Guest artists and no less than 100 professionally trained dancers from ecb will share the spotlight at the garde arts. After a decade with ballet philippines, nicole moved on to hong kong ballet to dance for two years. The schooltime performance series is a part of the garde arts centers comprehensive arts education programming for children and students. Guest artists and no less than 100 professionally trained dancers from ecb will share the spotlight at the garde arts center. The company includes advanced and preprofessional students, professional dancers and worldclass guest artists from major ballet companies. Beloved ballet nutcracker returns to entertain region. Nutcracker performance eastern connecticut ballet east lyme, ct. The companys artistic mission is the presentation of the highest quality professional classical and. Dec 08, 2018 eastern connecticut ballet pulling out all the stops for the nutcracker. Sunday, january 18th at the palace theater, featuring dancers from schools all around the tristate area. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker. Greenwich ballet academy professional ballet dance. Dec 12, 2019 shane vitali leads the mice rushing across the stage as the cast of the eastern connecticut ballet production of the nutcracker rehearse the show wednesday, december 11, 2019 at the garde arts center.
Benefiting the junior league of greenwich, our students will perform at the greenwich hyatt at 2. Eastern connecticut ballet pulling out all the stops for. Nutcracker performance eastern connecticut ballet east. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Greenwich ballet academy professional ballet dance instruction. Although it premiered in saint petersburgs mariinsky theatre on december 18, 1892, composer pyotr tchaikovskys the nutcracker wouldnt become the dependably magical holidayseason reaffirmation of christmas joy we know and love until decades later. Sanborn has grown the childrens and student divisions, instituted danceair, which brings ballet education to new haven public school children, offered needsbased scholarships, brought in world renowned master guest teachers and choreographers, added classes for teens and adults participating in nhbs recreational open.
A new scenery backdrop depicting new london hangs behind dancers for the prologue scene as the cast of the eastern connecticut ballet production of the nutcracker rehearses on stage at the garde. Featuring over 100 dancers on one of londons grandest stages, the english national ballet returns to the coliseum to restage a show seen by over 70,000 audience members last year. There is something for everyone in this charming interpretation of eta hoffmans story set to the music of tchaikovsky with choreography staged by the artistic staff of the nutmeg ballet. The new england ballet company is putting on their 20th anniversary nutcracker show this year. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to. Shubert theatre new haven ballet presents the nutcracker. Shane vitali leads the mice rushing across the stage as the cast of the eastern connecticut ballet production of the nutcracker rehearse the show wednesday, december 11, 2019 at the garde arts center. The greenwich ballet academy is a top ballet school that nurtures talented young students in the greenwich, ct and portchester, ny communities. Ballet etudes company founded in 1988 the ballet etudes company is a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to bringing the highest quality ballet performances to the fairfield county community. The companys artistic mission is the presentation of the highest quality professional classical and contemporary ballet. The garde arts center, 325 state street, new london, ct. Connecticut nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet.
Dec 27, 20 the best ballet company in uk today is the english national ballet. Connecticut ballet is the states professional ballet company. Dec 09, 20 connecticut ballets 2012 performance of the nutcracker at the palace stamford. Dominion energy schooltime series at the garde arts center in new london dominion. So how is it that the new york city ballet principal dancer, who the new york times called the great american ballerina of our time, will be rippling across the stage of new londons garde arts center for the eastern connecticut ballets annual production of the nutcracker on. At ccb we work closely with parents to ensure each student is properly trained, supported and nurtured. Ballet luminaries to appear in ecbs the nutcracker in new. New haven ballet proudly presents artistic director lisa sanborns exciting fulllength production of the nutcracker. Dance can add infinite depth and artistry to the lives of young people, opening them to a new world of creative expression. The best ballet company in uk today is the english national ballet.
However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. The nutcracker ballet has been captivating young and old for more than 125 years, but eastern connecticut ballet s version, set in new london in the 1850s, is like none other performed by ballet companies from coast to coast. He is directing and choreographing with his wife of 28 years, lisa denton, for the 17 th time. Eastern connecticut ballet pulling out all the stops for the. Dec 06, 2019 and newish set designs and special effects that celebrate connecticuts seafaring history are part of eastern connecticut ballets performances at the garde in new london saturday 1. Whether you are seeking a professional career, a rewarding extracurricular activity, or just love to dancethere is a place for you at ccb.
Garde arts center performance theater in new london, connecticut. Connecticut ballets holiday blockbuster and perennial audience favorite, the nutcracker, returns to the palace theatre, 61 atlantic street, stamford for four performances on saturday, december 16 and sunday, december 17. The philosophy of mystic ballets artistic existence is supported through its unique tic technique. New choreography with music from duke ellingtons nutcracker suite. At eastern connecticut ballet school, a link to balanchines. Students take in the nutcracker at the garde new london and. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. Moscow ballet casts student dancers ages 618 in ancillary roles performing sidebyside with the full russian company.
Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys glorious score played live on a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the mouse king. New haven lisa sanborn is understandably gungho about the nutcracker at the shubert dec. Dec, 2019 new london the eastern connecticut ballet will perform three shows of the nutcracker, two saturday and one sunday, at the garde arts center with guest artists from the new york city ballet. Eastern connecticut ballet is the regions premier school for dance education. Ballet luminaries to appear in ecbs the nutcracker in. In 1993, she came to the united states, dancing with various companies, including bay ballet theatre in tampa, florida, connecticut ballet, and ballet new york in sea cliff, long island. E ach year, connecticut dance school holds six performances of the nutcracker, two fulllength performances, as well as four shortened performances for area school children, including one that is sensory friendly view our sensory friendly nutcracker page for more information on this performance all of the roles are filled by our own students, with the exception of the cavalier, performed.
New london the eastern connecticut ballet will perform three shows of the nutcracker, two saturday and one sunday, at the garde arts. Located in the heart of downtown new london, the garde arts center is one of the few remaining historic movie palaces in connecticut. More kid stuffevents eastern connecticut ballet events 2018 the nutcracker accessibility about directions contact the nutcrackersaturday, december 8th at 1. The worlds favorite holiday ballet the nutcracker at the shubert theater, new haven, ct. Tic favors freedom of action for the individual over the collective. Arthur is also an awardwinning teacher with the national dance institute and a former broadway performer. Dec 15 eastern ct ballet presents the nutcracker madison. Meet a brave nutcracker prince, fairies, kings and queens, and little toy soldiers in this timeless holiday classic. At nutcracker ballet, magic begins behind the scenes. Artistic director brett raphael has announced that guest stars christine shevchenko, andrew veyette of new york city. Dance performances the ballet school of stamford connecticut.
The newtown centre of classical ballet was founded in 2001 by jennifer johnston, carrying on the heritage of her mentor, marsha ismailoff mark who taught classical ballet. The christmascard perfect nutcracker offers the ultimate festive experience. Nutcracker ballet holiday shows in connecticut mommypoppins. The nutcracker shubert theater, new haven, ct tickets. We would like to welcome you to a very special place to dance connecticut concert ballet.
The nutcracker is performed yearly by eastern connecticut ballet at the garde arts center. The nutcracker and clara battle an army of mice with the help of toy soldiers, travel through a snowy forest, and are guided by the sugar plum fairy through the fantastical land of sweets, all set to the classic music. Dancers, musicians and technicians are extraordinary performing the nutcracker, a christmas ballet, at the london coliseum. This familyfriendly holiday classic stars new york city ballet prinicipal dancers, lauren lovette and joseph gordon, and features students of the new haven ballet. New london the eastern connecticut ballet will perform three shows of the nutcracker, two saturday and one sunday, at the garde arts center with guest artists from the. Our administrators and faculty work with local schools in new london and elsewhere to identify and recruit talented students with need. Connecticut ballets the nutcracker at the palace stamford. The nutcracker ballet has been captivating young and old for more than 125 years, but eastern connecticut ballets version, set in new london in the 1850s, is like none other performed by ballet companies from coast to coast. Dec, 2014 new haven lisa sanborn is understandably gungho about the nutcracker at the shubert dec.
Garde arts center 325 state street new london, ct 06320. Every adaptation of the nutcracker is the same, yet each the nutcracker is different from all others. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Dont miss this wonderful opportunity to see this exciting ballet. Gloria govrin, artistic director of the eastern connecticut ballet, at a. How to decide which of the 4 nutcrackers to see in london. New haven ballet nutcracker opens friday at shubert theatre. New england academy of dance 231 main street new canaan, ct 06840 directions. To guarantee your seats, book your tickets today by calling our box office at 860 4447373, ext. Utilizing our idiosyncratic artistic ideology, tic technique is an essential and unorthodox approach for todays audiences.
The magical christmas ballet for all the family, nutcracker at the london coliseum. And newish set designs and special effects that celebrate connecticuts seafaring history are part of eastern connecticut ballets performances at the garde in new london saturday 1. Offering childrens ballet classes, adult dance classes, and more. New haven ballet nutcracker opens friday at shubert. Community outreach eastern connecticut ballet adaptive dance. So how is it that the new york city ballet principal dancer, who the new york times called the great american ballerina of our time, will be rippling across the stage of new londons garde arts center for the eastern connecticut ballets annual production of the nutcracker on saturday, dec. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The schooltime performance series presents shows by some of the nations finest educationbased touring theater and dance companies. Buy the nutcracker english national ballet tickets from the official site. They will be performing the classical show in bridgeports klein auditorium on december 10th and in milfords parsons government center on the 17th and 18th. Arthur fredric, artistic director, directorchoreographer, celebrates his 21 st year with the danbury music centre as artistic director for the nutcracker ballet. Greenwich ballet academy to perform the nutcracker in the ghs performing arts center november 7, 2019 recently, patrick taylor, greenwich high school choir director, while showing off the new steinway grand concert piano in the performing arts center, said he. Share on facebook share on twitter share on linked in share by email. The nutcracker ballet tells the story of a young girls magical journey with a nutcracker who comes to life as a soldier prince.
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