The nutcracker bay ballet academy san jose new ballet. The nutcracker ballet is the most recognized event the san jose ballet produces, and with good reason. He began his dance education at the cleveland san jose balletcleveland school of dance and continued his training with nancy. California nutcracker ballet productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows. Morse soloist with san francisco ballet will be performing the role of nutcracker prince sat. San diego civic youth ballet is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been the resident classical ballet school in balboa park since 1945. A new nutcracker was born friday at ballet san jose. A preperformance reception and behindthescenes tour and premium reserved seats for the matinee show. Myb prepares young dancers for a professional career in dance as well as offering classes to dancers of all ages and levels in the metropolitan region. Ferla ballet school student, phallyn navarro, performing as sugar plum fairy in san jose youth ballet s production of the nutcracker. If you have a particular child or organization to which you would like us to sponsor a child from, this can be arranged. Professional ballet company and ballet school in san jose. San diego civic youth ballet presents the nutcracker. Offering affordable, yearround, highquality classes for dancers ages 4 to adult in the parks beautiful casa del prado, sdcyb also provides ballet education in san diego area public schools through a thriving.
San francisco ballet nutcracker heather desaulniers. San francisco youth ballet presents the 19th annual performance of. Littleton youth ballet is a performing ballet company comprised of 104 young dancers between the ages of 8 to 18. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates. Maestra pamela martin conducts the ballet orchestra and guest artists. San jose cleveland ballet dances dennis nahats version of tchaikovskys ballet through sunday at the san jose center for the performing arts. Many of the dancers have passed the royal academy of dance vocational exams, which prepare performers in the art and discipline of classical ballet.
Generally each year the ballet san jose company also offers a public invitation to attend a fundraising gala which is an opening night fundraising event. It offers an extra special experience to maryland youth ballets production of the full length nutcracker. If you are receiving this email, you have attended one of our performances in the past or have requested advanced. Founded in 2003 by highly respected and internationally recognized dancers xavier ferla and maggie parungao ferla. San francisco youth ballets 19th annual nutcracker tickets, san. Our mission is to maintain a firstrate nonprofit youth company of dancers, enriching their lives and those of their families, schools, communities, and beyond. One visit to the nutcracker ballet may have such an impact on a child, providing a new visiondream into their precious lives. The vip nutcracker experience is the perfect holiday gift for the most devoted nutcracker fans. Silicon valley ballet shutdown the writing was on the. It was affiliated with new yorks famed american ballet theatre in 2012 but has faced many obstacles in. On christmas eve 1944, the audience at san franciscos war memorial opera house experienced the american premiere of nutcracker. With soldout performances since its debut in 2008, the maple youth ballets the nutcracker features more than 90 classically trained dancers and guest artist, steven morse from the san francisco ballet. San jose dance theatre ballet school and performing company. We are excited to announce bay ballet academys unique production of the nutcracker in san jose.
Ballet classes in san jose kids adults bay ballet academy. Arizona youth ballet arizona youth ballet provides young. The company was founded in 1986 as a twocity venture, the san jose cleveland ballet. Our leading school offers youth and open dropin ballet training for children and adults.
The nutcracker san jose dance theatre ballet school. Built in 1972 by the frank lloyd wright foundation, it offers large windows throughout the entryways, providing plenty of natural light and spectacular views of downtown san jose. Experience the magic first hand as you are transported to an exciting adventure through dance. Fed lion dance at the san jose youth ballet s nutracker 2014 duration. The costumes, stage sets, special effects, lighting and caliber of talent are the best. Each year we reach out to our community through nutcracker shows in december and in past years a wonderful bravo performance in june. On thursday, december th, at 6pm, the san diego civic youth ballet will present the nutcracker in a special performance just for san diego girl scouts. Girl scouts workshop san jose dance theatre ballet. Flint youth ballet flint school of performing arts. San jose dance theatre is proud to present the 54 th production of the nutcracker, a bay area family tradition since 1966.
Peninsula youth ballet encouraging participation in. The company was founded in 1985 as the san jose cleveland ballet, a coventure with the tenyearold cleveland ballet which offered to the dancers added performing exposure, and each city a ballet company for a moderate, shared investment. San diego civic youth ballet presents the nutcracker special girl scout performance. Brimming with bravura dancing and just the right amount of gingerbread to put even ebenezer scrooge in the holiday spirit, this is the traditional nutcracker to see. Witness the epic battle between toy soldiers and mice before being whisked away to an enchanted land of falling snow, waltzing flowers, and the dance of. Experience ballet in balboa park at this beloved, holiday tradition as you and your family take an extraordinary journey to the magical land of the sweets with clara and her nutcracker prince. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials on these pages are ed by san diego civic youth ballet.
Through dedicated, highly regarded faculty, outstanding supporters and amazing dancers, we strive to be the premier youth dance company in the southwest. Performances include the nutcracker, a san francisco bay area and silicon valley family tradition since 1966. All performers have been trained in the royal academy of dance classical ballet curriculum. We are a preprofessional nonprofit youth company which gives an amazing opportunity for young dancers in the bay area. The nutcracker ballet san jose california nutcracker ballets. This excerpt was restaged by charla metzgerwhiteley based on the. West michigan youth ballet inspires ballet students from different dance schools to bring their talents together to create beautiful performances, while continuing their ballet technique at their home studio.
Santa cruz ballet theatre presents, the original santa cruz nutcracker, a favorite holiday tradition. Brimming with bravura dancing and just the right amount of gingerbread to put even ebenezer scrooge in the holiday spirit, this is the traditional. Peninsula youth ballet 20th anniversary nutcracker youtube. Buy ballet san jose silicon valley tickets from the official site. They are students from island youth ballet and the childrens dance conservatory. 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. Taking the whole family out to the ballet can take a bite out of your christmas shopping budget. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Danielle dunmire as maria, david levack as nutty, giselle parry farris president of the ballet operating board and a member of the committee for the evenings festivities, and eben haber as the mouse king. Concert, festival of dance and in the fim production of the nutcracker. Flint youth ballet is the advanced performance ensemble of the dance division. Our focus is bringing classical ballet performances. Ballet united states west michigan youth ballet wmyb. Peninsula youth ballet is a nonprofit organization that offers a unique opportunity for young dancers and promotes the art of ballet in our community.
Both years, the production was well done and my daughters and i enjoyed the show. Overview the center for the performing arts in san jose, california is managed and operated by san jose theaters, a division of team san jose. The nutcracker ballet san jose, choreography by dennis nahat. This christmas, treat yourself to a magical evening with clara and the nutcracker as littleton youth ballet and littleton ballet academy cast a spell over you and your entire family with its captivating production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker the official travel resource for the san. Hosts new jersey civic youth ballets the nutcracker by. San jose dance theatre invites the girl scouts, their families, and friends to the 54 th production of the nutcracker please join us as we celebrate 54 years of magic.
You can easily go nuts for this classic holiday ballet based on the novel by german author ernst theodor amadeus e. Double tree by hilton san jose san jose, ca share 3rd annual queer latin dance festival with your friends. The nutcracker has become an annual holiday tradition in many american cities and even around the world. Ballet san jose silicon valley tickets event dates. It is so popular that holidays are not complete without seeing the nutcracker live the nutcrackers origin can be traced back to russia in the late 1800s where choreographer marius petipa and composer peter ilyitch tchaikovsky created the ballet based on eta hoffmans story of the. San jose nutcracker ballet party to launch 2008 season nutcracker characters left to right are. No part of these pages, either text or image may be. Clad in a layette borrowed from american ballet theatre which as creative partner has provided, for a fee, steady infusions of help via artistic advisor wes chapman, since the great coup of 2011. There are no refunds, credits, or exchanges, even for. Mercer island youth ballet excerpts from cinderella. Featuring a cast of over 150 children, preprofessional dancers, and professional guest artists, this delightful. Maryland youth ballet myb is a 50 yearold training institution known to be one of the finest schools of classical ballet in the region. These performances provide an outreach to the community. Project, fyb performed george balanchines masterpiece serenade in 2012.
San diegos historic ballet school with ballet classes for children through adults in san diegos beautiful balboa park. San jose center for the performing arts, 255 almaden. On the way to ballet san joses performance at the san jose center for the performing arts on thursday night, a young man bantered with his female companion about being dragged to. Founded in 1945, san diego civic youth ballet has been the resident classical ballet school in balboa park for over 70 years. The longest running san jose nutcracker ballet produced by san jose dance theatre presents this family holiday classic in san jose center for the. It will take place at the historic hoover theater in the rose garden on nov. Ferla founded dance theatre internationals nonprofit performance and outreach company, the san jose youth ballet, with a vision to share, educate, and enrich our community in the fine art culture of classical ballet and. Alumni who became professional dancer coming back and perform with our young dancers every year.
Founded in 2003 by highly respected and internationally recognized dancers xavier ferla and. All ticket purchases, both online and inperson, are final. This production is part of the first season of silicon valley ballet, formerly known as ballet san jose. Ferla founded dance theatre internationals nonprofit performance and outreach company, the san jose youth ballet. We also aim to provide a caring and respectful environment that offers. Save 3rd annual queer latin dance festival to your collection. Our nutcracker is a fulllength ballet with beautiful dancing, professional dancers, and magnificent costumes and sets that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
In 2000, the cleveland ballet ceased operations, and over half the dancers, the headquarters, and artistic directorchoreographer dennis nahat. Being slightly surprised by some recent musings on the san francisco ballets current nutcracker, i want to state for the record that helgi tomassons version of the christmas tale is not just good, its transcendent. Arizona youth ballet fosters and encourages a bullyfree environment and works with all dancers and families to maintain a positive learning and performing experience. It hosts major performances from broadway san jose and other organizations. Nutcracker ballet 2019 discounts tickets available now from trusted california ticket sources. Peninsula youth ballet was founded in 1979 to provide opportunities for serious young dancers to develop their ballet skills and expand their performance experience in a company setting. Ive watched their nutcracker show in 2009 and 2010.