With the talented young dancers of the new jersey civic youth ballet, warren countys only nonprofit ballet company, and featuring professional dancers from around the world, this production is sure to delight. Nycb reaches new york city school communities through inschool workshops, theater tours, and student matinee performances. Nutcracker ballet being performed across new jersey the new. The nutcracker from american ballet theater goes to the new york islanders vs. Nutcracker performance eastern connecticut ballet east. New jersey civic youth ballet our mission the new jersey civic youth ballet njcyb is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing dance as an art form through education and professional performances while fostering individual growth and arts awareness. Each year, you wait for it to hit the stage, and now, its that time again. Verona ballet presents the nutcracker at msu veronacedar grove, nj the verona school of classical ballet will hold performances of holiday classic, the nutcracker, at montclair state. New jersey ballets nutcracker with the njso new jersey. Children will surely be captivated as clara takes to the stage and dances with lifesize toys and sugarplum fairies. Alabama ballet alameda civic ballet alexandra ballet alonzo king lines ballet american ballet theatre. Njcyb new jersey civic youth ballet celebrating our. The new jersey youth ballet s nutcracker ballet west windsor get rid of the fidgets before they even start. Verona ballet presents the nutcracker at montclair state.
Hoffman, the nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire. The new jersey ballet is a ballet company based in livingston, new jersey in the united. The nutcracker project new york city ballet educate. Due to the ongoing coronavirus covid19 pandemic, new jersey ballet company has been forced to cancel. Each year voorhees ballet theatre produces two fullscale ballets, performing for hundreds of local patrons of the arts. Roxey ballets nutcracker production is a joyous and magical way to begin the holiday season. Ballet hispanico and new jersey ballet, among others, join the ensemble for three performances at its new venue, the memorial auditorium at montclair. A guide to nutcracker ballet productions in new jersey nj monthly.
Njdte brings the nutcracker to montclair montclair, nj patch. Roxey ballet to hold auditions for nutcracker read it at. 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. Whether our annual nutcracker or our exciting spring ballet, we hope to see you in the audience at our next performance. The alabama ballet is performing george balanchines the nutcracker on dec. Jan 02, 2015 every year, new jersey ballet takes its production of the nutcracker on the road travelling from cape may to morristown.
Based on a novel by 19thcentury romantic fabulist e. Since its founding year in 1992, the company has been committed to providing an avenue for performance the serious dancer might not otherwise find. New jersey echelon personal services event rental services entertainment. The dancers of the new jersey ballet according to the company website, as of january 2019. A performance will take place at middle township pac on sunday, november 19, at 3 p.
Nj ballets nutcracker at mayo performing arts center 2019. New jersey ballet company cancels remainder of the season, but commits to paying its dancers. The starledger and by other generous corporate, foundation and individual contributors. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. The nutcracker watches a hockey game at the honda center. As the rat king advances on the nutcracker, clara throws her slipper at him, distracting him long enough for the nutcracker to attack and push the rat king into a trap. South jersey ballet school students also take part in studio open house performances, as well as lecture demonstrations in the community. Thats just one example of the attention to detail thats put into this ballet.
No holiday season would be complete without experiencing a stage. This year marks the 49th anniversary of new jersey ballets nutcracker, making it the. Nj ballet presents the nutcracker mommypoppins things. This affordable show provides the perfect introduction to ballet for children of all ages, with. New jersey youth ballet presents the nutcracker at mccc. Originally composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, some of these productions put a spin on the traditional nutcracker ballet with. An original company member of new jersey civic youth ballet, ashley has. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. You can also find some holiday treats at brannon honda in birmingham, alabama. South jerseys premier performing ballet company, founded in 1992. New jersey civic youth ballet seeks performers for the nutcracker. New jersey youth ballet presents the nutcracker at mcccs.
The musics popularity spread from russia to europe and eventually to the united states. South jersey ballet theatre, west berlin, new jersey. New jersey ballets holiday classic nutcracker to dance into mpac. Nutcracker ballet being performed across new jersey. Best nutcrackers and holiday shows for new jersey kids. Dec 07, 20 classic ballet nutcracker celebrates 50 years. New jersey ballets extensive performance schedule is made possible in part by support from the new jersey state council on the arts, a partner agency of the national endowment for the arts. Inside christopher wheeldons workingclass nutcracker. Each holiday season, south jersey ballet theatre performs the everclassic nutcracker for soldout audiences. Guest artists and no less than 100 professionally trained dancers from ecb will share the spotlight at the garde arts center. Entertainment long island theater nutcracker performances on long island and nyc. Hunterdon hills ballet offers training designed to take students from their first introduction to movement through a full course of ballet study. Keller is also graduate of temple law school and is currently working at an attorney in south jersey in addition to teaching at abnj.
The nutcracker ballet is a holiday tradition for many families. One of new jersey ballets most popular productions for children, cinderella is a twoact romp through the wellknown fairy tale in which a girl loses a dancing. I assume parking can be tough, but we got a spot at a. It begins when young clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather, a wizardly toymaker named drosselmeyer. New this year, the nutcracker at mpac will feature the new jersey symphony orchestra under the baton of gary s. The production debuted in millburn in 1971 with international star of new. With more than 100 dancers, including 30 professionals and scores of children in ballet training programs, the new jersey ballets nutcracker will. We met up with them at the levoy theater in millville to discuss what. Keller is also graduate of temple law school and is currently working at an attorney in. New jersey ballets nutcracker comes to mayo performing arts center mpac in morristown, nj december 27, 2019. Half a century ago, the louisville ballet had just celebrated its 10th birthday when it launched its first production of the nutcracker.
An enchanting ballet and holiday favorite, the nutcracker is a classic production for all ages. Not quite as good as the philadelphia ballet but very close to my eye. Partnerships with new jersey arts organizations, universities and civic organizations remain a key. New york theatre ballet the nutcracker ticket prices. Find other new york city ballet dates and see why seatgeek is. The new jersey civic ballet is auditioning for dancers ages 5 30 for their holidaiy classic, the nutcracker at the sitnik theatre in hackettstown, new jersey. New jersey ballet is an assemblage of professional dancers who embody the highest. Family and adult audiences are provided the opportunity to enhance their nycb experience. Ballet arts is dedicated to the development of the complete dancer, we offer quality training in various disciplines for everyone. Oct 19, 2015 njdte brings the nutcracker to montclair. New jersey ballets holiday classic nutcracker to dance. This year marks the 45th anniversary of new jersey ballets nutcracker, making it the longest running original professional production in the state.
New jersey civic youth ballet presents the nutcracker, an enchanting ballet and holiday favorite. Don quixote is rich in spanish color, flavor, and the laughoutloud humor of cervantes masterpiece about an old knight, his squire, and their foray into the age of chivalry. Directed by david kieffer and samantha wyland, the new jersey youth ballet is based at the dance connection of hillsborough and was started in the fall of 2008 with a mission to bring dance to young people in central new jersey and provide performance and training opportunities for aspiring dancers. Every year, new jersey ballet takes its production of the nutcracker on the road travelling from cape may to morristown. Don quixote is rich in spanish color, flavor, and the laughoutloud humor of cervantes masterpiece about an old. The balanchine trust only licensed eight companies around the world to perform this masterpiece, so this is really exciting. Eve keller is a former dancer with louisville ballet. New jersey ballets season presentation of the holiday classic nutcracker comes to mayo performing arts center for 14 performances beginning. The pied piper of hamelin and carnival of the animals. Njdte brings the nutcracker to montclair montclair, nj.
Christina theryoung started her training at new jersey school of ballet and later studied at the school of american. The levoy theatre will welcome nutcracker lovers on sunday, november 26, at 2 p. Company website proceed directly to your entry gate. Stop, please, christopher wheeldon called out patiently for the umpteenth time as the technical team of his new production of the nutcracker, for the joffrey ballet of. Nothing says christmastime like a live performance of the nutcracker. New jersey ballet s season presentation of the holiday classic nutcracker comes to mayo performing arts center for 14 performances beginning friday, december 9 at 7. The new jersey youth ballets nutcracker ballet west windsor get rid of the fidgets before they even start. The mayo center is centrally located in morristown new jersey, welllit at night, with comfortable seats and plenty of legroom.
New jersey ballet has gained international recognition and has attracted performers from other countries around the world including argentina, bulgaria, colombia, japan, kazakhstan, mongolia, russia, tatarstan, and zaire. Nj ballet presents the nutcracker mommypoppins things to. The new york city ballet education department strives to enlighten and engage both current and future audiences through educational programs and events. Roxey ballet to hold auditions for nutcracker read it. Due to the ongoing coronavirus covid19 pandemic, new jersey ballet company has been forced to cancel its remaining performances for the 20192020 season. For many, the holidays are not complete until theyve seen and taken childrengrandchildren to this. Partnerships with new jersey arts organizations, universities and civic. Nov 06, 2017 verona ballet presents the nutcracker at msu veronacedar grove, nj the verona school of classical ballet will hold performances of holiday classic, the nutcracker, at montclair state. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of dance education through a wide range of programs and classes, for every type of student. I could see the american ballet theatres performance of the nutcracker at bam howard gilman opera house or new york city ballets performance of the nutcracker at the david h. Beauty, coppelia, giselle, cinderella, the nutcracker, and balanchines serenade. The date and location for this event is 22dec19 at tarrytown music hall, tarrytown. Nutcracker ballet being performed across new jersey the. Roxey ballet s nutcracker production is a joyous and magical way to begin the holiday season.
We are thrilled that you have chosen to join us for our 20 performances of the nutcracker. Contact bergen performing arts center at 201 2271030 with any questions. This hour long performance is just the perfect length for kids and both narration and dance bring to life dolls, mice, toy soldiers, snowflake dances, and the whole nutcracker story. The ballets number one priority is the health and safety of our patrons, dance. The nutcracker new jersey ballet presents the nutcracker. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. 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. The nutcracker also grows to lifesize to rescue clara, who finds herself in the midst of a battle between an army of toy soldiers and the rats, led by the rat king.
Interest in the story and ballet productions waned during the 20th century until george balanchine, the renowned contemporary choreographer of ballet, artistic director and cofounder of the new york city ballet, created a new production in 1955. Half a century ago, the louisville ballet had just celebrated its 10th birthday when it launched its. New jersey nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Five kidfriendly nj nutcracker performances mommypoppins. This enchanting performance features splendid dancing, colorful costumes and scenery, eyepopping special effects, and a touch of holiday magic.
Nov 27, 2011 with more than 100 dancers, including 30 professionals and scores of children in ballet training programs, the new jersey ballets nutcracker will be performed dec. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. New jersey civic youth ballet seeks performers for the. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. New jersey ballets nutcracker with new jersey symphony orchestra. Nutcracker performances on long island and nyc newsday. A guide to nutcracker ballet productions in new jersey. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. South jersey ballet theatre produces two fulllength ballets a year, including the nutcracker in december and a fulllength spring performance. New jersey ballet premiered don quixote 2011, and it had made it to the starledgers prestigious top ten dance events of the year.