Gainesville Ballet Co. to offer lessons, look for new artistic director after parting ways with founder - Gainesville Times

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Gainesville Ballet Co. to offer lessons, look for new artistic director after parting ways with founder

Alexis Arria, left, and Nick Hagelin, both performers in The Gainesville Ballet Company's "The Nutcracker," pose during a rehearsal at the Peace Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. - photo by Austin Steele

11292018 BALLET 002.JPG — Alexis Arria, left, and Nick Hagelin, both performers in The Gainesville Ballet Company's "The Nutcracker," pose during a rehearsal at the Peace Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. - photo by Austin Steele

Over the past month, Gainesville Ballet Co. has shifted its focus from not only producing two performances a year, but offering lessons to kids and young adults.