American ballet theatre abt is a classical ballet company based in new york city. American ballet theatre and abt are registered trademarks of ballet. The wiltern was built in 1931 and designed by architect stiles o. The nutcracker 12102016 12242016 buy tickets familyfriendly, traditional, warmth of the holiday season a cherished holiday classic, orange countys premier ballet company, festival ballet theatre presents the traditional fulllength production of the nutcracker. Krista baker was born in santa ana, ca and began her dance training at the age of three with her mother, a former professional ballerina. The national audition tour is a dancers opportunity to audition for all abt summer programs including summer intensives, the collegiate summer intensive. Please send a resume and headshot and notify us that you would like to audition. The company debuted december 2006 with an original performance of the nutcracker. Principal casting for the nutcracker at segerstrom center the arts. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Nov 15, 2019 lincoln jones felt there was a pertinence missing from ballet when he decided to form american contemporary ballet. Our company nevada ballet nevada ballet theatre las. Abt is headquartered in new york city and annually tours the u.
The sights and sounds of tchaikovskys the nutcracker are a staple to christmastime in new york city. American ballet theatre at the metropolitan opera house. Designed for both the serious and recreational dancer, the curriculum ballet program is for anyone who wishes to pursue studies in classical ballet. Magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of e. Sep 26, 2019 nutcracker auditions will take place sept 12, 2015. Dont miss breakout dance and social media star mackenzie ziegler on tour. Dancers should bring a resume and current headshot additional dance photos may. American contemporary ballet director lincoln jones is making. 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. Imagine ballet theatre ibt, an ogdenbased ballet company, will hold company auditions on january 18, 2014 at their studios on 2432 washington blvd.
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. American ballet theatre abt is one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939 and dedicated to preserving and extending the great legacy of classical dance. Krista also trained throughout the country at various schools and intensives including the kirov academy in washington, d. Guest artists are dancers from san francisco ballet, joffrey ballet, new york city ballet and. Their shared backgrounds include early training and performing at eugene lorings american school of dancedance players and american ballet theatre in new york with valentina pereyaslavec and patricia wilde. Girls must wear fulllength pink tights, black leotards, and ballet slippers. Bring pointe shoes for the last twenty minutes of class. Ballet auditions for summer intensives, colleges and companies. American ballet theatre is recognized as americas national ballet company, delivering the highest caliber of ballet to the world stage. Dec 11, 2012 american ballet theatres the nutcracker, choreographed by alexei ratmansky, is an indisputably improved take on the familiar christmastime treat, at brooklyn academy of music. American ballet theatre and abt are registered trademarks of.
Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel to the palace of the dolls. Homepage school of american ballet at lincoln center. Lincoln center announces dance week featuring new york city. As the lights dim and tchaikovskys beautiful score fills the air, young clara enters a dreamlike journey amid magical toy soldiers, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes and a glittering christmas tree. Students are to abide by the following dress code for their audition. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares. The american ballet theatre has brought this timeless tradition to the brooklyn academy of. Travel with curious clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with. American ballet theatres critically acclaimed production of the nutcracker. Casting announced for abts performances of the nutcracker at. Performed with a live orchestra, together with extraordinary.
Our approach systematically develops proper alignment, placement and strength in the students, providing them with a base on which they can master more challenging movement skills. Join us in costa mesa, california for one of the sweetest treats of the holiday season. Alumni comprise more than 95% of new york city ballet and fill the ranks of companies across the us and around the world. The american ballet theatre will be celebrating its 75 th anniversary this year and is ready to recreate this ageold tradition, making it sparkle like new.
More than just movement, more than simply dance but a movement in and of itself. Sab has trained more dancers for careers in professional ballet than any other us school. American ballet theatres the nutcracker contemporizes a. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets cbs. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. An irresistible southern california tradition returns as american ballet theatre and segerstrom center for the arts present alexei ratmanskys sumptuous production of the nutcracker. 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.
Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel to. A cast of more than 100 performers will take audiences on a dreamlike adventure, amid colorful, largerthanlife scenery, dancing toy soldiers, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes, and a glittering christmas tree. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. Costa mesa, california segerstrom center for the arts. You will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes, and travel to the palace of the dolls. This cherished fairy tale is about an enchanted sleep and the love between a beautiful princess and a handsome prince. American contemporary ballet director lincoln jones is. American ballet theatre abt is one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939 and. Jones looks for dancers with musicality, lovely feet and a solid technique in the balanchine style, but especially seeks those with a desire and ability to grow and adapt themselves choreographically to various projects. Pacific northwest ballet, pennsylvania ballet, san francisco ballet, school of american ballet, washington ballet, save time searching for audition dates save time. American ballet theatres the nutcracker, choreographed by alexei ratmansky, is an indisputably improved take on the familiar christmastime treat, at brooklyn academy of music. Orange county register 12 toptier productions of the nutcracker you can see in southern california. The prestigious ballet company partners with local dance studios to cast young talent to perform onstage alongside professional russian dancers.
Minneapolis, minnesota northrop memorial auditorium. Dont miss marius petipas enchanting take on the classic fairtytale. It has always encouraged working to ones potential in a loving, fostering environment. This familyfriendly classical ballet dazzles audiences of all ages. Nutcracker balanchine classical contemporary new works. Travel with curious clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magic. Contemporary classical ballets and 20th century masterworks in laalways with live music. I have seen many productions, including as far back as fonteyn, nureyev and baryshnikov. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker stops in 144 cities across the country this holiday season. Preregistration for the open auditions is not required. Dancers will have the opportunity to audition for the upcoming 2014 performing season as well as the 2014 summer dance intensive program.
Nutcracker auditions will take place sept 12, 2015. Imagine ballet theatre performs in the beautiful peerys egyptian theater with the new american philharmonic orchestra. Lincoln center announces dance week featuring new york. Through a collaboration of dedicated, passionate individuals, abt is able to present the finest in classical and contemporary dance to audiences in new york, around the country and the world. Acb invites artists and thinkers from diverse fields to talk with acb about what they see in the studio. View our master calendar to see the full schedule of events at american ballet theatre abt, ranging from worldclass performances to member and audience events, training and community engagement programs. The wiltern theatre was originally designed as a vaudeville theater and opened as the warner brothers western theater. American ballet theatre the nutcracker tickets american. It has an annual eightweek season at the metropolitan opera house lincoln center in the spring and a shorter season at the david h. She began her training in the san francisco bay area in 1998, and has since studied notably with american ballet theatre and boston ballet. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets. Segerstrom center for the arts segerstrom hall costa mesa, ca.