The russian calendar places christmas almost a week after the. Guide to ten performances from the joffrey ballet to the dogs. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in chicago. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker december 8 rosemont theatre, 5400 n. The houses ballet free version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. In 1985, royal ballet schooltrained dancer patricia sigurdson had a vision of a worldclass ballet company serving the western suburbs of chicagoand it was a vision she made into a reality. This is not a ballet, but a hip hop version of the classic.
Contact the ballet west ticket office at 8018696900 to reserve your tickets today. Illinois nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. In 2014, wheater accepted the chicago spirit of innovation award for the joffrey ballet and in 2015, he received the university of chicago rosenberger medal for outstanding achievement in the. Three or five adultdivision ballet classes at chicago dance academy up to 58% off. For many families, this is the nutcracker in chicago, and the landmark auditorium theatre decorated for the holidays only adds to the festive feel. The nutcracker performed by chicago festival ballet. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. The idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace. This is the 24th annual performance of the joffrey ballets nutcracker and will be the final season. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker is a christmas tradition and visual feast that creates lifelong memories for the whole family. Indiana ballet theatre brings nutcracker to gary, crown.
Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and private parties. Hip hop nutcracker is a new spin on the classic nutcracker ballet with hiphop choreography, an onstage dj, an electric violin and the wellloved traditional tchaikovsky score. Chicago festival ballet returns with the nutcracker. The chicago festival ballet production of the nutcracker is at the mcaninch arts center dec. Nutcracker ballet tickets in rosemont chicago moscow ballet. Selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. If you are a fan of ballet events in chicago, il, then dont miss your chance to get cheap ballet tickets in chicago, il here at. From the year of its founding until her retirement in 1998, sigurdson led the company in a wide range of classic and contemporary works that entertained. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs chicago. We brought our daughter for the first time when she was only 3 and were all completely enchanted by the talented company, brilliant choreography, the beautiful sets and costumes and the magical quality of the perfomance. Complete with beautiful fairies, handsome princes, dancing snowflakes and a lovely young girl making her way to the kingdom of snow and the land of the sweets, this gorgeous ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballets celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour.
Right here in our beautiful city you will find some of the most talented and skilled ballerinas in the world. Jennifer weber is the choreographer and one of the directors. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballet s celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour. We proudly offer classical ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Treat yourself to chicago festival ballets the nutcracker chicago. Patrons arriving after the performance begins, or leaving the seating area for any reason. Although classical ballet is the primary focus of hda, we believe that dance artists benefit from a. The nutcracker program book by the joffrey ballet issuu. Here in chicago, the joffrey ballets nutcracker has always been a popular choice for familyfriendly entertainment, as well as an introduction to a lovely and challenging art form. Overflowing with 40 beautiful russian dancers and set to tchaikovskys famous music, this holiday favorite features 200 lavish costumes, largerthanlife puppets and 9 handpainted backdrops with 3d effects. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Final robert joffreycreated nutcracker for 201516 season. Cofounded in 1998 by larry and dolores long, the civic ballet of chicago now the ruth page civic ballet, was established to continue developing serious young dancers aged 1722 with advanced training and performance experience as a prelude to a professional career in ballet. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in illinois.
Ballet schedule chicago ballet shows 20202021 ballet. Supposedly, she was intending to take my sisters, and i insisted that i should get to. Tweet by carole kuhrt brewer, november 8, 2010 at 9. The nutcracker athenaeum theatre ballet chicagos nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the athenaeum theatre this holiday season. Treat yourself to chicago festival ballets the nutcracker. I want email news and updates for events in my area. Three performances may 1112 at lincoln way west fine arts center in new lenox, il. The auditorium theater 50 east congress parkway, chicago 3123412310. Metropolitan ballet academy is the official school of the metropolitan ballet enrollment is now open for fall classes call or email us now. New philharmonic orchestra, under the baton of maestro kirk muspratt, will tchaikovskys classic nutcracker score live.
The hiphop nutcracker turns the story on its head in 1984 new york city. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in chicago chicago parent. We provide our students with the highest caliber of dance training in a nurturing and loving environment. Its the magical tale of young clara, whose christmas gift of a nutcracker comes to life and brings her to a fantastic winter wonderland. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the historic athenaeum theatre this holiday season purchase discount tickets to this event. The joffrey ballet performs the nutcracker at chicagos auditorium theatre friday. Hinsdale dance academy is the western suburbs premier academy for classical dance educaion. S ome people come to looking for information on ballet lessons, and others come looking for ballet performances such as nutcracker ballet chicago. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas. This annual audition is for all children interested in auditioning for the nutcracker, from any studio or school, whether or not they have participated in the dancewest nutcracker in the past. Here in chicago, the joffrey ballet s nutcracker has always been a popular choice for familyfriendly entertainment, as well as an introduction to a lovely and challenging art form. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker december 8 rosemont theatre, 5400 n. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area.
The nutcracker the joffrey ballet non equity auditions. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. The joffrey ballet production of the nutcracker in dec. Check out the full list below to find a show perfect for your whole family. If you fall into the latter group, then you have found the right page. Five or 10 hip hop or ballet classes at dynamic force dance up to 69%. Join us in chicago or in more than 75 hotels and resorts around the. Holiday performances in the chicago area 2015 toddling.
Do you wonder how the moscow ballet dancers celebrate christmas and new years eve. Moscow ballets dove of peace tour in the chicago rosemont area. There is nothing like being at a ballet event, so be sure to check the ballet schedule. Since premiering in 1987, joffrey ballets production of the nutcracker has become. Dancewest ballet nutcracker auditions see chicago dance. University ballet of chicago is a studentrun ballet company affiliated with the university of chicago in hyde park. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. All ages feel the spirit of the season at the great russian nutcracker through the romantic costumes and shimmering backdrops splashed with highlights of russian history.
Dancewest ballet invites youth in the chicagoland area to participate in its 23rd annual production of the nutcracker, a timeless holiday tradition. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. Joffrey ballet nutcracker 2015 by the joffrey ballet issuu. The joffrey ballet announced tuesday that it has commissioned a new nutcracker from choreographer christopher wheeldon, which will have its world premiere in chicago in dec. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892. With gratitude to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. Weve collected the best nutcracker performances happening in chicago and the suburbs. We are excited to announce that we have secured space in a historic location within the loop for the construction of stunning, stateoftheart studios. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago.
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