
Salem - Ballet Des Moines
09/29/22 • 13 min
An interview with Ballet Des Moines' Tom Mattingly and Jami Milne about their new ballet Salem, which tells an original story based upon the Salem Witch Trials and, using the medium of dance, shares a powerful message about how fear can turn us against each other.
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An interview with Ballet Des Moines' Tom Mattingly and Jami Milne about their new ballet Salem, which tells an original story based upon the Salem Witch Trials and, using the medium of dance, shares a powerful message about how fear can turn us against each other.
Links:
Salem - Ballet Des Moines
Tickets
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Ballet Des Moines has created a ballet based on the Salem Witch trials. The ballet, titled Salem, Premieres October 20th.
Sarah JackAnd now we speak with Ballet Des Moines, artistic director Tom Mattingly and creative director Jami Milne.
Josh HutchinsonWe appreciate you taking this time to talk to us.
Tom MattinglyIf you like this episode you’ll love
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