The contra costa ballet centres summer program offers classes for all levels preballet through company and a special, summer intensive specifically designed for levels 3 through advanced students. In 2011 2012, we did a talk presentation at 3 contra costa libraries san ramon, orinda, moraga called black swan and beyond. He began ballet training at the age of sixteen with the diablo ballet school and contra costa ballet. For over 50 years, the contra costa ballet centre has been one of the most prominent, classical ballet schools in. California nutcracker ballets, the nutcracker events photo. Black diamond ballet to present the nutcracker east bay times.
Developing dancers of all ages and aspirations, contra costa ballet s program. Nutcracker ballet performances performed in california the most beloved christmas holiday performance is the nutcracker ballet. During her dancing career, she performed in balanchines serenade and stars and stripes, as well as prominent roles in the story of the nutcracker, swan lake, paquita, etudes, as well as works by charles anderson. The ballet company of east county presents its ninth annual production of the nutcracker with four performances, two each on dec. Inside the life of a professional ballet dancer, where our dancers talks about their careers. Sep 22, 2015 contra costa ballet brings the nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers. Smuin contemporary ballet kicks off 25th anniversary with 5 new. San francisco ballet 20 nutcracker promotion official.
This onehour performance is an elegant introduction to the holiday classic. Nov 17, 2018 contra costa ballet brings the nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers. Nov 02, 2016 contra costa ballet brings the nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers. Then in 2015, she decided to join the studio as radiance school of ballet s bookkeeper and part of their office staff.
A holiday favorite, tchaikovskys nutcracker ballet, will run from december 111 at san joses national theater. Unfortunately, this ends our 20192020 performance season. Dec 11, 20 the oakland ballet production of graham lustigs the nutcracker performs at 2 p. She was a member of the contra costa ballets preprofessional company for 5 years. Celeste learned of radiance school of ballet when she was looking for ballet classes for her oldest daughter in 20.
San francisco ballet, hereafter referred to as sponsor. Ballet san joses karen gabay retires as dancer share this. Presented by contra costa ballet company featuring youth performers and professional guest artists november 29 december 1, 2019 returning for its 30th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. As a testament to the professionalism of the instructors and the quality of the training, my girls continue to grow and improve every year. For the first seven years of eastons career, he worked with michael smuin where he had the opportunity to perform many works that made smuin successful. Smuin contemporary ballet announces the addition of five new members to. Huxley has also studied at san francisco ballet school and the contra costa ballet school. Dec 17, 20 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the royal ballet. If you have not seen the nutcracker, this is where to begin. The east contra costa county professional ballet companys third. Clocking in at one hour, with no intermission, this production honors the classical tradition with waltzing parents mercifully shortening that pesky party to a few. Ballet san joses karen gabay retires as dancer the mercury. Contra costa ballet brings the nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers. Some performances, including their lovely nutcracker story, can be caught at the.
As a choreographer, her work has been performed by oregon ballet theatre, alabama ballet, ballet victoria, body vox, and the portland ballet, where she held a position as coartistic director. In california alone, there are hundreds of dance groups, both amateur and professional, that perform this ballet each year, mostly in october through december. Ann returned to bakersfield in 1993 with the intention of returning to the local production of the nutcracker. Since 1967, the contra costa ballet centre has been one of the most prominent, classical ballet schools in california. Please consider donating the value of your unused tickets. Oakland this time of the year, children dressed in their best finery flock to theaters throughout the bay area to see a nutcracker come to life and a little girls dreams fulfilled. We incorporated costumes and video with the discussion and it was a big hit. This year our a and b cast sugar plums were 15 year old students, leah seifert and victoria barker. Ballet san joses karen gabay retires as dancer the. For one weekend only, join clara and her beloved nutcrackerturnedprince on a magical journey among giant mice and toy soldiers into the deliciouslydelightful candy kingdom.
A twentyyear tradition, story of the nutcracker has introduced a generation of little ones to the holiday tale. Presented by contra costa ballet company featuring youth performers and professional guest artists november 24 26, 2017 returning for its 27th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. New york city ballet s fourth ring society offered discounted tickets to all shows in the theaters fourth ring for a small annual fee. Holiday season events abound in east contra costa the. Company members are from the centres most advanced level and perform twice annually at the dean lesher regional center for the arts in walnut creek. Tickets contra costa ballets the nutcracker lesher. For one weekend only, join clara and her beloved nutcrackerturnedprince on a magical journey among giant mice and toy soldiers into. My two girls have been dancing here for nine years. During her time there she performed various roles in the student company such as rose in the nutcracker, lilac fairy in sleeping beauty, and soloist in james sofrancos. The next 2 years, ann stayed in the bay area to dance at both contra costa ballet and san francisco ballet company and was chosen once again to perform in the nutcracker with contra costa ballet.
Students may audition for the summer intensive by one of three methods listed below. In october 2006, huxley was named an apprentice with new york city ballet and joined the company as a. The entry is present with us since sep 7, 2010 and was last updated on nov 12, 20. This program was closed to new members in 2011 and renamed society nycb to reflect an expanded offering of discounted seats in all sections of the theater, although over time a few ballet programs e. The oakland ballet production of graham lustigs the nutcracker performs at 2 p. Nena widtfeldt started and finished her preprofessional training at contra costa ballet school in walnut creek, ca under directors zola dishong and richard cammack. He went on to study on scholarship at san francisco ballet school and then in pacific northwest ballets professional division. This holiday season, bay area dance companies offer everything from magical nutcrackers to snarky sendups to hourlong introductions for young children. In 2005 the ballet company of east county was brought to life from a dream to provide more dance opportunities to eastern contra costa county. An abt certified teacher, who has successfully completed the abt teacher training intensive in primary through level 7 of the abt national training curriculum, rawson is also a member of the abt artistic board of examiners. Search for other dancing instruction in walnut creek on the real yellow pages. Ballet company intensive a joint program of fgdw and. Diablo ballet company library as incubator project. A team of talented teachers and choreographers, and a handful of other brilliant artistic minds, came together to.
Supporting the arts in the east bay community for over 50 years. Apr 15, 20 ballet san joses karen gabay retires as dancer share this. Nutcracker shows and holiday performances in california. Holiday season events abound in east contra costa east. She was a member of the contra costa ballets preprofessional company for 5. The contra costa ballet centre is the home of the contra costa ballet company. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Tickets contra costa ballets the nutcracker lesher center for the. Enter city, state or zip code go fandango fanalert.
Returning for its 27th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. Nielson company alameda, contra costa, lake, marin, mendocino, napa. Dec 24, 2014 contra costa ballet centre can be found at n broadway 2040. Returning for its 26th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. Abc7 kgotv, hereafter referred to as administrator. Both girls have taken ballet at san angelo civic ballet since they were 7.
Alysia chang, a bay area native, trained at contra costa ballet and. Contra costa ballet centre 2040 n broadway, walnut creek, ca. Open only to legal residents of california, 18 years of age or older and must be in the abc7 kgotv viewing area as defined by the a. Review contra costa times graham lustigs the nutcracker 2010 by jennifer modenessi december 2010 from the moment the curtain rose on the oakland ballet companys thursday afternoon premiere of graham lustigs the nutcracker at the paramount theatre, it was clear that the veteran dance organization is looking toward the. Nov 24, 2010 contra costa ballet s story of the nutcracker. Anne was a cofounder of trey mcintyre project, performing as a company artist from 2005 to 2007, also serving as the organizations founding managing. With deep concern for everyones wellbeing and the realities around us, sacramento ballet is cancelling our spring series, fast forward. He went on to study on scholarship at san francisco ballet school and then in pacific northwest ballets. In 20 rawson was awarded a fellowship from the new york choreographic institute, an affiliate of new york city ballet. Originally from brazil, aurelio guimaraes moved to the united states in 2000. All students will be notified of decision by email within ten days following their audition. Holiday season events abound in east contra costa east bay. Contra costa ballet nutcracker november 29 december 1, lesher center for the arts, 1601 civic drive, walnut creek story of the nutcracker is a colorfully narrated hourlong production of the holiday classic that is a delight for the entire family.
Bakersfield symphony orchestra and the civic dance center present the nutcracker. At robert hills orlando ballet, he graduated from trainee to second company member and performed soloist roles in hills original productions. Contra costa ballets story of the nutcracker and mark foehringer dance proejcts nutcracker at zeum friday, december 3, and sunday. As a testament to the professionalism of the instructors and the quality of. Ballet company intensive a joint program of fgdw and ballet. Meghann joined the vacaville ballet company board of directors in 20 and. Ballerina karen gabay talks with dancers as they rehearse the nutcracker at ballet san jose. Tickets contra costa ballets the nutcracker 2017 lesher. Born in san francisco, easton smith received his dance training at contra costa ballet, washington school of ballet and pacific northwest ballet. Ballet and completed several summer programs with both contra costa. Nov 19, 20 the ballet company of east county presents its ninth annual production of the nutcracker with four performances, two each on dec. This holiday season, bay area dance companies offer everything from magical nutcrackers to snarky sendups. Contra costa ballet centre 2040 n broadway, walnut creek.