The oakland ballet company is a professional ballet company. The dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer may begin with nutcracker. Berkeley ballet theater bbt, the east bays premiere center for ballet training, welcomes all members of the community to enjoy robbie nichols and sally streets the nutcracker this holiday season. Auditions for our youth company usually take place by attending a company class at the school of california dancearts. Sugar plum fairy and her cavalier amanda peet and stefan calka dec 9 alexandra cunningham and richard porter dec 10m, 11. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. California nutcracker ballet productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker alameda ballet. From the captivating dance of the sugar plum fairy to the iconic snow scene, this classical ballet set to the beloved music of tchaikovsky continues to enthrall audiences of all ages. For those visiting sacramento or locals seeking a tradition to enjoy each holiday season, not only are you treated to the best talent on stage, but also live music by the sacramento philharmonic orchestra. You can easily go nuts for this classic holiday ballet based on the novel by german author ernst theodor amadeus e. Students of alameda ballet academy have the opportunity to audition for alameda civic ballets nutcracker.
Alameda ballet academy quality classical dance education in. The glamorous costuming, the impressive set with a christmas tree that grows and the snow that falls in the ethereal snowflake forest never cease to delight. The sacramento ballet presents the nutcracker our program for the nutcracker, 2011. Engage in this breathtaking institution featuring more than 100 local dancers performing alongside professionals from the sacramento ballet and fresno ballet theatre. Please contact us to schedule an appointment dancers interested in becoming members of our youth company may also attend one of our auditions for our annual snow queen ballet or one of our spring productions. Message from the artistic directors dear friends, for almost a quarter century, carinne and i have lovingly produced the nutcracker, a magical and timeless. Arizona youth ballet arizona youth ballet provides young. Both the school and company were created to impart the best elements of the classical ballet tradition to local dance students and the surrounding community.
Each spring we present various classical ballets and contemporary premieres in addition to dances from the younger ballet students. We are looking for talented dancers with strong ballet technique that are comfortable in contemporary work. Sacramento balletnutcracker sacramento, california event. Placer county shows placer theatre ballet placer ballet. Capitol ballet company presents the full length ballet of tchaikovskys the nutcracker every december to an audience of youth, families, adults and seniors in venues throughout the sacramento region. Sacramento the nutcracker, the popular ballet set to music composed by peter ilyich tchaikovsky, opened in at the community center theater, sat. Alameda ballet academy alameda, california dance school. Putting on a pair of notsneakers and attending a ballet or holiday theater performance is an annual tradition for many families. Sacramento theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. Local and regional dancers are encouraged to audition for placement in. California ballet company jared nelson, artistic director san diegos leading professional ballet company since 1968. She currently teaches social social ballroom dance classes at oaklands just dance ballroom, and leads a thriving adult ballet program at the alameda ballet academy. Check out a behind the scenes look at the childrens role in the nutcracker, as well as an interview with the sacramento ballets ron cunningham. Theatre, aspensanta fe ballet, sacramento ballet, david parsons dance and the oklahoma city ballet itself.
The oklahoma city ballet is a professional dance company and school located in oklahoma. Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and. The pair of dancers are part of the upcoming nutcracker cast with the oakland ballet, and also part of the dance companys educational outreach, recently offering a taste of the production. He along with carinne binda, his wife, managed to promote the company quite a lot. Sacramento ballet s patrons can find places to park in the area. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker alameda ballet academy. We welcome dancers from throughout the region in open auditions, provide quality performance opportunities, and offer aspiring young dancers significant roles alongside professional artists.
Interested parties should submit video links, along with resume to ballet master, bat abbit. A magical and truly touching performance alastair maccaulay, new york times, bbts moving version of the ballets storyline highlights the holiday. Nov 12, 2014 december 6 21, 2014 best known and most beloved of all sacramento ballet productions, ron cunninghams the nutcracker has been seen by hundreds of thousands of people. Discount tickets to nutcracker performances in southern. The sacramento ballet nutcracker 2015 auditions nutcracker information. City ballet school san francisco is the bay areas home of premier vaganova training, under the leadership of artistic director, galina alexandrova bolshoi, san francisco ballet and mens director, nikolai kabaniaev, kirov mariinsky. Placer theatre ballet is a youth ballet company dedicated to the joy of storytelling through the art of dance. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates. The sacramento ballet nutcracker 2017 auditions nutcracker information. Arizona youth ballet fosters and encourages a bullyfree environment and works with all dancers and families to maintain a positive learning and performing experience. Bringing the classics to life along with fresh, new innovative choreography. Get times and locations for performing arts, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, museums, film and videos, poetry and literature, kid and family events, comedy, special and. Through dedicated, highly regarded faculty, outstanding supporters and amazing dancers, we strive to be the premier youth dance company in the southwest.
Sep 10, 2016 sacramento cbs thousands of children have made their way to sacramento this weekend for the sacramento ballets nutcracker auditions. Cheap tickets to all sacramento ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. Sacramento ballet holds childrens auditions for nutcracker the. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. Get times and locations for performing arts, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, museums, film and videos, poetry and literature, kid and family events, comedy, special and free events. Unfortunate this ballet felt like a childrens recital more than anything.
The sacramento ballets goal to reach youth is fulfilled annually with several nutcracker matinee performances specifically for kids. Sacramento ballet host children for nutcracker auditions. Sacramento cbs thousands of children have made their way to sacramento this weekend for the sacramento ballets nutcracker auditions. Sacramento ballet tickets sacramento ballet schedule. Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel. Auditions for nutcracker preprofessional program only. So each year i make it a tradition to round up the top nutcracker ballet discount ticket offers for as many performances as i can find in california. Children audition for the sacramento ballets nutcracker at the studio in midtown sacramento on sunday sept. Auditions for the childrens cast of the sacramento ballets 2017 production of the nutcracker will be held over the following days. The nutcracker san jose dance theatre ballet school. Nutcracker ballet 2019 discounts tickets available now from trusted california ticket sources. They seek to impart students with artistry, self expression, grace and musicality, while encouraging a love for the art of dance.
Ballet auditions california ballet auditions dance. As ballet master and artistic associate for menlowe ballet since its inception in 2011, ms. Sacramento ballet serves up great productions loved by the newly initiated and longtime admirers alike in sacramento. Ron cunningham was made the artistic director of the ballet in 1988. The sacramento ballet s goal to reach youth is fulfilled annually with several nutcracker matinee performances specifically for kids. Dec, 2012 check out a behind the scenes look at the childrens role in the nutcracker, as well as an interview with the sacramento ballet s ron cunningham. Lowes responsibilities are diverse and include coaching and rehearsing the dancers. Get ready for the 2019 performance of the alameda civic ballets nutcracker. Women must have strong pointe work and men good partnering skills. About leadership team dancers guest choreographers auditions.
Please go to alameda civic ballets nutcracker page for the rehearsal schedule and other information. Sacramento ballet the nutcracker was introduced in 2008 and is among the top classics presented by the company. The glamorous costuming, the impressive set with a christmas tree that grows and the snow that falls in. Thanks to berkeley ballet theater for sponsoring this guide to holiday dance performances for more than thirty years, berkeley ballet theaters rendition of the holiday classic, the nutcracker, has been an east bay family favorite. Performance opportunities students of alameda ballet academy have the opportunity to audition for alameda civic ballets nutcracker. Northern california ballet bringing quality fulllength. Alameda civic ballet was founded in february 2003 and achieved nonprofit 501c3 status as a charitable organization in november of 2004. The instructors and staff of the alameda ballet academy are dedicated to bringing quality classical dance education to the greater alameda community. If necessary we will reschedule, following the recommendations of the alameda county department of public health to ensure the safety of our staff and.
Auditions for the childrens cast of the sacramento ballets 2015 production of the nutcracker will be held over three days. Home of the nutcracker at the san diego civic theatre with the san diego symphony. Student nutcracker auditions oakland ballet company. Pick up some concert tickets today and enjoy a night filled with. Sacramento balletnutcracker, sacramento, california. Sacramento ballets patrons can find places to park in the area. December 6 21, 2014 best known and most beloved of all sacramento ballet productions, ron cunninghams the nutcracker has been seen by hundreds of thousands of people. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares. Discover things to do in sacramento and beyond with sacramento365, a comprehensive arts and events calendar for sacramento county, west sacramento, roseville, and davis. The alameda ballet academy the history of aba alameda ballet academy and its affiliate performing company, alameda civic ballet, were founded in 2003 by the artistic director, abra rudisill.
Tots are more than welcome to hang with their parents at this theater. Wednesday, september 6th, saturday, september 9th and sunday, september 10th, 2017. Alameda civic ballets 12th annual presentation of the nutcracker when. Alameda civic ballets nutcracker returns in castro valley. Sneak peek of oakland ballets nutcracker at strandwood. Session 1 september 2labor day closed all august 27september 7. Casting will be posted at the alameda ballet academy studio as well as emailed to performers. Search all sacramento ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
Alameda ballet academy quality classical dance education. For over 54 years, open auditions have been held for san francisco bay area students to take part in this iconic production. Taking the whole family out to the ballet can take a bite out of your christmas shopping budget. Dancers will be cast according to height and ability, see audition schedule for appropriate times. For three decades, the sacramento ballets performance of ron cunninghams the nutcracker has been an integral part of sacramentos christmas celebration. Born in oakland and raised in alameda, michael lowe was encouraged at an early age.
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