Led by gregory george, dancers ages 8 to 18 dance the classical ballet. The capital ballet theater cbt prepares for their annual performance of the nutcracker. The nutcracker is being brought to the wharton center by the capitol ballet theater thanksgiving weekend. Presented for the 35th year by childrens ballet theatre of michigan, the nutcracker combines the artistry of midmichigans best young dancers and the aweinspiring direction of awardwinning choreographer gregory m. We offer all your favorite characters from the nutcracker ballet in a range of decorative styles. Each year the city ballet s inhouse costume shop sees a mad dash in the leadup to the nutcracker s fiveweek run at lincoln center, where the production is staged about 50 times. Throughout my dance career, the nutcracker has always been an inspiration. Following the wharton shows, all of the beloved characters from the nutcracker will participate in a special meet and greet.
Capital ballet theater presents the nutcracker youtube. Christopher wheeldons nutcracker for the joffrey ballet is set at chicagos 1893 worlds fair and the washington ballet serves a dose of american history with characters such as george washington and king george iii. The ballet, typically performed at wharton center, will be performed at holt high school because of the threeweek run of. Capital ballet theatre performing the nutcracker at. The nutcracker 2017 presented by capital ballet theatre nov 24 26, 2017. East lansing, meridian dancers perform in nutcracker. Capital ballet theatre brings magic to the holiday season. Join us for a master class audition with artistic director jesse powers.
A wistful young woman, her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, a fairy godmother and her handsome prince. A montage from the 2010 performance of the nutcracker, performed by childrens ballet theatre at the wharton center. One of lansings favorite holiday traditions, the nutcracker is a funfilled performance for the entire family. When she discovered ballet, however, misty was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor. Michigan nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Wharton center s bob hoffman shares all the details on what else is making its way to the stage this month.
The capital ballet theatre of michigan will be performing a holiday classic the nutcracker at wharton center. The capital ballet theater is performing its 38th nutcracker at cobb great hall, wharton center on friday and saturday at 7. Dedicated to quality youthoriented ballet, this nonprofit dance company features children ages 8 to 18 performing original, classical and contemporary ballet works. Christopher wheeldons new nutcracker for joffrey ballet. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. The childrens ballet theatre of michigan heralds the onset of the holiday season with its 34th annual production of the nutcracker. Clara, her uncle drosselmeyer, the nutcracker prince himself, the cavalier and not forgetting the beautiful sugar plum fairy. From sword fights and sugar plums to some of tchaikovskys most. George, dancers ages 8 to 18 dance the classical ballet every year in a. Capital ballet theatre creates holiday magic the nutcracker.
Among the key characters who bring the story of the nutcracker to life are clara, the nutcracker himself, and drosselmeyer, claras kind but mysterious godfather. Its annual nutcracker during thanksgiving weekend at the wharton center. Rising star misty copeland makes history as the first african american female principal dancer with the prestigious american ballet theatre. Dancers study technique at their regular home dance studios, then work with the. And the nutcracker comes to the wharton center courtesy of the capital ballet theatre on thanksgiving weekend. Nutcracker tradition continues at wharton lansing state journal. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry.
The wharton center hosts performances by the msu school of music, msu department of theatre, and greater lansing symphony orchestra along with national and internationallyrecognized performers and shows such as the st. Interested dancers should have previous ballet training. The wharton story we are defined by the collection of stories we share. Dancers from capital ballet theatre cbt take the audience on a journey to the magical land of sweets in the nutcracker, running thanksgiving weekend at the wharton center for performing arts. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Join us as we discuss, highlight and meet the artists, the people, and the patrons that continue to move us forward. It features dancers from age 8 to 18 with several sets of guest dancersguests from the childrens miracle.
Combining their expertise, vision and chutzpah they envisioned a closeknit company of dance artists willing to both challenge their physical limits and expand their notions about ballet. Presented for the 35th year by childrens ballet theatre of michigan, the nutcracker combines the artistry of midmichigans best young dancers and the. Presented for the 38th year by capital ballet theatre, the nutcracker combines the artistry of midmichigans best young dancers and the aweinspiring direction of awardwinning choreographer gregory m. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Cbt dancers learn the rigors of a professional ballet company, including. Wharton center for performing arts, east lansing cityseeker. Childrens ballet theatre of michigan capital area united way. And the nutcracker comes to the wharton center courtesy of the. The first part you have to put on has all the smaller heads, says hartley. Petersburg ballet, jerry seinfeld, george carlin, and the awardwinning broadway musical, movin out.
Shop by character the nutcracker ballet ballet gift shop. In oregon ballet theatres balanchine nutcracker production, dancers like company artist adam hartley have to wear a sixheaded mouse king suit. Its annual nutcracker during thanksgiving weekend at the wharton center has turned this muchloved holiday classic into a cantmiss local tradition. Led by gregory george, dancers ages 8 to 18 dance the classical ballet every year in. Check out these creative and impressive playbill collections and display iwebstatus1 3 weeks. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to make each performance as. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy.
Experience the nutcracker at wharton center from november 24 through november 26, one of lansings favorite holiday traditions. Presented for the 38th year by capital ballet theatre, the nutcracker combines the artistry of midmichigans best young dancers and the aweinspiring direction. Cbt is best known for the nutcracker, performed each thanksgiving weekend at msus wharton center. Click here to view all nutcracker ballet gifts click here to view all nutcracker ballet gifts unique gifts for the dancer in your life. James sewell ballet was founded in new york city by james sewell and sally rousse and brought to minnesota in 1993. You want to be magical and technically assured so you can. Its a truth universally acknowledged that any ballet company worth its sugar plums must have a production of nutcracker as part of its holiday season repertoire. The main challenge for a dancer performing the role of the prince is giving the character some gravitas. Now a freshman at laingsburg high school, jessica will be dancing her third performance of the nutcracker at the wharton center next week, along with two other laingsburg students and about. Cobb great hall the nutcracker 2017 presented by capital ballet theatre nov 24 26, 2017. The nutcracker in 1976 ballet theatre of scrantons artistic director, the late constance reynolds, had a dream to give something back to the community that welcomed her so warmly when she settled here from her native home in scotland. Click here to view all nutcracker ballet gifts the nutcracker items. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexuallyoriented language.
Childrens ballet theatre of michigan presents the nutcracker, 1129122. Starting on the day after thanksgiving, the ballet dancers will take to the. Childrens ballet theatre of michigan to present the. Many companies attract audiences by infusing the classic with their own regional heritage. Nutcracker ballet east lansing, michigan capital ballet theatre presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Choose from pull puppet ornaments, nutcracker ornaments, and novelty nutcrackers. Inside the nutcracker costumes at new york city ballet wwd. In addition to nutcracker, the company performs classic ballets such as sleeping beauty and cinderella, in the annual spring show. The nutcracker 2017 wharton center for performing arts. About capital ballet theatre formerly childrens ballet.
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