Check out a behind the scenes look at the childrens role in the nutcracker, as well as an interview with the sacramento ballet s ron cunningham. Clara calls drosselmeyer, who summons the toy soldiers, but the mouse king and his army are too strong for them. Sacramento ballet s patrons can find places to park in the area. Amy seiwert, who was a sacramento ballet dancer for eight years in the 1990s and created a ballet company in san francisco, will succeed the pair as artistic director on july 1. Her son, talton, 10, has been in the production for three years now, and daughter aileigh, 14, is going on her second year. Sacramento ballets patrons can find places to park in the area. Watch kids audition for the sacramento ballets nutcracker. The nutcracker then leads the soldiers into battle. The sacramento ballet s production is without a doubt one of the best in the state, and it brings vividly to life young claras journey to the magical land of sweets, in a way that. Local students make debut in texas ballet theaters the nutcracker. This login page is for enrolled parents and students including the winter term and sabs summer programs. George balanchines the nutcracker school of american ballet. Only assigned parent volunteers during their shift are allowed.
Ginger bugs kitslori wallace shows us how ginger bugs in lodi is helping parents observe the new social distancing. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. I am excited for the opportunity and challenge of creating a holiday tradition to this iconic music, and it is an honor to join the many choreographers who. Presented at sacramento memorial auditorium, december 1222, 2019. Sacramento ballet holds childrens auditions for nutcracker the. The sacramento ballet is kicking its yearly nutcracker production up a. Sacramento ballet host children for nutcracker auditions. Performing in nutcracker requires a threemonth commitment from students and their families. It was the top of the second act, when the sugar plum fairy is. Sep 12, 2019 it was christmas in september inside the studios of the sacramento ballet last weekend as hundreds of tiny dancers auditioned for roles in the annual production of the nutcracker. From that first magical time when you have the privilege to be part of the nutcracker as a little child until the day when. People come from all over the state to see the show. Sep 18, 2017 please see the cast list and corresponding performance schedule.
Children audition for the sacramento ballet s nutcracker at the ballet studio in midtown sacramento, ca, sunday sept. The sponsor of this years sugar plum fairy tea is classique catering. Sacballets youtube page is home to the official performance and behindthescenes video of the sacramento ballet. The students parents agree that citydance opened kennedys and karens eyes to ballet and inspired their love of the art form. Each spring we present various classical ballets and contemporary premieres in addition to dances from the younger ballet students. Sacramento ballets 201112 season continues through may 31, 2012.
Drosselmeyer transforms the wooden nutcracker doll into a lifelike soldier. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Sacramento s professional ballet company dedicated to bringing classical and contemporary performances of the highest quality to the sacramento region. However, do not make plans be available in the event that the other child is unable to perform for any reason. It is imperative that your childchildren attend all rehearsals. The crockettdeane ballet company has performed this ballet during the spring in alternating years.
An hour into the nutcracker by the atlanta ballet, i looked over at my 3yearold grandchild, eleanor emerson pratt, and saw her eyes, like two big blue headlights, fixed on the stage, her. Plum fairy in the sacramento ballets 1997 production of the nutcracker. Reminders from ana claire nan streicker it is a privilege to be in a production. For the nutcracker, the sacramento ballet will present a reimagining of this tale told through seiwerts eyes. Ginger bugs kitslori wallace shows us how ginger bugs in lodi is helping parents observe the new social distancing guidelines with kits you can do at home. This year, sacramento ballet artistic director amy seiwert is introducing her own version of the nutcracker, also inspired by the choreography of. Dec 20, 2012 if the sacramento ballet were to perform a ballet to celebrate ron cunninghams 25 years as artistic director, naturally it should be his favorite one. For three decades, the sacramento ballets performance of ron cunninghams the nutcracker has been an integral part of sacramentos christmas celebration.
Nov 28, 2011 i remind the party scene parents most of them are not married, none with childrenthis is your dress rehearsal for becoming a parent. Nutcracker sees his 30th season as a milestone, not a goodbye. Performances the legacy testimonials contact sac civic ballet ddc online classes upcoming performances 25th annual showcase. Ticket sales are strong, goals are being met and were looking forward, krutzkamp said. Thank you again for your support of the sacramento ballet. Since 1954, we have been dedicated to bringing classical and contemporary ballet of the highest. Watch kids audition for the sacramento ballet s nutcracker sacramento bee. As a dancer or guest artist with the company since 2000, ive had the pleasure of witnessing and sharing in rons joy surrounding his choreographic creation. Students and parents must decide for themselves whether. But having so many kids in the nutcracker forges a special connection. A winters tale sactown magazine decemberjanuary 2018. Students and parents must decide for themselves whether they need an antitipper for this class and be responsible for their. Join clara and her beloved nutcracker as she travels to the land of snow, and to the palace of the dolls where all of her favorite doll companions come to life. Husbandwife duo ending 30year run at sacramento ballet.
Pick up some concert tickets today and enjoy a night filled. It was christmas in september inside the studios of the sacramento ballet last weekend as hundreds of tiny dancers auditioned for roles in the annual production of the nutcracker. I remember the people who were my parents in the party scene. Its a community tradition, and i think ballet is a great discipline, and it teaches hard work. Local students make debut in texas ballet theaters the. Nov 12, 2014 december 6 21, 2014 best known and most beloved of all sacramento ballet productions, ron cunninghams the nutcracker has been seen by hundreds of thousands of people. Sacramento ballet presents the nutcracker presented by. This packet, along with all nutcracker forms and important notices, will be available on the sacramento ballet website at please click the nutcracker parents link. Daisies, brownies, juniors, cadettes, seniors, ambassadors, and adults.
Join clara, her nutcracker prince, and the talented young cast of the champaign urbana ballet on a magical journey to a shimmering land of confectionary fairies, glittering global flair, and tchaikovskys beloved score performed live by the champaignurbana symphony orchestra. Jan 01, 20 sac ballet nutcracker shortie special competitive fighting sports a g3 media works co. The school of the sacramento ballet, the official school of the sacramento ballet. The performance includes beautiful dancing, colorful costumes, professional scenery, and tchaikovskys enchanting christmas score. Sacramento ballet presents groundbreaking nutcracker the sacramento bee sections skip to. Seiwert, executive director anthony krutzkamp and development director ron fredman have that in hand. Ballet brazos is a nonprofit civic ballet since 2012. Rpo is a union theater and the area backstage is limited.
Amid a contentious transition, sacramento ballet alumna amy seiwert. The most beloved of all sacramento traditions, the nutcracker is the crown jewel of holiday entertainment. Watch kids audition for the sacramento ballet s nutcracker. For this fundraiser, a portion of food sales will be donated to sac. Company artist kaori higashiyama in the nutcracker. Sacramento ballet, one of the finest regional ballet companies in the country, announces the nutcracker, choreographed by artistic director amy seiwert, dec.
Sacramento ballet 2420 n street, suite 100 sacramento, ca 95816, sacramento, california 95814 rated 4. Sacramento ballet remakes a holiday classic in the. Its not cheap, and like parents budgeting for a special treat, sac ballet faces the looming question, how do we pay for this thing. Sep 10, 2016 sacramento ballet host children for nutcracker auditions. Dec 12 sacramento ballets the nutcracker sacramento. If the sacramento ballet were to perform a ballet to celebrate ron cunninghams 25 years as artistic director, naturally it should be his favorite one. Tots are more than welcome to hang with their parents at this theater. For information on any sacramento ballet program visit, or call 916 5525800 ext. The school of the sacramento ballet posts facebook. The nutcracker is like a stepping stoneits a microcosm for kids who are. The sponsor for this years production of the nutcracker. The sacramento ballet is kicking its yearly nutcracker production up a notch with new creative direction.
It still has all the innocence and wonder of a child at christmastime, and thats a very good thing. Nutcracker frequently asked questions what can my sondaughter expect at the time if auditions. The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through vivid seats. We will only select the topmost dancers for this production. For three decades, the sac ballet s performance of ron cunninghams the nutcracker has been an integral part of sacramento s christmas celebration.
Sacramento ballet presents groundbreaking nutcracker. Clara, determined to help her nutcracker, strikes the mouse king with her. Its when dreams really do come true for so many of the people involved. We would look forward to auditions and all of us would have butterflies in our tummys.
Vivid seatss thirdparty sellers list and sell the tickets. If any student misses more than one rehearsal shehe may be dismissed from the cast, especially if it is a double cast role. Learn more about company artist shania rasmussen one of the dancers performing as marie. Without the program, they may have never known how much they enjoy dance.
This isnt karen hardin s first rodeo, er, nutcracker. Ranking among the most wellknown ballets today, the nutcracker. Fighting boredom, parents and kids go teddy bear spotting and work with sidewalk chalk. Sac ballet does extensive community outreach for all its productionsdancerorganized pub crawls, a blood drive for dracula. The nutcracker at the historic memorial auditorium. Sf ballet s nutcracker performance and lets dance family workshops are a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays while experiencing the transformative power of creativity through the performing arts. In december, the sacramento ballet celebrates 30 years of presenting its distinctive. For many sacramentans, it isnt christmastime without a trip to the sacramento ballet s the nutcracker. Sacramento ballet serves up great productions loved by the newly initiated and longtime admirers alike in sacramento. Sacramento ballet holds childrens auditions for nutcracker. Sacramento ballet remakes a holiday classic in the nutcracker. The glamorous costuming, the impressive set with a christmas tree that grows and the snow that falls in the ethereal snowflake forest never cease to delight. Parents overwhelm capistrano unified locations for.
The second film adaptation was a 1993 film of the new york city ballet version, titled george balanchines the nutcracker, with david zinman conducting the new york city ballet orchestra. Crockettdeane ballet now sac civic ballet, under the direction of don. This saturday, sac civic ballet will be doing a ballet technique demonstration and performing excerpts of the nutcracker at comptons market. Sacramento ballet presents groundbreaking nutcracker with modern. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. Preschoolers will enjoy this paperback version with abbreviated text and lovely illustrations by caldecott honor artist goode. The nutcracker takes a flight of fantasy sacramento press. The nutcracker krannert center for the performing arts. 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. It wouldnt be christmas in the central valley without the nutcracker sacramento production, so dont pass up your chance to score tickets for this perennial holiday favorite. Sacramento ballet s the nutcracker is december 1222, at the sacramento memorial auditorium for optimal ticket prices call. Unsubscribe from competitive fighting sports a g3 media works co. The story of the nutcracker ballet scene descriptions. Marla quinn, nutcracker childrens cast coordinator.
Youll be able to navigate to relevant sections upon logging in. Dec, 2019 ranking among the most wellknown ballets today, the nutcracker, first performed in 1892 and popularized in america in the 1960s, is a holiday ritual for many dance companies and families alike. Sacramento ballet presents groundbreaking nutcracker the. Nutcracker is the most magical time for everyone at sacramento ballet.
Dec 21 sacramento ballets the nutcracker sacramento. Access to backstage is permitted to authorized personnel only. Ron cunninghams version of the nutcracker for the sacramento ballet is 25 years old this year, but in many ways, it has refused to age to grow up, if you will. Every december, students of american ballet academy present a childrens nutcracker at the historic elsinore theatre. Bestknown and most beloved of all sacramento ballet productions, ron cunninghams the nutcracker has been seen by hundreds of thousands of people.
Parents party children lauryn winterhalder or regina park suh or lauren breen or alexandra cunningham with oliverpaul adams or stefan calka or richard smith. This is not my swan song i want to make that clear, said ron cunningham, the sacramento ballet s. Rehearsals begin immediately thereafter and are scheduled at least twice per week in the evenings and on weekends through the end of november. Sf ballet s nutcracker guide 2 were delighted to share the joy of dance with you. San francisco ballet chris hellman center for dance 455 franklin street san francisco, ca 94102. The childrens cast is selected by nycb childrens ballet mistress dena abergel in early october. My relationship with the nutcracker began when i was eight years old. Share these audition season survival secrets from moscow ballet. Claras fearless battle with the mouse king, the soaring magic balloon, the sparkling snowflake forest, the delicious kingdom of the sweets, and the radiant elegance of the sugar plum fairy have been creating cherished family memories for three decades. Allyson deane studied with her parents, deane and barbara crockett, from the age.
Generations of sacramento families continue to delight in this magical tradition as grandparents, parents, and children of all ages thrill to the magic of claras enchanting journey. Artistic director amy seiwerts take on this sacramento tradition premiered in 2018 to critical and audience acclaim. What its like to have a child in the nutcracker balletmet. Sep 16, 2017 nutcracker parent meeting notes september 16, 2017 1. On the rewards of being a nutcracker parent i think the confidence it builds and the exposure to things beyond their school and community. Sacramentos professional ballet company dedicated to bringing classical and contemporary performances of the highest quality to the sacramento region. Parents interested in bringing their children to the auditions should see.
For a couple of decades at least, that meant former artistic director ron cunninghams version, based on the original 1892 choreography of lev ivanov and marius petipa, for the russian imperial ballet. She brings a new take to an old holiday favorite in the nutcracker with sacramento ballet. The sacramento ballet was founded in 1954 through the efforts and leadership of barbara and deane crockett, who came to the capital of california from the san francisco bay area. Carinne binda and ron cunningham, coartistic directors for the sacramento. This information is to be used as reference only until updated information is available.
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