Jake elwell of dayton ballet and cincinnati ballet second company stars as the nutcracker prince in this traditional telling complete with snow, sword fights and. While the principle dancer at southern california ballet, stephanie performed the title roles in alice in wonderland, cinderella, paquita, coppelia, as well as the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker. Most of the year, most of us parents dont attempt to take our children to fulllength ballet productions, but christmas just doesnt feel like christmas without one good nutcracker. Bringing the classics to life along with fresh, new innovative choreography. Everyone performed absolutely great, from the solo dances all the way to group of sweet little children. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates. Dec 05, 20 the nutcracker season is set to dance across stages throughout southern california. Southern california ballets nutcracker outreach promo. Dine on classic teatime delicacies and specially blended teas, while the kids enjoy a craft area that includes dance lessons with some of labs star dancers. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates, ballet.
The maple youth ballet is a thriving organization here in orange county. It is a great pleasure to be an artistic ambassador to our community. Inland dance theatre presents its holiday tradition the nutcracker ushering in. The company and the students are wonderfultheir hard work is evident. Home of the nutcracker at the san diego civic theatre with the san diego symphony. Dec 18, 2019 stages throughout southern california are more than likely presenting the family holiday favorite nutcracker in one form or another this holiday season. Ballet caliente is southern marylands premier classical dance studio. Features worldrenowned guest artists, fbts professional company dancers, exceptional young talent from across the southland, and a cast of more than 200 southern california children.
Classes are offered in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern for students of all ages. Where to find the nutcracker in southern california. The 80member inland dance theatre cast of all ages is made up of amateur and professional dancers and actors from throughout southern california. The california theatre of the performing arts, 562 w. This year lab performs the nutcracker at five different venues throughout the southland, so theres plenty of opportunities to catch a performance without having to sit in too much traffic. Previous companies include southern california ballet and houston ballet studio company.
The nutcracker by southern california ballet 30 years of festive entertainment from southern california. Please see our nutcracker website here for more information. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. While its true that the ballet had its origins in 19th century russia, it wasnt until willam christensen choreographed the first american nutcracker on the san francisco ballet in 1944, that it became the. Worldclass artists perform the classic tale in dazzling costumes, on stunning sets, with towering puppets, all set to tchaikovskys timeless score.
The hiphop nutcracker turns the story on its head in 1984 new york city. Scb is a classical ballet company with a history of developing successful, professionally staged and. More than 150 performers from across orange county musicians, singers, dancers bring you a dazzling holiday spectacular packed full of your favorite carols and tunes. International awardwinning dancers martha leebolt and toby batley, artistic directors of southern california ballet, return to the poway center. Festival ballet theatres the nutcracker at the irvine barclay theatre. Anaheim ballet southern california childrens chorus southern california brass consortium. 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 to. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the wiltern follows the journey of masha and her nutcracker prince through the snow forest. Nov 20, 2015 upland resident rothwell is the ballet master for inland pacific ballet, which will be performing the nutcracker nov. Nutcracker shows and holiday performances in california. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. Bring your school children to come and see the worlds most famous christmas ballet.
The nutcracker season is set to dance across stages throughout southern california. Performed live by southern california ballet, the premier youth ballet company in. With visionary choreography, sparkling new costuming and sets, and the polish of the san diego symphony, this new nutcracker will light up the civic stage for the first time this year sure to be a jewel of a nutcracker. The fulllength ballet will feature all new choreography set to a score by carl davis with excerpts of pyotr llyich tchaikovsky, a completely redesigned and newly built set, and over 50 new costumes. Sep 01, 2017 the nutcracker by southern california ballet 30 years of festive entertainment from southern california ballet san diegos premier youth ballet company. The nutcracker performance by the california ballet was the best ballet performance i have ever seen.
Here are some of the versions of the nutcracker on southern california stages over the next month. Our production is one of the most beloved productions in southern california. The nutcracker ballet december 724, 2019 festival ballet theatre. Luscious sets, all new costumes, and holiday magic combine for california ballet s debut of jared nelson s the nutcracker. Segerstrom hall, segerstrom center for the arts, 600 town center drive, costa mesa. California nutcracker ballet productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows. Many people think of the nutcracker as being a russian ballet. California ballets glittering production of the nutcracker leaps onto the stage of the san diego civic theatre in americas favorite holiday tradition. Where to see the nutcracker ballet around the usa travelingmom.
You can easily go nuts for this classic holiday ballet based on the novel by german author ernst theodor amadeus e. Nutcracker ballet 2019 discounts tickets available now from trusted california ticket sources. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Nutcracker ballet tickets in california great russian nutcracker. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Nov 27, 2019 the california theatre of the performing arts, 562 w. The nutcracker american ballet theatre performs the holiday favorite, accompanied by pacific symphony. Nov 19, 2018 jake elwell of dayton ballet and cincinnati ballet second company stars as the nutcracker prince in this traditional telling complete with snow, sword fights and sugar plum fairies.
Where to find the nutcracker in southern california see the mostread stories in entertainment this hour. Number of nutcracker performances in southern california danced by more than 100 marionettes this is it. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Sep 01, 2017 bring your school children to come and see the worlds most famous christmas ballet. Southern california ballets nutcracker 2017 youtube. Performed live by southern california ballet, the premier youth ballet company in the san diego county area. Southern california dance theatre since its inception the southern california dance theatre has built up its repertoire to three annual stage productions representing classical story ballets, choreographic projects and childrens performances. Southern california ballets nutcracker outreach promo youtube. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life.
The southern california ballet will perform tchaikovskys the nutcracker saturday and sunday at the poway center for the performing arts. The firebird, the nutcracker, swan lake, gala of the stars, southland ballet academy student recitals, past seasons, repertoire. The nutcracker december 24, 2019 san diego civic theatre. From the triumphal tones of a brass fanfare to the fullthroated sound of a. Anaheim ballet will present this fulllength holiday story with music from symphony irvine during its 31st annual production of the nutcracker. The oneevening performance will feature a variety of local ballet companies, as well as some new choreography danced by professional freelance artists that are native to socal. Mar 17, 2020 anaheim ballet southern california childrens chorus southern california brass consortium. Hip hop nutcracker is a new spin on the classic nutcracker ballet with hiphop choreography, an onstage dj, an electric violin and the wellloved traditional tchaikovsky score. Keep your eyes peeled for hints of iconic southern california sights, including the venice archway and snowy forests of the sierras.
Expect a special appearance by the nutcracker prince and his. Orange community master chorale anaheim ballet southern california childrens chorus southern california brass consortium. The nutcracker 2019 the nutcracker by tchaikovsky is a holiday tradition that will never fade in excitement and entertainment. Local residents are from san bernardino, redlands, highland, yucaipa, crestline, mentone, lake arrowhead, moreno valley, beaumont, corona and fontana. California ballet company jared nelson, artistic director san diegos leading professional ballet company since 1968. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a. California ballet presents jared nelsons highly anticipated all new nutcracker at the civic theatre. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. California ballet s the nutcracker and san diego traditions go hand in hand. Keep your eyes peeled for hints of iconic southern california sights, including the venice archway. Throughout the five scenes in two acts you will find hints and tastes of southern california a spanish style home, calla.
The christmas holidays mean the nutcracker ballet will be. Dec 14, 2019 the nutcracker by tchaikovsky is a holiday tradition that will never fade in excitement and entertainment. Guest artists tiler peck and gonzalo garcia from new york city ballet will perform in the ballets 26th annual production, which promises 100% chance of snowfall on. With visionary choreography, sparkling new costuming and sets, and the polish of the san diego symphony. Stages throughout southern california are more than likely presenting the family holiday favorite nutcracker in one form or another this holiday season. Southern california ballets the nutcracker is saturday.
The nutcracker by tchaikovsky is a holiday tradition that will never fade in excitement and entertainment. The oneevening performance will feature a variety of local ballet companies, as well as some new choreography danced by professional freelance artists that are native to. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions. But anaheim ballets ab production is orange countys longtime gem celebrating its 33rd year of telling the heartwarming tale of clara and her doll and families all over. Dec 03, 2019 the christmas holidays mean the nutcracker ballet will be performed all over southern california. Nov 17, 2018 california ballet s glittering production of the nutcracker leaps onto the stage of the san diego civic theatre in americas favorite holiday tradition. California nutcracker ballets are performed each year in cities throughout the state. See clara, sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers and more as the magic unfolds during the holidays. The christmas holidays mean the nutcracker ballet will. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. For over 50 years this has been the nutcracker to see.
International awardwinning dancers martha leebolt and toby batley, artistic directors of southern california ballet, return to the poway center for the performing arts with their stunning production of the nutcracker. Under the baton of music director john stubbs, tchaikovskys extravagant score comes to life with a cast of over 150. The christmas holidays mean the nutcracker ballet will be performed all over southern california. The nutcracker ballet december 724, 2019 festival ballet. Taking the whole family out to the ballet can take a bite out of your christmas shopping budget.
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 to the palace of the dolls. Featuring the san diego symphony at all fulllength performances california ballet presents jared nelsons highly anticipated all new nutcracker at the civic theatre. Upland resident rothwell is the ballet master for inland pacific ballet, which will be performing the nutcracker nov. From the triumphal tones of a brass fanfare to the fullthroated sound of a chorus in. This dance festival is unique in that it focuses specifically on the professional ballet talent in our local community here in southern california. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets cbs. San diego, ca southern california ballet will premiere a brand new production of alice in wonderland on april 45, 2020, staged by its coartistic directors martha leebolt and toby batley, former principal dancers of northern ballet in leeds, uk, now in their third year directing scb. The nutcracker you can see in southern california orange county. Presented in the historic california theatre of the performing arts, the nutcracker with the sugar plum fairy, snow queen, cavalier and, of course, clara all will come to glorious life for. In addition to 200 california dance theatre students, the 24th annual nutcracker by pacific festival ballet welcomes new york city ballet principal dancers tiler peck and gonzola garcia as. Inland dance theatre presents its holiday tradition the nutcracker ushering in the holiday season with a magic, wonder and beauty all its own. Dec 03, 2019 the hiphop nutcracker turns the story on its head in 1984 new york city. 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.