Most versions of the nutcracker follow a similar story. Southern california ballet s scb annual fundraising gala celebrated the roaring 20s in style. With festive choreography, timeless costumes and sets, a cast of over 150 dancers, and the live magic of the san diego symphony, the nutcracker is truly a holiday classic for the whole family. So lets switch gears a bit and go into the california ballet company story. California ballets vintage nutcracker for your children. Follow clara and her nutcracker prince on their adventures through the kingdoms of snow and sweets. Twenty years later in 1966, san jose dance theatre brought the silicon valley its own version of the nutcracker ballet. Fun facts about the nutcracker california ballet company. Her iteration of the ballet is in turns comical, tender, heart wrenching, and always enchanting. The nutcracker is a childrens show, but the original story by e. The southern california ballet will perform tchaikovskys the nutcracker saturday and sunday at the poway center for the performing arts.
You can easily go nuts for this classic holiday ballet based on the novel by german author ernst theodor amadeus e. Ncb lost costume storage, set pieces and lots more in. Southern california ballets the nutcracker is saturday, sunday at. Jan 14, 2019 the eugene ballet sent nutcracker sets and costumes to the northern california ballet to support the paradise, calif. Dancing candy canes are among sweets featured in the california ballets annual production of the nutcracker. The company s full and diverse repertory includes fulllength classics, newer short and fulllength story ballets, and new, contemporary ballets presented in seasons alongside classics. Children may be presented with a condensed presentation ofthe nutcracker or coppelia, as well as an informative and fun lecture that addresses dance styles from around the world. Travel with curious clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with. As a special treat, here are seven fun facts about the nutcracker that you might not know. Nutcracker ballet the nutcracker story california beaches. The california ballet nutcracker california nutcracker. Apr 06, 2019 the same ballet company that brings you its fantastic festive production of the nutcracker every year at the poway center for the performing arts, presents a newly choreographed and designed.
Most inland versions of the nutcracker, such as california riverside ballets production, hew more closely to the traditional story. In hoffmans story marie ditches her family and moves to another world. Unfortunate this ballet felt like a childrens recital more than anything. Haley, a senior at canyon crest academy, has been dancing at california ballet school since she was five, and is currently a trainee with the california ballet company. California ballet company offers multiple assemblies that bring professional ballet and dancers right to the school in the form of lecturedemonstrations. While all of that is true, lets acknowledge the big old nut in the room. With visionary choreography, sparkling new costuming and. Its also the only company to have the san diego symphony play tchaikovskys adored score. Dont miss our annual nutcracker in december at santa clara convention center theater. Hoffman nutcracker fairy tale, which carries the story of battling magicians through both acts of the ballet.
Meet maxine mahon of california ballet company sdvoyager. Complete with enchanted toys, sparkling christmas trees and tchaikovskys timeless score, this dazzling ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the season. While san diego is known for its beaches and vacations, it is also known for ballet. Dec 21, 20 its also the only company to have the san diego symphony play tchaikovskys adored score. Dec 18, 2015 the nutcracker is a childrens show, but the original story by e. The nutcracker and the mouse king, an 1816 story written by german author e. Hoffmans the nutcracker and the king of mice, is about a young german girl who anticipates christmas. California ballets old nutcracker needs a makeover. Northern california ballet bringing quality fulllength. Dec 20, 20 as we enter our final weekend of the nutcracker for 20, wed like to thank everyone who made california ballet a part of their family holiday traditions. Our choreography is by the incredibly talented toni pimble of oregons eugene ballet.
American ballet theatres critically acclaimed production of the nutcracker. When she drifts off to sleep, she dreams of a nutcracker prince and a variety of inanimate objects that come to life in a fanciful fantasy of dance and song wrapped around a. This nutcracker is a professional production with the extremely talented and beautiful dancers in the california ballet company. We love what we do, and we love sharing it with you. Join the festivities as california ballet takes to the stage for their annual the nutcracker. Apr 09, 2010 everyone loves this season mastepiece. California ballet companys primary purpose has been to keep classical ballets alive through training, rehearsing, and performing. Dec 12, 2019 this nutcracker is a professional production with the extremely talented and beautiful dancers in the california ballet company. Southern california ballets scb annual fundraising gala celebrated the roaring 20s in style. Travel with curious clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magic. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king.
A cast of more than 80 dancers from inland pacific ballets professional company and affiliated academy will bring the nutcracker story to life in claremont, rancho cucamonga and riverside. California companys the nutcracker dances on thanks to. California ballet expands outreach efforts this nutcracker. Come see this classic story come to life, performed by the company of northern california ballet. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. Welcome to our artistic exploration of dance, featuring original dance works and the talent of classical and contemporary ballet dancers, modern dancers, gymnasts and aerialists. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a. Closed for thanksgiving december 24, 2018january 5, 2019. Closed for veterans day can request makeup slip november 2224, 2018. The companys full and diverse repertory includes fulllength classics, newer short and fulllength story ballets, and new, contemporary ballets presented in seasons alongside classics.
California ballet presents jared nelsons highly anticipated all new nutcracker at the civic theatre. California ballets old nutcracker needs a makeover san. Jan 11, 2018 so lets switch gears a bit and go into the california ballet company story. The performances will feature over 100 dancers from the scb company, its academy and the community. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates, ballet. The same ballet company that brings you its fantastic festive production of the nutcracker every year at the poway center for the performing arts, presents a. California ballet has been producing san diegos largest and longestrunning the nutcracker since 1971. This sparkling new version of the nutcracker by california ballet. Previous companies include southern california ballet and houston ballet studio company. Your guide to nutcracker productions in san diego the san.
Southern california ballets the nutcracker is saturday. As we enter our final weekend of the nutcracker for 20, wed like to thank everyone who made california ballet a part of their family holiday traditions. The production features over 100 talented performers from southern california ballets company and academy alongside worldclass guest artists. We are known for our fulllength ballets including swan lake, sleeping beauty, the nutcracker. California ballet members may exchange their tickets for a small fee, if they are current members in good standing at the time of purchase. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
The company has been fortunate to establish glendale community college as its current home for the ballet and has become a community favorite for the holidays by offering the public a pleasant alternative to the nutcracker. There are more than a dozen san diego stagings of the nutcracker, the popular holiday ballet that tells the story of young clara and her journey to the land of sweets, accompanied by a. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Local and regional dancers are encouraged to audition for placement in. This ballet begins with german siblings clara and fritz stahlbaum attending the annual family christmas party on christmas eve. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Apr 6 cinderella by southern california ballet poway. California ballet company jared nelson, artistic director san diegos leading professional ballet company since 1968. As she does every december, california ballets maxine mahon walks in front of snowflake projections and greets a wiggly audience.
Apr 6 cinderella by southern california ballet poway, ca. Top stories from carmel valley, del mar and solana beach every friday. Central california ballets highly entertaining the nutcracker has been recognized in dance magazine for its resurrection of the character of the vengeful mouse queen from the original e. The nutcracker performance by the california ballet company is. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates. A few things were added in order to make the story work better as a ballet. California ballets vintage nutcracker for your childrens. Productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows.
Nutcracker 20 california ballet company, san diego. California ballets production of the nutcracker is due for a complete makeover. The eugene ballet sent nutcracker sets and costumes to the northern california ballet to support the paradise, calif. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Local and regional dancers are encouraged to audition for placement in the companys performances. Discover california contemporary ballet ccballet i. Vacaville the vacaville ballet company kicks off the holiday season in classic style with their production of the nutcracker at the vacaville performing arts theatre. Dec 04, 20 join the festivities as california ballet takes to the stage for their annual the nutcracker. California ballet is perhaps the most popular one, performed at the civic. California ballet company holds a no exchange, return, or refund policy on all purchases. The california ballet nutcracker tickets will ensure your entry to witness this unique performance.
California ballet presents san diegos favorite holiday event, maxine mahons the nutcracker at the civic theatre. See videos of california contemporary ballet in action. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. While the principle dancer at southern california ballet, stephanie performed the title roles in alice in wonderland, cinderella, paquita, coppelia, as well as the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker.
Founded back in 1968, california ballet is the fifth oldest ballet company of california. California nutcracker ballets are performed each year in cities throughout the state. Home of the nutcracker at the san diego civic theatre with the san diego symphony. When some russians made it into a ballet, marie became klara. The story of young claras magical journey into the land of christmas is danced to the city ballet orchestra in. Closed for winter holidays can request makeup slip for january 4 and january 5 only january 21, 2019. While looking at the acts one feels that the california ballet nutcracker takes you in a magical world of fairy tale creatures. The first performance of the nutcracker ballet in the united states was by the san francisco opera ballet, in 1944. In fact, each december the nutcracker pictured above, features guest appearances from top artists from around the globe. California nutcracker ballet productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker.
San diego the magic and mystery of the nutcracker comes to life saturday, as san diegos oldest and largest ballet company kicks off the first show of the season. Where to find the nutcracker in southern california. California ballet is the sole ballet company in residence at the san diego civic and balboa theatres. Fun facts about the nutcracker california ballet companys blog. Number of times some of the companys youngest audience members have seen ballet before. Apr 06, 2012 in less than one month, california ballet company will perform cinderella at the san diego civic theatre. The festive party with music and dance is anchored by a beautiful christmas tree. As a special treat, here are seven fun facts about the nutcracker that you might not. Join us in costa mesa, california for one of the sweetest treats of the holiday season. San diego, heres your 2019 nutcracker assortment the. California ballet company next month will kick off the expansion of its popular sharing the art program, which has provided more than 35,000 tickets to children with lifethreatening illnesses and. Bringing the classics to life along with fresh, new innovative choreography.