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Fangs en pointe

Does Vlad the Impaler really dance?

In the New Orleans Ballet Theatre's production of "Dracula," he does indeed.

Back by popular demand after its debut in 2024, the Oliver Halkowich-choreographed story based on Bram Stoker's novel will jeté onto the stage of the Orpheum Theater for four performances starting Friday.

Piercing into the vein of the classic story, the ballet is told from Jonathan Harker's point of view as he struggles with Dracula and his own inner turmoil.

Principal dancer Josh Reynolds returns in his role as the count plus a cast of mor

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