Eugene ballet the nutcracker oregon state university. American repertory ballet arb returns to the state theatre to perform the beloved classic nutcracker with tchaikovskys magnificent score, stunning sets, thrilling choreography, a cast of more than 100 performers, and a live orchestra and choir. The company tours the holiday classic at numerous venues, from fresno to spokane and durango, incorporating local dance students and musicians into the productions, and offering educational and. State street ballet of santa barbara was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit organization by gustafson, who was formerly with geneva ballet, cleveland ballet and american ballet theatre. Morihiko nakahara, conductor rodney gustafson, artistic director of state street ballet.
Enjoyable for the whole family, the production features handpainted sets and breathtaking scenic design while larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and. The nutcracker at the granada will bring together state street ballet a granada theatre resident company, more than 100 students from gustafson dance, and musicians and singers from the. State street ballet of santa barbara presents the nutcracker. State street ballet brings nutcracker back to durango. In 2015, he performed the leading role in beauty and the beast during state street ballet s 25city tour throughout china. There were lots of joyous childrens faces in this nutcracker. A modern take on a favorite fairytale, sleeping beauty is the newest story ballet in state streets family series. The annual holiday extravaganza will raise its curtains at the granada theatre in santa barbara from december 21 till 22, 2019.
Designed for both the serious and recreational dancer, the curriculum ballet program is for anyone who wishes to pursue studies in classical ballet. Our mission is to enrich both audiences and our community by exposing a wide and increasingly diverse audience to dance. State street ballet is a professional dance company that combines classical traditions with sophisticated styles, inspiring diverse international audiences through performances, collaborations, and unique education and outreach programs artistic directors. State street ballets nutcracker comes home for the. Since joining state street ballet in 2009, jack has performed the principal roles in the nutcracker, the secret garden, starry night, cinderella, an american tango, and taming of the shrew. For tickets, call the granada box office at 805 8992222. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. The nutcracker ballet to be performed at the state.
Through dance, we seek to educate, inspire, and delight current and new ballet enthusiasts. Santa barbara is state street ballet s last stop on their west coast nutcracker tour. Find the best seats for this exciting event in a city near you with our easy to use and interactive event calendar showed above. Gustafson dance is the official school of state street ballet.
With state street ballet the nutcracker tickets in hand take a trip to the enchanting land of sweets. Dedicated to presenting excellent new work in dance while preserving the classics, our mission is to enrich audiences by making dance available to a wide and diverse audience. Nutcracker by state street ballet of santa barbara youtube. Point out road ballet, finished ann utes 23yroutdated ballet organization, is worked up to declare that president, exec and imaginative director rodney gustafson has referred to as. State street ballets presentations of the nutcracker take place saturday, december 19, at 2 and 7. Buy tickets online order by phone and other information.
Take a magical journey with clara as she travels with her nutcracker prince through the land of the snowflakes to the land of the sweets where she is regaled with dances of the sugar plum fairy and her kingdom. The state street ballet of santa barbara will hold four performances of the nutcracker with showtimes at 2 p. The holiday tradition returns to the state theatre with the nutcracker ballet. By melding familiar storylines with exciting dance movement and stateofthe. Music by tchaikovsky, choreography by lavinia reid. A holiday tradition, state street ballets nutcracker features sets by daniel nyiri and choreography by rodney gustafson. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the delaware division of the arts, a state agency, in partnership with the national endowment for the arts. Theres a joyful magic at every performance as several aspiring young dancers join the eugene ballet on stage, while the sugar plum fairy transports all to the snow kingdom and the land of the sweets. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker celebrate this christmas with the experience taking north america by storm moscow ballets the great russian nutcracker a magical and timeless holiday classic that comes to life. Performed to tchaikovskys celebrated score, this joyful world premiere features intricately designed sets, visionary costumes and virtuosic dancing. State street ballet presents its version of the ballet on saturday, december 21, and sunday, december 22, at the granada theatre. State street ballet is a vibrant, innovative professional dance company based in santa barbara, california. Pacstate street ballet national performing arts funding. First state ballet theatre first state ballet theatre.
Find out when and where the events will be at and on the date that works best for you. Maine state ballets the nutcracker kicks off holidays. State street alpha sm brings together our clients choice of realtime data and intelligence across the investment lifecycle to help them make better decisions and deliver growth for their clients with builtin flexibility and scalability, alpha lets clients manage any assets in any market and streamline their daytoday processes helping to facilitate innovation, better inform. Join delawares ballet company for wilmingtons favorite holiday tradition.
State street ballet nutcracker has both sparkle and. You can win a pair of tickets to the valley performing arts councils production of the nutcracker 6. Experience the magical journey through the land of sweets in fsbts lavish production of the nutcracker on the main stage at the grand opera house. Point out road ballet titles new corp according to sbseasons. Artistic director rodney gustafson holds true to the original classical ballet, creating a traditional nutcracker set in victorian times. State street ballet is a professional ballet company dedicated to presenting excellent new works in dance while preserving the classics.
Dec 06, 2019 state street ballet of santa barbara was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit organization by gustafson, who was formerly with geneva ballet, cleveland ballet and american ballet theatre. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Dont wait to buy tickets our production of the nutcracker ballet is a spokane favorite. American ballet academy was founded in salem, oregon by rick van winkle in 1991. State street ballets nutcracker comes home for holidays. Thank to our 20192020 season sponsor, discover the official credit card of first state ballet theatre. It takes a lot of dancers and a lot of rehearsals to put together the nutcracker, according to linda cunningham of state street dance studio in geneva. Gustafson dance the official school of state street ballet. Russian state ballet of siberia nutcracker bristol. The only american repertory ballet performances featuring a live orchestra and choir. State street ballet artistic director rodney gustafson, gary mckenzie who also played drosselmeyer, and marina feliagina created the choreography and staging for the production. More than 70 local young dancers complete the cast. By melding familiar storylines with exciting dance movement and state of the.
The sleeping beauty valley performing arts council. A tradition at the community concert hall, the nutcracker performed by the highlyacclaimed state street ballet of santa barbra will be returning to durango this december for four performances. State street ballet brings nutcracker back to durango, dec. Portland the maine state ballets the nutcracker will bring the beauty and joy of the season to portlands merrill auditorium saturday, november 29 through sunday, december 7.
They will be joined by opera san luis obispo grand orchestra, gustafson dance students, and the matilija junior chamber choir. State street ballets nutcracker returns to the granada. Youll cheer and boo at the battle with the notsoscary mouse king and his pirate henchmice, as clara and the nutcracker win the day. This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on christmas eve. Jul 12, 2010 state street ballet is santa barbaras only professional ballet company. The nutcracker at the granada is the final stop in state street ballets annual tour of the western states, with three performances dec. Santa barbaras acclaimed state street ballet returns with a full company of professional dancers to perform the classic. With worldclass artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds, dont miss your chance to ring in the holidays with this acclaimed. The nutcracker events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Amid thomas fire, state street ballet nutcracker prince saves santa barbara after dec. Enjoyable for the whole family, the production features handpainted sets and breathtaking scenic design while larger than life puppets, nesting. Tickets for state street ballets performances of the nutcracker can be purchased online at two performances will be held on december 21, a matinee at 2 p. State street dances nutcracker comes to batavia stage.
The company combines the discipline and timeless elegance of classical ballet technique with updated, cuttingedge choreography that satisfies todays diverse. The nutcracker broadway tickets to watch this beautiful show with your loved ones at a discount. State street ballet of santa barbara valley performing arts. Sep 21, 2008 a holiday tradition performed by state street ballet of santa barbara under the direction of rodney gustafson. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the christmas tree and all the presents beneath. The nutcracker shows are available on cheaptickets. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic. Mass ballet, of framingham, is thrilled to bring their 12thannual holiday production, the nutcracker,to worcester state university. One more chance to see it snow onstage at the granada theatre this year. Tchaikovskys beloved score is performed live by the spokane symphony.
Win tickets state street ballet nutcracker fresno the. State street ballet is proving that ballet is alive and kicking in southern california. Count on spokane symphony and state street ballet to add. We want you to enjoy the ease of your ticket buying experience. State street ballet is a professional dance company that combines classical traditions with sophisticated styles, inspiring diverse international audiences through performances, collaborations, and unique education and outreach programs. With standing ovations from china to chile, and a 90% rebooking rate, we are very proud of our past touring successes and we eagerly look forward to future adventures. Russian state ballet of siberia nutcracker liverpool. Thank you for an incredible year of dance, music, movement, and inspiration.
Hoffmans story of clara and the nutcracker prince is brought to life by the santabarbara based state street ballet and more than 75 local dancers. State street ballet performing the nutcracker at the. Santa barbara is state street ballets last stop on their west coast nutcracker tour. We provide instruction in dance for all levels of advancement, beginner through professional. Pittsburg state university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. For the fourth year in a row, donna marovic is teaming up with the state theatre again to bring the classic ballet, the nutcracker to a local venue. The company combines the discipline and timeless elegance of classical ballet with updated, cuttingedge choreography, producing original works that satisfy todays diverse audiences. Aug 27, 2007 a holiday tradition, state street ballet s nutcracker features sets by daniel nyiri and choreography by rodney gustafson. State street ballet presents the nutcracker the santa. State street ballet goes on tour for two months every season, bringing original dance and education programs to theaters and schools around the world.
Count on spokane symphony and state street ballet to add up. State street ballet is a vibrant, innovative professional ballet company based in santa barbara, california. It has always encouraged working to ones potential in a loving, fostering environment. Performances 20192020 season first state ballet theatre. State street ballet tours nationally and internationally. Our final performance of 2019 the nutcracker today at 2pm. State street ballet of santa barbara valley performing. Come experience the magic, and make this enchanting ballet a.
The spokane symphony welcomes back state street ballet of santa barbara for their 10th year of exquisite dancing to tchaikovskys memorable score. The nutcracker with state street ballet spokane symphony. Choreographed by rodney gustafson and gary mckenzie, the nutcracker is a truly magical experience that will rekindle. The nutcracker, with spokane symphony and state street. Known for combining the rigors and timeless beauty of classical technique with updated looks, special effects and digital technology, the company produces original works that captivate todays diverse audiences. The nutcracker ballet to be performed at the state theatre. As much as the nutcracker itself is a holiday tradition, so too is the yearly trip of members of santa barbaras state street ballet to spokane to perform the pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky ballet.