Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker 2016. Even the clumsiest of dancers will learn how to glide gracefully at pasadena dance theatre. Apply our promo code toward the purchase of any pasadena dance theatre tickets. California nutcracker ballet productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows. Artistic director, cynthia young, and associate artistic director laurence blake introduce pasadena dance theatre pdt through this beautiful and comprehensive video created by filmmaker, cynthia biret. Dec 27, 20 more than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an ethereal sugar plum fairy. For the 22nd consecutive year, pasadena dance theatres cynthia young pairs her original choreography with tchaikovskys timeless score to dazzle audiences of. Buy pasadena dance theatre tickets the multi awardwinning musical at broadway discounts of up to 75% off regular ticket prices at. Discount pasadena dance theatre tickets 20192020 pasadena. Pasadena dance theatres nutcracker graces san gabriel stage. Claras christmas eve dream comes to life in a mesmerizing tapestry of dance, music and color as the. 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. Pdt is an integral part of the local arts community where. Local residents are from san bernardino, redlands, highland, yucaipa, crestline, mentone, lake arrowhead, moreno valley, beaumont, corona and fontana.
Offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and musical theater. The nutcracker needs you pasadena dance theatre youtube. Search at, the number one source for concerts, sports, arts, theater, theatre, broadway shows, family event tickets on online. Pasadena dance theatres production of the nutcracker ballet. Pasadena dance theatre, led by artistic director cynthia young, will perform a short excerpt from the companys celebrated production of the nutcracker on nov. Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker saturday afternoon. Mar 17, 2014 american ballet theater, which went toeshoe to toeshoe with new york city ballet, will end its fiveyear nutcracker run at the brooklyn academy of music. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker stops in 144 cities across the country this holiday season. The nutcracker, huntington wv huntington nutcracker.
Huntington dance theatre is a nonprofit dance company and school serving the huntington tristate area. Published on nov 14, 2018 pasadena dance theatre brings its magical annual nutcracker ballet to the san gabriel mission playhouse. Last saturday i went to the grand and historic san gabriel mission playhouse to see the nutcracker ballet performed by the pasadena dance. Over the next five weeks more than a hundred nutcracker productions will fill socal stages with enchanted nutcracker princes, sugar plum fairies, waltzing flowers and dancing mice. Its safe to say that the nutcracker is the most popular ballet in the world. New york will lose ballet theaters nutcracker the new. Long a favorite holiday tradition for southern california families, pdt also brings its sparkling nutcracker to more than 6,000 students in special outreach performances each year. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in.
Christmas is around the corner and the tickets for tchaikovskys everpopular nutcracker are already on sale and they are selling fast. Pasadena dance theatres the nutcracker south pasadena. More than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an ethereal sugar plum fairy. Our approach systematically develops proper alignment, placement and strength in the students, providing them with a base on which they can master more challenging movement skills.
Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker ballet 2019. Oct 18, 2019 east bay nutcrackers, holiday dance, and theater performances. Guests can attend \\claras holiday party\\ prior to select matinee performances. Pasadena dance theatre artistic director cynthia youngs choreography to tchaikovskys beloved musical score dazzles audiences of all ages. Pasadena dance theatre brings its annual production of the classic holiday ballet to the historic san gabriel mission playhouse. All the worlds a stage, but pasadena dance theatre in pasadena offers the best shows around. Pasadena playhouse has issued refunds for all ticket sales.
Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and. Before the show, we had treats and refreshments with the. Huntington dance theatre rehearses for its 39th annual production of the nutcracker ballet on wednesday, dec. Nutcracker wouldnt be nutcracker without the local childrens cast. Huntington dance theatreballet studiohuntington, wv. Dance studio and preprofessional dance company in pasadena, ca. Each year pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker at the historic san gabriel mission playhouse. The nutcracker pasadena dance theatre san gabriel mission. Our comprehensive socal guide to seeing tchaikovskys. The classical ballet academy cba, founded in 1990 by crystal peterson, is the premier high caliber training facility in the area focusing exclusively on. Nov 29, 2018 see snowflakes dance and candy treats perform for clara and her prince at nutcracker performances across the southland. This year, a local ballerina will play the leading role of clara in the pasadena dance theatre s production of the nutcracker at san gabriel mission playhouse.
Nov 27, 2019 thanksgiving weekend isnt just the official launch of holiday shopping, it also marks the start of the nutcracker ballet season. Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker saturday afternoon, december 14th at 2. Dance theatres annual production of the nutcracker ballet. To purchase tickets, call the pasadena dance theatre at 6266833459, or visit the playhouse box office on tuesday or thursday from noon to 6 p. Each year, pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker at the historic san gabriel mission playhouse. The nutcracker more than 80 dancers will magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an ethereal sugar plum fairy.
But for the first time, we must reach out and count on you, who love and support dance and the arts, to help us meet the evergrowing costs of the production. Pdt artistic director cynthia youngs choreography to tchaikovskys memorable musical score dazzles audiences of all ages. A beloved tradition, pasadena dance theatre s the nutcracker will be at the mission playhouse from december 14th until december 23rd. Jul 12, 2019 that rumble isnt just your postthanksgiving tummy, but the delightful and inexorable march of approaching sugarplum fairies, waltzing flowers and handsome princes disguised as nutcrackers, all. High school freshman is taking center stage in nutcracker. The nutcracker prince introduces clara to the sugarplum fairy who crowns her with a tiara after the prince does a dance describing how she saved him from the mouseking. In high school, sarah was a member of the pasadena dance theatre company performing in the nutcracker and the annual spring performances. High school freshman is taking center stage in nutcracker ballet. More than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an. Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker school performance pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker more than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an ethereal sugar plum fairy. Artistic director cynthia youngs choreography set to tchaikovskys timeless musical score will dazzle. The nutcracker dances onto the stage for the holiday. Pasadena dance theatre is busy rehearsing and preparing to move into the theatre for its 2019 production of the nutcracker ballet and we invite you to.
The huntington nutcracker presented by huntington dance theatre and brickstreet in collaboration with marshall university theatre alliance. After high school she went on to study classical liberal arts at thomas aquinas college during which time she taught ballet at a local community center. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates. Educates, supports, and advances dance as professional art. The nutcracker ballet pasadena dance theatre san gabriel. Bob bakers adaptation of the ballet classic and one of bob baker marionette theaters most beloved shows since its opening in 1969. The nutcracker ballet pasadena dance theatre mommypoppins. As the childrens artistic director of the dance conservatory of pasadena, ms. Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker youtube. The nutcracker has become a seasonal institution for pasadena dance theatre pdt, with more than 80 dancers involved in the show, with backstage crew and lighting techs who are always tweaking more details to keep the show fresh and exciting.
Yes, there is a condensed version staged specifically for kids, offered by the festival ballet theatre down in costa mesa or classical ballet theatre in palos verdes. Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker school performance pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker. Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker 2018. Learn about pasadena dance theatre, browse upcoming events, and buy tickets online or over the phone. Even with all the frenzied shopping, shiny decorations, and family gatherings, and secret santa gift exchanges, the winter season isnt really complete until you. Pasadena dance theatre pdt is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, foster, and advance the art of dance through educational programs. If you not received your refund, please contact box office at 6263567529. Her sister had been taking dance at lmu and took stella to a south pasadena dance studio run by phillip and charles fuller and cynthia young, a company which has now grown into pasadena dance theatre. Set to tchaikovskys timeless score, pasadena dance theatre s nutcracker is one of the warmest and most lavish fulllength productions in the southland. Pasadena dance theatres the nutcracker locate events. The 80member inland dance theatre cast of all ages is made up of amateur and professional dancers and actors from throughout southern california. Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.
We offer developmentally appropriate dance instruction for all ages in a variety of genres. Number of times some of the companys youngest audience members have seen ballet before. More than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an ethereal sugar plum fairy in pasadena dance theatres annual production of the nutcracker ballet. Nutcracker and more live theater events this holiday season. Stella abrera stars in abts the nutcracker south pasadena. Allow the bob baker marionette theater and over 100 handcrafted puppets to take you on an adventure through the wizardry of strings and into the enchanted world of the fantastic nutcracker. She fell in love with it and eventually began a tradition of performing in their beloved production of the nutcracker each year at san gabriel. Nov 09, 2019 this familyfriendly multicultural show feature dozens of local music, dance and choral ensembles including harmonic bronze handbell ensemble, pacifico dance company and a capella group street.
It is my goal as a teacher to give my students both. Dec 15, dec 21, dec 22, dec 23 more than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an ethereal sugar plum fairy in pasadena dance theatre s annual production of the nutcracker ballet. There is a fine line between having fun and teaching the correct technique in the same class. The prestigious ballet company partners with local dance studios to cast young talent to perform onstage alongside professional russian dancers. Pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker more than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an ethereal sugar plum fairy in pasadena dance theatre s annual production of the nutcracker ballet. Pasadena dance theatre s resident company presents the nutcracker at the san gabriel mission playhouse on weekends dec.
Guests can attend claras holiday party prior to select matinee performances. Pasadena dance theatre this is a beautiful production at the san gabriel mission playhouse is presented by one of our local companies and the perfect opportunity to support homegrown artistic effort. Dec 23, 2017 pasadena dance theatres nutcracker graces san gabriel stage. The nutcracker at the pasadena dance theatre hs insider. Pasadena dance theatre, 1985 locust st, pasadena, ca 2020. Huntington dance theatre rehearses for the nutcracker. Dancing along side the full professional russian cast are local pasadena children from the classical ballet academy. The nutcracker is an annual event, so you can go for it next year. Pasadena dance theatre has been bringing its magical and professional nutcracker ballet to thrilled san gabriel valley audiences for over 30. And as we in the vicinity of hollywood know all too well, the best way to recognize a popular art form is to hand out an award. Liana zangwill, 14, is in the ninth grade at south pasadena high school and has been practicing ballet for the past decade.
Berkeley ballet theater presents the east bays premier familyfriendly nutcracker performance. Pasadena dance theatre has been bringing its magical and professional nutcracker ballet to thrilled san gabriel valley audiences for over 30 years. Pasadena dance theatre 1985 locust st, pasadena, california 91107 rated 4. Dec 09, 2016 heres a list of some of the notable nutcrackers headlining the holiday season. Imagination dwells at the pasadena playhouse, in a space specially outfitted for optimal holiday and puppetry joy. No matter what youre hungry for, the menu at this theater promises the perfect dish for you. Pasadena dance theater in pasadena pasadena dance theater. Pdts conservatory, the official home of pasadena dance theatre, offers the highest quality dance education and training in the san gabriel valley. Arcadia youth to take on nutcrackers clara role at historic. Find discount pasadena dance theatre tickets for sale at, your trusted online destination for 20192020 tickets on the secondary market. Pasadena dance theatre brings its magical annual nutcracker ballet to the san gabriel mission playhouse.