In New Production of Belle, Ballet Austin Finds Grace in Beauty and Beasts

Stephen Mills mulls better life through dance

"...right, as they prepare to take the stage in Ballet Austin’s BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

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"...– what could be better?   – Cat McCarrey Ballet Austin’s The Sleeping Beauty..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ballet Austin II Launches Fables of the World Series

A more inclusive happily ever after with Maria and the Mouse Deer

"...In contemplating its return to performing before live audiences, Ballet Austin II – Ballet Austin's second company, with dancers..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Arts Feature by Leila Saidane

Courage Moves in Ballet Austin's Exit Wounds

For his new dance, choreographer Stephen Mills turned to moments of inspiration in his own life

"...in Stephen Mills' life. The older woman was the Ballet Austin artistic director's late mother. The men were friends..."

April 6, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ballet Austin’s Love’s Gentle Spring Inspires New Blooms

Two world-premiere works blend new choreography with established talent

"...Just last March, Ballet Austin found itself flourishing in the depths of the..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by Catalina Perez

Ballet Austin’s Alice (In Wonderland)

In which the young heroine grabs those wild wonderland reins

"...why the second part of the title of this ballet, choreographed in 2012 by Septime Webre and a new..."

May 19, 2017 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...lyrical minds Jennifer Chang (Some Say the Lark) and Tomás Q. Morín (Patient Zero) pitch in poem readings from..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dance of the Prodigal Son

Soft-spoken and self-effacing choreographer Stephen Mills seems an unlikely candidate for rebellious Prodigal Son. But he was, breaking away from Ballet Austin in 1996, only to return two years later. Now the newly named artistic director of Ballet Austin, Mills talks about his departure, his return, and the future of the company.

"...on Guadalupe Street, the building housing the studios of Ballet Austin, and over the next nine years, did a..."

April 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Playing of the Shrew

Ballerina Allysin Paino reveals more about taming Kate for Ballet Austin's 'Shrew'

"...When Ballet Austin Artistic Director Stephen Mills first turned The Taming..."

April 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Larkin's Journey

New York choreographer Regina Larkin keeps coming back to Ballet East

"...dance for Divine Release, the fall 2005 production for Ballet East. For more than a quarter of a century,..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Arts Feature by Patti Hadad

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Go see the actual ballet instead

"...beloved and family-friendly ways to spend the holidays. The ballet accounts for almost half of major dance companies’ annual..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Balanchine, by the Muse

Working with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Ballet Austin gets in step with history

"...propelled by the forces of the sound. "Is this ballet?" some in their plush seats undoubtedly wonder. Of course...."

Oct. 24, 2008 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Dancing the Christmas Spirit

An eight-year-old fan of The Nutcracker has her dream come true when she gets to talk to a choreographer and ballerina -- Ballet Austin's Stephen Mills and Gina Patterson -- about the ballet that helps Christmas feel like Christmas.

"...a Christmas tradition, my family goes to see the ballet of The Nutcracker. It helps Christmas feel like Christmas...."

Dec. 8, 2000 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

The Next Steps

Ballet Austin seeks out tomorrow's Balanchines with a new and unique choreographic showcase

"...Ballet Austin has an idea, and this week the company..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Crank Up the Machine!

When Austin Symphony conductor Peter Bay leads the UT New Music Ensemble in a performance of George Antheil's Ballet mécanique, he'll not only be giving the 1920s work its Austin premiere, he'll be reviving the notorious masterpiece of one of the true bad boys of music.

"...His Ballet mécanique literally blew the wigs off Carnegie Hall concertgoers..."

April 25, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

Three for the Barre

With a serious amount of movement taking place on the Austin dance scene, the Chronicle asked three of its dance critics to review recent programs by Ballet Austin, Tapestry Dance Company, and the Latino dance festival Collectivos.

"...Three ballets, each with its own particular style and angle on..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Sweet New Nut

Ballet Austin Gives an Old Favorite a New Look

"...Do the math. Ballet company + the month of December equals... Yup, The..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Movin' on Up

Melissa Villareal's life was changed by Ballet East

"...teenager, fresh out of eighth grade, has just seen Ballet East Dance Company perform an experimental piece called The..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Coming Soon To a Concert Hall Near You

What's ahead for the Austin Symphony Orchestra & Ballet Austin in 2004-2005

"...refreshing 2004-2005 seasons of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Austin. The ballet is offering five full productions, plus..."

May 28, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Coppélia'

Stephen Mills programs this comic work to help develop Austin's ballet palate

"..."He's one of the original mad scientists," says Ballet Austin Artistic Director Stephen Mills of Dr. Coppélius, the..."

May 7, 2010 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

In Memoriam: Rodolfo Mendez

Remembering the founder of Ballet East Dance Theatre

"...the process, has left us. Rodolfo Méndez, founder of Ballet East Dance Theatre and its guiding light since 1978,..."

May 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"..."Tango Ballet" (Touch), Glover Gill..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Choosing Peace

On the second anniversary of being named Ballet Austin's permanent artistic director, Stephen Mills reflects on his first two years and the company's current program, Director's Choice.

"...The title of Ballet Austin's program this month is Director's Choice, which is..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

La La Land

This bittersweet musical will make your heart soar

"...French New Wave musicals, An American in Paris’ dreamy ballet, Rebel Without a Cause’s monument to the star-dusted Griffith..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Chocolate

This spicy Thai actioner comes from the director of Ong Bak.

"...for her ailing mother and one seriously sustained martial ballet of stunningly well choreographed slam-bam set-pieces, this is director..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Iron Monkey

"...really have to strain to see the wires. A ballet of flying fists, feet and bamboo staffs, Yuen is..."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

The fourth entry in this series is surprisingly complex and ambitious.

"...beginning of the film. The remainder is a choreographed ballet of violence – mostly one-on-one combat, always to excess..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Movie Review by Louis Black

Pushing Tin

"...to return to what is essentially an airborne, emotion-laden ballet. Turbulence, folks. Better buckle up...."

April 23, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Red Cliff

Tens of thousands of arrows darken the sky in John Woo's epic retelling of an ancient Chinese battle.

"...only 1997's Face/Off coming anywhere near the holy-shit-did-I-just-see-that?! bullet-riddled ballet of Woo's better yesterdays. No one, of course, has..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

John Wick

Keanu Reeves and the filmmakers deliver the goods in this well-constructed revenge picture.

"...Wick’s killer reflexes, ensuring that each execution in this ballet of bullets and bloodshed retains a brutal weight when..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

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