The longest running san jose nutcracker ballet produced by san jose dance theatre presents this family holiday classic in san jose center for the. A new nutcracker was born friday at ballet san jose. The sjyb nutcracker 2017 performances are 129 and 1210 at 11am and 4pm. Karyna agree s that the north american touring schedule is difficult, but she loves. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Through these performances, ballet san jose reaches an estimated 37,500 audience members. San jose center for the performing arts, 255 almaden. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a. San antonio youth ballet performance of holiday nutcracker. Brimming with bravura dancing and just the right amount of gingerbread to put even ebenezer scrooge in the holiday spirit, this is the traditional. It hosts major performances from broadway san jose and other organizations. San francisco youth ballet presents the 19th annual performance of the nutcracker four shows only. Silicon valley ballet presents our favorite holiday classic, the nutcracker. This year marks our return to the san jose youth ballets the nutcracker.
Presented in partnership with history san jose, it tells the wellloved story of clara and the nutcracker, while featuring historical references to the heritage that has made santa clara valley the center of innovation it is today. It regularly hosts performances of opera san jose, symphony silicon valley and more. Ticket sales are available through brown paper tickets. Each year, ballet sj produces a repertory season of three shows two mixed repertory bills and one full length ballet as well as its traditional production of the nutcracker, all performed at the san jose center for performing arts. We are thrilled to present the merger of the celebrated nonprofit organization, san jose youth ballet, and the new san jose ballet academy. Performed at the international ballet gala, dance society of malaysia, plaza ampang city, malaysia, 2012. Now known as san jose youth ballet, our intention is to elevate, simplify, and streamline both organizations into one, so as to better serve our community.
Our company of more than 40 dancers annually performs a season of nearly 30 shows, including the nutcracker, at the san jose center for performing arts, reaching an. Ballet being the core of all dances, we encourage all of our students to participate. Hosts new jersey civic youth ballets the nutcracker by. Ballet san jose would have access to the bigger companys teaching curriculum, coaches, sets, costumes and more. The san antonio youth ballet will perform the nutcracker with the south texas symphonic orchestra this weekend with proceeds benefiting the ballets. San francisco ballet was the first professional ballet company in the united states. This visually stunning, allnew production of nutcracker, choreographed by helgi tomasson artistic director of the san francisco ballet is a graceful and timeless adventure on a grand scale.
March 2012 peninsula youth ballet nutcracker, december 2011. The great lakes youth ballet is a nonprofit preprofessional ballet school under the direction of krista morana. The costumes, stage sets, special effects, lighting and caliber of talent are the best. Fed lion dance at the san jose youth ballets nutracker 2014 duration. Nearly 100 dancers fill the stage with classic holiday magic and season surprises in karen gabays stylish, smart staging. Built in 1972 by the frank lloyd wright foundation, it offers large windows throughout the entryways, providing plenty of natural light and spectacular views of downtown san jose. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in san jose.
After dancing as a guest artist with american ballet theatre during their 2006 metropolitan opera house season, haley danced for two seasons with ballet san jose, where she met her husband, easton. San jose dance theatre is proud to present the 54 th production of the nutcracker, a bay area family tradition since 1966. This beautiful theatre, originally built in 1927 and renovated and upgraded from 20012004, marries the opulence of its. San jose cleveland ballet dances dennis nahats version of tchaikovskys ballet through sunday at the san jose center for the performing arts. The california theatre in san jose, ca is managed and operated by san jose theaters, a division of team san jose. San jose youth ballet nutcrackerfor the first time, san jose will be treated to not one, but two weekends. We offer youth and open dropin ballet training for children and adults. San francisco ballet is a ballet company, founded in 1933 as the san francisco opera ballet under the leadership of ballet master adolph bolm. Ferla founded dance theatre internationals nonprofit performance and outreach company, the san jose youth ballet, with a vision to share, educate, and enrich our community in the fine art culture of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Greater san antonio academy of ballet is committed to spreading the art of classical ballet to the next generation of stars. Ballet san jose presented only the nutcracker last fall. Shes been dancing with the moscow ballet as masha since 2011.
Overview the center for the performing arts in san jose, california is managed and operated by san jose theaters, a division of team san jose. From there they joined the cast of the prebroadway tour of dirty dancing where haley performed in the ensemble and as the lead character, penny. The nutcracker san jose dance theatre ballet school. The nutcracker ballet is the most recognized event the san jose ballet produces, and with good reason. Address 4075 evergreen village square, suite 260 san jose, ca 955. In 2000, the cleveland ballet ceased operations, and over half the dancers, the headquarters, and artistic directorchoreographer dennis nahat. The upstart ballet company has found success by giving local audiences a heaping helping of. Karyna shatkovskaya won numerous awards as a preteen ballet student including the second international ballet competition ibc in kharkov at the tender age of 9 a s well as the third international children and youth classical dance competition. Ayako school of ballet 517e marine view avenue belmont, ca 94002 650 5927272.
On the way to ballet san joses performance at the san jose center for the performing arts on thursday night, a young man bantered with his female companion about being dragged to. San jose dance theatre offers excellence in dance training in a nurturing environment. New ballet is the institution that san jose and silicon valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet. This production is part of the first season of silicon valley ballet, formerly known as ballet san jose. Performed at life chance gala at columbia classical ballet, columbia, south carolina. Performed as a guest artist at lafayette ballet, lafayette, indiana, 20. New ballet was founded in 2016 by local dancer, choreographer and ballet teacher dalia rawson. In january 2012, nahat was ousted and john fry in a letter prepared by his newly appointed executive director.
The san jose area is flush with events for the holidays. He began his dance education at the cleveland san jose balletcleveland school of dance and continued his training with nancy. The nutcracker ballet san jose california nutcracker ballets. Ferla founded dance theatre internationals nonprofit performance and outreach company, the san jose youth ballet. Clad in a layette borrowed from american ballet theatre which as creative partner has provided, for a fee, steady infusions of help via artistic advisor wes chapman, since the great coup of 2011. The academys primary focus is classical ballet, as well as other. The san jose nutcracker takes place in san jose at the turn of the last century. With reimagined costumes, karen gabays stylish, smart staging brings a fresh perspective to this timeless holiday tale.
The nutcracker ballet in downtown san jose san jose, ca. Brecksville center for the arts, great lakes youth ballet. The new ballet returns with its fourth installment of the san jose nutcracker, which puts a south bay spin on the traditional tale of sugar plum fairies and animated toy soldiers. The scenic design by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of. Choong wanqin for a childrens charity, malaysia, 2002. San jose dance theatre ballet school and performing company. Ballet san jose was a ballet company based in san jose, california, us, operating from 1985. San jose sits in the middle of silicon valley, just south of san francisco, california. Performed as a guest artist at santa cruz ballet, santa cruz, california, 20. Greater san antonio academy of ballet outstanding dance. San jose, california ballet san jose real nutcracker magic storytelling at its best december 10, 2011 by brad maxwell. San jose, california ballet san jose the nutcracker.
For 28 years, the royal city youth ballet company has been delighting audiences of all ages with their performances of the nutcracker. San francisco across from stonestown galleria mall sf youth ballets nutcracker was nominated for the 11th annual goldstar national nutcracker award join us as sfybt. So happy to see dtis wonderful ballet program dancers. California youth ballet sponsors at least two performing opportunities a year, an annual nutcracker for which auditions are held every august or september, as well as a spring production 2019spring showcase every june, for which the program varies from year to year. Ferla founded dance theatre internationals nonprofit performance and outreach company, the san jose youth ballet, with a vision to share, educate, and enrich our community in the fine art culture of classical ballet and. The company was founded in 1985 as the san jose cleveland ballet, a coventure with the tenyearold cleveland ballet which offered to the dancers added performing exposure, and each city a ballet company for a moderate, shared investment. Always having her students best interest, she always gives particular attention to the physical and artistic.
Generally each year the ballet san jose company also offers a public invitation to attend a fundraising gala which is an opening night fundraising event. Brimming with bravura dancing and just the right amount of gingerbread to put even ebenezer scrooge in the holiday spirit, this is the traditional nutcracker to see. Brimming with bravura dancing and just the right amount of gingerbread. School of arts and culture at the mexican heritage theater san jose, ca. The san jose nutcracker is a classical holiday ballet unique to our hometown. Ballet san jose in agreement with american ballet theater.
The company is currently based in the war memorial opera house, san francisco, under the direction of helgi tomasson. San jose dance theatre is the official school of the original san jose nutcracker and resident ballet company of the san jose center for the performing arts. Gsab offers a wide variety of classes with a strong focus in classical ballet. San francisco youth ballets the nutcracker san francisco tickets.
San jose youth ballets the nutcracker far east dragon lion dance. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or calling 408 7924111. Morana is a former principle dancer with the cleveland san jose ballet. San francisco youth ballets 19th annual nutcracker. Destinee performing as the snow fair in the nutcracker san jose youth ballet. Morse soloist with san francisco ballet will be performing the role of nutcracker prince sat. San jose youth ballet nutcracker 2017 brown paper tickets. Founded in 2003 by highly respected and internationally recognized dancers xavier ferla and maggie parungao ferla. Ballet sj was founded as the city center ballet of san jose in 1983, partnered with cleveland ballet in 1985, and became an independent resident company in san jose in 2000.
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