Making the ballet accessible to as many families as possible is a commitment held by the first coast nutcracker. Other productions include jazz, contemporary, tap and musical theater works. The mission of the florida ballet is to enrich and inspire the cultural landscape of our community through the education and art of classical ballet. Tickets are available at the florida theatre box office starting october 1, 2016. Under the direction of choreographer and artistic director, rhonda stampalia, the first coast nutcracker showcases internationally renowned principal dancers, our areas finest young dancers, and tchaikovskys bestloved melodies performed by the jacksonville symphony. Learn more about pittsburgh ballet theatres intensive summer program for serious ballet students.
Just as the ballet barre provides support and stability to a dancer, the barre society sustains texas ballet theater through the annual contributions of members. Contact texas ballet theater, view directions to out school locations, or support texas ballet theater. At the invitation of dean, fernando schaffenburg was invited to direct the company the following year. Alius dance school ads is proud to offer a unique dance program for all ages including ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, musical theater and modern dance. Its currently playing at the winspear opera house, and moves to.
Many of our alumni have received partial and full scholarships at universities to major in dance and have attended university of utah, jacksonville university, pointe park. The texas ballet theater was founded by margo dean in 1961 as the fort worth ballet association, in fort worth, texas. Dallas, tx texas ballet theater school dallas 300 n. Join ballet frontier of texas for the 20192020 season.
Victoria ballet theatre presents the timeless fairytale classic cinderella. During our auditions, students are evaluated based upon their technique. The nutcracker ballet is produced by the community nutcracker, inc. Hb at home stay connected with our dancers and staff from home visit. Solid color shirt and black or grey tights, ballet slippers. Tickets are available by calling the florida theatre at 904 3552787. Each year 1250 community service tickets are given to deserving families throughout the first coast region.
They were rewarded with a standing ovation sunday afternoon at the w. Solid color leotard and pink tights, ballet slippers pointe shoes if applicable men. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at. The selected children will perform in the great russian nutcracker, december 28 at the florida theatre. Russian nutcracker auditions free press of jacksonville. Sign in to get personalized notifications about your deals, cash back, special offers, and more.
Since 1927, the florida theatre has hosted performances of all kinds, drawing 250,000 people to jacksonville s center each year. Alumni are working with pittsburgh ballet, texas ballet theatre, orlando ballet, and san francisco ballet. So catch texas ballet theatre in action with the nutcracker fort worth tx tickets. Celebrate this christmas with the nutcracker fort worth tickets. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. Artistic directors community nutcracker of jacksonville. Texas ballet theater in ben stevensons beloved christmas classic.
Texas ballet theater will perform their nutcracker at home in bass hall and in dallas at the. Texas ballet theater tbt ushers in the holiday season with one of north texas most acclaimed productions, ben stevensons the nutcracker, at bass performance hall december 924, and returning. Some of her favorite roles have been play with fire in christopher bruces rooster, clara and arabian in the nutcracker, and the spoiled girl in will tucketts. Calling local student dancers to audition tuesday, october 4, 6 p. The horizons of texas ballet theater are limitless. Moscow ballet s unique dance with us program brings the rare opportunity of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing with a professional, international touring ballet company in the great russian nutcracker and other classic russian story ballets to generations of american ballet students moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker stops in 144 cities across the country this holiday. Its currently playing at the winspear opera house, and moves to bass perofrmance hall. Texas ballet theater presents holiday classic the nutcracker. Nutcracker back in dallas for texas ballet theater 201617. In 1970, anaya founded the jacksonville ballet theatre, presenting the first. A magical christmas eve comes to life in the ballet that has delighted generations with its charming story and exquisite dancing. Preregistration for the open auditions is not required. Buy tickets for local nutcracker performances in jacksonville. Six days a week, students stretch, strengthen and dance their.
Ballet auditions for summer, companies, yearround and colleges. The austin city ballet welcomes audiences of all ages to enjoy its inspirational dance performances. Featuring the nutcracker, swan lake, and exciting contemporary works. Summer intensive summer ballet classes texas ballet theater. We invite you to join us on an extraordinary journey of exploration of timeless classics. Jacksonville symphonys first coast nutcracker has been a tradition in north florida for over 40 years. Community nutcracker of jacksonville home facebook. Artistic director to view the job description and other information on this posting from our partners at management consultants for the arts, click here summer programs resident advisor to download the job description and other information, click here byham house weekend support to download the job description and other information, click here. Nov 18, 2010 which north texas nutcracker production should you see. Cinderella postponed with the active spread of the covid19 coronavirus disease 19 we want to.
Michael, born and raised in jacksonville, completed his education at the university of florida before going to new york city to pursue a professional career in dance. Texas ballet theater presents the nutcracker event. Oct 12, 2015 texas ballet theater s the nutcracker. Dec 02, 2016 grand nut as expected, texas ballet theater s the nutcracker is the grandest and bestdanced of them all. Search all texas ballet theater events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Unlimited access to thousands of event details of auditions, master classes, competitions and workshops. Nov 03, 2015 get caught in the flurry of holiday magic. Company audition participants will be considered for company, apprentice, trainee, and studio training company positions. Students are selected through a nationwide audition tour. One of the countrys largest ballet companies, texas ballet theater produces performances that engage and inspire audiences. This holiday season is our 33nd annual performance of the nutcracker.
Texas ballet theater artistic director ben stevenson, o. Please check with the organization before going to any event. You are auditioning to participate in the nutcracker ballet not for a specific role. Ticketing revenue from the nutcracker and the nutty nutcracker accounts for approximately 18 percent of texas ballet theater s total annual budget. View our upcoming events listed on the calendar below. Moscow ballet casts student dancers ages 618 in ancillary roles performing sidebyside with the full russian company.
Which north texas nutcracker production should you see. The nutcracker texas ballet theater sugary sweet texas ballet theaters rendition of the nutcracker relies on comedy, classical ballet and special effects to entertain audiences at the. Grand nut as expected, texas ballet theater s the nutcracker is the grandest and bestdanced of them all. Ballet frontier of texas went all out for its production of the firebird, part of its an evening of ballet program.
Your ticket purchase helps us continue to present the nutcracker ballet and support other local nonprofits. Sasha, i started taking ballet lessons 5 to 6 hours per day at ten years old and my childhood was always in theatre, very close to my mom who was a professional ballerina as well. Auditions for this seasons first coast nutcracker will be held in the dance building of douglas anderson school of the arts. Cheap tickets to all texas ballet theater shows are available on cheaptickets. Please send a resume and headshot and notify us that you would like to audition. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. Christmas treat ballet ensemble of texas enchants audiences with its wonderfully musical and technically creative version of the nutcracker in irving. Sasha, t here is lot of competition to get into state approved ballet school s. Community nutcraker of jacksonville florida theatre schedule.
Houston ballet, under the direction of stanton welch, is looking for male and female dancers with strong classical and contemporary technique for the 20202021 season. Florida theatre jacksonville fl community nutcracker venue. Tbts students also dance in their schools annual spring performance. Victoria ballet theatre s mission is to involve and enrich victoria and the surrounding communities through outstanding performances of dance and through innovative educational opportunities. Cinderella postponed with the active spread of the covid19 coronavirus disease 19 we want to assure you that your safety is our top priority. Dancing along side the full professional russian cast are local jacksonville children from alius dance school. Local students make debut in texas ballet theaters the.
Check the community nutcracker of jacksonville florida theatre schedule of events for official performance times and more local events. Mar 26, 2016 after a oneyear absence, texas ballet theater s the nutcracker returns to the winspear opera house this fall as part of the resident companys 201617 season, which also includes two world. Getting into cirque du soleil audition documentary. Texas ballet theater ushers in the holiday season with its traditional production of the nutcracker. The texas ballet theater dress rehearsal of the nutcracker at bass. Moscow ballet casts student dancers ages 618 in ancillary roles performing.
The premiere community nutcracker in jacksonville, fl, the nutcracker ballet proudly presents community nutcracker of jacksonville. Texas ballet theater presents the nutcracker many events have been canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns. Dancers should bring a resume and current headshot additional dance photos may be submitted but are not required. For our community service night performance, approximately 1900 free tickets are issued to various jacksonville agencies, organizations, non profits and nursing homes to attend a performance of the nutcracker ballet. Northeast floridas premier professional training center and conservatory of dance education.
Attend ben stevensons celebrated version of the nutcracker, a wellknown ballet that explores a dream world of princes, toy soldiers, warring mice, and 40foottall christmas trees. Ageold christmas tradition, the nutcracker comes to bass performance hall in fort worth. Complete with elaborate sets and scenery, the journey begins with the dream of a young girl, clara, and her nutcracker prince. Many events have been canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns. Dallas ballet companys annual nutcracker is the highlight of our year. This school has a solid curriculum and wonderful teachers. A professional dancer male or female currently employed with a company is welcome to audition for carolina ballet at company class in our studio in raleigh, nc. Complete the 2020 2021 audition preregistration form. Cinderella is widely considered one of the greatest ballets and is. This expansive and lighthearted threeact ballet tells the triumphant story of a young girl who encounters magic and love at a dazzling ball. Bass performance hall official website texas ballet. Texas ballet theater tbt has released its 20192020 season, which includes a world premiere and u. Each year we produce the austin childrens nutcracker as well as a story ballet in the spring.
Youth auditions moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Texas ballet theater 1540 mall cir, fort worth, texas 76116 rated 4. She has been a guest teacher for summer ballet programs such as texas ballet theater, pittsburgh ballet, atlanta ballet. These classes feature professional instruction from our skilled teaching staff combined with the fun of summer themes.
It is worth the 40 min drive to bring my daughter to class twice a week. She has the opportunity to participate in the texas ballet theater production of the nutcracker at bass hall this year. It became a fully professional ballet company in 1985. From ballet and opera to contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country and blues the florida theatre offers 200 cultural and entertainment events annually for every taste and age. Community nutcracker performs the nutcracker ballet at the historic florida theatre located in the heart of downtown jacksonville. Community nutcracker of jacksonville, jacksonville, florida. The nutcracker opens december 11 at bass performance hall.
Showcase your talent dancers enrolled in texas ballet theater school have the opportunity to showcase their talent on stage throughout the year, including tbts annual production of ben stevensons the nutcracker. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in jacksonville. The preregistration link to the form is available here. Thank you for your interest and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Failure to follow this rule shall result in dismissal from the cast of the community nutcracker and such other consequences as determined by the board of the community nutcracker, inc. As kennedy crymes and karen martinez walk through the doors of texas ballet theater, the excitement is palpable. Texas ballet theater presents ben stevensons the nutcracker. Texas ballet theater tickets texas ballet theater schedule. These recipients are families who would otherwise be unable to attend without assistance. Throughout the summer, texas ballet theater schools offer a range of programs for aspiring preprofessional dancers and budding ballerinas. These tickets are your gateway to catching one of the most popular ballets in america live, in an event staged for both adults and children. Community nutracker jacksonville fl the nutcracker ballet. Mockingbird lane performance dates are december 12th 15th.
Intensive summer program at pittsburgh ballet theatre. This holiday season, experience moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Nutcracker wouldnt be nutcracker without the local childrens cast. March, 2020 auditions have been cancelled as a precaution to covid19. Clara receives a mysterious nutcracker from her godfather and it becomes the. These recipients are families who would otherwise be.