Snow Queen in "The Nutcracker" with Alexei Khimenko (many years ago).

Welcome to the new and improved Rogue Ballerina site!? After two years blogging about the Chicago dance scene, I decided to upgrade to a hosted site.? It’s still WordPress, so it looks pretty much the same? (some people don’t like change) and I’ve transferred all the content over from the blog, but added a few new things.? This is still the place to find interviews, previews/reviews, profiles and general commentary on the brilliant artists in the Chicago area.? I will be expanding to occasionally write about the dance scene and artists in other cities, although my main focus will still be local companies and artists.

What’s new?? I’ve added a page for my freelance writing portfolio.? (Hint: hire me! vic@vickicrain.com) ?My work has appeared in CS Magazine, CS Brides, Front Desk Chicago, Time Out Chicago and Dance Magazine, among other publications.? I write articles, children’s stories, blogs, website content, press releases, newsletters and the occasional industry brochure.

Let me know what you think!? Please email your thoughts, questions, ideas, etc to:? rb@rogueballerina.com