Tchakivosky meets chris van allsburg author of the holiday classic the polar express in this years nutcracker grand rapids production, and if you hurry, theres still time to score amazing tickets for any performance. World premieres, alice in wonderland, peter pan 201516 pacifica, the nutcracker, dangerous liaisons, the best of movemedia, cinderella. Nutcracker grand rapids west michigan youth ballet. Local youth dancer in gr ballets the nutcracker youtube. This story originally appeared in the december 2014january 2015 issue of pointe grand rapids ballet, under artistic director and former pacific northwest ballet principal patricia barker, debuts a new nutcracker on december 12 drawing inspiration from pnbs beloved nutcracker collaboration with picture book artist maurice sendak, barker. Solid color shirt and black or grey tights, ballet slippers. Moscow ballet presents nutcracker in muskegon, with lots of local dancers updated apr 03, 2019. She joined grand rapids ballet as a trainee in 2017 and was promoted to apprentice after her first performance of sugar plum fairy, and is now in her first year as a company member. Though its original story, the nutcracker and the mouse king was written by e. Alberta ballet will consider private auditions for current. Grand rapids ballet school summer intensives youtube. At the age of sixteen emily moved to grand rapids, mi, to train with the grand. Grand rapids ballet nutcracker 201920 season grand. Grand rapids ballet announces dates for the nutcracker.
This audition is for the 20202021 academy fallspring semesters which begin august 24, 2020. Auditions are open to all male and female students who have achieved intermediate or advanced levels of ballet training. Grand rapids ballet s extremely close is both a feast of the senses and a display of high dance art. The nutcrackers three claras dreamed of role for years. Grand rapids ballets nutcracker gets better every year. Moscow ballet is pleased to announce that western michigan university symphony orchestra, named best classical university symphony orchestra in downbeat magazines 2005 nationally recognized student music awards competition, will accompany the moscow ballet company live in tchaikovskys great russian nutcracker under conductor and professor bruce uchimuras baton. Grand rapids ballets exquisite nutcracker delivers. Grand rapids ballets the nutcracker is a family tradition for many west michigan families, and it is also a wonderful performance opportunity. Please send a resume and headshot and notify us that you would like to audition. The nutcracker grand rapids the west michigan youth ballet proudly presents the nutcracker, a holiday family tradition suitable for all ages. Nutcracker grand rapids tickets live in december 2020.
Grand rapids ballet will perform four more shows this weekend, dec. Colorado ballet will be holding auditions in new york, ny and denver, co for our 20202021 season. Calling all dancers for our annual mini nutcracker ballet. Dancers must be registered as a fulltime student in grand rapids ballet school grbs to audition. Auditions for company, apprentice, and trainee positions for grand rapids ballets 202021 season. Grand rapids ballet is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. The washington ballet auditions are intended for classically trained dancers with performance experience with a professional company or school. The preregistration link to the form is available here. Last year, several dancers from muskegon traveled to grand rapids to participate in the holiday production with the grand rapids ballet company. Grand rapids ballet s the nutcracker 2018 is pure holiday magic for the entire family. Ballet united states west michigan youth ballet wmyb. Bring a photo of first arabesque profile ladies en pointe to the audition. For tickets, class information, directions, and more, call 616. She was named the director of grand rapids civic ballet junior company at its inception in 1981 and assistant to the director of the main company in 1982.
Ballet auditions for summer intensives, colleges and companies. Preregistration through the submission form below is required. Unique dance opportunity for adults in grand rapids. Clara, the nutcracker prince, sugarplum fairy, theyre all getting ready to return to the stage as a holiday tradition returns with the grand rapids. She performed with pacific northwest ballet extensively throughout europe, asia, australia and north america. The whole familys sure to love this winning update on a beloved christmas favorite, especially because the acclaimed grand rapids symphony will. We are thankful for the opportunity to raise the human spirit through the art of dance. The classic holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet is returning to the stage. Moscow ballet presents nutcracker in muskegon, with lots. Tickets to grand rapids ballets the nutcracker dec. West michigan youth ballet 6086 fulton st e, ada, michigan 49301 rated 4. Shelley gets together with the grand rapids ballet where they teach her some moves found in their upcoming production of the nutcracker.
Grbc will give five performances in the detroit opera house over. Alberta ballet will consider private auditions for current professional dancers. A professional dancer male or female currently employed with a company is welcome to audition for carolina ballet at company class in our studio in raleigh, nc. Grand rapids ballet presents numerous styles of dance. Grand rapids ballet is a performing arts charity located in grand rapids, mi. We are no longer accepting auditions for our 20192020 season.
There is an option on the preregistration form link above to request consideration for the private audition. Michigan ballet academy is the premier ballet training school in west michigan. Nov 28, 2014 this story originally appeared in the december 2014january 2015 issue of pointe. We appreciate our supporters, partners, donors, volunteers, and sponsors. A nutcracker for west michigan one thing that is unique about grand rapids ballets nutcracker is that it was created especially for west michigan.
See the dancers burn up the stage october 1820 at peter martin wege theatre. Grand rapids ballet grand rapids ballet presents wild. West michigan youth ballet inspires ballet students from different dance schools to bring their talents together to create beautiful performances, while continuing their ballet technique at their home studio. New grand rapids dance ensemble to hold auditions for new talent on august 18 and 19. This years version of the annual tradition is even more special because three worldclass. Open audition for mbas spring 2020 production of sleeping beauty. This video was made in 2001 when she was still a principal dancer with pacific northwest ballet.
The grand rapids ballet is one of the leading professional ballet companies in the country and is the only professional ballet group in the state of michigan. Grand rapids ballet debuts a new nutcracker pointe. The date and location for this event is 22dec19 at devos hall, grand rapids. Grand rapids ballet presents trey mcintyres epic musing on romantic rituals, wild sweet love, featuring an eclectic mix of toetapping popular music from queen, the partridge family, roberta.
The nutcracker is a holiday classic that comprises a massive effort behind the scenes. In 1995, he was awarded the silver medal at the prestigious international ballet competition in brasilia, brazil. The grand rapids ballet is in the midst of its annual run of the nutcracker, with final performances dec. Ballet in south africa, where he won the ivan soloman award for best male dancer in 1973, 1976 and 1980. Michigans only professional ballet company, grand rapids ballet, presents eternal desire, a mixedbill program featuring. Join us as the youth from west michigan tell the tale of clara and her nutcracker prince on their journey through an enchanted land where she meets magical characters only she can bring to life in her. Grand rapids, mi local ballet students can audition to join the cast of the nutcracker ballet 2012, presented by the west michigan youth ballet.
It has been in existence for almost 5 decades and has received numerous awards and accolades over the years in recognition of their quality artistic work. Grand rapids ballet artistic director patricia barker and creative director michael auer worked with the creative team of van allsburg, lee and caniparoli to build a production that would honor the original e. Repertoire includes classical works such as swan lake, giselle and don quixote, materials by george balanchine and jerome robbins and works by some of the worlds most exciting choreographers working. The 201819 season shows a promising future for the talented dance company, which introduced new artistic director james sofranko and delivered a strong cast of company dancers who have all played a significant role in creating a memorable nutcracker show. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. After her return to grand rapids, judy joined grand rapids civic ballet in 1972 where she was principal dancer performing virtually all of the works in the companys repertoire. Preregistration for the open auditions is not required. The gr ballet presents the nutcracker coming to devos performance hall for two weeks, december 11, 2020 and december 18 20, 2020. Times and locations of auditions are subject to change, so please check back closer to your audition date. Registration deadlines are fourteen 14 days after audition results are received. Grand rapids ballets production, featuring the grand rapids symphony. Giselle, sleeping beauty, the nutcracker, spartacus, paquita, and the entire classical.
Grand rapids ballet has been presenting lavish productions of this beloved classic for more than 40 years, entertaining generations of local residents and holiday visitors. Both matinee and evening show tickets are available online from. Grand rapids ballet nutcracker testimonials facebook. There is still a chance to see grand rapids ballet s amazing nutcracker. Under the direction of international dancer and teacher, irina vassileni, mba provides students the opportunity to train using the internationally recognized vaganova method. Moscow ballet presents nutcracker in muskegon, with lots of. The whole familys sure to love this winning update on a beloved christmas favorite, especially because the acclaimed grand rapids. Grand rapids ballet grb will hold auditions for the nutcracker on saturday, september 19 from 12pm3pm. If you go the nutcracker presented by grand rapids ballet company when. The nutcracker at grand rapids ballet grand rapids events. Grand rapids ballet 341 ellsworth sw grand rapids, mi 49503. Alberta ballet is seeking fulltime artists for its 2021 season. Audition for richmond ballets professional company.
Care ballet grand rapids nonprofit ballet company and dance. Madison ballet s performances are fresh, athletic, and challenging, offering artists an opportunity to perform some of the most popular works in the ballet repertoire. The classic family holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet, the nutcracker, returns to devos performance hall for two weekends in december with four evening shows and four matinees the production, which was completely reimagined by chris van allsburg author of the polar express and a grand rapids native, took west michigan by storm with a sold. Michigan nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
Preprofessional dance program crooked tree arts center. Complete the 2020 2021 audition preregistration form. Wktv journal caught up with one of the youth dancers in the performances. Over the past several years, our students have attended upon audition the countrys. Grand rapids ballet to hold auditions for van allsburg nutcracker. Admission for the following programs are by audition only. Grand rapids ballet will hold more performances of the nutcracker on dec. In grand rapids, its not the holiday without the nutcracker. Grand rapids ballet, under artistic director and former pacific northwest ballet principal patricia barker, debuts a new nutcracker on december 12. Dancers should bring a resume and current headshot additional dance photos may. The preferred method of auditioning is through one of the open auditions below. Houston ballet, under the direction of stanton welch, is looking for male and female dancers with strong classical and contemporary technique for the 20202021 season. Care ballet grand rapids nonprofit ballet company and.
Grand rapids ballet is michigans only professional ballet company. The performances are amazing and this one was especially fun to have new choreographers develop their talent. Clara will be played by grand rapids ballet school junior company member cecilia nguyen. Im immensely proud of our work with the creative team of chris, eugene, and val on this centuryold story that is so cherished by families. He has performed with the london festival ballet, and was a principal dancer with the royal new zealand ballet, the national ballet of zimbabwe, ballet west and p. Grand rapids ballet the nutcracker 2018 grand rapids, mi. Barker is a judge for international ballet competitions and teaches at nationally renowned ballet schools. Nutcracker 2012 auditions to be held by west michigan. It will be performed by the grand rapids ballet at devos performance hall in. Announcing the exciting 201920 season of grand rapids ballet. Grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker west michigan.
Grand rapids ballet tickets grand rapids ballet schedule. Additional dancers are selected through an open audition process to complete the casts for each ballet. Nov 14, 2016 the nutcracker is a magical story that inspires families throughout west michigan during this special time of the year, said patricia barker, artistic director of grand rapids ballet. The nutcracker 2019, west michigans favorite holiday tradition, returns to the grandeur of devos performance hall with sets by famed childrens book author and illustrator chris van allsburg the polar express, jumanji, broadwayquality set design by tony award winner eugene lee wicked, sweeney todd, saturday night live, choreography by val caniparoli, and the live music of your grand.
West michigans favorite holiday tradition returns to the grandeur of devos hall with sets by famed childrens book author and illustrator chris van allsburg the polar express, jumanji, broadwayquality set design by tony award. She appeared as a guest artist with national and international ballet companies and performed in many galas throughout the world. A nutcracker for west michigan one thing that is unique about grand rapids ballet s nutcracker is that it was created especially for west michigan. Cincinnati ballet will hold open auditions for all dancers interested in joining the professional company or cb2 cincinnati ballet second company. Nutcracker december is an opportunity for the preprofessional dancers to. Ballet arizona is always seeking male and female dancers with strong classical and contemporary technique. Auditions for company, apprentice, and trainee positions for grand rapids ballet s 202021 season.
Yanes came to the united states in 1996 as a principal dancer with milwaukee ballet company. Gr ballet to have 9 the nutcracker performances this. Drawing inspiration from pnbs beloved nutcracker collaboration with pic. Vote now for the nutcracker season cocktail contest. Colorado ballet held auditions in new york, ny in january and denver, co in february for our 20172018 season. Artistic director james sofranko, his talented cast of dancers and guest choreographers val caniparoli and alejandro cerrudo truly showed the many facets of ballet and dance expression in their production of extremely close, last weekend april 1214. Grand rapids ballet 202021 season auditions grand rapids, mi. Grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker 2019 duration.
Solid color leotard and pink tights, ballet slippers pointe shoes if applicable men. Nov 11, 2019 the nutcracker is a holiday classic that comprises a massive effort behind the scenes. Grand rapids ballet nutcracker show and ticket information. Grand rapids symphony celebrates the season with grand rapids. We are looking forward to creating another magical show to ring in 2020. Miami city ballet schools reputation as one of the foremost ballet training academies in the country necessitates a selective process for admission. This is a great dance opportunity for adult dancers in west michigan. Watch grand rapids ballet artistic director, patricia barker, discuss the ins and outs of pointe shoes. Hoffmann, a german, and its music was composed by a russian and choreographed by a frenchman and his russian assistant, it was american audiences that made the nutcracker a holiday tradition. A typical ballet performance includes 4050 dancers.
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