The ballet follows young clara and her nutcracker prince through a magical journey in the land of the sugar plum fairy. She began teaching at several ballet studios in the area alongside instructing ballet classes for different dance organizations at yale university. Created to better educate the public of world of dance and to. The whole familys sure to love this winning update on a beloved christmas favorite, especially because the acclaimed grand rapids symphony will. Grand rapids ballets exquisite nutcracker delivers. And in the fall of 2014, former bae member erin rafferty was selected as ballet mistress. Celebrating its golden anniversary, dance theatre of harlem returns to the detroit opera house with a program showcasing 50 years of their commitment to access, opportunity and excellence. In 2016, she began dancing for vivid ballet ballet hartford gaining opportunity to perform around the country. Choreography for nutcracker grand rapids ballet blog. When grand rapids ballets artistic director patricia barker teamed with artist chris van allsburg, set designer eugene lee and choreographer val caniparoli, they strove to create a new nutcracker that was unique to west. The original, direct from russia, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Grand rapids ballet gifted west michigan with a very special nutcracker production. West michigan youth ballet wraps 2014 with glamorous.
Nutcracker grand rapids united states west michigan. The nutcracker ballet at the ramsdell theatre in manistee is taking place the weekend of december 19, 2014. The nutcracker is a magical story that inspires families throughout west michigan during this special time of the year, said patricia barker, artistic director of grand rapids ballet. Home for more pictures and uptotheminute information about mbt, follow us on facebook and instagram. Michigan ballet academy is the premier ballet training school in west michigan. Ballet chelsea premier dance instruction and performance. The event features live accompaniment from the michigan opera theatre orchestra as well as complimentary childrens activities before the performance at during intermission. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in michigan. All jazzed up, and toledo ballets nutcracker 20142017. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. Michigan ballet theatre cornelia sampson, director. Moscow ballets version of the christmas classic ballet includes unique elements in the telling of the traditional. Lansing over 60 youth from midmichigan are preparing for the the childrens ballet theatre of michigan 34th annual production of the nutcracker.
Grand rapids ballets newest version of the nutcracker is a unique production for west michigan, which stays true to the original story. A mustsee event, witness the worlds best dancers on stage in kalamazoo. But the new version of the nutcracker, which the company plans to tour in future years, surely will elevate grand rapids ballets reputation as a professional troupe of consequence while. The 201819 season shows a promising future for the talented dance company, which introduced new artistic director james sofranko and delivered a strong cast of company dancers who have all played a significant role in creating a memorable nutcracker show. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Sundays performance marks the final one of 2014 for the west michigan youth ballet and the group enters 2015 with its sights set on cinderella, which debuts in. Celebrating our 48th year as michigans only professional ballet company, we are committed to lifting the human spirit through the art of dance under the current leadership of james sofranko as artistic director, glenn del vecchio as executive director, and attila mosolygo as director of grand rapids ballet school and its junior company. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Michigan ballet theatre presents the nutcracker over two weekends in december at the oxford high school fine arts center and the avondale high school performing arts center guest dancers jessica.
School information how to enroll class schedules and tuition creative movement daytime childrens division curriculum youth and preprofessional curriculum school calendar rehearsals divisions scholarships student handbook and dress code. Nutcracker ballet flint, michigan flint school of performing arts presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Ann arbor ballet theatre power center nutcracker 2018. Smcb is under the direction of gina ursodudash, the ballet company performs a nutcracker each holiday season. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker miller auditorium. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. With an impressive cast of michigan s talented ballet students, and international guest artists, the nutcracker is a wonderful holiday tradition to be enjoyed by all ages. The nutcracker ballet theatre company, a 501c3 not for profit company, was formed for the sole purpose of producing this wonderful family tradition in port huron. Under the direction of international dancer and teacher, irina vassileni, mba provides students the opportunity to train using the internationally recognized vaganova method. Nutcracker grand rapids tickets live in december 2020.
In 2019 michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker, dec. The first company to perform the ballet was the mariinsky theatre in st. We are a grass roots organization using students and professional dancers from all over southeastern michigan and ontario. Guido theater is a professional regional theater for dearborn, michigan. Featuring the oakland homeschool music treble choir, directed by mrs cherub beard. American ballet theatre and the michigan opera theatre orchestra are together again to perform the ultimate storybook ballet, tchaikovskys swan lake. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker comes to miller.
It was my first time ever seeing the nutcracker ballet and i loved it. Ballet arts ensemble is a nonprofit, youth ballet company, established in 1982 by jerre james and bette joachimi. About us history and philosophy videos faculty board sponsors studio rental student achievements and alumni. Tchakivosky meets chris van allsburg author of the holiday classic the polar express in this years nutcracker grand rapids production, and if you hurry, theres still time to score amazing tickets for any performance. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Join us as the youth from west michigan tell the tale of clara and her nutcracker prince on their journey through an enchanted land where she meets magical. The livonia civic ballet company is a nonprofit 501 c 3 dance company. Britains got talent 2017 tokio myers amazing artist leaves judges speechless full audition s11e03 duration. West michigan youth ballet inspires ballet students from different dance schools to bring their talents together to create beautiful performances, while continuing their ballet technique at their home studio. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
With the retirement of jerre james in 2001, ballet mistress cathleen huling became baes artistic director. Click here to view a digital version of the nutcracker program book. Im immensely proud of our work with the creative team of chris, eugene, and val on this centuryold story that is so cherished by families. Michigan ballet academy nutcracker 2014, marzipan youtube. Michigan nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Michigan ballet theatre brings nutcracker to oakland county. Ballet chelsea builds strong individuals through high caliber training and performance excellence while giving back to the community that supports us through arts education and outreach. Additionally, antonio has performed for arch dance co. Grand rapids ballet chose val caniparoli of the san francisco ballet, who is known for his innovative choreography, to choreograph and create a new nutcracker voice. Lescauts mistress in manon, the sugar plum fairy in kevin mckenzies the nutcracker, desdemona. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker.
Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Arts and entertainment for the detroit mi area of the united states. Dance of the sugarplum fairy licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk classics. Our studio is located in chelsea, michigan and our dancers join us from ann arbor, chelsea, dexter, manchester, and the surrounding areas in southeastern michigan. Presented by the ann arbor ballet theatrecas ballet theatre school. Midland festival ballet is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote the art of classical ballet through education, performance and outreach. We pride ourselves in presenting family theatre, classes, symphony orchestra and musicals in the ford community and performing arts center. Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60foot growing christmas tree and spectacular russianmade costumes and sets.
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