For additional information about the performance and to purchase tickets please click here or call 3157244000. Westport academy of dance 345 post rd w, westport, connecticut 06880 rated 4. The mission of the catskill ballet theatre company is to provide the residents and visitors to the hudson valley classical ballet performances, while. No holiday season would be complete without experiencing a stage production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Graded syllabus in classical ballet and character dance classes in primary to professional levels and open adult ballet classes. The ballet syllabus is derived from the russian school imperial theater school vaganova methodology.
Francis college, and a faculty teacher for brooklyn. The westport academy of dances 36th annual production is set for tomorrow and sunday december 2 and 3 at staples high school its an areawide show but westporters figure prominently. Westport s academy of dance is proud of our own teacher and choreographer david fernandez and student charlotte barrato for helping the mayors office of new york city and the new york city emergency management department. The nutcracker returns to westport country playhouse. Westport academy of dance, 345 post rd w, westport, ct 2020. Since its composition in 1892 by peter ilyich tchaikovsky, the nutcracker has been retold and performed on stage countless times, and plays an essential role in the magic of the holiday season. Westports academy of dance uses a system of levels in placing students within each class. Westports academy of dance will present its annual production of the holiday classic the nutcracker at staples high school. Recital 2019 video albums are available at the links below. Featuring westport s academy of dance students and special guest performers please enjoy this video of our complete 38th annual performance of the nutcracker.
Staged every december for the past 36 years, this professional production includes academy students that are enrolled in our ballet program. New england academy of dance 26th annual nutcracker new. The greenwich ballet academy is a top ballet school that nurtures talented young students in the greenwich, ct and portchester, ny communities. Our program includes classes for all ages and levels of ability. The seasonal run of george balanchines nutcracker wound to a close over the weekend with a delightful debut and other good performances saturday afternoon at the new york state theater. The long island ballet theatre connecting long island to. Jan 07, 1985 the seasonal run of george balanchines nutcracker wound to a close over the weekend with a delightful debut and other good performances saturday afternoon at the new york state theater. He is directing and choreographing with his wife of 28 years, lisa denton, for the 17 th time. At new west ballet school in san macos san diego north county, dancers have 2 to 3 opprotunites a year to preform, nutcracker, spring production, and summer recital. The dancers of the washington ballet are represented by the american guild.
The only authorized online ticket agent for the oncenter box office is. The 2014 and 2015 seasons of george balanchines the nutcracker brought a flood of six new sugarplum fairies notably emilie gerrity and unity phelan from the corps. Huntington academy of dance ballet etudes nutcracker ballet. Founded in 1950 by celebrated ballerina and choreographer iris merrick and located in ossining, new york, the company is comprised of approximately 100 dancers who are selected each september through open auditions held at logrea dance academy, the official school of wbc. Debra macdonald received her preprofessional training at american ballet academy, studying under carol sumner and richard rapp and performed in the academys production of the balanchine nutcracker.
Hoffmans enchanting story set to tchaikovskys luminous music in a beautifully staged fulllength production featuring more than 100 local. Greenwich ballet academy nutcracker 2016 dance of the flowers. Ballet long island 1863 pond rd ronkonkoma, ny 11779 call 6317371964. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to. Throughout the adirondacks and beyond, one holiday tradition that our family and many others look forward to each year is the nutcracker ballet. In a statement, the companys executive director, katherine e.
Please visit this page often for updates and information. The 2014 and 2015 seasons of george balanchines the nutcracker brought a flood of six new. Wishing everyone a very happy holidays from all of us at westport academy of dance. Nutcracker festival nutcracker tea party, ballet westport to do. Valentina kozlova dance conservatory the studio is dedicated to providing the highest level of ballet and contemporary dance instruction to both preprofessional and primary students, preparing them for a professional career in dance. The nutcrackers timeless tale of wonder and imagination has captivated audiences for over a century. He is happy to create new works at the ballet hispanico school of dance for the preprofessional repertory class and to be the ballet master at brooklyn ballet. Danza dance academy 2015 nutcracker performance duration. Just as prestigious as the paris opera ballet is its dance school, the paris. New york city ballets nutcracker coming to movie theaters. New york city ballet tickets are currently being sold at our website. Celebrating over two decades as fairfield countys premier dance studio. Fresh dewdrops for new york city ballets nutcracker.
Since its composition in 1892 by peter ilyich tchaikovsky, the nutcracker has been retold and performed on stage countless times, and plays an. Nov 03, 2011 new york city ballet has joined the corps of cultural institutions presenting performances on the big screen. We take pride in this unique program which incorporates fun, singing, movement, props, and basic steps and terminology that begins to prepare them for future dance classes. Westports academy of dance s annual production of the nutcracker is one of the areas most charming. Westports academy of dance 345 post road west westport, ct 06880 studio. Simply go to the specific event page on our website to check for the availability of tickets. The mission of the catskill ballet theatre company is to provide the residents and visitors to the hudson valley classical ballet performances, while offering opportunities to local dancers to be part of professional productions. Experience the beauty, grace and power of ballet monthly performances held at. Public performances will be held at the stanley center for the arts in downtown utica, new york. Students are challenged to push themselves physically and mentally. This production involves professional ballet dancers. New england academy of dance and new england dance theater proudly presents its 26th annual fulllength production of the nutcracker ballet.
The paris opera ballet is a french ballet company that is an integral part of the paris opera. Here you will find calendar and informational pages, announcements relating to classes and performances, as. He currently teaches for central park dance studios, the long island ballet theatre school, and at westports academy of ballet in connecticut. Linda fletcher, 19472015 dancer 19651972 studied ballet with betty. Dona is the cofounder and rehearsal director of cellopointe, a chamber music and ballet company based in new york city.
This timeless, classical holiday ballet is being performed by a cast of over 40 dancers in ct theater dance school. Presently he is the ceo and founder of rka consultants in nyc. Teacher creative movement, preprimary 1, preprimary 2, primary. If purchasing tickets offline, please call or visit the oncenter box office, open mondayfriday 10am4pm and saturday 10am2pm.
The nutcracker 2015 to return to new york, san francisco, and many more as the winter holidays of 2015 draw closer, seasonal dance favorite the nutcracker will be back on the schedule at dozens of venues around north america. Our goal is to make classical ballet and contemporary dance. Nutcracker 2019 photos by kerry long photography are available for purchase here. Dec 03, 2017 greenwich ballet academy nutcracker 2017 snowflake dance michael barrett. Westports academy of dance has been teaching classical ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and tap to children and teens for over 40 years. Fresh dewdrops for new york city ballets nutcracker the.
Arthur is also an awardwinning teacher with the national dance institute and a former. Audiences will be moved and motivated by nine new works, including the specially commissioned paws for dance, raising awareness about animal cruelty, adoptions and the need to care for pets. Ct theater dance company dance in westport, ballet, dance. Wendy clark has danced professionally with the eugene ballet company, city ballet of san diego, and ballet spokane. Syracuse city ballet presents the nutcracker please note. Arthur fredric, artistic director, directorchoreographer, celebrates his 21 st year with the danbury music centre as artistic director for the nutcracker ballet. The school also has dance camps and intesives for the older dancers in the summer. Watch our favorite tiny dancer perform the nutcracker with the new york city ballet. The academys nutcracker has become a westport tradition that fills the holiday season with sweet treats, from tiny angels and brave soldiers to delicate dew drops and radiant sugar plums. Established over 40 years ago, the catskill ballet theatre company is a notforprofit organization providing cultural enrichment within the hudson valley through the art of classical ballet. Westport s academy of dance has been an incredible place for my daughters to learn dance. Huntington academy of dance ballet etudes production of the nutcracker.
The westport academy of dances 36th annual production is set for tomorrow and sunday december 2 and 3 at staples high school. This familyfriendly ballet signals the holiday season with its period costumes, magic and adventure and this year there are several opportunities to see the nutcracker in the adirondack region. No holiday season would be complete without experiencing a stage production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker ballet. Greenwich ballet academy nutcracker 2017 snowflake dance. The studio said his appearance would be an opportunity not only for the westport dancer cast opposite him but for the entire cast to share the stage with him. After teaching dance for a time at canadas national ballet school, she sat on their. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. The school of dancewest ballet offers a specialized dance program for children beginning at age two. She lives in westport, ct with her husband mark and their 3 children, matt, jake and caroline. You know that, because this weekend the nutcracker dances into town.
Ballet etudes is a nonprofit youth ballet company extending performing opportunities to preprofessional ballet students while introducing the art of ballet to young audience members. The work was performed as part of the kings of the dance program, premiering in the ukraine in november 2008. Students are placed based on age and years of dance experience, as well as level of technique shown, size, musicality, coordination, and their ability to focus and accept corrections in class. Ct theater dance company dance in westport, ballet. The nutcracker is one of petyr illych tchaikovskys greatest artistic achievements and the new york city ballet has been known to do complete justice to the ballet. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. 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. Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as enchanting dance from rochester city ballet pairs with tchaikovskys unforgettable score, performed in all its glory by the rpo. One of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of nearly 100 extraordinary dancers and an unparalleled repertory. David fernandez is a choreographer, dancer, and ballet teacher based in new york. Inspired by the holiday joy of children and her performances with the boston ballet, director michelle sperry has added more toys to the first act. Nov 25, 2015 9 local performances of the nutcracker ballet by diane chase throughout the adirondacks and beyond, one holiday tradition that our family and many others look forward to each year is the nutcracker ballet.
Please enjoy this full performance of the nutcracker featuring westport s academy of dance students and special guest performers including ask le cour, new westport s academy of dance. These dancers will perform in the nutcracker as well as other performances during the year. Visions of sugarplums will dance in your head after watching this 37th annual nutcracker performance by these national ballet training students. Arthur is also an awardwinning teacher with the national dance institute and a former broadway performer. She is currently a teaching artist for american ballet theater, an adjunct faculty teacher for st. Melange 2019 features the professional dancers of ct theater dance company. Passionate about dance education, ctd youth dance programs offer multiclass ballet curriculum as the foundation for other genres of dance. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Nutcracker performances on long island and nyc newsday.
Attila is also the recipient of the 2015 outstanding broadway chorus award for. Nick daley westport, ct began his dance training at the dvalda and sirico. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker. He currently teaches for central park dance studios, the long island ballet theatre school, and at westport s academy of ballet in connecticut. The greenwich ballet academy is a top ballet school that nurtures talented young students in the greenwich, ct and portchester, ny. Best nutcrackers and holiday shows for connecticut kids. New york city ballet has joined the corps of cultural institutions presenting performances on the big screen. Ballet long island 1863 pond rd ronkonkoma, ny 11779 6317371964. Westchester ballet company westchester ballet company. Copyright 2018 tututix sitemap careers privacy policysitemap careers privacy policy. Presented by the new albany childrens ballet theatre. Grow confidence and technique in dance training programs for young dancers ages 618. Peridance capezio center has been a core member of nycs dance. Student dancers must be at least 7 years old, in second grade, and at the ballet ii level.