After entering the driveway, you will cross a speed bump located in front of the security house on the right. The campus entrance is directly across the street from the trolley car diner. Nine places to see the nutcracker in philadelphia this holiday. Philly nutt crakup combines all genres of dance, which makes it extremely interesting and a lot of fun. Her performance credits include regional and national dance america festivals and soloist roles in the nutcracker, paquita, swan lake, les sylphides, and the sleeping beauty, all performed at the merriam theater in philadelphia, pa. Midmonth, the first state ballet theatre, the 22member professional company under artistic director pasha kambalov, presents its sumptuous nutcracker at. Pennsylvania ballet academy of music philadelphia, pa. In addition, we have a tuitionfree program for boys. In december we present our annual production of the classic nutcracker ballet. Comedians james pietragallo and jimmie whisman are taking their hit podcast, small town murder, on the road. Rehearsals are held on saturdays from midseptember through middecember. We offer classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop and modern dance.
The philadelphia orchestra, eugene ormandy, tchaikovsky the philadelphia orchestra, eugene ormandy, tchaikovsky suite from the nutcracker. Alix rosenfeld sheher pronouns is a writer, dramaturg, and actor based in philadelphia. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. The nutcracker philadelphia tickets the nutcracker. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. A brief visual history of ballet in the 20th century. International ballet theater international ballet classique is proud to be a member of the arts guild at neumann university. Music, theater, festivals, lights and more things to do series nov 16, 2019. Be it george balanchines everlasting the nutcracker presented by the pennsylvania ballet or the patriotic adaptation, nutcracker 1776, danced by the rock schools up and comers, philadelphia offers many options to view this beloved christmas ballet. Administrative offices 100 south broad street, suite 2226 philadelphia, pa 19102 215. Best nutcrackers and holiday shows for philly families. We are savannah and southeast georgias only professional dance company.
Philadelphia dance theatre dance studio philadelphia. A whole new generation of youngsters may feel the same after watching contempradance theatres philly nut crakup, a creative spoof that puts a comically timely twist on the holiday fave. Cheap tickets to all the nutcracker shows are available on cheaptickets. Heres 7 ways we do the nutcracker in new york city metro us. Home nutcracker ballet gifts nutcrackers, ornaments. Meneers run of this production is uncanny for its continuing popularity. The complete balanchine version performed in philadelphia was first presented by pennsylvania ballet in 1987. He began his training at divine dance center at the age of 10 under the direction of riley fitzgerald before transforming to dance.
Informational materials related to the nutcracker will be available in late august early september. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Each season the company presents, a philadelphia nutcracker, which is set in the victorian time period of the germantown neighborhood where philadelphia dance theatre is located. Find more fun holiday events on our pnc arts alive holiday spectacular page and sign up for funsavers to get 12price tickets for more great events in philly. Nov 14, 2019 where to see the nutcracker ballet in new jersey, new york city and greater philadelphia, including sensoryfriendly shows.
She has spent a season as a member of philadanco 2 philadelphia dance company under the direction of donald lunsford where she danced works by daniel ezralow and fransisco gella. Standout events will be delaware theatre companys a sign of the times with broadway star chilinia kennedy. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to. The nutcracker for kids is an abridged narrated version of the holiday classic presented by festival ballet theatre. Canyon is a current student at the university of the arts in philadelphia, pennsylvania working towards a bfa in dance. Nutcrackers, kinky boots, concerts celebrate holidays. There are so many nutcrackers annually that i felt it was time to produce an alternative show that everyone would enjoy, says gail vartanian, artistic director of contempradance theatre and choreographer for the philly nutt crakup. George balanchines the nutcracker archives pa ballet. Marks tickets specialize in sold out the nutcracker at philadelphia tickets and last minute the nutcracker at philadelphia tickets.
Offered by pottstown dance theatre dec 2nd dec 3rd, 2017. Painted bride art center, 230 vine street, philadelphia. Philadelphia dance theatre philadelphia dance theatre. Bojan spassoff and stephanie wolf spassof directed. For tickets call 18008409227 representatives available monfri 7am12pm, saturday and sunday 7am11pm. The nutcracker available in high definition us television premiere. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike. Under christine meneer, artistic director of ballet theatre of ohio, the annual and much loved nutcracker will be performed for the 22nd year in a row at the akron civic theatre november 29 through december 7. Blythe was a member of alchemy dance company for seven years and danced several performances of new work. Passing the christmas village near city hall bustling with the excitement of shopping and merriment and the festive sounds of ice skaters at. Theres a lot going on in this nutcracker spoof, as it calls itself, combining ballet with modern dance, jazz, hip hop, and comedy. The mission of philadelphia dance theatre is to enrich, inspire, and uplift lives through classical ballet, dance education, and performance. Nutcrackers, pride and prejudice, wicked and more on.
New jersey dance theatre ensemble, memorial auditorium at montclair state university, 1 normal ave. Ovations battle of the nutcrackers to feature tv premiere. Through this training and summer scholarships to burklyn ballet theatre and pennsylvania ballet and a one year apprenticeship at pittsburgh ballet. Contempradance theatres philly nutt crakup plenty of ballet performers cite an early experience seeing the nutcracker as a reason they got interested in dance.
This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Our production of the nutcracker features performances by dance academy students, youth ballet members, and professional guest artists. I began dancing with garden state ballet in new jersey under the direction of peter anastos. Come experience this beautiful ballet that truly portrays the magic of the season. All enrolled students are eligible to audition for the nutcracker. Dance studio performing arts school performance art theatre 417 south st, philadelphia, pennsylvania 19147 this is a great option for my young dancer to. Discover philadelphia s best the nutcracker in 202021.
See moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in 2019. Dancers at our school have the chance to perform alongside top professional dancers who train in their studio. Dec 18, 2012 if you are traveling to the philadelphia area this holiday season and would like an alternative to the nutcracker, you may want to check out these two holiday classics. See moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in 2019 youtube. See the ballet that has inspired thousands of young dancers. Miss katies dance company, ketherine pettit creative kpc, spotlights social injustices using dance as our universal language, changing minds by opening hearts through movement. The philadelphia dance academys 8th annual nutcracker. We have the most unique collection of nutcrackers and nutcracker ballet gifts. Ballet minnesotas the classic nutcracker lives up to its name. Hannah is also the recipient of most compelling dancer at san diego dance theaters young choreographers showcase 2016 and the recipient of audience.
Central nj ballet theatre, villa victoria theatre, 376 w upper ferry road, ewing. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and. Search all the nutcracker events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy, set to tchaikovskys iconic score. In a festive season full of nutcrackers, contempradance theatre company offered an entertaining alternative to the holiday classic with their comical spoof, philly nutt crak up. Below is a brief but beautiful visual history of the art form, ranging from 1911 to 1999. Mayo will partner with katie donnelly in the arabian dance. The city of philadelphia was aglow with the magic of the holiday season for pennsylvania ballets the nutcracker production. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Make memories this holiday season with philadelphias favorite holiday.
As meneer as often said, nutcracker has the largest audiences of any dance event in the area. Nov 09, 2017 31 places to see the nutcracker in new jersey, new york city and philadelphia. Where to see the nutcracker in new jersey, new york city. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. Dads are moving along tonight philadelphia dance center. A bittersweet goodbye to contempradance theatres philly. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Make memories this holiday season with philadelphias favorite holiday tradition george balanchines the nutcracker. Come see why thousands of parents have chosen savannah ballet school of dance to educate their children since 1988. Students currently enrolled preballet 2, primary, and preprofessional ballet programs at the philadelphia dance academy are eligible to participate. Professional guest dancers join young ballet dancers and student dancers for the. What started as a 30minute show has evolved over the years to what is now a twohour production. The ballet features the choreography of miss capponi alongside local artists who.
Cultural arts international ballet theater neumann. Ballet theatre of ohios much beloved nutcracker coming. The shortened performance features a cast of professional dancers in complete costumes and tells the story of clara, a young girl who receives the gift of a nutcracker. A bittersweet goodbye to contempradance theatres philly nutt. Montgomery county community college welcomes philadelphia dance theatre for a performance of holiday favorite the nutcracker. The philadelphia dance academy, now in its th season, and its youth performance company, the philadelphia youth ballet, celebrate their 8th annual production of the nutcracker. Pennsylvanianutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Multiple nutcrackers, kinky boots joint holiday entertainment lineup. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. Standout events will be delaware theatre companys a sign. Painted bride art center, 230 vine street, philadelphia theres a lot going on in this nutcracker spoof, as it calls itself, combining ballet with modern dance, jazz, hip hop, and comedy. Peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the. Dec 17, 20 nutcracker 1776 strays a little, in a good way, from the same old nutcracker formula.
Hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. Delaneycapponi has created a vigorous season for philadelphia dance theatre. Please check web calendar for exact times and details. Katherine is associate artistic director of ny theatre barn, on faculty at broadway dance center and was featured in dance teacher magazine nov 15. Your favorite high functioning hot mess, comedian heather mcmahan is coming to a city. Cheap the nutcracker at philadelphia tickets marks tickets.
Dance studios the louise reed center for dance 323 north broad street philadelphia, pa 19107 215. Where to see the nutcracker around philly and the main line. The nutcracker philadelphia tickets the nutcracker philadelphia tickets george balanchines the nutcracker is a classic ballet that has become a tradition for philadelphians and visitors to the city to enjoy during the holiday season. The philadelphia orchestra, eugene ormandy, tchaikovsky. Repertory dance theatre the emmaus group is celebrating its 30th year of performing the nutcracker this weekend by adding a friday night concert that jazzes things up. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Nutcrackers, messiahs, christmas plays and music, music, music. Philadelphia dance theatre presents holiday traditions. Our production company, established in 2003, is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of classical ballet and new and creative ideas in the arts.
Dec 04, 2016 nutcrackers, kinky boots, concerts celebrate holidays. Mandell theater, drexel university, 3220 chestnut st. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to see. Nutcracker 1776 strays a little, in a good way, from the same old nutcracker formula. George balanchines the nutcracker academy of music. The philadelphia dance academys 7th annual nutcracker. Dance connection new jersey, performed entirely by children and teens, in an abridged, narrated production. Seem like a simple holiday fantasy, but new yorks dance companies have created their own interpretations of the story and choreography. Companies and schools performing the nutcracker and other holidaythemed dance. Sunday afternoon rehearsals are added as needed, especially as the performance date approaches. Pennsylvania ballets the nutcracker and the rock schools. New jersey dance theatre ensemble, montclair state. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. A guide to lehigh valley nutcracker performances the.
Find cheap the nutcracker at philadelphia tickets at marks tickets. Each twohour performance will feature students of the philadelphia youth ballet, philadelphia dance academy, and professional guest artists. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Nutcrackers, pride and prejudice, wicked and more on the holiday horizon from the holiday arts guide. From balanchines lively choreography and the beautiful sets and costumes to tchaikovskys beloved score performed live by the pennsylvania ballet orchestra, theres so much to love in this joyous ballet. Mercer county community college, kelsey theater, 1200. Upper merion middle school theater, 450 keebler raod, king of prussia november 30, 2 pm santa tea party from noon 2 pm.
Philadelphia dance theatre a philadelphia nutcracker 07. The dance enthusiast philadelphia asks bo spassoff about. Pennsylvania ballets combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes, and fabulous live orchestra make george balanchines the nutcracker one of the greatest holiday shows in the country. Our show has more magic, fire tricks, great mice that sword fight, some gymnastics along with wonderful choreography, says philadelphia s rock school codirector, bo spassoff.
If youre not, wed love to hear about your citys nutcracker alternatives in our comments. The philadelphia dance academy the creative arts building 219 cuthbert street, 3rd floor philadelphia, pa 19106 2159222422. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Philadelphia theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection.
Calendar philadelphia dance theatre philadelphia dance theatre. From vaslav nijinsky to benjamin millepied, anna pavlova to sylvie guillem, the collection of vintage portraits gives a mostly blackandwhite glimpse into over a centurys worth of ballet greats. March 18 regional dance america adjudication april 4 performance carnival of the animals and breaking ground april 8 14 spring breakstudio closed may 2325 memorial daystudio closed june 6 last day of classes tba june showcase. By debra danese for the dance journal photo by bill hebert. Performances are at the hill school center for the arts. Philadelphia dance theatre offers highquality, richly creative, preprofessional dance instruction for both children and young adults. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area.