The santa clara ballet company, now in its 43rd year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and preprofessional students from the santa clara ballet school as well as other schools and dance companies throughout the san francisco bay area. Santa clara ballets nutcracker brown paper tickets. The santa clarita ballet company celebrates its 25th anniversary performance of the nutcracker, a classic program and favorite holiday tradition for santa clarita valley families and patrons of the arts throughout southern california. An abridged version of the ballet was first performed outside russia in budapest royal opera house in 1927, with. Lindas early teaching career was especially influenced by kristine elliott and kim gardner. The staff is a classically trained, highly qualified group of certificated teachers. In 1919, choreographer alexander gorsky staged a production which eliminated the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier and gave their dances to clara and the nutcracker prince, who were played by adults instead of children. Dont miss our annual nutcracker in december at santa clara convention center theater.
Clara receives a shiny nutcracker, not knowing just what magic it will bring. Dec 31, 2014 santa clara ballet performs annual nutcracker show cynthia cheng posted on posted 12. Santa clara ballets nutcracker december 1415, 2019 at the santa clara convention center sat. Oct 06, 2012 behind the scenes peak at this small but accomplished ballet company as they prepare for the 39th annual nutcracker dec. Clara and the nutcracker musical egg by the bradford exchange 3. Offers performing opportunities for students through professionals in annual nutcracker ballet production in silicon valley. Ballet school and company based in santa clara, callifornia. Santa clara ballet school in santa clara santa clara ballet. Santa clara nutcracker ballet, santa clara california. The nutcracker, featuring the santa maria civic ballet and everybody can dance, plays at the clark center in arroyo grande nov. Where to watch nutcracker in the bay area datebook.
The santa clara ballet has persevered to bring us the annual nutcracker since 1973 despite shrinking funding. Voted one of silicon valleys top 3 best dance companies 2010 37th annual production family event. Aspen santa fe ballets the nutcracker is performed in both of the companys hometowns one week apart. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. Santa clara ballets nutcracker returns december 2020 the santa clara ballet company, now in its 47th year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and preprofessional students from the santa clara ballet school as well as other schools and dance companies throughout the san francisco bay area. Training for all levels and abilities with professional and highly experienced instructors in a personal environment, allowing the highest quality of instruction for our students. Find great deals on ebay for clara nutcracker and clara nutcracker doll. Santa clarita ballet is the best classical ballet education in the valley. The santa clara ballet provides vital cultural programming, enriching the community and enhancing the profile of the city of santa clara. Santa maria civic ballet presents nutcracker at the. Theres always room on the stage for one more mouse in the santa clara ballet associations production of the nutcracker, the classical 1892. Though best known for edgy programs featuring the most notable contemporary choreography, the troupes fifth soraya season offers something differentthat most traditional of story ballets, the nutcracker. The company engages professional guest artists in lead roles while providing opportunities for semipreprofessional dancers, children, and adults to perform in a professional environment.
The primary goal of the school is to provide excellent more recognized for over 30 yrs of classical ballet training. Providing vital cultural programming, enriching the community and our young dancers and enhancing the profile of the city of santa clara, santa clara ballet fills a void in the local education districts where both music and dance classes have been cut or reduced. The companys nutcracker is a onehour production designed for families. Dec, 2019 the origin of the nutcracker ballet can be traced back to e. Santa clara ballet performs annual nutcracker show cynthia cheng posted on posted 12. The origin of the nutcracker ballet can be traced back to e. Ive had most every part in the nutcracker ballet by now, and i have fond memories of many things about this.
The sorayas resident dance company, aspen santa fe ballet, is capping off a quintet of annual appearances in northridge this holiday season. Aspen santa fe ballets the nutcracker at the soraya the soraya. Aspen santa fe ballets the nutcracker at the soraya. Santa clara ballets nutcracker in santa clara, ca dec 8. Clever creations pink princess clara nutcracker suite holding small christmas nutcracker festive christmas decor unique addition to any collection 100% wood 14 tall 4. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. The nutcracker clara collectible figure, multicolor. Santa clara ballet school in santa clara santa clara.
Get the best deals on clara ornament when you shop the largest online selection at. Dec 23, 2015 in the nutcracker, the student dancers, who train throughout the year at the ballet school in santa clara. The annual production of benjamin reyes fulllength, traditional version. Santa cruz countys finest thrilling production of the nutcracker. For over 40 years, audiences have thrilled to westside ballets lavish productions of the nutcracker. Ive danced with santa clara ballet, and taken lessons at the school since 1995. White santa clara ballet logo with tutu organic short sleeve baby bodysuit. Guz, who also teaches ballet, danced the part of the nutcracker prince and the acrobatic russian trepak. In the nutcracker, the student dancers, who train throughout the year at the ballet school in santa clara. The san jose nutcracker is a classical holiday ballet unique to our hometown. Shop for the perfect clara and nutcracker gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. From the moment the lights dim, youll be transported with clara to a magical world filled with a christmas tree that grows to the ceiling, menacing mice, a dashing prince who takes her through the land of the dancing snowflakes replete with falling snow led by the shimmering. Santa clara ballet in santa clara, california groupon. Santa clara ballet performs annual nutcracker show the.
The santa clara ballet company for over 40 years, the santa clara ballet has been bringing classical ballet productions to santa clara, including its annual nutcracker production. The santa clara ballet company, now in its 46th year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and preprofessional students from the santa clara ballet school. Santa clara ballet company, now in its 46th year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and preprofessional students from the santa clara ballet school. The santa clara ballet company, now in its 47th year, spotlights acclaimed professionals. She eventually danced professionally with santa clara ballet and peninsula ballet theatre in the nutcracker, the sleeping beauty, coppelia, les sylphides, and as the cat in peter and the wolf. From young children just starting out through to accomplished teens and professionals, this company brings a dynamic full production to santa clara s convention center each year. Hoffmans timeless story of the nutcracker, complete with beloved characters, magical staging, exquisite costumes and the recognizable musical score by peter tchaikovsky. The superb nutcracker suite ballet comes to santa cruz county december 20th22nd at the cabrillo college crocker theater. The nutcracker artistic director josefa villanueva will direct the 36th annual, fulllength, traditional version of the nutcracker. Santa clara convention center theater, 5001 great america parkway, santa clara. Nutcracker at the arlington santa barbara festival ballet. From young children just starting out through to accomplished teens and professionals, this company brings a dynamic full production to santa claras convention center each year.
This holiday tradition, for many santa clara families, has grown from 100 participants our first year, to 230 this year. Santa clara ballets nutcracker returns december 2020. Dec 15, 2017 aspen santa fe ballets the nutcracker is performed in both of the companys hometowns one week apart. Later that night, her nutcracker magically transforms into a handsome prince, who leads her through an enchanted forest and on to the nutcracker princes kingdom. In fact, the children and grandchildren of former students now study at the santa barbara festival ballet dance conservatory. If your child really wants to learn ballet there is no better place to do so than scb. The company engages professional guest artists in lead roles while providing opportunities for semipreprofessional dancers, children and adults to perform in a professional environment. The cast is often comprised of nationally and internationally recognized guest artists, sbfb company dancers and students of the conservatory, sbfb. The santa clarita ballet beautifully illustrates e. Santa clarita ballet is the crown jewel in the dance community in santa clarita. Behind the scenes of santa clara ballets 44th nutcracker the. Santa clara ballet presents its 42nd annual nutcracker december 12, 2015.
Santa clara ballet performs annual nutcracker show the silicon. She took every form of dancerelated class she could find at cabrillo college, including modern dance and drama classes. Santa clara californias santa clara ballet company presents a delightul nutcracker holiday special presentation with choreography thats new and delightful to. Santa clara ballet company santa clara ballets nutcracker. Behind the scenes peak at this small but accomplished ballet company as they prepare for the 39th annual nutcracker dec. The santa clara ballet school the official school of the santa clara ballet company classical ballet training for students ages 3 years to adult. The santa clara ballet is currently casting some additional roles for its annual nutcracker. Presented in partnership with history san jose, it tells the wellloved story of clara and the nutcracker, while featuring historical references to the heritage that has made santa clara valley the center of innovation it is today. The santa clara ballet school offers classical ballet training for students ages 3 years to adult. The santa clara ballet company, now in its 42nd year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and preprofessional students from the santa clara ballet school as.
Santa barbara festival ballet celebrated a milestone during our 2012 performance, having cast over students of the conservatory since 1975, to perform in our nutcracker at the arlington. Marin veterans memorial auditorium, 3501 civic center drive, san rafael. The annual production of benjamin reyes fulllength, traditional version of the ballet is a holiday favorite. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. Different casts of children perform in each venue, but the costumes, sets, company. Sbfbs nutcracker at the arlington is a true santa barbara holiday tradition for over four decades.
My daughters have danced at the studio for 17 years, and have not only experienced excellent ballet training but also learned discipline which carries over into other parts of their lives. The basic show and choreography is the same this year, says molly barber, publicity officer of the santa clara ballet company. Santa barbara festival ballet home of nutcracker at the. Box office tickets on sale now for santa clara ballets 46th annual nutcracker. The nutcracker will be performed at the the broad stage at santa monica college performing arts center, 10 11th st, santa monica, ca 90401. Dec 15, 2019 santa clara ballet s nutcracker december 1415, 2019 at the santa clara convention center sat. Santa clara convention center 2nd floor santa clara, ca. We strive to make it a positive experience for every parent and participant. Santa clara ballet s nutcracker returns december 2020 the santa clara ballet company, now in its 47th year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and preprofessional students from the santa clara ballet school as well as other schools and dance companies throughout the san francisco bay area.
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