You’d never know, by looking at her now, that Beckanne Sisk’s grandfather used to have to bribe her to perform. “When I was little, I’d get on stage and cry, I was so scared,” she said. “It’s funny ...

I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I’m familiar with all of the ins and outs of the world of ballet, but as the father of a 6-year-old daughter who’s preparing to embark on her fourth dance recital ...

The artists of the Houston Ballet in Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker. Credit: Photo by Amitava Sarkar (2018), Courtesy of Houston Ballet Beckanne Sisk has danced many different Sugar Plum Fairy roles ...

With closing night of "Cinderella" just around the corner, the dancers continue to give it all they've got. Allison finds herself getting closer to Rex, while Beckanne and Chase enjoy the last moments ...

Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County's resident professional ballet company, will present the enchanting production of Sleeping Beauty, with Ballet West principal dancers Beckanne Sisk and ...

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"BREAKING POINTE" RETURNS FOR SEASON TWO WITH RETURNING FAVORITES AND NEW FACES — The Ballet West dancers return from winter break and begin tryouts for "Cinderella." Famed former ballet dancer Wendy ...

Born and raised in Longview, Beckanne wanted to start dancing early, like her older sister, but she was too small to reach the barre. When she was finally old enough to schlep her soft, leather shoes ...

Festival Ballet Theatre will enchant Orange County audiences with its performance of Coppélia on March 24 and 25 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Following a very successful Nutcracker season of ...