Feb 16, 2016 december 227th, 2016 tickets available at. She trained at the parou ballet company and the pittsburgh youth. After graduation, sanchez continued on to the national ballet of cuba where he danced many roles, including hilarion from giselle, principal mazurka in coppelia, majisimo and others. Make the nutcracker your familys holiday tradition. She attended intensive summer programs at pittsburgh youth ballet, orlando ballet, and the nutmeg conservatory. Aaron trained for six years with the national ballet company and then continued his training with the pittsburgh ballet theater, pittsburgh youth ballet and the rock school for dance education. The pittsburgh ballet theater welcomes the show back, this time with a 24performance run at the benedum center from december 1st to december 27th. The pittsburgh ballet theatre creates a full experience from the moment. Nov 15, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theatres version of the classic tale opens with a christmas eve party in early 20thcentury shadyside.
The american youth ballet is the performing troupe of the american dance center school at 117th and quivira in overland park, kansas owned and operated by kristopher estesbrown and jennifer tierney. The holiday season wouldnt be complete in pittsburgh without the annual showing of the nutcracker. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Celebrate the holiday season with pittsburgh youth ballet companys 28th annual fulllength performance of the nutcracker. Participation in all performances is optional, and rehearsals are separate from class.
Karina gonzalez and simon ball, principal dancers of the houston ballet, will appear as guest artists in the shreveport metropolitan ballet s production of the nutcracker on december 6 and 7, 2014. She studied dance for 5 hours daily for 6 days a week. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Pittsburgh youth ballet company pittsburgh youth ballet. Central pennsylvania youth ballet provides unparalleled training to students from across the united states and around the world. She also performed the featured role of the harp in jerome robbins fanfare for boston ballet s 20 next generation. His first job opportunity was with the ballet theatre of maryland where he performed for four seasons. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 07. The pittsburgh ballet theatre is a company from pennsylvania that specializes in ballet and other related performing arts. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. The pitt ballet club is a student run organization at the university of pittsburgh which offers opportunities for every dancers skill level, from beginner to advanced. Toys come alive in central pennsylvania youth ballets breathtaking production of george balanchines the nutcracker. While in pittsburgh she performed in pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker.
The nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Hoffman, the iconic ballet has been adapted by pbt artistic director terrence s. A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. Central pennsylvania youth ballet is recognized throughout the world for providing the finest in classical ballet training. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Alice wells attended the pittsburgh ballet theatre school and participated in the high schoolfull time program.
She also attended programs at the central pennsylvania youth ballet and the school of american ballet, and at houston ballet academy and pacific northwest ballet in seattle, washington, both as a full scholarship student. Nov 29, 2016 after arriving in pittsburgh fresh on the heels of working with nycs famed american ballet theatreorr began planning a largescale reinvention of the iconic, 19thcentury russian masterwork. Walton is a graduate of point park university holding a ba in dance. Pittsburgh youth ballet staff pittsburgh youth ballet. Performances as part of mybs performance training, the organization provides the region with professional quality ballet productions several times a year. Dec 01, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theater presents the nutcracker 1212017 12272017 benedum center 237 7th st, pittsburgh, pa 15222 facebook. Pbt was the first professional ballet company in the country to present a sensoryfriendly performance of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh youth ballet company presents the nutcracker.
Myb has been performing their award winning the nutcracker each holiday season for more than twenty years and recently introduced the very popular the mininut. It has been running since 1968 when it was founded by nicolas petrov and frederic franklin. All philadelphia dance academy ballet students age 8 and older have the opportunity to audition for our annual production of the nutcracker. This holiday season, experience moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Two years later he attended pittsburgh ballet theatre schoolpbts, where in 1998 he was a recipient of the prestigious princess grace foundation dance honorarium. Nov 27, 2017 based on the classic 1816 tale, the nutcracker and the mouse king, by german author e. State street ballet is a company comprised of professional dancers from around the world. Kelsey bartman kelsey bartman is a local pittsburgher who trained at pittsburgh ballet theatre school pbts and capa high school, along with various summers at american ballet theater in nyc, jacobs pillow jazz program, and pbts summer programs. Former students have gone on to dance with worldrenowned schools, trainee programs, and companies. She also started a pointe program in which she carefully trained students the correct way to go en pointe and is looking forward to bringing all of her. He also studied at miami city ballet school and has danced with santiago city ballet company in santiago, chile. We hope to enhance the lives of children and the community through the beauty and disci pline of classical ballet. Be enchanted by the dazzling costumes, charming sets and accomplished dancers set to the magical music of tchaikovsky. Nov 01, 2011 the nutcracker december 223, 2011 benedum center revel in the wonder of pittsburgh s favorite family holiday tradition.
Please check back to order your tickets at that time. New students ages 8 are required to complete an online placement form or attend our placement audition day on march 29, 2020. Brown mamas has your chance to win a set of 4 free tickets, and weve got a pittsburgh ballet discount code for 20% off tickets which start. Alexandra is also artistic administrator for texture. Oscar bravo ly, is from santiago, chile and received his ballet training from charles brenner.
The show dates are announced at the beginning of each semester and will be posted on our facebook page. Katherine rotz started her ballet training with the pittsburgh youth ballet under the direction of jean gedeon for 10 years. See both sides of this mixedrepertory production brings together. Pittsburgh ballet theatre is proud to offer sensoryfriendly performances for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities or other individualized needs. Find yourself swept into the childlike wonder of the holidays with the nutcracker. Culturespot mc july 2017 mybs jumpstart program featured in the article in living color by peggy vaughn read more. Under the direction of former american ballet theatre dancer rodney gustafson and worldrenowned choreographer william soleau, they are a group praised for their commitment to technical and artistic excellence, and applauded for their versatility and innovation. Currently one of ballet wests rising stars, allison debona joined ballet west in 2007 and was promoted to demisoloist in 2011. The 40th anniversary season of pittsburgh ballet theatre is a grand survey of dance repertoire. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. Ashley walton received her early training at the south dayton school of dance and later received additional training on full scholarship at the rock school, pittsburgh youth ballet and hubbard street dance in chicago. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story. After arriving in pittsburgh fresh on the heels of working with nycs famed american ballet theatreorr began planning a largescale reinvention of. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area.
As the resident ballet company for whitaker center for science and the arts in harrisburg, pa. I believe that early childhood involvement allows for better education. Arizona youth ballet arizona youth ballet provides young. Pbt was the first professional ballet company in the country to present a sensoryfriendly performance of. Pointe magazine june 2017 mybs principal, michelle lees, interviewed for pointe magazine article am i on time in my training. Pittsburgh ballet thea ter presen ts the nutcracker 1212017 12272017 benedum center 237 7th st, pittsburgh, pa 15222 facebook. Kick off the holiday season with phipps conservatory and a winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. We have produced sensoryfriendly performances since 20. There she had the opportunity to perform numerous george balanchine ballets such as serenade, nutcracker snowflakes, who cares, waltz of the hours, raymonda variations, a midsummers night dream and harlequinade. Shreveport metropolitan ballet to present the nutcracker. The spring show is a variety show that features ballet in the first act and any style of dance in the second act. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet theatre. Cristin was offered contracts with pittsburgh ballet theatre, miami city ballet and american ballet theatre studio company.
Alexandra is the youth director at dancexplosion arts center and is on staff at the pittsburgh ballet theatre school. Here marie stahlbaum, a girl who is just coming of age, receives a nutcracker from her mysterious godfather drosselmeyer and an introduction to his nephew. Originally from pittsburgh, alan began dancing at the age of nine. Tickets for the summer concert go on sale april 15, 2018. Her choreography has been set on texture contemporary ballet, pittsburgh ballet theatre school and blake high school of the arts.
Cpyb is an internationally renowned school offering nationally recognized training in and performance of classical ballet to students at all levels from beginner to preprofessional. Pittsburgh youth ballets nutcracker junior girl scout. The first american version of the nutcracker ballet was performed in 1944, by the san francisco ballet. Recently pybc was awarded a plaque in 20 by the world renowned youth america grand prix as the outstanding school award as well as several dancers who were. Through dedicated, highly regarded faculty, outstanding supporters and amazing dancers, we strive to be the premier youth dance company in the southwest. Emphasis is on the enjoyment of dance while reinforcing the discipline of classical ballet training. Annual performance opportunities for our students include the holidayfavorite the nutcracker, and our spring gala series featuring such timeless classics as coppelia, the sleeping beauty and swan lake, in addition to works by george balanchine, jerome robbins and ballet academy of pittsburgh faculty.
Student features ballerina dances toward early graduation. The edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage for a fantasy world, where an epic battle between the. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The fall show is a production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. She performed with boston ballet in many productions, including mikko nissinens the nutcracker, marius petipas the sleeping beauty, and george balanchines symphony in c, serenade, and coppelia.
Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. It will be hard for katherine rotz to resist dancing across the stage when she receives her pennsylvania cyber charter school diploma at philadelphias kimmel center for the performing arts on june 14. Neighbor news pittsburgh youth ballet s nutcracker junior girl scout workshop. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 11. Table of contents 5 6 7 8 9 16 18 19 20 25 25 26 28 madison ballet.
Pennsylvanianutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Julia muller walnut creek, california professional. The ballet academy of pittsburgh is committed to the belief that experiencing the performing arts is a vital element in the education of our children. The art of ballet is alive and well with pittsburgh youth ballet company. The nutcracker ballet tells the story of a young girl, clara, who receives a nutcracker doll as a christmas present. Katies ballet teaching experience includes the oil region ballet and the pittsburgh youth ballet. In 1954, george balanchine, cofounder and ballet master of the new york city ballet, created his nowfamous version of the nutcracker. Internationally recognized for the excellence of its dancers, pybc. Taught preschool ballet creative movement classes ages 25 substitute ballet teacher. Welcome to the ballet academy of pittsburgh website. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury beauty comes from within. Alan received a contract to join pittsburgh ballet theatrespbtsprofessional company at the age of 17. The creativity, grace and love of dance will enhance your childs life forever.
This fall she will become a trainee at the louisville ballet. She also performed the featured role of the harp in jerome robbins fanfare for boston ballets 20 next generation. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2011 youtube. Texture artistic staff texture contemporary ballet. The edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage for a fantasy wo. Experience the nutcracker like never before with pittsburgh. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. Whitney began her dance training in zanesville where she studied ballet for ten years.
Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story captures the awe and expectation of the night before christmas when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday. Dec 04, 2015 the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Oscar attended the 2018 state street ballet summer intensive and joins the company as an apprentice for the 201819 season.
Recently pybc was awarded a plaque in 20 by the world renowned youth america grand prix as the outstanding school award as well as several dancers who were invited to perform in the new york finals. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones. Mara mandradjieff began her ballet training with pittsburgh youth ballet, where she performed principal roles in george balanchines stars and stripes, serenade, valse fantaisie, and garland waltz. Arizona youth ballet fosters and encourages a bullyfree environment and works with all dancers and families to maintain a positive learning and performing experience. At midnight, after the grand holiday party, magic starts to happen. Her summers were spent training at various programs such as the chautauqua institute, miami city ballet, and four summers at the school of. Tickets to performances can be purchased by calling the studio at 215. Oscar sanchez was born in havana, cuba in 1991 and started dancing at the age of 15 at the national ballet school ena. The ballet made its way to estern europe in the 1930s and to w america by 1940, performed by ballet russe. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two. Julia sawmelle ballet teacher barlow arts conservatory. In 20 stephanie joined a local studio in castle rock where she built a topnotch ballet program and staged nutcracker 3 years in a row growing the program for older more advanced students. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1205 02.
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