![In the opening scene of Snow Scene, Ava Mohror ‘24 (center) dances as the Snow Queen, welcoming Clara to her kingdom. Photo by: Sophia Denzler](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3-1.jpg)
A look into “The Nutcracker”
Brody Daw and Sophia Denzler
• January 18, 2024
![Ballet-core consists of a color palette of baby pink and other soft, pastel colors, emphasizing the delicate and dainty persona placed around ballet dancers. The picture on the right shows the reality of a ballet dancers outfits. Graphic by: Ava Mohror](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Cover-AM-BaH-ballet-core-900x506.jpg)
Ballet dancers vs. “ballet-core”: How accurate is the aesthetic to the art?
Ava Mohror and Belen Hibbler
• February 10, 2023
![As the show ends the dancers take their final bows. Several in the audience gave the performance a standing ovation. Photo by: Brody Daw](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cover-AM-BD-SD-BAV-Nut-Dec.-2022-900x675.jpg)
Ballet Academy Ventura’s “Nutcracker:” Behind the curtain
Ava Mohror, Brody Daw, and Sophia Denzler
• January 25, 2023
![“The Nutcracker” begins with a party scene amidst a Christmas Eve celebration held at the Staulbaums’ home. The children dance in many different pieces throughout this scene. Photo by: Emi Pool](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-BAV-900x735.jpg)
A peek into Ballet Academy Ventura’s annual “The Nutcracker”
Ava Mohror, Sophia Denzler, and Brody Daw
• January 22, 2023
![In the Russian variation of the Nutcracker, part of the group that performed at the Sugar Plum fairys palace were this duo with younger aspiring dancers in the background. Photo from: Ventura County Ballet Academy](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/red-1-900x675.jpeg)
Nutcracker 2021
Brody Daw and Sophia Denzler
• January 19, 2022
![As the Grand Finale begins to take place, characters from all parts of the story join together on the stage. Photo by: Sophia Denzler](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SD-finale-900x675.jpg)
Performers of Ventura County Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” are on pointe
Sophia Denzler and Brody Daw
• January 3, 2022
![Student Feature: Alyssia Troutman escapes reality through dancing](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Student-Feature-Alyssia-Troutman-escapes-reality-through-dancing-900x506.jpeg)
Student Feature: Alyssia Troutman escapes reality through dancing
Juliana Jacobson
• November 15, 2018
![When asked what she wanted out of becoming a professional ballet dancer, Miller responded: Being in front of an audience (pause) is what its all about.](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1701-675x900.jpg)
Olivia dances her way to stardom
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