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Alessandra Ball James retired last year after 15 seasons with Charlotte Ballet. “I felt good leaving,” the 37-year-old says, “when my body was feeling its best.”
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Alessandra Ball James Longtime Charlotte Ballet dancer pirouettes to new career amid COVID BY LAUREN LEVINE CORRIHER PHOTOGRAPH BY RUSTY WILLIAMS
BALLERINA ALESSANDRA BALL JAMES delighted audiences in a staggering 750 performances over 15 seasons with Charlotte Ballet, including her repeated role as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker. Aside from watching her command the stage, you might know her from Instagram—her handle is @ burritojames—where she posted behind-the-scenes snapshots that allowed followers to peek into her life both on and offstage.
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