Since opening its doors in 1990, the george mason university center for the arts concert hall has played a key role in bringing culture and the arts to northern virginia and the greater washington dc metro area. This years performance features company dancers, students from the russell school of ballet and professional guest artists. Nutcracker in a nutshell presented by the ballet arts ensemble of fairfax. Nutcracker in a nutshell 2016 the center for ballet arts presented its annual abridged rendition of the classic seasonal ballet, the nutcracker.
Nutcracker in a nutshell is an energetic, familyfriendly and original ballet that runs a spirited one hour. Fairfax ballet senior company member jessica werfel of south riding, va. She is the epitome of a young ballerina just coming into her. Schlesinger concert hall at northern virginia community colleges alexandria campus, located at 3001 n. Enter an imaginary realm with this deal to see the moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the george mason university center for the arts concert hall on wednesday, december 19, at 7. A condensed version of the holiday classic will be. Russell school of ballet home of the fairfax ballet company.
Sign in to get personalized notifications about your deals, cash back, special offers, and more. The 11th annual nutcracker in a nutshell, the dance center s quirky and creative take on the famous christmas ballet. With no fees to sell tickets and live phone and web sales, brown paper tickets is the smartest way to sell tickets for your next event. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Not only do you get a snack sized nutcracker to tide you over before opening night on december 18, but also a new appreciation for the incredible amount of movement the dancers make through the course of this nearly two hour long performance. Natalia gubanova was b orn in saint petersburg, russia, home of the vaganova ballet school considered the best method in the world. Dec 16, 2015 the ensemble rehearses at the center for ballet arts new studio in fairfax for its production of nutcracker in a nutshell playing saturday and sunday, dec. All friends of the ballet will be recognized in the program for the season. The ballet arts ensemble of fairfax will perform nutcracker in a nutshell, a condensed version of the classic holiday ballet, on saturday, dec. The venue hosts community events as well we a variety of performers, such as the virginia opera, the. Schlesinger concert hall and arts center, northern virginia community college alexandria campus. Dec 12, 2012 the ballet arts ensemble of fairfax will perform nutcracker in a nutshell, a condensed version of the classic holiday ballet, on saturday, dec.
For more information please contact the dance center at 406. Fairfax ballerinas redefine traditional images of grace and beauty. Dance fest 2018 the ballet arts ensemble participated in the 2nd annual dance fest. Nutcracker in a nutshell by center for ballet arts in. Ballet arts center of winchester was founded in 1990 with the goal of offering the surrounding area a unique, quality program of dance designed to meet the needs of a. Fritz is also fascinated by the nutcracker and tries to take it from her. The center for ballet arts presents the nutcracker in a nutshell. The nutcracker with the fairfax symphony orchestra and. The nutcracker presented by the fairfax symphony orchestra and the fairfax ballet at george mason university, center for the arts, 4400 university drive, fairfax. Dec 24, 2010 the center for ballet arts presents the nutcracker in a nutshell. Nutcracker in a nutshell by the ballet arts ensemble of fairfax an abridged version of the beloved classic. The two act ballet is set to tchaikovskys famous score, and has been performed by professional ballet companies across the world for over 100 years.
Presented by magic making art grow in children, the nutcracker in a nutshell is a shorter, family and child friendly version of the classic holiday tradition, the nutcracker. The center for ballet arts, now in its twenty second year, is home to the ballet arts ensemble. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in fairfax, va. The nutcracker performances in northern virginia 2019. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Switching christmas encore theatrical arts project 20 pmccormack 20140124t22.
For more information on nutcracker in a nutshell, the center for ballet arts or bae, go to. Experience one of the longest continual running performances of the nutcracker in the country. Our nutcracker performances will take place on december 7th and 8th at the ernst cultural arts center on the annandale of northern virginia community college. The nutcracker in a nutshell featuring the ballet arts. Hoffmans original story and set in kansas during the civil war. She asks drosselmeyer if he can work his magic and make the nutcracker come to life like the other dolls. Nutcracker in a nutshell, a 30 minute version for younger. She has trained with savage at the center for ballet arts in fairfax since the first. Nutcracker ballet tickets in fairfax great russian nutcracker. A winter family favorite, this ballet is based on e. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information.
Nutcracker in a nutshell by the ballet arts ensemble of. Home about classes ballet arts ensemble performances gallery contact. The ballet arts ensemble of fairfax will present nutcracker in a nutshell at the rachel m. Anchored by the dancers of mbt, northern virginias largest professional ballet company, the story of clara and her nutcracker prince continued. Nutcracker in a nutshell the ballet arts ensemble of fairfax 20 nutcracker in a nutshell presented by the ballet arts ensemble of fairfax. Nutcracker in a nutshell the ballet arts ensemble of. The center for ballet arts presented its annual abridged rendition of the classic seasonal ballet, the nutcracker. The nutcracker the fairfax ballet 20 the nutcracker the fairfax ballet 20 pmccormack 20140124t22. With spellbinding dancing, nutcracker in a nutshell provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our areas best young dance talents. Virginia nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
Dec 08, 2017 additional choreography by cynthia crews, artistic director of lawrence ballet theatre. Heres everywhere to see the nutcracker in nova this year. Every december, ballet virginia presents the nutcracker with live symphony accompaniment by symphonicity. Natalia is a laureate of the 2010 international ballet competition in athens. The nutcracker, a kansas ballet lawrence arts center. Company members, along with students from the russell school of ballet and george mason university, and professional guest artists, join clara and her nutcracker prince in a magical journey through a winter wonderland of sparkling snowflakes and. Fairfax symphony orchestra presents the nutcracker at the george mason university center for the arts, in fairfax, virginia on sunday, december 21 and 22, 2019. Nutcracker in a nutshell lazzara performance hall, unf fine arts center nutcracker in a nutshell is a sweet abbreviated performance designed to introduce children to ballet as a performance art. Nutcracker in a nutshell opens tomorrow at nvcc falls. Nutcracker in a nutshell 2017 the center for ballet arts presented its annual abridged rendition of the classic seasonal ballet, the nutcracker. Nutcraker in a nutshell the ballet arts ensemble of fairfax. The ballet arts ensemble of fairfax is presenting nutcracker in a nutshell this saturday and sunday, dec.
Sat, may 2 edt at the gunston arts center, theater ii. Nov 23, 2015 what happens when you condense the entire frischs presents the nutcracker performance into a one minute timelapse. The center for ballet arts, 3955 pender dr, ste 105. These two productions are performed at the sandler center for the performing arts in virginia beach. It will be the 22 season choreographed by debra savage, nutcracker in a nutshell features dancers from the ballet arts ensemble of fairfax and scores of young children from the fairfax dance school center for the ballet arts. For the years 1985 through 2011, the fairfax ballet received projects grants from the arts council of fairfax county, as well as a salaries assistance grant for the years 1988 through 1990. Hoffman, the nutcracker and the king of mice, this ballet is a holiday classic. The center for ballet arts is presenting a familyfriendly version of the ballet called nutcracker in a nutshell on saturday and sunday, dec.
Peeler capp gillis fri, mar 810pm raymonda variations figueroa pointe 3s join at 9pm 89pm jr company cook sat, mar 14 2. Schlesinger concert hall at the northern virginia community college, alexandria campus, at 3001 north beauregard st. Experience a winter wonderland with this heartwarming production of the nutcracker as the fairfax symphony performs tchaikovskys score live with the dancers. The ensemble rehearses at the center for ballet arts new studio in fairfax for its production of nutcracker in a nutshell playing saturday and sunday, dec. Dancing along side the full professional russian cast are local fairfax children from gift of dance academy. Experience the sensation and charm of the lawrence arts centers nutcracker production. Hoffmans nutcracker suite, which has proven over the years to be a holiday favorite for families. Nutcracker in a nutshell is a sweet, abbreviated performance designed to introduce children to ballet as a performance art. This will be the twentyseventh season that the bae has presented this delightful shortened version of e. Nutcracker wouldnt be nutcracker without the local childrens cast. Clara is fascinated with her nutcracker and shows it to all her friends. Lovely and affordable and family friendly abbreviated version of the holiday classic the nutcracker.
The ballet arts ensemble of fairfax presents the nutcracker in a nutshell, the holiday. Each year, balletnova brings the magic of the nutcracker to the northern virginia community by offering a variety of ways to experience the celebrated tradition. Metropolitan school of the arts presents the nutcracker dec. Dec 18, 2019 as the holiday season approaches, so does the rich pageantry of manassas ballet theatres the nutcracker. The virginia commission of the arts has awarded the fairfax ballet six monetary grants matched by company funds during the initial seasons of 1972 through 1981. At least seven productions are scheduled in orange county alone, beginning with the san francisco ballet production that opens friday at the orange county. Nutcracker in a nutshell, a 30minute version for younger audiences is performed at the metropolitan school of the arts with a public performance on december 7, 2019 at 2 p. Classes are availablefor the 34 yearold in kinderballet to the adult dancer. Ensemble members also performed dream scene, selections from act iii of don quixote. The fairfax ballet is an incorporated nonprofit organization formed in 1971 to provide young, qualified student dancers an opportunity to gain performing experience under professional direction with the highest possible standards of artistic achievement at the same time, the company presents to the community programs of classic and contemporary ballet, thereby promoting an awareness and. Home about classes ballet arts ensemble performances gallery contact cba covid19 update march 29, 2020. Relive, or see for the first time, the magic of the nutcracker come to life and clara help defeat the mouse king. Dec 20, 20 orlando ballet the nutcracker sugar plum fairy and her cavalier melissa gelfin and douglas horne duration. Gift of dance academys teaching philosophy is one that is focused on dance education and derived from many years in the dance industry.
The center offers a wide variety of dance training which includes. In the spring, a classic story book ballet is presented. Woodson high school fairfax since 1991, the fairfax ballet has been dazzling local families with their beautiful production of the nutcracker. This 45minute performance will feature select excerpts from the fulllength production providing a funfilled opportunity for families with young ones. Nutcracker in a nutshell emerson center for the arts. Kailey leinz of burke to star in the nutcracker in a nutshell.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in virginia. Experience the magic of the nutcracker with the fairfax symphony and fairfax ballet at george mason university performing arts center. The family friendly run time for our educational shows of the nutcracker in a nutshell is approximately an hour and a quarter. Dance event in alexandria, va by the center for ballet arts on friday.
Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in fairfax. Nutcracker in a nutshell by the ballet arts ensemble of fairfax. In fairfax, a dance for all fairfax ballerinas redefine traditional images of grace and beauty. The nutcracker celebrate the holiday season with the entire family ballet long island will be performing in a wonderful theater audiences will once again be transported by the sugar plum fairy to the land of sweets and enjoy this familyfriendly classic, set to the music of tchaikovsky. Spring concert 2017 the 2017 spring concert featured the original ballets a kinder world and cakewalk as well as adaptions of. Schlesinger concert hall and arts center, northern virginia community college alexandria campus, 3001 north beauregard street, alexandria. The nutcracker in a nutshell is a production performed by students and geared towards students. Nutcracker in a nutshell 2018 the center for ballet arts presented its annual abridged rendition of the classic seasonal ballet, the nutcracker. Member benefits can include free tickets to performances, special invitations to events and vip check in at performances. Dear russell school of ballet family, i hope this finds you safe and healthy in this challenging time we are negotiating thru. Due to covid19 pandemic, all balletnova classes are suspended until further notice. Mbts nutcracker is a classic, family version that is annually the best attended performing arts production in northern virginia. The fairfax ballets nutcracker take a break from cell phones and the bustle of holiday shopping to enjoy the beauty of dance and watch the highenergy performance of the fairfax ballet companys nutcracker, nov. They follow a consistent and precise curriculum for dance students to grow.
Brown paper tickets the fairtrade ticketing company. The ballet arts ensemble participated in the 2nd annual dance fest. The center for ballet arts, 3955 pender dr, ste 105, fairfax. The center for ballet arts 3955 pender drive, suite 105, fairfax, va 22030. Dear cba students and families, we hope that you are all faring well under this mandated quarantine. The cba provides a wellrounded curriculum and encouraging environment for dance training for the love of dance.
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