However, the washington ballet puts a hometown spin on this classic. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. February 2020 march 2020 april 2020 may 2020 june 2020 july 2020 august 2020 september 2020 october 2020 november 2020 december 2020 january 2021 february 2021. Artistic director julie kent has introduced defining works by globally recognized choreographers, all while embracing the work of emerging. Glacier peak performing arts center in snohomish in december. Beautiful and whimsical, the companys capitalcentric version of the holiday classic, choreographed by the wildly imaginative former artistic director septime webre, nods to tradition but definitively asserts its yankee independence from the petipaivanov staging of. Washington ballets canned nutcracker suite ditches live music.
Dec 10, 2010 ceo recalls playing nutcrackers with thenwashington school of ballet and the national symphony orchestra at constitution hall in the 1960s, back when d. This holiday season, join the international ballet theatre for a christmas tradition decades old. In advance of the performance guests will be greeted at the historic warner theatre by military dignitaries and nutcracker cast members and will be treated to an exclusive behindthescenes rehearsal of the. Make memories this holiday season with philadelphias favorite holiday tradition george balanchines the nutcracker. Amanda clark is from fairfax, va and danced with the pacific northwest ballet from 20082016. Banw will continue to do virtual zoom classes for the remainder of the mandated shutdown to coincide with the local school district. This celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. The stage is set at the warner theatre in washington with clara and her young brother fritz enjoying themselves at their godfather drosselmeyers 1882 georgetown mansion where. Instead of the traditional setting in 19th century germany, the setting has moved to a grand georgetown mansion. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition. At pacific northwest ballet this nutcracker season, two pacific northwest ballet school students share the role in 39 performances. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Nov 19, 2019 a holiday favorite the nutcracker ballet is returning to the kennedy center and through the art centers gift shops and online store you can bring clara and her nutcracker prince into your home. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company.
Dozens of washington school of ballet students fill its ranks, with professional dancers spotlighted. 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 gainesville ballet school performs the nutcracker at the hylton performing arts center on friday, november 29, 2019. The washington ballet tickets washington ballet nutcracker. Washington ballet s production of the nutcracker, a beloved dc holiday tradition, has returned to the warner theatre in all its splendid glory on par with the lighting of the national christmas. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker.
The nutcracker was first mounted by the washington ballet in 1961. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet pioneer mary day. Dec 14, 2017 at pacific northwest ballet this nutcracker season, two pacific northwest ballet school students share the role in 39 performances. When the governor lifts the ban on nonessential businesses, we will then revisit the plan going forward. Cofounded in 1944 by the late mary day and lisa gardiner, the washington school of ballet twsb is recognized nationally and internationally for its classical training and dedication to excellence in dance and dance education. Keeping the holiday tradition alive, several professional dancers work together to perform the ballet in a magical way. See us on stage at the warner theatre, november 30december 29, 2019. Dec 17, 20 the washington ballets nutcracker is its annual pulloutallstops showcase of choreographer septime webres delirious revision of the revolutionary war, kind of a drunk history episode in. Designed to replicate the professional performance environment, inspire will introduce wsd dancers to new dance styles and choreography, while encouraging them to further explore their technique and.
International ballet theatre wishes to share a love of dance with the broadest possible audience and we excited to share the nutcracker with the public, private and home school organizations of the eastside through our school performances. The washington ballets the nutcracker at the warner theatre. We carry many sizes, including hardtofind giant nutcrackers, as well as styles such as decorative, sports team, and character nutcrackers. The washington ballets performance of the nutcracker is a truly aweinspiring experience.
Today is the prime day to score your tickets to our charminglydc the nutcracker at the warner theatre. The fulllength ballet features international guest dancers, faculty and students of the awardwinning arts organization. Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia. This saturday, i am going to see the maryland youth ballets nutcracker, which i have never seen before. Kirkland, washington ballet company international ballet theatre is a professional ballet company offering traditional as well as modern ballets. The washington ballets the nutcracker at the warner. Due to covid19 coronavirus concerns and measures enacted within snohomish county, olympic ballet theatre regrettably must cancel the sleeping beauty performances.
Each performance features over 100 dancers, including some from the professional company and others who are washington ballet students, although the students are so talented and dance so well with the professional dancers that the line between amateur. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will. From balanchines lively choreography and the beautiful sets and costumes to tchaikovskys beloved score performed live by the pennsylvania ballet orchestra, theres so much to love in this joyous ballet. Age ranges are general as each student may move through our syllabus at a different rate. Washington ballets nutcracker washington ballet ballet. Our collection includes both traditional and unconventional nutcrackers. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. With vibrant costumes and brilliant sets, ibts nutcracker. Artistic director julie kents longterm vision is to elevate the prominence of the company as worldclass ballet company in the nations capital by concurrently expanding the size of the company while broadening its repertoire. At christmas central, we carry a wide variety of nutcracker decorations. Theo kossenasmedia4artistscourtesy of the washington ballet a nutcracker is only as. A holiday favorite the nutcracker ballet is returning to the kennedy center and through the art centers gift shops and online store you can bring clara and her nutcracker prince into your home.
Victorian america scenery and costumes populate this version of the story and the kennedy center. For more information on tickets, please click here. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Dec 14, 2018 the most exquisite dc snowstorm youll ever experience is during the washington ballet s the nutcracker. Washington ballets production of the nutcracker, a beloved dc holiday tradition, has returned to the warner theatre in all its splendid glory on par with the lighting of the national christmas. Balletnovas summer 2020 intensive for dancers jd4cd3 starts monday, july 6. The original cast included ballet students, just as the washington ballet and the washington school of ballet does today. The washington ballets production of the nutcracker playing now through december 24 th at the warner theater. Take the whole family to marvel over claras christmas fantasy when the wooden toy soldier comes alive and takes her on a magical tour of wonderful holiday adventures. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to. The nutcracker washington ballet presented by the washington ballet. The best places to see the nutcracker in seattle seattle. Theo kossenasmedia4artistscourtesy of the washington ballet a nutcracker is only as good as its kids are cute. Ceo recalls playing nutcrackers with thenwashington school of ballet and the national symphony orchestra at constitution hall in the 1960s, back when d.
Patrons who have purchased tickets, please consider donating the ticket cost rather than requesting a refund. Its full of swirling snowflakes, magnificent sets and costumes and tchaikovskys beloved score. Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa. The nutcracker international ballet theatre, a washington. This year the celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington, king george iii, and other historical figures. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. Septime webres celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. The famed nutcracker ballet is presented by the washington ballet this holiday season. The metropolitan school of the arts hosts the nutcracker at the ernst community cultural center, annandale, virginia on december 7 and 8. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Nov 24, 2015 washington ballets septime webers the nutcracker septime webres criticallyacclaimed nutcracker transports us back in time to historic d. Community favorite, arc school of ballet is once again featuring their nutcracker sweets production. The opening christmas party now includes fredrick douglass as a guest, and the large dancing dolls that the children enjoy are a facsimile of john paul jones and. Edmonds olympic ballet theatre and school offers professional classical ballet dance under the artistic direction of mara sachiko vinson and oleg gorboulev.
The washington ballet twb was founded as the washington school of ballet in 1944 by mary day and incorporated as a professional company in 1976. She studied on scholarship at the washington school of ballet, the school of american ballet, and the professional division of pacific northwest ballet. All things nutcracker are at the kennedy center shop. I am also headed for nycb on the twenty 6th, and the pennsylania ballet of philadeplhia my hometown on the 23rd, i think. Since its founding in 1986, nashville ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by artistic director paul vasterling. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our. The washington school of ballet students have gone on to dance professionally with the washington ballet, american ballet theatre, new york city ballet, dance theatre of harlem, dutch national ballet, houston ballet, boston ballet, pacific northwest ballet, miami city ballet and numerous other companies all over the us and the world.
Where other nutcrackers offer up a few dancing mice. The nutcracker was not performed outside of russia until 1934, when nicholas sergeyev staged it at the sadlers wells theatre in england. The most exquisite dc snowstorm youll ever experience is during the washington ballets the nutcracker. Private confessions by the national theater of norway and rikstreatret at the kennedy center. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Over 100 hundred dancers grace the stage of the warner theatre, including talented students and trainees from the washington ballet school.
The washington ballets nutcracker is its annual pulloutallstops showcase of choreographer septime webres delirious revision of the revolutionary war, kind of a. Series all series special events student performances. The washington ballet will bring the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of its verydc version of the nutcracker, through december 28 at the historic warner theatre in downtown washington dc. A finale scene from the washington ballets the nutcracker. The washington ballet s version of the show has a complete duration of two hours and 15 minutes with the inclusion of a 15minute. Take your technique to new heights when you study with our esteemed faculty and renowned guest teachers and develop the tools needed to achieve true excellence in the art of classical ballet. This bothell dance academys nutcracker is narrated, one hour in length, and features 70plus dancers ages 418. Washington nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Pacific northwest ballet the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker is now the worlds most recognized and celebrated production, now in its 29th season the legendary costumes and sets are designed by maurice sendak author and illustrator of where the wild things are and the performance itself is seen by approximately 100,000 people per year booster seats are. Samrawit saleem plays clara in 20 performances, while kendra ko. Dec 04, 2017 the washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory.
Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. As the ballet company of the nations capital, the washington ballet reflects the diversity of the community and the nation through its professional dancers, highcaliber school, and its repertoire. Keeping the holiday tradition alive, several professional dancers. The washington ballet is a founding partner of thearc, a jointuse facility located in the heart of ward 8. The washington school of ballet twsb offers full year ballet programs for students ranging from ages 419 from september to june. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker snow. Nutcracker show directory of ballets the nutcracker ballet.
How long is the washington ballet s rendition of the nutcracker. Dec 17, 2001 it is the best of al washington nutcrackers. The heroic george washington is the nutcracker, king george iii is the rat king, and the cherry blossoms dance on the potomac. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. George balanchines the nutcracker archives pa ballet. International ballet theatre, a washington ballet company. Some students will repeat a year based on a number of factors, but growth is a major consideration. Preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since 1970. Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter. Inspire 2020 inspire is a choreography showcase featuring wsds level iii,iv,v and teenadult dancers, taking the stage on march 14, 2020 at glacier peak performing arts center. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater.
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