Article: Comeback for ballet?

Ever since Indianapolis' 32-year-old ballet packed up its pointe shoes in 2005, there's been talk about whether a regional ballet company might be the way to keep the art alive in the city.

Now, the Cincinnati Ballet is taking an exploratory step toward that, announcing plans to stage a six-show "Nutcracker" production here this December.

The idea of a collaboration - where the two cities would share production and administration expenses - has elicited mixed response. Some ballet enthusiasts are supportive, while others believe Indianapolis could "do better," according to a study conducted for the Arts Council of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis' Ballet Internationale struggled for years to fund ...

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