Eastern connecticut ballet dance class in east lyme, ct. Jared redick, assistant dean of ballet at uncsa school of dance, will serve as the productions director and the performance will be conducted by karin hendrickson. The nutcracker ballet will tour north america this year for the holiday season. There is something for everyone in this charming interpretation of eta hoffmans story set to the music of tchaikovsky with choreography staged by the artistic staff of the nutmeg ballet. The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892. Uncsas 2018 nutcracker box office opening event sat.
Please come join clara, the sugar plum fairy, and several other dancers from our production at the westport womens club nutcracker tea on saturday, nov 29th from 24pm. Nutcracker ballet holiday shows in connecticut mommypoppins. 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. In addition, audience members may be interested in visiting the nutcracker boutique. Cast a will perform on december 14th at 12 noon and december 15th at 4. The company includes advanced and preprofessional students, professional dancers and worldclass guest artists from major ballet companies. Uncsa is committed to making its programs accessible to all persons who wish to enjoy them. Discount tickets to nutcracker performances in southern. Connecticut concert ballet presents the nutcracker youtube. Chrysalis chamber music institute, dedicated to the development of outstanding chamber musicians, will present its spring showcase on march 3 in watson hall. The state of connecticuts professional ballet company will perform its traditional production of the holiday ballet in six performances. Uncsa performance calendar 20152016 by uncsa issuu.
Connecticut 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 worlds favorite holiday ballet the nutcracker at the shubert theater, new haven, ct. Danbury music centre 256 main street, danbury, ct 06810. Join clara, her nutcracker prince, and the talented young cast of the champaign urbana ballet on a magical journey to a shimmering land of confectionary fairies, glittering global flair, and tchaikovskys. Presented by first tennessee bank, the 10show performance schedule for uncsas production of the nutcracker is. The unc school of the arts kicks off its countdown to the nutcracker. Ballet etudes company founded in 1988 the ballet etudes company is a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to bringing the highest quality ballet performances to the fairfield county community. The nutcracker shubert theater, new haven, ct tickets. This would include 2 school performances either on thursday or friday with 45 public performances fridaysunday. Nutcracker festival nutcracker tea party, ballet westport to do. Uncsa faculty artists and students perform together in chrysalis chamber music institutes spring showcase. Dance can add infinite depth and artistry to the lives of young people, opening them to a new world of creative expression. Experience the magic of connecticut concert ballets enchanting production of the nutcracker tickets on sale now. For the best possible assistance, and for information about our services and accommodations, please inform the uncsa box office of your requirements when making your reservations at least 10 days in advance by calling 3367211945.
Danbury symphony orchestra student concerto competition, 20192020 selected finalists will compete on saturday, march 85th anniversary celebration. Nutcracker balletpresented by fineline theater artsnew milford high schooldec. They will perform two shows at the jorgensen center for the performing arts at the university of connecticut in storrs on december 11th. Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king. Music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky directed by jared redick experience the lush score, vivid sets and costumes, and extraordinary performances that have made uncsas the nutcracker a cherished. Dec 10, 2017 the nutcracker places the mouse kings crown on claras head, and she magically becomes a princess, and the nutcracker becomes a prince, unmasking himself to show that he is sascha. Nutcracker breaks alltime records for sales, attendance at uncsa this holiday season. Eastern connecticut ballet is a nonprofit organization and one of the states premiere schools for dance. Buy tickets online now or find out more with new haven theater. Taking place in 1980s brooklyn on new years eve, it features allstar dancers, a dj, and an electric violinist.
Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. Join the sugar plum fairy, the snow king, the nutcracker, the mouse king and more for the 2019 production of the nutcracker at the stevens center. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same. A simple gift transforms a festive holiday party into an enchanted battle with militant mice and a princely hero. The box office is closed on saturday and sunday except when a performance is scheduled. May 07, 2020 experience the lush score, vivid sets and costumes, and extraordinary performances that have made uncsas the nutcracker a cherished holiday tradition. Meet a brave nutcracker prince, fairies, kings and queens, and little toy soldiers in this timeless holiday classic. Nov 19, 2015 connecticuts best and most beautiful production of the nutcracker. Presented this year by wells fargo, the show runs from wednesday, dec. In both the college and high school programs at the school of dance, you can choose to concentrate in either classical dance or contemporary dance, but you will train. Tickets for the 2018 production of the nutcracker officially go on sale to the public on monday, sept. Guest artists and no less than 100 professionally trained dancers from ecb will share the spotlight at the garde arts center. The nutcracker ballet is based on the story the nutcracker and the king of mice written by e.
University of north carolina school of the arts uncsa. Top 10 auditions americas got talent 2019 duration. Its a staple of every major ballet companys repertoire, and for good reason the nutcracker has often been called the greatest ballet ever made. He is directing and choreographing with his wife of 28 years, lisa denton, for the 17 th time.
Shubert box office 247 college street new haven, ct 06510 box office hours. Many dance companies, including the new york city ballet and san francisco ballet, have made this show a staple of their repertoire each year, bringing the. Uncsas the nutcracker introduces two new familyfriendly. Offering childrens ballet classes, adult dance classes, and more. Oct 17, 2019 uncsas production is the only the nutcracker performance in the triad to be accompanied by a live orchestra. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Students who are not participating in the uncsa production of the nutcracker have the opportunity to dance in the nutcracker tea party. Nov 15, 2017 the hartt school is the performing arts conservatory of the university of hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. Ccb nutcracker performance dates 2019 ccbs 2019 performance of the nutcraker will take place at manchester high schools bailey auditorium on december 14th and 15th at 12 noon and 4. Ballet theatre company west hartford, ct performances. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the performance buy tickets connecticut concert ballet has been bringing this delightful holiday production to new england audiences for over 40 years. Feel free to follow the nutcracker ballet 2020 schedule and the nutcracker upcoming tour dates 2020 at the ticket listing table above and book the nutcracker event tickets and event dates the entertainment and the enjoyment you get at a live event are nothing compared to watching it on tv.
Local nutcracker ballet to be performed to live music new. Every adaptation of the nutcracker is the same, yet each the nutcracker is different from all others. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. In its fifteenth season performing the holiday classic at memorial hall, carolina ballet returns with their dazzling production filled with beloved characters, grand magical illusions, and a live symphony orchestra. This years performances of the nutcracker broke alltime records for sales and attendance at the university of north carolina school of the arts. Performances of connecticut concert ballets the nutcracker continue this week at manchester high school on saturdayat 2 and 7 p. The nutcracker opened last night at the stevens center and will run there through dec. Beyond the fantastic ballet performances and magical music, the production includes falling snow, rolling fog, and a magical light show of a christmas tree that grows enormous right before your eyes. Shubert theatre new haven ballet presents the nutcracker. Nutcracker performance eastern connecticut ballet east. Nov 14, 2017 ballet des ameriques stages performances of the nutcracker ball, in port chester, 5 p. Mary ellen marpe, wife of first selectman of westport, jim marpe, will be doing a live reading of the nutcracker, followed by appearances by many of the cast members. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. To perform the full length version of the ballet the nutcracker.
Local nutcracker ballet to be performed to live music. The nutcracker krannert center for the performing arts. Hailed as nothing short of perfection by classical voice of north carolina, the. Uncsa also gives a special free performance of the nutcracker for winstonsalem forsyth county school system thirdgraders who attend schools with the highest number of free lunch recipients. Peter tchaikovsky, the famous russian composer, was commissioned by mastermind choreographer marius petipa to compose the nutcracker ballet, score based on alexandre dumass adaptation of e. Arthur fredric, artistic director, directorchoreographer, celebrates his 21 st year with the danbury music centre as artistic director for the nutcracker ballet. Swirling snowflakes, giant mice, dolls that come to life and.
We have seen the boston ballet, the carolina ballet and many nonprofessional performances. My daughter and i enjoy going to see the nutcracker every year. Today, the nutcracker is performed all over the world, delighting audiences of all ages with its grace, beauty and style. Experience the lush score, vivid sets and costumes, and extraordinary performances that have made uncsa s the nutcracker a cherished holiday tradition. The nutcracker is peter ilyich tchaikovskys version of e t a hoffmans popular story the nutcracker and the mouse king. Fairfield, ct the connecticut dance school announces two performances of the nutcracker, featuring dancers from fairfield and beyond. The danbury music centre presents danbury community orchestra with special guest artist, indiepop star, deni danbury symphony orchestra student concerto competition.
Once you see the dazzling displays of finesse and hear the incredibly. School of music presents livestreams of spring guest artist concerts. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to. The nutmeg ballet is back at the bushnell, 166 capitol ave. Experience the wonder of this fullystaged performance. The nutcracker will be at the stevens center for nine performances dec.
For nearly 50 years the first public music conservatory in the country has brought nationally prominent faculty, uncsa students and icons of the american ballet theatre together for the stirring holiday event at the historic 1929 stevens center. New canaan, ct september 21, 2017 new england dance theaters production of the nutcracker ballet, now in its historic 32nd year, has become a holiday tradition in fairfield county. Evelyn robinson, a high school student at uncsa tells us more about this years production. Duke energy center for the performing arts raleigh. Ballet des ameriques stages performances of the nutcracker ball, in port chester, 5 p. New haven ballet proudly presents artistic director lisa sanborns exciting fulllength production of the nutcracker annually at the historic shubert theatre in downtown new haven. Three reasons the nutcracker is a cantmiss holiday. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. The story of a young german girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince and a fierce battle against a mouse king with seven heads. Connecticut nutcracker ballet performed by connecticut concert ballet.
The nutcracker is performed at the stevens center in winstonsalem each december. In an effort to mitigate the potential effects of covid19 on our campus and in our community, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all student and guest artist performances, along with uncsa presents performances, through may. Dozens of holiday items from collectible nutcrackers to holiday ornaments, childrens books and souvenir posters are on sale before, during and after the performances. Eastern connecticut ballet is the regions premier school for dance education.
The plot of the original story is much more complex, with flashbacks whereas for the purpose of this ballet, it has. The hartt school community division presents the nutcracker. Greensboro ballets the nutcracker carolina theatre of. Uncsa s highly anticipated holiday production of the nutcracker, presented by wells fargo, will showcase guest dancers yuriko kajiya as the sugar plum fairy and connor walsh as the cavalier prince for two performances only. Join the sugar plum fairy, the snow king, the nutcracker, the mouse king and more for the 2019 production of the nutcracker at. Sep 22, 2017 new canaan, ct september 21, 2017 new england dance theaters production of the nutcracker ballet, now in its historic 32nd year, has become a holiday tradition in fairfield county. Uncsa school of dance, 1533 s main st, winstonsalem, nc 2020. E ach year, connecticut dance school holds six performances of the nutcracker, two fulllength performances, as well as four shortened performances for area school children, including one that is sensory friendly view our sensory friendly nutcracker page for more information on this performance all of the roles are filled by our own students, with the exception of the cavalier. The nutcracker ballet was first presented 123 years ago at the mariinsky theatre in st. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. There is something for everyone in this charming interpretation of eta hoffmans story set to the music of tchaikovsky with choreography staged by. It is so popular that holidays are not complete without seeing the nutcracker live the nutcrackers origin can be traced back to russia in the late 1800s where choreographer marius petipa and composer peter ilyitch tchaikovsky created the ballet based on eta hoffmans.
The nutcracker has become an annual holiday tradition in many american cities and even around the world. A contemporary version of the classic tchaikovsky tale, hiphop nutcracker returns to massachusetts for one show at the hanover theater. The uncsa acclaimed production of the nutcracker will feature a total of ten performances, december th through 22nd, at the stevens center in downtown winstonsalem. Experience the lush score, vivid sets and costumes, and extraordinary performances that have made uncsas the nutcracker a cherished holiday tradition. The great russian nutcracker and moscow ballet nutcracker tickets are all available now online. To share the magic of the nutcracker with friends and family this december, visit or call the garde box office at 8604447373, ext 1. Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will. This wonderful favorite is set to music by tchaikovsky. Like all great artistic disciplines, dance is an ongoing conversation between the classical and the contemporary, between iconic productions of the nutcracker and daring new works from emerging choreographers. Nutcracker performance dates connecticut concert ballet. The nutcracker ballet has been captivating young and old for more than 125 years, but eastern connecticut ballets version, set in new london in the 1850s, is like none other performed by ballet companies from coast to coast. Nutcracker performances announced at fairfield university.
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