Core Insights - The Children's Place, Inc. announces a collaboration between Gymboree and New York City Ballet, launching a limited-edition collection inspired by George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® for the holiday season [1][2] - The collection aims to blend Gymboree's design heritage with the iconic story of The Nutcracker, offering families a beautifully crafted selection that enhances holiday celebrations [2][3] Company Overview - The Children's Place is the largest pure-play children's specialty retailer in North America, operating an omni-channel portfolio and a digital-first model, with 494 stores in North America and distribution in 12 countries [5] - The company designs and sells fashionable, high-quality children's clothing under its proprietary brands, including Gymboree [5] Collaboration Details - The New York City Ballet by Gymboree Holiday 2025 Collection features designs inspired by the ballet's costumes, characters, and color palettes, transforming ballet artistry into ready-to-wear items [2][3] - Highlights of the collection include an Embroidered Nutcracker Sweater Tutu Dress, an Embroidered Nutcracker Sweater, and Nutcracker Flannel Pajamas, all designed to evoke the spirit of the holiday season [6]

Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland taking her final bow a decade after she danced her way into American history, giving a powerful final performance for the American Ballet Theater during a star-studded fall gala at Lincoln Center. Interest so high there was also a live simal cast nearby that was open to the public. Fans lining up for hours to get a ticket.She's came into an industry, specifically ballet, which is not predominantly black. ...

60 Minutes Rewind. >> Unless she's on her toes, Misty Copeland is just a little over five feet tall. But she's a towering figure in the world of ballet, a top dancer in one of the top companies, American Ballet Theater.She's been called a prodigy, a breath of fresh air. She wants to blow the cobwebs out of the stuffy world of classical ballet and open the doors to everyone. Misty Copeland is the embodiment of the American dream.She grew up poor, didn't hear classical music until she was a teenager. She's an ...