The traditional holiday story of clara, the nutcracker and seven headed rat king, and the kingdom of sweets will be brought to the stage in sierra nevada ballet s peanutcracker the story in a nutshell. Nov 05, 2015 please click in this link and watch more live performances of nevada ballet theatre. Welcome to our 16th annual production of the nevada county nutcracker. Unlike the 1994 version, which uses these same sets and costumes, this 2012 version uses real children, and masha is played by two different dancers a little girl up until the nutcracker kills the mouse king, and an adult woman during the rest of the ballet, up until the end when she is seen as a little girl again see more. Future dance has been operating for more than 25 years and continues education and outreach programs. Aug 24, 2019 center stage dance studio produces the nevada county nutcracker ballet. Holt ballet conservatory offers outstanding classical ballet training for youths through adults by following a comprehensive syllabus endorsed by american ballet theatres national curriculum, the vaganova training method, and the california state framework for the arts. The russian imperial mariinsky theatre was the original home to tchaikovskys the nutcracker in 1892, when it made its worldwide debut. The nutcracker mariinsky ballet 2012 rotten tomatoes. Nevada ballets the nutcracker features families on, off. Beths efforts to strengthen the company helped pave the way for nbts status as resident ballet company of the smith center for the performing arts.
Make your outing to the nutcracker simply unforgettable by attending an exclusive holiday party on sunday, december 15. The company sierra nevada ballet sierra nevada ballet. Sierra nevada ballet has been performing in northern nevada since 2001. He has also performed with company c, boulder ballet, nevada ballet theatere, symbiosis, and neos dance theatere. Founder and artistic director of sierra nevada ballet, rosine bena was a professional ballerina who danced throughout the us and europe with the stuttgart ballet, the washington ballet, and peninsula ballet theatre. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Nevada ballet theatres annual extravaganza begins a 12performance run saturday five with a live orchestra, climaxing with a. Nevada ballet tickets nevada ballet tickets the nevada ballet was established by vassili sulich in 1972. The nutcracker ballet is a beloved and timeless holiday classic. Nevada ballets nutcracker with a twist nevada public radio. This ever popular ballet is presented by the pinkerton dance group. Apr 28, 2011 nevada ballet theatre nbt is pleased to announce its 2011 2012 season set to include classic favorites, inspiring premieres, guest artists, live music, and two historical milestones the 40th. Currently the organization has an artistic staff of 29 dancers and 10 trainees, a professional teaching staff, a production staff of five, and an administrative staff of 3.
Oct 05, 2016 nevada ballet theater the nutcracker 2016 the smith center for the performing arts. Las vegas, nevada nevada ballet theatre the nutcracker. Based on marius petipas original ballet the nutcracker, peanutcracker the story in a nutshell is a shorter, 45minute narrated version that is designed. The nevada ballet theater at the presents a new interpretation of a timeless favorite, the nutcracker.
Ballet theatre is the resident ballet company of the pioneer center for the performing arts. Though the offering is through aarp nevada, members in. San mateos peninsula ballet theatres professional dance. A visual history of the nutcracker in 100 photos huffpost. Krista also trained throughout the country at various schools and intensives including the kirov academy in washington, d. Dec 12, 2012 nevada ballet theatre gives the nutcracker a smith center makeover. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in nevada. Dec 24, 2010 the vegas nutcracker season was wrapped up and topped with a bow by nbts rendition, performed at the paris las vegas theatre from dec. All performances are at the don baggett theatre, 11761 ridge road show datestimes. Nevada ballet theatres james canfield talks about the companys 40th anniversary on knprs state of nevada a full orchestra, made. Nutcracker ballet november 11 and 12, 2016 duration. The program is called the tried and true and the new.
Six reasons nevada ballet theatres the nutcracker remains. The nutcracker at the pioneer center for the performing arts, reno, nevada. In 2012 she was invited to teach master ballet classes for the palos verdes high. San mateos peninsula ballet theatres professional dance company will perform nutcracker to audiences in reno, nevada. At ballet idaho he originated the roles of romeo in romeo and juliet, and don jose in carmen. All performances are at the don baggett theatre, 11761 ridge road.
Jennifer and kevin, ainsley, avery, and tenley lafferty joined the company in 2012. Six reasons nevada ballet theatres the nutcracker remains a. Glittering holiday cheer abounds as clara and her handsome prince travel from the warmth of her family home to a land of toy soldiers, mischievous rodents and exotic. The arabian dance from nevada ballet theatres 2012 production of the nutcracker, featuring sandra woodalls elaborate costumes. Nevada ballet theatre the nutcracker ticket prices. Sierra nevada ballet of reno performs this piece along with more than 50 local children. Under beths leadership, nbt has eliminated its accumulated deficit and now operates with an annual balanced budget. Choreographed by james canfield, nbts the nutcracker is a magical journey through a larger than life world filled with waltzing flowers.
The jazz tap ensemble, the outlet dance project, the reno ballet, peninsula ballet theatre, fascinating rhythm productions, and others. Once again nbt will fill the stage with beauty and innovation. Nevada ballet theatre, moscow ballet each perform nutcracker. This year, the company turned 40, the nutcracker tradition turned 30 and this year marked nbts third year performing at paris las vegas. Holt ballet conservatory professional classical ballet. She has performed as a dancer with such companies as. Center stage dance studio produces the nevada county nutcracker ballet. It has also set up an academy to train future dancers. Performances are at the nevada ballet theater through december 24th.
The ballet was choreographed by peter anastos and displayed a commendable balance of visual razzledazzle and simplicity in its production and choreography. Peanutcracker the story in a nutshell sierra nevada. In 1931, the population of las vegas swelled as work on the hoover dam started and everyone headed to las vegas looking for a job building the dam. Nov 08, 2012 aarp nevada has teamed up with the nevada ballet theatre to offer aarp members a 20% discount on the holiday production, the nutcracker, this season. For the fall 2012 season, she arranged a firstever collaboration between three ballet companies to dance. Based on the original tale the nutcracker and the mouse king by e.
The sierra nevada ballet will present the popular peanutcracker the story in a nut shell on dec. Peninsula ballet theatre nutcracker in reno, nv youtube. Opening night of nevada ballet theatres the nutcracker at. Now celebrating its 48th season, nbt continues to bring the las vegas community closer to the art form of dance. The nutcracker was originally debuted here in december 2012. Jemal countess via getty images members of the moscow ballet perform the waltz of the snowflakes on stage during the moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the hammerstein ballroom in new york city in 20. On may 5, 2012, the nevada ballet started its residency at the smith center for the performing arts. The date and location for this event is 23feb20 at reynolds hall at the smith center, las vegas. Glittering holiday cheer abounds as clara and her handsome prince travel from the warmth of her family home to a land of toy soldiers, mischievous rodents.
Music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky choreography by james canfield. Nevada ballet theatres 2012 production of the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet carson city nevada news carson now. The nevada ballet theatre will perform the holiday classic the. Krista baker was born in santa ana, ca and began her dance training at the age of three with her mother, a former professional ballerina. Las vegas, nevada nevada ballet theatre las vegas wins big with its new holiday star. The nutcracker nevada ballet theater las vegas woman magazine. The nutcracker ballet returns to fathom theatres nationwide. If its holiday time, it must be time for the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet las vegas, nevada nevada ballet theatre presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. About choreographed by james canfield, nbts the nutcracker is a magical journey through a larger than life world filled with waltzing flowers, nimble fairies, and moonlit snow. Opening the holiday season and entertaining carson city area residents and visitors for the past 30 years has been most pleasurable and rewarding.
Comedy, tragedy, passion, awe and joy weave their way through both classical and contemporary works from legendary choreographers as well as bold new makers of dance. They included modern dance elements and ribbon dancing in the imagination portion of the performance. Meet clara, the nutcracker prince and the sugar plum fairy. Nevada ballet theatre crowned its year of milestones on dec. Peanutcracker is a shortened, kidfriendly version of the classic holiday ballet suitable for families with young children who wouldnt do well at a fulllength performance of the nutcracker. Vancouver native joins nevada ballet theatre ballet theater, ballet. Enjoy a holiday style tea with sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats and a cocoa bar. Nevada ballet theatres the nutcracker 2018 youtube.
Finley danced professionally with ballet pacifica, nevada dance theatre. Nutcracker ballet laughlin, nevada anaheim ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. I myself prefer more classic ballet and could do without all the twists. Nevada ballet theatre gives the nutcracker a smith center. Now in its 48th season, nbt is the largest professional ballet company and dance academy in las vegas and the. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Nevada ballet theatre the nutcracker tickets excite. Congratulations to our students casy vanden berghe and eugene mesheryakov for their participation. Steven goforth dances with alissa dale in the nevada ballet theatres 2012 performance of the nutcracker. The nevada ballet theatre is officially declaring the end of winter when it kicks off its spring series. The costumes were also very modern non traditional ballet costumes from other nutcracker performances i have seen.
Nevada ballet theatres 201920 season brings to the stage all of the elements that make life magnificent. The snow scene from nevada ballet theatres 2012 nutcracker, which returns to the smith centers reynolds hall dec. Hoffmann and set to peter ilyich tchaikovskys classic score, the nutcracker will come alive o. The greenwich ballet academy is a top ballet school that nurtures talented young students in the greenwich. Ananda benaweber is a founding member and principal dancer with the sierra nevada ballet. Plus, receive a special souvenir photo with the nutcracker characters. Nevada nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Tickets for nevada ballet theatre the nutcracker are currently unavailable. Regular building hours will resume at a later date, when it is deemed safe and responsible to do so.
Choreographed by james canfield, nbts the nutcracker is a magical journey through a. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Help us celebrate 31 wonderful years of nutcracker ballet performances and attend a performance of your choice this thanksgiving weekend. Choreographed by james canfield, nbts the nutcracker is a magical journey through a larger than life world filled with waltzing flowers, nimble fairies, and moonlit snow. In 1931, the population of las vegas swelled as work on the hoover dam started and everyone headed to las vegas looking for a job building the. Its performances have been held at reynolds hall at the smith center in las vegas since may 5, 2012, when the company was awarded a residency. On december 15, 2012 the nevada ballet theatre premiered an allnew production of the nutcracker choreographed by artistic director james canfield.
For the fall 2012 season, she arranged a firstever collaboration between three ballet companies to dance george balanchines famed ballet, jewels. Nevada county nutcracker center stage grass valley. Nevada ballet theatre gives the nutcracker a smith. Dec 24, 2015 nevada ballet theater actors perform the premiere of the nutcracker at the smith center for the performing arts in las vegas in 2012. Doors open 60 minutes prior to curtain at the troesh theatre, adjacent to reynolds hall, and you may. Official ballet school of las vegas ballet company. Nevada ballet theatre presents the nutcracker youtube.
The nutcracker the smith center for the performing arts. We are northern nevada s largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the united states and europe. Come enjoy an evening out and support our local community of dancers. A behind the scenes look at the nutcracker youtube. Nevada ballet theatre begins set construction for las vegas.
Reno dance companys annual nutcracker will perform in the celebrity showroom. Currently, nbts building is not open to the public. Opening night of nevada ballet theatres the nutcracker. Nevada ballet theatre gives the nutcracker a smith center makeover. Dec 17, 2012 on december 15, 2012 the nevada ballet theatre premiered an allnew production of the nutcracker choreographed by artistic director james canfield pictured. Sign up to receive updates and special offers from nbt. For nearly 40 years, nevada ballet theatre has delighted las vegas audiences with a production of the nutcracker. Though the offering is through aarp nevada, members in other states can also take advantage of it as well. Dec 08, 2015 nevada ballet theatre begins set construction for las vegas favorite holiday tradition the nutcracker nbt has officially taken over reynolds hall at the smith center for the performing arts in preparation for the december 12 opening nevada ballet theatre, is gearing up for its annual presentation of one of las vegas favorite and most treasured continue reading nevada ballet.
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