The alabama ballet promotes the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality. Alabama youth ballet theatre is a nonprofit performing ballet company associated with the. Set in the 1850s in huntsville, alabama, our production of the nutcracker has a traditional feel thanks to the historical huntsville sets and elaborate antebellumstyle costumes. The showplace of the south since 1927, the alabama theatre is located in the heart of downtown birmingham alabama on 3rd avenue north. Seadac maintains a core company of approximately 30 dancers and provides three local performances each year as well as performances and lecture demonstrations to schools and community groups. Nutcracker ballet birmingham, alabama moscow ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. East alabama community ballet is the areas only community ballet company. Tchaikovskys beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers and an. The company has achieved national prominence as one of only eight ballet companies in the world permitted by the balanchine trust to perform balanchines nutcracker. The alabama ballet compares favorably with the best ballet companies from seven other cities where i have lived the birmingham ballet has gotten even better, if that is possible. George balanchines the nutcracker is presented by the alabama ballet. This december, experience the magic and join clara as she travels to the land of sweets in the nutcracker. The performance follows the basic plot of the holiday favorite with some silly twists and turns thrown in by the artist, volunteers and staff.
The official ballet company and school of montgomery, al. Set in the 1850s in huntsville, alabama, our production of the nutcracker has a traditional feel thanks to the huntsville history sets and elaborate antebellumstyle costumes. George balachines the nutcracker friday wright center, samford university repeats dec. The nutcracker a classic christmas treat mobile ballet. Dec 01, 2019 celebrate the holidays with birmingham ballets the nutcracker a magic city holiday tradition. The coastal ballet academy presents the nutcracker on sunday, december 8. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in alabama. Alabama ballet is privileged to perform this choreography. The alabama ballet promotes the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality performances. Huntsville ballet presents the nutcracker set in historic. George balanchines the nutcracker dec 15, 2019 and dec 2022, 2019 leslie s. Birmingham ballet has a reputation of excellence for dance training and performances.
Montgomery ballet 2101 eastern blvd suite 223, montgomery, alabama 36117 rated 4. It is simply the best there is, theatrically and choreographically. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. Please consider making a donation to mobile ballet if you are in a position to do so a gift of any size makes a meaningful impact, and your support is deeply. Since first comng to birmingham in 1969, i have always enjoyed attending and recently in seeing wonderful new improvements. M obile ballet has been the common barre for generations of dancers. Whether it is a family tradition or a onceinalifetime visit,your experience of this glittering classic ballet will stay with you forever and warm your spirit. Montgomery ballet presents the 42nd annual performance of. Southeast alabama dance company dance training and. This year, we present three performances of the classic christmas ballet at telfair peet theatre on the campus of auburn university. With that heritage as mobiles legacy studio, our ballet school is home to the regions foremost training in classical ballet and more. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in birmingham. Alabama ballet performer amanda neece lets school children from across the area ask questions during intermission of the nutcracker ballet in anniston.
East alabama community ballet presents the nutcracker. The east alabama community ballet eacb invites spectators to drift away into a world defined by everything sugary, sweet and surreal this holiday season. The nutcracker 2018 kansas city ballet tv commercial. The annual performance of the nutcracker by the alabama ballet for area 3rd graders at the anniston preforming arts center. The huntsville ballet company, special guests and volunteers will offer a special, zany performance of the nutcracker on december 11 at 6 p. George balanchines the nutcracker is performed by the alabama ballet, one of only seven companies in the world granted the right to perform this holiday classic by the balanchine trust. Our commitment has always been to provide superior dance education, present quality performances, and promote the ballet to the community as an expression of the human. Alabama ballet the tickets identified in this promotion are made available through vivid seats. Christmastime once again brings the lavish holiday tradition of the nutcracker, pairing tchaikovskys masterpiece with. Alabama ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker. Phillip otto, artistic director of huntsville ballet company worked closely with david harwell, the theater program director at the university of alabama in huntsville, to remake the sets of the annual. Southeast alabama dance company seadac is a nonprofit dance organization based in dothan, alabama.
Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to. In its second year at the historic alabama theatre this production features elaborate costumes and sets along with the ambience of the showplace of the south all dressed up for the holidays. The alabama theatre has been the home to shows and performances ranging from movies, concerts, beauty pageants, silent films and even the. The alabama ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker december 11 and 1820, 2015 at the leslie s. Set in the ambiance of the historic alabama theatre this. Montgomery ballet presents the 42nd annual performance of the. Birmingham ballet is an alabama ballet company in birmingham, alabama that has a reputation of excellence in dance training and performances. Celebrate the holidays with birmingham ballet s the nutcracker a magic city holiday tradition. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892.
Fabulous costumes and set design and an indelible score by tchaikovsky transport audiences to the land of sweets and beyond. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker alabama theatre. Dancers from any area school or studio are invited to participate in eacb productions while continuing their classes at the studio of their choice. Auditions for our 2020 summer intensive will be held on march 14 at montgomery ballet. Alabama river region ballet presents the great montgomery nutcracker this weekend at davis theatre. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Celebrate the holidays with birmingham ballets the nutcracker a magic city holiday tradition. The nutcracker november 30 december 23, 2018 kauffman center kcballet. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Alabama ballet is proud to present george balanchines the nutcracker as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the balanchine trust to. Since 1995, the east alabama community ballet has brought the magic of the nutcracker to the auburnopelika area. The nutcracker ballet is based on the story the nutcracker and the king of mice written by e. Nov 27, 2018 ballet blends classic nutcracker with historic montgomery.
The historic alabama theatre is a ticketmaster facility. The alabama ballet will be performing balanchines the nutcracker at the wright center on dec. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. As alabama ballet continues to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our patrons, artists, staff and community, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of our 20192020 season, including our final production of the season, ovation. Alabama ballet is proud to present george balanchines the nutcracker as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the balanchine trust to perform this holiday masterpiece.
Snowflakes, sword fights, swirling confections and a christmas tree that reaches the sky. The nutcracker at annistons 2014 knox concert series. Community ballet association, huntsville ballet company and. Dec 01, 2019 montgomery ballet is proud to announce its 48th annual performance of the nutcracker on december 115, 2019 in tallassee, greenville and montgomery. Apr 04, 2010 welcome to east alabama community ballet. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the samethe story of a young german girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince and a fierce battle against a mouse king with. My threeyearold spent half the time inspired to dance in the aisle. The nutcracker overture hall december 2028, 2019 one hundred fifty dancers live music a twentyfive foot tree an epic battle 100% chance of snow. Alabama ballet presents the nutcracker the samford crimson. Or attend our 20202021 company open auditions sunday, may 17th, 2 4 pm company auditions will be postponed to may 17th updated 0319. This is the production that is the heart of the yearend holiday season.
Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. Sumos from alabama ballets nutty nutcracker 2010 youtube. Dec 14, 2019 nutcracker at bama theatre on saturday dec 14, 2019 at 10. Dec 28, 2019 moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Smith concert hall set in the 1850s in huntsville, alabama, our production of the nutcracker has a traditional feel thanks to the huntsville history sets and elaborate antebellumstyle costumes. Montgomery ballet the official ballet company and school of. Alabama ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker alabama ballet, the states premier, professional ballet company, presents the holiday classic george balanchines the nutcracker. Birmingham ballet presents the nutcracker and the muttcracker at the alabama theatre and sleeping beauty at the samford university wright center. This classic holiday ballet will feature the company dancers of variations dance studio alongside many community members playing hundreds of fun and exciting roles. The alabama ballet performs a portion of the nutcracker at anniston high schools anniston performing arts center, a 33yearold tradition. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Join us for the 48th annual presentation of the nutcracker.
The alabama ballet performance of the nutcracker at the anniston performing arts center at anniston high school. This annual holiday classic is a mustsee for families. Complete with visions of sugarplums, you can bring the entire family for this magical event that features over 100 dancers who are sure to be the stars of tomorrow. Since then, this outstanding artistic entity has provided more than 7 years of community enrichment by offering the utmost level of dance education for its students. Madison ballet rings in the holiday season with this timeless story filled with some of literatures most treasured characters. The alabama ballet is the states premiere professional ballet company. Event description the knox concert series brings you the 34th annual performance of this magical holiday tradition. Under the artistic direction of tracey alvey, the company has achieved national promi. The montgomery ballet performance will be held at the troy theatre dec.
While the choreography and costumes are more or less the same as what you would see in the new york city ballet s production, the scenery is somewhat different and there are a few additional roles for young performers. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. The nutcracker by birmingham ballet at the alabama theatre in. The alabama dance academy presents, the nutcracker, the e. Young dancers audition for nutcracker pacific northwest ballet duration. Christmastime once again brings the lavish holiday tradition of the nutcracker, pairing tchaikovskys masterpiece with fresh choreography and international guest artists. Alabama ballet, the states premier, professional ballet company, presents the holiday classic george balanchines the nutcracker. Under the direction of madame rio cordy barlow the ballet academy will bring this classic holiday ballet to life. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Alabama ballet birmingham 2020 all you need to know. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same the story of a young german girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince and a fierce battle against a mouse king with. Welcome to the world of southeast alabama dance companys, the nutcracker. With repetition comes confidence and technical excellence.
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