Ballet northwest, olympias oldest dance company, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, beginning saturday with a gala fundraiser. Both ballet northwests and studio west dance theatres productions of tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker opening this weekend in olympia feature falling snow and dancing. Johansen olympia dance center, olympia, washington. Tickets are still available for ballet northwest s 35thanniversary production of the nutcracker which runs through next sunday, december 22nd, at the washington center in olympia. For all ticket purchases, contact the washington center for the performing arts box office.
Shortly before the stroke of midnight, clara steals away to the parlor to fetch her beloved nutcracker doll. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. How young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker the. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound. Since 1970, ballet northwest has been a communitybased group dedicated to promoting, teaching, and preserving the art of dance in southwest washington. Ballet northwests the nutcracker, olympias holiday favorite for over 30 years, is returning to the washington center in december with. Dec 12, 2019 both ballet northwests and studio west dance theatres productions of tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker opening this weekend in olympia feature falling snow and dancing.
Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since. Ballet northwest presents the nutcracker in olympia. Tickets available for the nutcracker, december th22nd. Ballet northwest first performed the nutcracker in 1984 and has been performing at the washington center for the arts since the building opened in 1985. Ballet northwest brings the nutcracker back to the. In the companys first halfcentury, more than 2,300.
Bestselling classic, the nutcracker is a fantastical combination of unique design, tchaikovskys score, and the entire company in. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of its verydc version of the nutcracker, through december 28 at the historic warner theatre in downtown washington dc. Once again, the stage at the washington center will be filled with mice, soldiers and snowflakes in ballet northwests 34th annual production of the nutcracker. Ballet school next performance support the ballet about us tacoma city ballet provides excellent classical ballet instruction and performance creating accessibility to the performing arts tacoma city ballet a 501c3 nonprofit organization tacoma city ballet 508 6th avenue tacoma, wa 98402 phone. Ballet northwests the nutcracker, olympias holiday favorite for over 30 years, is returning to the washington center in december with breathtaking new sets for the snow and land of sweets. Every nutcracker from seattle to olympia, including inexpensive, professional nutcracker performances in renton, fife, tacoma, kitsap, enumclaw, bremerton, and olympia. Olympias holiday favorite for over 30 years returns to the washington center with breathtaking new sets for the snow and land of sweets scenes.
Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa. Ballet northwests 2019 nutcracker at the washington center tickets available for the nutcracker, december th22nd. We are spoiled here in seattle to have such an amazing company like pacific northwest ballet putting on such timeless productions like george balanchines the nutcracker. South puget sounds own ballet northwest performs the holiday classic ballet, the nutcracker to music by tchaikovsky. The motion picture, also known as pacific northwest ballets nutcracker or simply nutcracker, is a 1986 american christmas performing arts film produced by pacific northwest ballet in association with hyperion pictures and kushnerlocke, and released theatrically by. Families will have access to a range of live, online zoom classes with studio west instructors for one low price.
Pacific northwest ballets george balanchines the nutcracker credit. Just go to youtube and search for studio west dance academy. This years show features new sets for the snow and land of sweets scenes. Just go to youtube and search for studio west dance academy the beat box. Dalton bookseller, blockbuster video, judy garland, alexander godunov, marilyn monroe and elvis. The nutcracker ballet northwest in olympia, wa dec. Ballet northwest has brought the nutcracker to olympia for over 30 years. But as josephine cheng shows us, if youre expecting the same old holiday. The nutcracker ballet northwest on dec, 2019 in olympia, wa at washington center for the performing arts. Ballet northwest s 2019 nutcracker at the washington center november 9, 2019. Studio wests rendition of this holiday classic is blended seamlessly with traditional ballet and comical surprises the whole family will love, and certain to have you dancing in your seats.
Ballet northwest december 9 17 washington center for. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our. Johansen olympia dance center home of ballet northwest. Ballet northwests 2019 nutcracker at the washington. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Ballet northwest brings the nutcracker back to the washington. Preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since 1970. Perhaps that provides contrasting context as we note olympias ballet northwest, the oldest dance company in the state of washington, is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The schools goal is to produce classically trained, versatile dancers who are ready for work in the industry, vancouver city ballets exceptional faculty, individual attention and the success of its alumni attract dancers for lessons from around the northwest. Began her early years of training at ballet arts olympia until her dedication for dance moved her to redmond, wa at the age of 15 to pursue her training at the washington academy of performing arts under the direction of deborah hadley. Committed to providing technically correct yet artistically rich training to all students in each field of dance and arts education. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle.
December dates at the washington center for the performing arts, olympia tickets. Olympias ballet northwest celebrates its 50th anniversary. Olympias longrunning ballet company presents its annual production of the nutcracker, featuring talented local dancers some 200 of them. In jealousy, her brother fritz throws the nutcracker on the floor and breaks it, but herr drosselmeyer quickly mends it.
Clara lives with her brother, fritz, and her parents, herr and frau burgermeister. In addition, you can still dance with us for free by visiting or subscribing to our youtube channel. The nutcracker, presented by ballet northwest washington center. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Ballet northwest the washington center for the performing arts. At pacific northwest ballet this nutcracker season, two pacific northwest ballet school students share the role. The hope was to build a high quality regional ballet company which would produce professional level classical and contemporary productions for. Everett, november, nutcracker, olympia, pacific northwest, renton, seattle. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Nov 16, 2011 guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound. Training the next generation of dancers for over 20 years. Preprofessional ballet academy in the heart of downtown bellingham, wa.
Pacific northwest ballets george balanchines the nutcracker. Johansen olympia dance center olympia, washington facebook. Ballet northwests 50th anniversary gala at the washington center. Johansen olympia dance center is proud to include the american ballet theatre national training curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The nutcracker is the story of a little girl named clara and a wooden doll that was given to her on christmas eve many years ago. Tickets on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker at the. Jan 23, 2020 ballet northwest, olympias oldest dance company, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, beginning saturday with a gala fundraiser. Ive seen at least 5 versions of this ballet but have never felt such warmth between these two characters.
Ballet northwests 2019 nutcracker at the washington center. Studio west dance academy south sounds premier dance studio. Conveniently located to all of olympia, our beautiful, lightfilled studios on the westside are spacious and provide ample room to stretch. Studio west dance academy south sounds premier dance. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound cbs seattle. Performances of the nutcracker at the washington center for the performing arts. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound cbs.
The company offers educational opportunities for local dancers as well as outreach throughout the community. Jan 03, 2020 perhaps that provides contrasting context as we note olympias ballet northwest, the oldest dance company in the state of washington, is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. As the ballet opens, we see herr drosselmeyer on his way to a christmas party, carrying presents for his. The best places to see the nutcracker in seattle seattle. The motion picture, also known as pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker or simply nutcracker, is a 1986 american christmas performing arts film produced by pacific northwest ballet in association with hyperion pictures and kushnerlocke, and released theatrically by atlantic releasing corporation. This year features breathtaking new sets for the snow and land of sweets scenes. This traditional rendition is performed at the washington center and features more than 200 dancers from across the community.
The 11th annual festival features over 200 local dancers performing ballet, contemporary, hiphop, tap, jazz, ballroom, middle eastern, irish, chinese dance, and more. The washington center for the performing arts will be contacting ticket holders over the next few weeks regarding the refund process. A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances, professional sets, and beautiful costumes. Each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker performance. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Performances of crescendo with members of the olympia symphony at the washington center for the performing arts. Dance theatre northwest will be closed for an extended spring break until at least april 24th please check back click below to view dance theatre northwest you tube inside dance theatre northwest you tube register now for spring classes our class schedule is designed so that our students can also receive multiclass discounts. It just isnt the holiday season in washington state without the annual the nutcracker seattle production, presented annually by the pacific northwest ballet and featuring choreography by the immortal george balanchine and lucky for you, great tickets are available for every performance of the companys 2020 production. Nov 21, 2017 once again, the stage at the washington center will be filled with mice, soldiers and snowflakes in ballet northwests 34th annual production of the nutcracker. Local artist jill carter creates stunning scenes for ballet. How young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker. A treat for the whole family with visions of the sugar plum fairy, nutcracker prince, and an epic battle beneath the christmas tree. Nutcracker ballet olympia, washington ballet northwest presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet.
Dec, 2019 the nutcracker ballet northwest on dec, 2019 in olympia, wa at washington center for the performing arts. We offer opportunities for young students to learn and understand a professional ethos within the performing arts. This years production will feature guest artist joshua grant, soloist with pacific northwest ballet. Washington center for the performing arts 512 washington st. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet.
The ballet northwests nutcracker is december 8, 2017 with. The power of positive thinking fuels washingtons oldest. Tickets are now on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker, december 9th18th at the washington center. Nov 16, 2014 every nutcracker from seattle to olympia, including inexpensive, professional nutcracker performances in renton, fife, tacoma, kitsap, enumclaw, bremerton, and olympia. This laudable institution is still going strong after outliving b. Dec 10, 2015 each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker performance. Ballet northwest s nutcracker auditions are saturday. Tickets are still available for ballet northwests 35thanniversary production of the nutcracker which runs through next sunday, december 22nd, at the washington center in olympia. Washington nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Ballet northwest presents the nutcracker at the washington. A time honored tradition of the holiday season is to enjoy a performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Plus information on how to save on the pacific northwest ballet nutcracker in seattle and discounts to tacoma and auburn area nutcrackers. Its an honor for any young ballerina to be cast as clara in the nutcracker. The sevenheaded mouse king battles the nutcracker in george balanchines the nutcracker, at pacific northwest ballet nov.
The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. A sampler of fantastic nutcrackers around seattle, the eastside and south sound. There are still dates left to see the ballet northwests production of the nutcracker held at the washington. Johansen olympia dance center has been providing high quality dance training in a positive environment since.
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