Madison Ballet Performs in Shifting Gears

“Michelle Ramos traded ballet slippers for sneakers and a well-lit stage for a freshly mowed patch of grass during her performance at Monday’s Shifting Gears dance festival.

Ramos performed with the Madison Ballet, one of 18 dance crews that took part in the all-day festival. Performances took place simultaneously in Wirth Court Park, McPike Park and Olin Park. All parks were strategically chosen because of their location along the Capital City Trail, allowing attendees to bike from show to show.

The Madison Ballet recently had to move their performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” outside because of rising COVID-19 cases. Ramos, who is starting her third season with the ballet, said the outdoor festival allowed the company to reach the Madison community in a safe way.”

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