Join us for the magical tradition that weve been sharing with alberta families for decades. Join the rwb as they tour to ottawa to perform nutcracker. Come enjoy alberta s favourite holiday tradition december 1215 in edmonton and december 1924 in calgary. Placer theatre ballet is a youth ballet company dedicated to the joy of storytelling through the art of dance. Alberta ballets the nutcracker edmonton auditions 2015. Ballet auditions alberta ballet is canadas secondlargest ballet company and is renowned around the world for the contemporary and classical productions that encompass its repertoire. Protect yourself, there is a possibility these tickets are not valid. Jeunesse classique ballet is a pre professional ballet company which offers performance. We are proud to offer groups of 10 or more a unique, shared, culturallyrich event with a 25% savings on tickets discount applies to ticket price only excludes. This gorgeous evening of dance, with choreography by edmund stripe, also invites families to. Garrett groat was born and raised in edmonton, ab where he trained at. The tour, which visits 20 cities across the country, helps to choose dancers who will enter the schools. The walter carsen centre for the national ballet of canada 470 queens quay west toronto, ontario m5v 3k4 416 345 9686.
The nutcracker has become a beloved christmas treat since its first performance in 1892 in st. Children auditions for alberta ballets the nutcracker ballet bc. Dec 15, 2016 a new prince this year, alberta ballet has recruited yoshiya sakurai, 28, to take on the title role of the nutcracker prince. Check back later for updated ticket prices and tour dates. Alberta ballet in the nutcracker edmonton globalnews. The nutcracker, an alberta ballet holiday classic, introduces many audience members to ballet.
Performances typically last about two hours and includes an intermission. Alberta ballet s sumptuous production casts a bewitching spell with edmund stripes charming original choreography for klara, the nutcracker prince, and the sugar plum fairy. National ballet of canada audition tour in ottawa duration. Cheapest nutcracker tickets there are always great deals to be found at vivid seats. Be one of our mice, rats, palace pages, soldiers or party children.
Alberta ballet in the nutcracker calgary globalnews. The winning bids for the nutcracker walkon role comes with a double dose of holiday cheer. Cathy levy, executive producer of nac dance, shares a message to all dance lovers and offers suggestions how to continue to incorporate dance in your life in times of physical and social distancing. Presented by the canadian school of ballet, and featuring ballet kelownas company of dancers, this magical adventure will captivate audiences of all ages transporting them on an unforgettable journey with clara, her nutcracker prince, and the sugar plum fairy. As much a part of the holiday season as pond hockey and mistletoe, the nutcracker is an adventure that needs to be experienced more than once it is a ballet that uncovers something new and wondrous with each performance. The national ballet of canada brought its audition tour to ottawa saturday, nov. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Children auditions for alberta ballets the nutcracker. Why alberta ballet s the nutcracker means so much to. The perfect way to wind down a busy holiday season. Admission to alberta ballet schools professional division grade 7 12 programs is by artistic audition via our international audition tour, video or in person in. Extravagant bejewelled sets and oneofakind costumes, created by emmy award winner zack brown, give the ballet the look of a gorgeously illustrated childrens book.
Third party vendors are overcharging, selling tickets in us dollars and charging service fees. This is alberta ballet the nutcracker by dance victoria on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The date and location for this event is 24dec19 at southern alberta jubilee auditorium, calgary. A users guide to holiday events across the capital. Introduce your family to the ballet with alberta ballet s stunning production of this holiday classic, which features everything from russian princesses to rat kings and a stage full of young dancers to inspire your own kids. Ballet bc is excited to present alberta ballet s magical production of the nutcracker during the 2017 holiday season. This year, nearly 300 children will round out alberta ballets cast for performances in ottawa nov. Alberta ballet is seeking fulltime artists for its 2021 season. Aug 22, 2019 the macomb ballet company selects its dancers through annual open auditions. Alberta ballet company dedicated to professional performances. Buy the nutcracker alberta ballet tickets from the official ticketmaster. In 2007, he accepted the managing director position at the school of alberta ballet, overseeing the establishment of a private boarding school that paired strong academics with premiere dance instructionthe only one of its kind in western canada. The royal winnipeg ballet is phenomenal and their nutcracker is a mustsee. When she was 19 she began studying with the alberta ballet school and completed her training in june 2019.
Have you been trying to figure out what the best bet is for your weekend entertainment. Linda jamieson school of dance in ottawa nutcracker. But it also welcomes many young, aspiring dancers to the professional stage and soldout performance halls for the first time. Alberta ballet s the nutcracker edmonton auditions 2015 dont miss the chance to perform with alberta ballet in the magical production of the nutcracker. Alberta ballets sumptuous production casts a bewitching spell with edmund stripes charming original choreography for klara, the nutcracker prince, and the sugar plum fairy.
If youve already enlisted your friends to head out and see a fun show on the stage this weekend but you still need to narrow it down, know that stubhub is the first place you guys should look to see if there are any popular shows heading near your area to enjoy. Chris george is a longtime advocate for a strong arts community in alberta. Alberta ballets the nutcracker edmonton auditions 2015 dont miss the chance to perform with alberta ballet in the magical production of the nutcracker. Previous to her position as ballet mistress at alberta ballet, she was a principal with ballet west for 16 years. Sakurai is taking over from yukio hattori and, as such, has some big. Dance offers such a rich world of emotion, passion and curiosity, woven throughout with sensuous musical choices, gorgeous design elements, digital explorations, not to mention stories of love, loss, identity, politics, and so much more. A wellknown show like the nutcracker brings in audiences looking for two things. Get to know the principal dancers at the national ballet of canada by watching our video series about these talented artists. Alberta ballet is looking for boys and girls, minimum age of eight at the time of the performances.
More than 500 children from around the intermountain west auditioned for the chance to be in the farewell 2016 production of ballet wests nutcracker. Cast for the nutcracker at the national ballet of canada. Ballet bc is excited to present alberta ballets magical production of the nutcracker during the 2017 holiday season. Senior roles require three years of ballet training. This is shioris first season with the alberta ballet and she is looking forward to performing in the 20192020. Jeunesse classique ballet society, calgary, alberta. Ballet bc is proud to present the return of alberta ballet in their exquisite production of the holiday classic the nutcracker at the queen elizabeth theatre, with live music by the vancouver symphony orchestra. The auditions are in the form of a ballet class with barre and center work. One of canadas premier dance companies, alberta ballet is committed to an artistic vision of powerfully exciting dance. Eli barnes ballet training began in his hometown of santa fe at the age of 15. If you happen to be a fan of the fluid dance movements of this bunch of extremely talented dancers, you need to get your hands on these tickets before its too late. Alberta ballet is committed to providing our audiences with a memorable and breathtaking experience the kinetic fusion of music, movement, and emotion we know as live dance. National arts centre centre national des arts ottawa. The national ballet of canadas production of john neumeiers nijinsky is a triumph on all fronts the ballet is so complex that it will take many repeated performances to reveal its riches.
As a student, shiori performed in the 201819 alberta ballet productions of the the nutcracker and the sleeping beauty. This show also tours to victoria december 68 and vancouver december 2831. The production premiered on december 26, 1964 featuring martine van hamel and frank schaufuss as the sugar plum fairy and nutcracker prince. Celebrate this acclaimed alberta ballet tradition with us the world of culture and art is the gift that keeps on giving. Alberta ballet season tickets are now available for the alberta ballet 2018 2019 season. Lady gagas full pepsi zero sugar super bowl li halftime show nfl duration. Feb 20, 2014 footage of alberta ballets the nutcracker. Meet the principal dancers the national ballet of canada.
The opening scene of james kudelkas version of that perennial ballet bonbon, the. Welcome to jcbs jeunesse classique ballet society is dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and presentation of the cultural aesthetic that is classical ballet our talented dancers come to us through open audition each season to perform in full length ballet productions. Ottawa theatre is part of the theatreland ltd collection. We attended a performance of alberta ballet s the nutcracker at the queen elizabeth theatre in latedecember 20, and were totally wowed by the sights and sounds with our seats in the first row of the dress circle, we had. Cast list information for the nutcracker in toronto at the national ballet of canada. Ballet bcs presentation of alberta ballets the nutcracker delivers. This timeless holiday tale will transport you to imperialist russias. This year, nearly 300 children will round out alberta ballet s cast for performances in ottawa.
Children who perform will receive a free nutcracker tshirt and a participation certificate. Whether its new cast members dancing lead roles, whimsical costumes. Oct 31, 2017 celebrate this acclaimed alberta ballet tradition with us the world of culture and art is the gift that keeps on giving. Alberta ballet the nutcracker tickets alberta ballet. James kudelkas 1995 version of this evergreen seasonal classic is a perfect gem of a ballet, affectionate and. Lavish new sets paint a brighter picture of imperial russia with all the. Presents the nutcracker by alberta ballet study guide for teachers nac 20102011 dance season cathy levy, dance producer. December 6 10, 2017 at the national arts centre as much a part of the holiday season as pond hockey and mistletoe, the nutcracker is an adventure that needs to be experienced more than once it is a ballet that uncovers something new and wondrous with each performance. This classic ballet is a timeless fantasy of enchantment. National ballet of canada audition tour in ottawa youtube. Every year the nutcracker spells opportunity for around 100 young dancers. The next several weeks are alight with festive events in the ottawa gatineau region.
The nutcracker has become a beloved christmas treat since its first performance in. The linda jamieson school of dance is ottawas best ballet school having trained the best ballet dancers performing in canada, england and around the world. Ballet bc presents alberta ballet in the nutcracker. He trained with both pacific northwest ballet in seattle as well as cincinnati ballet. Each year, alberta ballet offers new elements in the nutcracker to keep it fresh. My account tickets single tickets group tickets beware of resellers 1920 season season overview 1920 alberta ballet unleashed peter pan swan lake alberta ballet school don quixote divertissements taj express frankenstein the nutcracker diavolo about about us dancers auditions artistic staff board of directors support donate donate now. We are currently only accepting candidates through private auditions. Ballet bcs presentation of alberta ballets the nutcracker delivers the nutcracker is always a hit this time of year, and this production is likely one of my favourite nutcrackers to date. The linda jamieson school of dance is the best contemporary, jazz and tap school of dance in the national capital region. Some of the roles that eli has danced in his previous six seasons with alberta ballet are roman in all of us, tweedledee in alice in wonderland. Alberta ballet reaches thousands of albertans each season from september to may, as well as performs across canada and internationally. Alberta ballet the nutcracker tickets alberta ballet nutcracker. Alberta ballets nutcracker set to dance into edmonton hearts again.
The alberta ballet has reinvested in its production of the nutcracker. Backstage with the nutcracker with video ottawa citizen. Sayuri has danced in alberta ballets productions of dracula, the nutcracker. The nutcracker is always a hit this time of year, and this production is likely one of my favourite nutcrackers to date. Madeline paiva, apt 6, december 7, 2019 five minutes into royal winnipeg ballet s nutcracker.
We welcome dancers from throughout the region in open auditions, provide quality performance opportunities, and offer aspiring young dancers significant roles alongside professional artists. Jun 05, 2017 ballet bc is excited to present alberta ballets magical production of the nutcracker during the 2017 holiday season. Why alberta ballets the nutcracker means so much to aspiring. What a fantastic christmas tradition for the whole family. Dozens of aspring ballet dancers came out to canadas national ballet school auditions held at the alberta ballet rehersal studio in calgary on saturday november 10, 2012. This sumptuous and beautiful experience will become a christmas favourite. Christiana is in her fourth season working as part of alberta ballets artistic team.
This year the alberta ballet is the featured ensemble at the national arts centre. The alberta ballet put on a fantastic performance this year. 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 globe. This wholesome family show is performed so beautifully from the set design, to the snowfall, to the dancing. November 22, 2012 dance lovers of all ages will be transported to a russian winter wonderland when alberta ballet performs its dazzling production of the nutcracker december 5 to 9 at the national arts centre. Td presents alberta ballets the nutcracker youtube. Audition attire for girls is a solid black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and hair in a bun.