Ballet is an artform that has been around for centuries. It began during the Italian Renaissance, and with funding from Catherine de Medici, an Italian noblewoman, and King Henry II, ballet became a widely...

What sports do you do for school and outside of school? I play hockey for the Carmel Ice Blue team, which is the B team, and I do ballet at (The) Ballet Theater of Carmel Academy, which is at 96th (Street)...

Can you describe your journey as a ballet dancer and how it has led you to your role in “The Nutcracker?” I was put into ballet at the age of 3, and I really just liked the idea of the pretty tutus...

The Carmel International Arts Festival is scheduled to begin on Saturday; however, according to executive director Rachel Ferry, planning began as soon as the city asked that last year’s be cancelled. “We...

Welcome to the very first edition of Biz Buzz, where I talk to CHS students about their small businesses and feature their products! Today I sat down with junior and co-founder of 2Calme, Julia Henn, to...

The information in this issue—originally scheduled for publication on March 20—was written and produced prior to news regarding school cancellation from the COVID-19 virus. Some information may be...

It’s early in the year, and for many dancers, the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) looms on the horizon. As the world's largest international student ballet competition and scholarship program, succeeding...

With December approaching, dancers everywhere are beginning preparations for Nutcracker performances. Despite the importance of the male lead of the prince in this ballet, people still view dance as a...

I am excited that different shades of pointe shoes and tights that match diverse skin tones are being produced, especially since the art of ballet itself is expanding into other genres. I believe it is...

When someone looks up “Indiana’s Nicest Day,” the first link will direct them to the Penrod Arts Fair website. It says the Somerset CPAs have trademarked the phrase, and with over 50 years of experience...