Charlotte, nc the charlotte youth ballet cyb today announced it will again present tchaikovskys classic holiday production the nutcracker. Charlotte ballet to put on sensory friendly nutcracker. Experience the wonder and joy of the holidays at charlotte ballets nutcracker. The charlotte youth ballet brings to the stage its 37th annual holiday classic production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Classes are ideal for beginners, former dancers wanting to return to their passion and those looking to achieve a healthy lifestyle. It is currently one of the most widely performed ballets in the world with a treasured score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Secrets of the charlotte ballet nutcracker costume shop. The health and safety of our dancers and families are of the utmost importance to us. The charlotte youth ballet brings to the stage its 39th annual holiday classic production of tchaikosvkys the nutcracker featuring the choreography of charlotte legend gay porter and bridget young. Nov 30, 2019 come get in the holiday spirit with the performance of the renowned nutcracker ballet. Before even producing their first fulllength ballet, they. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Support cyb through your generous support, charlotte youth ballet can continue to serve, to provide opportunities for ballet students and atrisk children, and to entertain charlotteans through classical ballet.
Join clara as she encounters an epic battle between the mouse king and nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping candy canes and the iconic sugar plum fairy. A ballet company performing a diverse repertoire ranging from fulllength classical ballets to innovative, contemporary works. One or two months of tuition for dance classes or birthday party at motion dance studio up to 50% off. The story opens as the stahlbaum family welcomes friends and family to their annual christmas gala. Founded by robert lingren in 1970, the company was originally called the north carolina dance theater. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker tickets at ovens auditorium charlotte, nc tickets get your tickets now at tickets.
Piedmont dance theatre, concord, kannapolis and salisburys dance company, is excited to be in their 17th season. Charlotte ballet the nutcracker belk theatre, charlotte, nc. Charlotte ballets mission is to provide artistically excellent programming to diverse audiences in its home city of charlotte, the southeast region, and to the varied communities it serves while on tour across the nation. Listen to music from the charlotte symphony and watch these elegant dancers take the stage. Buy charlotte ballet tickets tickets charlotte ballet. One or two months of tuition for dance classes or birthday party. The charlotte school of ballet will be closed monday, march 16 through sunday, march 29th. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at ovens auditorium charlotte, nc tickets get your tickets now at tickets. With planning and preparation plus a few practical tips, each member of your family can discover the magic of charlotte ballet s nutcracker, and enjoy an experience with lasting memories. Bring charlotte ballets nutcracker to your city this holiday season with only two weeks of availability, contact kmp to ensure your performance. No holiday season is complete without seeing the nutcracker live. These company dancers have specific ballet technique classes, mandatory rehearsals, and strict attendance guidelines. Create a memorable holiday tradition when you bring your family and friends along for this holiday voyage featuring choreography by jeanpierre bonnefoux, live music from the charlotte symphony, over 100 dancers and a breathtaking snowfall. It made its way to the united states in 1944 when it was first performed here by san francisco ballet.
Theres still time to become part of our subscriber family. Dec 14, 2016 charlotte ballet s nutcracker, a favorite holiday tradition, is now even sweeter with new sets and costumes thanks to a generous gift from the mccoll family in honor of jane spratt mccoll. Tickets may be purchased at the matthews community center, or online starting november 1 click here space is limited. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa.
Claras classic tale comes to life with the treasured music of tchaikovsky performed live by charlotte symphony and choreography by jeanpierre bonnefoux. Support cyb through your generous support, charlotte youth ballet can continue to serve, to provide opportunities for ballet students and atrisk children, and. You can buy your tickets for the nutcracker in charlotte at stubhub. Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and innovative interpretations, including a hip hop take on the classic story and even an aerial dance version. Ovens auditorium, located adjacent to bojangles coliseum on east independence boulevard, opened along with the original coliseum in 1955. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in charlotte. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. House lights will also remain on, and sound may be recorded and made a bit softer. After much discussion, the charlotte school of ballet has made the following decisions in response to the covid19. The charlotte youth ballet presents the classic holiday production the nutcracker. Multiple donations for multiple discounts are welcomed. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. Performed with the charlotte symphony orchestra cast includes the professional dancers of north carolina dance theatre, nc dance theatre 2 and over a hundred students from the community many from nc dance theatre school of dance two semitrailer trucks are required to transport nutcracker s props and equipment to the belk theater.
Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Charlotte ballet academy offers a nurturing and structured. Four dance classes from new attitude performing arts center. We are a preprofessional, communitybased, nonprofit ballet company featuring classic and contemporary works, enriching the charlotte community through public performances and outreach programs. Carolina ballet carolina ballet is a vibrant, young, and. The charlotte ballets nutcracker received a generous gift from the hugh mccoll family in 2016, which gave them all new sets and costumes. It was commissioned by the director of moscows imperial. Dance training in classical ballet, tap, jazz, modern, children age 3 to adults. The global smash hit blue man group returns to charlotte with a limited run of shows, april 24th through april 26th, 2020. The charlotte ballet team is putting on such a performance for the nutcracker. Performed with the charlotte symphony orchestra cast includes the professional dancers of north carolina dance theatre, nc dance theatre 2 and over a hundred students from the community many from nc dance theatre school of dance two semitrailer trucks are required to transport nutcrackers props and equipment to the belk theater. Examination paperwork to be turned into the office. Charlotte youth ballet youth ballet program charlotte, nc. The moscow ballet presents pyotr tchaikovskys great russian nutcracker, a cherished holiday tradition.
On march 7, six charlotte community and corporate leaders will take the knight theater stage and raise funds for charlotte ballet and six local charitable organizations. Come join this charlotte area dance company as they perform the nutcracker in december. The charlotte ballet delivers a beautiful rendition of the ballet with beautiful scenery and costume designs. This december, celebrate the magical sights and sounds of the holidays at charlotte ballet s nutcracker. Charlottes favourite holiday ballet returns for another year charlotte ballet the nutcracker at the belk theatre, charlotte, nc. Socks can be delivered in advance at time of purchase or via dropoff at our willcall checkin the night of the performance. It currently has 26 dancers and is the parent company of the charlotte ballet academy. Piedmont dance theatre dance company of kannapolis. Nutcracker december 6 23, 2019 belk theater n tryon st. Audience members can come and go as they please, and there are designated quiet areas. Charlotte ballet dancers exhibit a delicate balance of both stunning athleticism and breathtaking beauty. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker charlotte tickets the great russian nutcracker. The charlotte ballets nutcracker received a generous gift from the hugh mccoll.
This season we continue to challenge perceptions and push boundaries in both classical ballet and cuttingedge, contemporary dance. While maintaining tchaikovskys classic score and working from the original libretto, the moscow ballet has added touches that pay tribute to its home, from the backdrop of moscow. Since a visit to the north carolina zoo isnt currently possible, the zoo is. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at ovens. Charlotte ballet s mission is to provide artistically excellent programming to diverse audiences in its home city of charlotte, the southeast region, and to the varied communities it serves while on tour across the nation. Belk theater experience the wonder and joy of the holidays at charlotte ballet s nutcracker. Weve got amazing tickets for every nutcracker charlotte performance, from the charlotte ballet s homegrown production at the belk theatre to the moscow ballet s touring version, youve got a few different amazing takes to choose from. Many people love to see the ballet, the nutcracker, during the. Dec 01, 2019 charlotte youth ballet december 6th to 8th, 2019 halton theater, cpcc, 1206 elizabeth avenue. Nutcracker charlotte tickets live in december 2020. For more information call 7043217275 sugar plum party 2020tickets will go on sale friday, november 6, 2020 at 9. Experience the magic of nutcracker nutcracker is more than just a ballet performance when you attend with those you love.
Scroll down for a 50% offer for charlotte ballets nutcracker. North carolina nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. For the 18 th year, the regions only professional ballet company is bringing clara, the nutcracker prince, and the sugar pluf fairy to life for 20 wildly entertaining performances. Dont miss one of the worlds most beloved ballets come to life on stage, featuring the treasured music of tchaikovsky performed live by the charlotte symphony orchestra. While maintaining tchaikovskys classic score and working from the original libretto, the moscow ballet has added touches that pay tribute to its home. Duke energy center for the performing arts raleigh. We have seen the boston ballet, the carolina ballet and many nonprofessional performances. Charlotte the sugar plum fairy comes to north carolina. Below is a synopsis of charlotte ballets nutcracker. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Weve got amazing tickets for every nutcracker charlotte performance, from the charlotte ballets homegrown production at the belk theatre to the moscow ballets touring version, youve got a few different amazing takes to choose from. And if you act now, theres still time to reserve the best seats at any performance, regardless of your budget.
There is a special sensoryfriendly performance on dec. To our valued carolina ballet community, in light of emerging events and for the health and wellbeing of our staff and community, we have made the difficult decision to postpone macbeth and cinderella into the 20202021 season and cancel the remaining performances of a celebration of female choreographers featuring bolero. Mark diamond of charlotte ballet charlotte observer. September 7, 2019 charlotte youth ballet nutcracker auditions october 6, 2019 cecchetti liaison workshop classes october 7 12 bring a friend to class week november 4 10, 2019 parent observation week november 10,2019 deadline for r. Complete with choreography by jeanpierre bonnefoux and music from the charlotte symphony, nutcracker premiered with all new sets and costumes in 2016. Our adult dropin classes include a variety of dance and dancebased fitness classes, including ballet, tap and power dance for all ages and levels.
The carolina ballets presentation of the nutcracker is gracing the stage in chapel hill, durham, and raleigh, but drawing crowds of families from across the. Come get in the holiday spirit with the performance of the renowned nutcracker ballet. Here are some behindthescenes secrets of the wardrobe machine that is the charlotte ballet nutcracker at the belk theater in charlotte nc dec. The charlotte ballet s nutcracker received a generous gift from the hugh mccoll family in 2016, which gave them all new sets and costumes. Dont miss one of the worlds most beloved ballets come. This will mark the 37th season of the nonprofit regional ballet companys presentation of this holiday classic. Discount on great russian nutcracker, plus info on 7 other. It wasnt until 1954, however, that george balanchine of new york city ballet adapted the nutcracker into the familiar story told on stages throughout the u. According to them, the show is a bit shorter and the intermission is longer. Dancing with the stars of charlotte gala march 7, 2020 8. Charlotte ballets nutcracker, a favorite holiday tradition, is now even sweeter with new sets and costumes thanks to a generous gift from.
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Dec 29, 2019 welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in charlotte. Charlotte school of ballet classical ballet training in. Charlotte ballet is the oldest professional ballet company in north carolina. At this time, we plan to reopen monday, march 30th. For nearly half a century, worldgreats have graced the stage of ovens auditorium. Places to see the nutcracker in charlotte charlotte parent. Alexandre dumas peres adaptation of the story by e. Discover charlotte s best the nutcracker in 202021.
My daughter and i enjoy going to see the nutcracker every year. Below is a synopsis of charlotte ballet s nutcracker. Charlotte ballet, known for its strong dancers and exciting versatility, is a professional ballet company based in charlotte, nc. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker charlotte tickets. Mar 07, 2020 dancing with the stars of charlotte gala march 7, 2020 8. Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at nutcracker. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. This december, celebrate the magical sights and sounds of the holidays at charlotte ballets nutcracker. Whether its a treasured family tradition or youre experiencing it for the first time, nutcracker promises wonderful holiday memories for years to. It was founded by robert lindgren former dean of dance at the university of north carolina school of the arts in 1970. Many people love to see the ballet, the nutcracker, during the christmas season, and the charlotte area affords several chances to do so.
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