Nutcracker 201920 season grand rapids, mi grand rapids ballet. Ballet chelsea presents the nutcracker chelsea, mi patch. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. This magnificent production features choreography by val caniparoli and imaginative set design by eugene lee.
This production conceived and created by gerard charles and robert post scenery designed by peter horne and dan gray. Tchaikovskys famous twoact ballet, the nutcracker, tells the story of a solitary wooden nutcracker who comes to life and reveals himself to be the prince of a fantastical kingdom. Minnesota ballet with the keweenaw symphony orchestra present. Licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of the orchard. His full eveninglength ballets include lady of the camellias, three different productions of the nutcracker for cincinnati ballet, louisville ballet, and grand rapids ballet, and val caniparolis, a cinderella story, danced to themes by richard rodgers, for royal winnipeg ballet. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker at the fox theatre in detroit. 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. Enjoy an opulent ballet experience in a theater decorated with gold and crushed velvet. The nutcracker ballet returns to ann arbors michigan. Through the discipline and dedication dance requires, bbt molds and develops healthy, passionate, responsible, and wellrounded individuals who have the potential to succeed in any field. 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 will be performed saturday, december 5 at 2. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker.
They have been bringing the beauty of ballet to the basin since 1993. Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60foot growing christmas tree and spectacular russianmade costumes and sets. Summer 2014 featuring new artistic director, nikoloz makhateli. River raisin ballet company a performance company of the river raisin centre for the arts 734 242rrca 114 s. Dec 11, 2015 grand rapids ballet s 2015 production wont be markedly different. This particular contemporary rendition of the nutcracker brings to life one of the most popular and performed ballets of all time. Expansive education and outreach programs make classical ballet relevant, accessible, and inviting to the widest possible audience, regardless of financial means and circumstances.
This annual production is a fulllength, narrated ballet, choreographed by ballet chelsea artistic director wendi dubois. Michigan ballet academy is the premier ballet training school in west michigan. Midland festival ballet is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote the art of classical ballet through education, performance and outreach. The nutcracker 2015 wharton center for performing arts. A mustsee event, witness the worlds best dancers on stage in kalamazoo. The art deco nutcracker is a fabulously fun frolic of an evening. Take stunning backstage glimpse of new nutcracker, expected. The west michigan premiere of the 1959 pulitzer prize and tony awardwinning play march 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker returning to fox theatre. The michigan youth ballet theatre is a preprofessional youth ballet company, dedicated to the development and preservation of the great art of ballet, and to providing young people in west michigan with a premiere ballet company experience.
Sign up for our free email updates to get notified on all our gba classes, schedules and performances. Classic holiday favorite for audiences young and old. But how much do you know about their life that is not on the stage. Featuring the michigan ballet academy students and dance theatre of harlem current and former principals, crystal serrano and francis lawrence, this beautiful production of the holiday classic will capture the imagination of the entire family. The nutcracker detroit tickets the nutcracker detroit tour dates. You have seen moscow ballet s beautiful and awardwinning ballerinas perform as masha in the great russian nutcracker, as princess aurora in the sleeping beauty and as odetteodile in swan lake to name the top three beloved ballets. 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. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the fox theatre in detroit. Nov 22, 2017 slager, a michigan native who previously taught at the former turning point school of dance in frankfort, has performed with greater lansing ballet and ballet magnificat and in 2015 won the. Presented for the 35th year by childrens ballet theatre of michigan, the nutcracker combines the artistry of midmichigans best young dancers and the. Brighton ballet theater is a dance school dedicated to providing the highest quality dance education for girls and boys ages 219, as well as adults. Sugar plum fairies, fighting mice, and toy soldiers make this enchanting story the perfect tradition for the entire family. Michigan s first ever strolling nutcracker is heading into its seventh season and will be performed by members of the southeastern michigan classical ballet at the whitney mansion in detroit. Nutcracker ballet livingston county, michigan brighton school of ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet.
Moscow ballet is pleased to announce that western michigan university symphony orchestra, named best classical university symphony orchestra in downbeat magazines 2005 nationally recognized student music awards competition, will accompany the moscow ballet company live in tchaikovskys great russian nutcracker under conductor and professor bruce uchimuras baton. To the oldest member of our group, balanchine and the new york city ballet will probably never be equaled. Home for more pictures and uptotheminute information about mbt, follow us on facebook and instagram. Mybc is a youth ballet company offering education, performance, and scholarship opportunities for students in southwest michigan and northern indiana. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Choreography for nutcracker grand rapids ballet blog. The ballet follows young clara and her nutcracker prince through a magical journey in the land of the sugar plum fairy. The cast and crew of this production have been incredibly supportive, adventurous and filled with joy of the. Ann arbor the nutcracker ballet returns to the michigan theater on saturday, dec. In 2015, caniparoli cochoreographed, with helgi tomasson, a. Countless details in val caniparolis the nutcracker come together every december as west michigans favorite holiday tradition. Sony atv publishing, public domain compositions, and.
Best places to see ballet in the detroit area cbs detroit. The nutcracker detroit tickets the nutcracker detroit. Nutcracker coming to lake orion with guest stars from washington. Ballet chelsea premier dance instruction and performance. West michigan youth ballet 6086 fulton st e, ada, michigan 49301 rated 4. Brighton ballet theater school of russian american ballet. 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 nutcracker 2019 is a west michigan holday family tradition. After a sold out world premiere, the nutcracker, reimagined by polar express author.
Search performances in your state now buy tickets to see moscow ballet performances. Michigan ballet theatre cornelia sampson, director. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic as you and your loved ones journey with masha and her nutcracker prince through the snow forest. One of lansings favorite holiday traditions, the nutcracker is a funfilled performance for the entire family.
The strolling nutcracker will be performed inside the mansion and will move with the audience from room to room as the holiday classic unfolds. Nov 12, 2015 ballet chelsea will present its 18th annual nutcracker performance during chelseas hometown holiday weekend, december 46, 2015. Grand rapids ballet nutcracker 201920 season grand. The event features live accompaniment from the michigan opera theatre orchestra as well as complimentary childrens activities before the performance at during intermission. Hoffmanns the nutcracker and the mouse king original choreography by marius petipa music composed by peter ilyitch tchaikovsky.
The michigan ballet theatre is bringing its production of the nutcracker to lake orion high school performing arts center this weekend. A collaboration two years in the making, minnesota ballet and the keweenaw symphony orchestra came together for a spectacular rendition of the nutcracker at michigan technological university. 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. Apr 22, 2016 classic holiday favorite for audiences young and old. Hailing from the land of the sugar plum fairy, the nutcracker prince has been entrapped in the nutcracker that herr drosselmeyer gives to clara. Nutcracker grand rapids united states west michigan. The nutcracker ballet in two acts story adapted from e.
The original, direct from russia, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Grand rapids ballet is michigan s only professional ballet company. Nutcracker by the numbers grand rapids, mi grand rapids ballet. The michigan ballet academy a professional ballet academy located in grand rapids, michigan. I nutcracker the eugene onegin excerpts dresden boys choir, dresden staatskapelle, vonk licensed to youtube by adshare mg for a third party on behalf of naxos. 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. 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. The nutcracker 2017 program by grand rapids ballet issuu.
Featuring the oakland homeschool music treble choir, directed by mrs cherub beard. The michigan ballet academy, under the direction of irina vassileni, proudly presents the nutcracker. The nutcracker muskegon west michigan youth ballet. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with professional russian. Nutcracker ballet saginaw, michigan moscow ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Balletmet returns for its eighth visit to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker.
Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballet s celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour. Presented for the 35th year by childrens ballet theatre of michigan, the nutcracker combines the artistry of mid michigan s best young dancers and the aweinspiring direction of awardwinning choreographer gregory m. Every adaptation of the nutcracker is the same, yet each the nutcracker is different from all others. Its tchaikovsky, its the nutcracker, so almost five stars. The west michigan youth ballet proudly presents the nutcracker, a holiday family tradition suitable for all ages.
Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker miller auditorium. We are a grass roots organization using students and professional dancers from all over southeastern michigan and ontario. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Presented for the 35th year by childrens ballet theatre of michigan, the nutcracker combines the artistry of midmichigans best young dancers and the aweinspiring direction of awardwinning choreographer gregory m. Grand rapids ballet s newest version of the nutcracker is a unique production for west michigan, which stays true to the original story.
Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand. It was my first time ever seeing the nutcracker ballet and i loved it. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in michigan. The livonia civic ballet company is a nonprofit 501 c 3 dance company. She joined grand rapids ballet as a trainee in 2017 and was promoted to apprentice after her first performance of sugar plum fairy, and is now in her first year as a company member. Ballet chelsea will present its 18th annual nutcracker performance during chelseas hometown holiday weekend, december 46, 2015. 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 characters only she can bring to life in her dreams.
With online performances, digital classes, books and movies, mots got you covered until we meet again. Get to know sasha, karyna and natalia a littl e better. The nutcracker ballet traditional performance balletmet. Dont miss chris van allsburgs breathtakingly re imagined smashhit featuring live music from your grand rapids symphony, sets by tony award winner eugene lee, and choreography by val caniparoli. Lady of the camellias, three different productions of the nutcracker for cincinnati ballet, louisville ballet, and grand rapids ballet, and val caniparolis, a cinderella story, danced to themes by richard rodgers, for royal winnipeg ballet. Western ballet s nutcracker performed on december 4th, 2015.
Nutcracker grand rapids united states west michigan youth. Michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker december 14 and december 15 in 2019. Dec 14, 2019 michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker december 14 and december 15 in 2019. Under the direction of international dancer and teacher, irina vassileni, mba provides students the opportunity to train using the internationally recognized vaganova method. The nutcracker 2019, west michigans favorite holiday tradition, returns to the grandeur of devos performance hall with sets by famed childrens book author. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Social distancing means no live dance performances for a while, but that doesnt mean the dancing has to stop.
Click to purchase tickets to purchase tickets over the phone or for any assistance associated with online ticket processing, please call tututix directly. Suffuse with vitality, impressive dance and true joy of the season this ballet is a. After a sold out world premiere, the nutcracker, reimagined by polar express author chris van allsburg, returns for two weekends at devos performance hall. In 2019 michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker, dec. Nutcracker 2015, presented by dance kids of monterey county. Although it premiered in saint petersburgs mariinsky theatre on december 18, 1892, composer pyotr tchaikovskys the nutcracker wouldnt become the dependably magical holidayseason reaffirmation of christmas joy we know and love until decades later. 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. Apr 06, 2020 michigan ballet academy is the premier ballet training school in west michigan. 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. Oct 30, 2016 producers notes our twenty second nutcracker is filled with a wondrous new look. For tickets, class information, directions, and more, call 616.
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