Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and other. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. We strive to provide a welcoming environment and an encouraging atmosphere to learn ballet through musicality, artistic expression, coordination, and technique. Dancers from area professional companies augment the cast. This item kurt adler hollywood nutcracker suite nutcracker, 19inch. Women must have strong pointe work and men good partnering skills. Four dancers from the oakland ballet performed at anna yates. Oakland ballet company in graham lustigs the nutcracker. Including drosselmeyer in that scene, was so upsetting to me that i found myself yelling at the screen to get him out of there. All students level 1 and up are given the opportunity to participate in our annual production of the nutcracker and spring performance. This classic tale takes place on the night before christmas, when clara and franz receive a nutcracker as a gift from their uncle. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Buy kurt adler hollywood nutcracker suite nutcracker, 19inch.
What makes oakland ballets nutcracker unique is that first, it is the only professional nutcracker production in the. The oakland ballet at the paramount theatre of the arts, oakland, california. 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. The bcb nutcracker features a cast of over 40 dancers with elegant costumes and sets. Bay area nutcrackers, velveteen rabbit, and other holiday performances. Because it usually arrives on local stages last in the chain of nutcrackers, graham lustigs production, as danced by the oakland ballet company. This special production is danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun. Clara and the nutcracker prince and the rose queen and cavalier are.
Oakland ballet nutcracker in whole foods market youtube. Oakland ballets nutcracker leaps into paramount theatre. Oakland ballet school a welcoming environment to learn ballet through musicality, artistic expression, coordination and technique. Learn more about oakland ballets exciting season performances. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. Three dancers from the oakland ballet perform a selection from tchaikovskys nutcracker ballet at an event at a local whole foods market on dec. Lustig, the new artistic director of the oakland ballet company, created this nutcracker for new jerseys american repertory ballet in 2000, and he slightly tweaks the standard format. Diablo ballet artistic director lauren jonas talks to bay area focus host michelle griego about two upcoming productions, a swingin holiday, and the nutcracker suite, happening in november. In many versions of nutcracker, one sees overt racial stereotypes. Oakland ballet company nutcracker excerpt kari gim.
One that was not was a version titled the nutcracker suite for children, narrated by metropolitan opera announcer milton cross, which. Oakland ballets nutcracker leaps into paramount theatre the oakland ballet has struggled since its founding director, ronn guidi, retired in 2000, but for five years it has consistently. Oakland ballet company is a nonprofit, performing arts organization that reflects the rich diversity of oakland and the greater east bay. Oakland ballet school a welcoming environment to learn. Students take 15 classes per week as they progress from beginning to advanced levels. Kick off your holiday season by attending a performance of the nutcracker followed by our encore reception.
Acb invites artists and thinkers from diverse fields to talk with acb about what they see in the studio. The oakland ballet company is a professional ballet company. Kurt adler hollywood nutcracker suite nutcracker, 19inch. The mission of the oakland ballet company is to provide accessible, relevant, and exciting dance for our diverse community.
A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Please check back for oakland ballet events at the paramount. Aleksandr kopilov performed by the bolsoi ballet at the bolsoi theatre, moscow 1989. Every year the berkeley city ballet stages an elaborate production of the nutcracker. Umpi, solar music rights management, public domain compositions, and 7 music rights societies. How does ballet music differ from an orchestral suite of the same name. The nutcracker baryshnikov, kirkland, charmoli dvd. Missouri ballet theaters the nutcracker mother ginger. From the always popular nutcracker ballet to the velveteen rabbit, these local holiday shows are. The nutcracker complete licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of cobra entertainment llc. Tchaikovsky did not set out to put this matter right, but luckily for us he accepted a commission from a musical monthly publication to contribute a new piano piece for amateur performers in twelve successive issues, each piece having a vague specific relevance to each month in question.
Oakland ballet company graham lustigs the nutcracker. Interested parties should submit video links, along with resume to ballet master, bat abbit. Oakland ballet company graham lustigs the nutcracker facebook. Thanks to berkeley ballet theater for sponsoring this guide to nutcracker performances and familyfriendly holiday theater performances. Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Sneak peek of oakland ballets nutcracker at strandwood elementary.
The ballet company performing in this ballet video include san francisco ballet. The whole ballet tradition is inherently racist, so the traditional productions of nutcracker can also be seen as racist. Keeping the art of ballet exciting, vibrant, and accessible. Public domain compositions, and 2 music rights societies. The suite was first performed, under the composers direction, on 19 march 1892 at an assembly of the saint petersburg branch of the. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. Live performance by the oakland ballet at the whole foods market oakland holiday soiree on december 14th, 20. I would appreciate comments on oakland nutcracker vrs. Sneak peek of oakland ballets nutcracker at strandwood.
In the secondact divertissements, many of the dances or variations are borderline caricatures, if not downright demeaning. 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. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Inspiring the east bay community and beyond by keeping the tradition of ballet exciting, vibrant, and accessible. Mingle with the oakland ballet dancers and artistic director graham lustig while you enjoy champagne and nibble on delectable holiday treats. Oakland ballets nutcracker performance at emeryville school. Obs offers classical ballet training to all students from preballet to the preprofessional level. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Joy gim trained as a child at the oakland ballet academy under the direction of ronn guidi. Crack performances oakland ballets intimate nutcracker. This page features a ballet video titled san francisco ballets nutcracker.
The oakland ballet school offers formal ballet training, through a progressive curriculum, to students ages 7 and up. The nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. Hoffmann story the basis for the ballet using tchaikovskys music, some quite faithful, some not. The pair of dancers are part of the upcoming nutcracker cast with the oakland ballet, and also part of the. Guidi, oakland ballets founding artistic director now retired, gets everybody dancing. Youre invited to delight in the magic of marin ballets nutcracker. Marin ballets nutcracker at marin veterans memorial.
Rich in oldfashioned holiday grandeur, claras whimsical christmas eve dreams come to life through the art of classical ballet enriched with clever storytelling, mischievous humor, heroic characters, and plenty of fanciful surprises. She spent many years as a child dancing small roles with the company and joined the oakland ballet company full time in 1980. Regents theatre, holy names university, 3500 mountain blvd. We are looking for talented dancers with strong ballet technique that are comfortable in contemporary work. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. A classic holiday movie turned into a catchy musical with many child actors on the stage make this a fun outing for children ages 8 and up. I can specifically and enthusiastically recommend the berkeley ballet theaters production of the nutcracker, at the charming and intimate julia morgan. Nutcracker ballet design perfect for any holiday decor or nutcracker collection. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Back to gallery despite the turmoil of the past year, the oakland ballet company is producing a nutcracker this year after all. How does ballet music differ from an orchestral suite of. San francisco ballet in helgi tomassons nutcracker in 2018.
Alexander perss performance in the 2016 oakland ballet nutcracker. The nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, kobalt awal digital limited on behalf of rpo records. American contemporary ballet presents the nutcracker suite back to listings in its firstever staging of the holiday favorite, american contemporary ballet gives the classic an immersive twist and new choreography designed surprise and delight both traditionalists and those seeking a fresh take on the famous ballet. Graham lustigs the nutcracker oakland ballet company.
Learn more about oakland ballet s exciting season performances. Where to watch nutcracker in the bay area datebook. Best christmas theater performances in the sf bay area. Diablo ballet artistic director lauren jonas talks to bay area focus host michelle griego about two upcoming productions, a swingin holiday, and the nutcracker suite. There have been several recorded childrens adaptations of the e. San francisco ballets nutcracker ballet video ballethub. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets mark foehringer. Michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker december 14 and december 15 in 2019. Oakland ballet performance from the nutcracker youtube. She currently is the associate artistic director and primary teacher of the oakland ballet school.
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