Indiana ballet theatre brings nutcracker to gary, crown. The hiphop nutcracker turns the story on its head in 1984 new york city. Here in chicago, the joffrey ballet s nutcracker has always been a popular choice for familyfriendly entertainment, as well as an introduction to a lovely and challenging art form. Dancewest ballet nutcracker auditions see chicago dance. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker december 8 rosemont theatre, 5400 n. The auditorium theater 50 east congress parkway, chicago 3123412310. 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. The nutcracker athenaeum theatre ballet chicagos nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the athenaeum theatre this holiday season. Chris jones of the chicago tribune says that this production is shaping up to be quite a broadwaystyle extravaganza. The russian calendar places christmas almost a week after the. Illinois nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker performed by chicago festival ballet. There is nothing like being at a ballet event, so be sure to check the ballet schedule.
Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. The joffrey ballet production of the nutcracker in dec. Final robert joffreycreated nutcracker for 201516 season. The joffrey ballet performs the nutcracker at chicagos auditorium theatre friday. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. Although classical ballet is the primary focus of hda, we believe that dance artists benefit from a. The houses ballet free version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and private parties. We proudly offer classical ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The chicago festival ballet production of the nutcracker is at the mcaninch arts center dec.
Complete with beautiful fairies, handsome princes, dancing snowflakes and a lovely young girl making her way to the kingdom of snow and the land of the sweets, this gorgeous ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Its the magical tale of young clara, whose christmas gift of a nutcracker comes to life and brings her to a fantastic winter wonderland. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballets celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour. I want email news and updates for events in my area. Five or 10 hip hop or ballet classes at dynamic force dance up to 69%. From the year of its founding until her retirement in 1998, sigurdson led the company in a wide range of classic and contemporary works that entertained. We brought our daughter for the first time when she was only 3 and were all completely enchanted by the talented company, brilliant choreography, the beautiful sets and costumes and the magical quality of the perfomance. Contact the ballet west ticket office at 8018696900 to reserve your tickets today. All ages feel the spirit of the season at the great russian nutcracker through the romantic costumes and shimmering backdrops splashed with highlights of russian history. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. Guide to ten performances from the joffrey ballet to the dogs. In 1985, royal ballet schooltrained dancer patricia sigurdson had a vision of a worldclass ballet company serving the western suburbs of chicagoand it was a vision she made into a reality. Tweet by carole kuhrt brewer, november 8, 2010 at 9.
Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Weve collected the best nutcracker performances happening in chicago and the suburbs. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. The joffrey ballet announced tuesday that it has commissioned a new nutcracker from choreographer christopher wheeldon, which will have its world premiere in chicago in dec.
Check out the full list below to find a show perfect for your whole family. In 2014, wheater accepted the chicago spirit of innovation award for the joffrey ballet and in 2015, he received the university of chicago rosenberger medal for outstanding achievement in the. Holiday performances in the chicago area 2015 toddling. Since premiering in 1987, joffrey ballets production of the nutcracker has become. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker rosemont theater. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Here in chicago, the joffrey ballets nutcracker has always been a popular choice for familyfriendly entertainment, as well as an introduction to a lovely and challenging art form. Overflowing with 40 beautiful russian dancers and set to tchaikovskys famous music, this holiday favorite features 200 lavish costumes, largerthanlife puppets and 9 handpainted backdrops with 3d effects. We are excited to announce that we have secured space in a historic location within the loop for the construction of stunning, stateoftheart studios. New philharmonic orchestra, under the baton of maestro kirk muspratt, will tchaikovskys classic nutcracker score live.
Patrons arriving after the performance begins, or leaving the seating area for any reason. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in chicago. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs chicago. Ballet schedule chicago ballet shows 20202021 ballet. This annual audition is for all children interested in auditioning for the nutcracker, from any studio or school, whether or not they have participated in the dancewest nutcracker in the past. We provide our students with the highest caliber of dance training in a nurturing and loving environment. Metropolitan ballet academy is the official school of the metropolitan ballet enrollment is now open for fall classes call or email us now.
The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892. Dancewest ballet invites youth in the chicagoland area to participate in its 23rd annual production of the nutcracker, a timeless holiday tradition. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new. Chicago festival ballet returns with the nutcracker. The idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace. Treat yourself to chicago festival ballets the nutcracker chicago. The nutcracker the joffrey ballet non equity auditions. Treat yourself to chicago festival ballets the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet tickets in rosemont chicago moscow ballet.
If you fall into the latter group, then you have found the right page. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker december 8 rosemont theatre, 5400 n. This is the 24th annual performance of the joffrey ballets nutcracker and will be the final season. Three or five adultdivision ballet classes at chicago dance academy up to 58% off. Ballet chicago 17 n state st, 19th floor chicago, il 60602 312 2518838. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballet s celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in chicago chicago parent. Right here in our beautiful city you will find some of the most talented and skilled ballerinas in the world. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the historic athenaeum theatre this holiday season purchase discount tickets to this event. For many families, this is the nutcracker in chicago, and the landmark auditorium theatre decorated for the holidays only adds to the festive feel.
University ballet of chicago is a studentrun ballet company affiliated with the university of chicago in hyde park. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. This is not a ballet, but a hip hop version of the classic. With gratitude to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. Do you wonder how the moscow ballet dancers celebrate christmas and new years eve. Many dance companies, including the new york city ballet and san francisco ballet, have made this show a staple of their repertoire each year, bringing the. If you are a fan of ballet events in chicago, il, then dont miss your chance to get cheap ballet tickets in chicago, il here at. Moscow ballets dove of peace tour in the chicago rosemont area. Join us in chicago or in more than 75 hotels and resorts around the.
The nutcracker by chicago ballet conservatory and presented by the elgin symphony orchestra is at the hemmens cultural center, 45 symphony way, elgin. Supposedly, she was intending to take my sisters, and i insisted that i should get to. Cofounded in 1998 by larry and dolores long, the civic ballet of chicago now the ruth page civic ballet, was established to continue developing serious young dancers aged 1722 with advanced training and performance experience as a prelude to a professional career in ballet. Hinsdale dance academy is the western suburbs premier academy for classical dance educaion. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in illinois. Jennifer weber is the choreographer and one of the directors.
Joffrey ballet nutcracker 2015 by the joffrey ballet issuu. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker is a christmas tradition and visual feast that creates lifelong memories for the whole family. The nutcracker program book by the joffrey ballet issuu. S ome people come to looking for information on ballet lessons, and others come looking for ballet performances such as nutcracker ballet chicago. Three performances may 1112 at lincoln way west fine arts center in new lenox, il. The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas.
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