68 HAWAII PARENT September/October 2024 Performances in professional-level productions “One of Ballet Hawaii’s longtime standout offerings is that it provides students with the unique opportunity of performing in professional-level productions, such as The Nutcracker, side-byside with internationally renowned guest ballet artists from wellknown ballet companies,” states Taylor Tongg. This holiday season, The Nutcracker will be performed at the Blaisdell Arena on Saturday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Tongg. “Our students also have the opportunity to train for competitions. We also offer private classes.” During her 38-year career with Ballet Hawaii, Taylor Tongg has received numerous accolades for her leadership in bringing the best in dance to Hawaii. In 2012, she was appointed to the Mayor’s Commission on Culture and the Arts as a dance expert. And in 2015, at the conclusion of Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker, Governor Ige presented Ms. Taylor Tongg with a Commendation from the State of Hawaii. “One of Ballet Hawaii’s longtime standout offerings is that it provides students with the unique opportunity of performing in professional-level productions.” Along with being an outstanding dance teacher, Artistic Director Pamela Taylor Tongg creates “the path and the vision” for the creative venues, ballets and programming for the year.
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