He presents clara with her nutcracker doll and is the architect of her magical adventure. The alabama ballet is one of only 8 companies in the world licensed to present the balanchine version of the performance. Under the direction of katia garza and zoe lombardtodd, the mobile ballet school features a seasoned faculty as well as renowned guest instructors from around the country. No matter how small and nontraditional the space may be, ballet mobile will transform it.
From pecans to shrimp to flowers to oysters and dogs and pumpkins and film and football and. Who are the main characters in the nutcracker ballet. See more ideas about nutcracker costumes, ballet costumes and dance costumes. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. First of all keren and i hope you all are staying safe and healthy. Described as a rite of passage for dancers, the nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker mobile ballet alabama mobile ballet. Although the original 1892 marius petipa production was not a success, pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker began to. Ballet mobiles ontheroad calendar continuously updated. Each level increases strength, ease of movement, and. Moscow ballets spectacular great russian nutcracker is the mustsee event this holiday season.
Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her nutcracker prince, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Dear huntsville ballet company community, i regret to inform you that due to the covid19 virus and the alabama state of emergency, huntsville ballet company has no choice but to cancel our production of peter pan originally scheduled for april 1719, 2020 at the mark c smith concert hall. In mobile, we are forever finding reasons to throw a party. Mobile ballet is the gulf coasts premier classical ballet company and ballet school,offering classical ballet and broadwaystyle jazz training. Alabama ballet, the central pennsylvania youth ballet, the miami city ballet. Alabama ballet is one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the balanchine trust to perform this classic version. See more ideas about nutcracker characters, nutcracker christmas and german nutcrackers. Choose from pull puppet ornaments, nutcracker ornaments, and novelty nutcrackers. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Dancers from any area school or studio are invited to participate in eacb productions while continuing their classes at the studio of their choice. Disclaimers contact wikipedia developers statistics cookie statement mobile view.
Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker alabama theatre. Beginning ballet technique includes barre, center, and traveling exercises. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet. Every aspect of the production, from marketing to ticket sales to local cast training, is done by volunteers. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. His original fulllength productions include dracula, snow white and a.
Each season includes a lavish presentation of the iconic nutcracker, along with. Beauty and the beasta new mobile ballet production by artistic director katia garzapromises thrilling transformations, wild waltzes, and magical characters in a love story at first terrifying but ultimately joyously beautiful. Mobile ballet has been the common barre for generations of dancers in the. Birmingham ballet holds open community auditions for the nutcracker. He has choreographed fulllength productions of the nutcracker, cinderella, the. Christmastime once again brings the lavish holiday tradition of the nutcracker, pairing tchaikovskys masterpiece with fresh choreography and international guest artists. An enchanting tale as old as time this classic reminds us love conquers any obstacle. The company has achieved national prominence as one of only seven companies in the world granted the right to perform george balanchines the nutcracker, and is home to the alabama ballet school, the only royal academy of dance certified school in alabama. This year, we present three performances of the classic christmas ballet at telfair peet theatre on the campus of auburn university. Popular ballet a holiday staple for many companies. Along with mobile ballet companys 30 dancers, as well as exceptional guest. Dont miss a performance at mobile ballet, featuring new shows every year. The nutcrackerhanspeter, herr drosselmeyers nephew who was turned into the nutcracker by the evil mouse kings mother herr drosselmeyerclaras godfather, hanspeters uncle, and a magician snow flakesflakes of snow who dance at the end of act 1, and sometimes are attended by a snow queen and snow king.
He is transformed into a handsome prince and accompanies clara on her adventure. M obile ballet has been the common barre for generations of dancers. Alabama ballet performer asha gangolli speaks to school children from across the area who attended a dress rehearsal of the nutcracker ballet in anniston. The main characters of the nutcracker ballet are clara stahlbaum and the nutcracker prince. The classic story of the nutcracker comes to life with this book, theater, and paper doll play set. The alabama ballet is the states premiere professional ballet company. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the.
Three days of nutcracker ballet at montgomerys davis theatre this. The alabama ballet promotes the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker saenger theatre. New for 2017, potential performers should rsvp on the site at wes chapman, former american ballet theatre and alabama ballet performer, will assist with auditions. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Mobile ballet maintains a shared commitment to bring the arts to the entire community.
Alabama river region ballet presents nutcracker on friday at 7 p. She will also dance sugar plum in the nutcracker for the. Many students continue studies and professional careers with the countrys most respected ballet companies. Tchaikovskys beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers and an. Jan 5, 2020 the performance was of operatic quality. Home about registration info classes pay tuition online contact nutcracker portal aybt website important notice. We offer all your favorite characters from the nutcracker ballet in a range of decorative styles. Activities directors and organizational leaders say the following about ballet mobile. In addition to the new york city ballet, balanchines version of the nutcracker is currently performed annually by six other ballet companies in the united states. We train students ages 3 to adult at our mobile studio and our eastern shore studio located in daphne. Discover the many roles in tchaikovskys the nutcracker.
Thousands of school children throughout south alabama enjoy the magic of live, fullystaged mobile ballet performances each year. Read along in the 32page storybook as your paper doll characters more than 40 of them. Every year, knox concert series presents the nutcracker in anniston, alabama. Mobile ballet, 4351 downtowner loop n, mobile, al 2020. A beautiful fairy who resembles claras sister louise. The alabama ballet is a 501c 3 notforprofit organization.
Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Ballet mobiles theaters are wherever people may live. Director chosen for nutcracker news tuscaloosa news. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. East alabama community ballet is the areas only community ballet company. The nutcracker a classic christmas treat mobile ballet.
December can only mean the lavish holiday tradition of the nutcracker. Mobile ballet is the gulf coasts premier classical ballet company and ballet school,offering classical ballet. Born and raised in mobile, alabama, garland borowski began his dance training. Ballet terms adult ballet class ballet boys nutcracker ballet costumes dance costumes ballet russe male ballet dancers ballet performances ballet clothes the latest dancewear and an incredible leotards, swing transfer, touch and party sneakers, hiphop garb, lyricaldresses. Master classes, intensives, and other specialized study engage our most determined dancers. Our commitment has always been to provide superior dance education, present quality performances, and promote the ballet to the community as an expression of the human spirit. December 1423, alabama ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker. Mobile ballet s annual holiday classic fun for the whole family. With an auditioned company of more than thirty dancers, mobile ballet stages at least three productions annually. With that heritage as mobile s legacy studio, our ballet school is home to the regions foremost training in classical ballet and more. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. Morgan, 24, will dance the lead in winthrop coreys original snow white next spring.
Ballet 1 is for ages 8 and up with no dance experience or for age 7 with previous dance training. What else would you expect from the birthplace of americas original mardi gras. Alabama ballet, the central pennsylvania youth ballet, the miami city ballet, the oregon ballet theatre, the pennsylvania ballet, and since 2015, the pacific northwest ballet. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. Our studios will provide a solid foundation for the student who wants to pursue a career as a dance professional as well as those who dance for the love of the art.
Alabama ballet, formed in 1982, is the states premiere professional ballet company. Alabama ballet is proud to present george balanchines the nutcracker as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the balanchine trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. The nutcracker ballet in a prologue, two acts and three scenes choreography by kevin mckenzie music by peter ilyitch tchaikovsky libretto by wendy wasserstein scenery by paul kelly costumes by theoni v. Celebrate the beloved christmas tradition with the whole family as forty worldclass russian artists bring this charming classic to life. Since 1995, the east alabama community ballet has brought the magic of the nutcracker to the auburnopelika area. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in alabama.