. @
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Review 8 for The Night Before Christmas
Wonderful holiday tradition!
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- Dallas @
Posted 11/01/2012
by Katie1229
I have taken my daughters to The Night Before Christmas every year for the last 10 years. It is a spectacular show! The choreography is beautiful, and the dancers have excellent technique. It is perfect for young children too because the show includes Santa running down the aisle with candy canes, dancing elves, reindeer, a HUGE toy soldier, storybook characters and so much more. Definitely a lot to keep little eyes entertained! The Dallas Metropolitan Ballet dancers and the amazing guest artists really bring the ballet to life. You will definitely leave in the holiday spirit.
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Review 9 for The Night Before Christmas
A Family Tradition for Generations!!
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
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- 12/15/2012 @
Posted 10/29/2012
by FamilyMemory
Location:Dallas area
This is a wonderful, memorable tradition for any family to share with their children. I remember going to this ballet production when I was a girl. Now I take my daughter to the same show. She looks forward to this ballet EVERY year. It is a much more technically challenging ballet than 'The Nutcracker.' Our family loves the beautiful costumes, excellent choreography, and talented dancers. We would never miss this performance. This ballet will definitely get you and your family into the Christmas spirit!!!!! 5 STARS!!!
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- Dallas @
, TX @
- 12/15/2012 @
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Review 10 for The Night Before Christmas
The best Christmas ballet
McFarland @
- Dallas @
Posted 10/29/2012
by Anonymous
We attend the Dallas metropolitan ballet's production of "the night before Christmas" since 2005 and the show is always great
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Review 11 for The Night Before Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition
McFarlin Auditorium @
- Dallas @
, TX @
Posted 10/26/2012
by meglem
Location:Dallas
"The Night Before Christmas" has become our family's favorite tradition of the holiday season. The ballet is beautiful and entertaining. It puts us all in the holiday spirit. The kids absolutely love it. I highly recommend.
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Review 12 for The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas - a family tradition
McFarlin Auditorium - so convenient! @
- Dallas, TX @
Favorite moment: The Candy Cane dance @
Posted 10/26/2012
by HPMom
Our family has been going to this ballet every Christmas season for the last four years. It has become a special family tradition that we all look forward to. Etgen Atkinson's performance is fun and family friendly.
Besides the beautiful dancing, one reason we choose to return to this ballet over the others in the Dallas area is because of the convenience of McFarlin Auditoium. After the Saturday matinee performance we head over to Snider Plaza for dinner at one of the many restaurants.
McFarlin Auditorium - so convenient! @
- Dallas, TX @
Favorite moment: The Candy Cane dance @
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Review 13 for The Night Before Christmas
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- Dallas @
Posted 10/25/2012
by Anonymous
Location:North Dallas
I have taken my grandkids to this for the last few years and love it. Its easy to get to and easy to park. Its a beautiful, traditional Christmas show and I love this old theatre on the SMU campus...free parking!
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Review 14 for The Night Before Christmas
Absolutely beautiful!
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- 12/15/2012 @
Favorite moment: Opening scene with the lovely adults dancing and the children playing. @
Posted 10/19/2012
by beachchick601
Location:Dallas, TX
The Night before Christmas is a must-see event, especially if you have children that are interested in dancing. Dallas Metropolitan Ballet puts on a beautiful, professional production with not only their talented dancers but they also bring in professional dancers from New York. Santa comes down the aisles with candy, and the production really puts you in the Christmas spirit. The stage, the lighting and the props are spectacular. This should be a tradition for any Dallas family!
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU @
- Dallas @
, TX @
- 12/15/2012 @
Favorite moment: Opening scene with the lovely adults dancing and the children playing. @
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