The academys primary focus is classical ballet, as well as other. San jose, california one of the bay areas leading classic ballet institutions, san jose dance theatre sjdt is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the cambrian symphony for the fourth year. A diverse and enriching education enabled him to refine his skills as both a classical and contemporary artist. San jose dance theatre is the second oldest nutcracker ballet in the bay area and has been produced each and every december for 54 consecutive years. Guest artists the nutcracker san jose dance theatre. The center for the performing arts in san jose, california is managed and operated by san jose theaters, a division of team san jose. San jose dance theatre has the honor of performing on the professional hour at the sjdanceco festival on santana row. Ferla founded dance theatre internationals nonprofit performance and outreach company, the san jose youth ballet, with a vision to share, educate, and enrich our community in the fine art culture of classical ballet and contemporary dance. December 16 through december 24, 2016 full schedule below.
This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. The nutcracker ballet san jose california nutcracker ballets. The san jose nutcracker featuring dancers of the new ballet studio. The production will have eight performances at san joses hammer theatrewhich rawson says is perfect for an intimate, upclose view for dance patrons. Stars of moscow ballet company direct from russia with oksana bondareva and andrei bolotin what. The 80member inland dance theatre cast of all ages is made up of amateur and professional dancers and actors from throughout southern california. Brimming with bravura dancing and just the right amount of gingerbread to put even ebenezer scrooge in the holiday spirit, this is the traditional nutcracker to see. Across more than 54 years, san jose dance theatre has trained beginner through advanced dancers for a lifetime of participation in, as well as an appreciatio. Upon graduating from the university of arizona in 2016, with a bfa in dance, bo accepted a position with artifact dance project in tucson, arizona. Testimonials the nutcracker presented by san jose dance. The nutcracker with choreographer by michael bessmertnov when. The nutcracker returns to san jose with professional dance and music who. Sjyb clara and friends fundraiser at the silver creek valley country club. Local residents are from san bernardino, redlands, highland, yucaipa, crestline, mentone, lake arrowhead, moreno valley, beaumont, corona and fontana.
Experience the nutcracker with the exclusive behind the scene vip ticket package. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Best christmas theater performances in the sf bay area. San jose dance theatre celebrates its 50th production of the nutcracker at the center for the performing arts. A fresh take on the beloved story of clara and the nutcracker, this charming ballet is set in san jose in 1905. The dancers get to learn and experience a variety of different dance styles, participate in performances, including the nutcracker, and even flourish to. Heres a rundown of your fave nutcrackers, scrooges and messiahs. The upstart ballet company has found success by giving local audiences a heaping helping of san jose history with their tchaikovsky. San jose dance theatre offers excellence in dance training in a nurturing environment. Inside, the layout of the theater is such that i have never had bad seating. Stars of moscow ballet company direct from russia with oksana bondareva and andrei bolotin. San jose dance theatre presents the nutcracker, celebrating 54 years of magic. Natalia gubanova was b orn in saint petersburg, russia, home of the vaganova ballet school considered the best method in the world.
The san jose nutcracker takes place in san jose at the turn of the last century. Michael hingle poses portrait after a rehearsal for san jose dance theatre s the nutcracker at the center for the performing arts in san jose, calif. San jose dance theatre san jose, california facebook. San jose dance theatre ballet school and performing company. In 2000, the cleveland ballet ceased operations, and over half the dancers, the headquarters, and artistic directorchoreographer dennis nahat moved to san jose to continue operations there. Clara and the battle scene from nutcracker san jose dance theatre duration. Taking the whole family out to the ballet can take a bite out of your christmas shopping budget.
It hosts major performances from broadway san jose and other organizations. We provide exceptional ballet productions and a positive learning. The annual production of the nutcracker will delight audiences with the story of clara, a little girl whose muchloved christmas gift springs to life and spirits her off to a magical land where toys and candies dance. Applications for the 2020 festival are now being accepted. Description san jose dance theatre celebrates its 50th production of the nutcracker at the center for the performing arts. Apr 25, 2016 i love the san jose center for the performing arts. The company was founded in 1985 as the san jose cleveland ballet, a coventure with the tenyearold cleveland ballet which offered to the dancers added performing exposure, and each city a ballet company for a moderate, shared investment. Testimonials the nutcracker presented by san jose dance theatre. Dec 18, 2019 the new ballet returns with its fourth installment of the san jose nutcracker, which puts a south bay spin on the traditional tale of sugar plum fairies and animated toy soldiers. The nutcracker at san jose center for the performing arts in.
The cambrian symphony will provide a full symphony for the 2016 production of the nutcracker. Sjdt level 6 dancer, twilight, in the snow scene from our 54th production of the. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. Karen gabay this production is part of the first season of silicon valley ballet, formerly known as ballet san jose. New ballet was founded in 2016 by local dancer, choreographer and ballet teacher dalia rawson. Dance theatre international is a san jose award winning ballet school and performing company developing great dancers since 1994. With performances that range from classical renditions of the nutcracker and a christmas carol to the perennial san francisco favorite dancealong nutcracker, theres something for even the youngest theatergoers. This unique production features landmarks of the era, with dazzling new scenic elements including a growing replica of the historic san jose light tower and a skyline of san jose inspired by the city in 1905. San joses longest running nutcracker will capture your imagination and. San jose s original ballet company celebrating 54 years of dance training the next generation. As a child, linda hurkmans was given detailed vaganova training from connie schwarze and performed for san jose dance theatre. San jose dance theatre invites the girl scouts, their families, and friends to the 54 th production of the nutcracker please join us as we celebrate 54 years of magic. The nutcracker returns to san jose with professional dancers and live symphony orchestra, dec 1624 who.
The longest running san jose nutcracker ballet produced by san jose dance theatre presents this family holiday classic in san jose center for the. Dec 01, 2016 the company will premiere a fulllength, twoact san jose nutcracker choreographed by rawson, paying creative and innovative homage to historical san jose. Nutcracker ballet 2019 discounts tickets available now from trusted california ticket sources. South bay dance events, saturday, december 03, 2016. So each year i make it a tradition to round up the top nutcracker ballet discount ticket offers for as many performances as i can find in california. The san jose holiday tradition returns to the center for the performing arts. Hello ticketmaster friends, its been a family tradition to take my children to the nutcracker in san jose, weve been going for the past 3 years and the children loved it. The longestrunning san jose nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing snowflakes dont just see the nutcracker, experience it. It is so conveniently located within walking distance to lovely downtown restaurants. San jose nutcracker at hammer theatre center metroactive. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Month selected is april 2020 buy tickets event sold out. We offer youth and open dropin ballet training for children and adults. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more.
The dance festival is a showcase of the wealth and diversity of south bay dance artists. Nutcracker san jose center for the performing arts. Celebrate the girl scouts of northern california and san jose dance theatre partnership with the 54th annual production of the sj nutcracker ballet. Overview the center for the performing arts in san jose, california is managed and operated by san jose theaters, a division of team san jose. The cambrian symphonys 52piece orchestra will be masterfully led by conductor scott johannes krijnen. San jose lawyer who represented hells angels performs ballet. Marzipan dance, santana row tree lighting, san jose dance theatre. Spanish dance, santana row tree lighting, san jose dance theatre.
New ballet is the institution that san jose and silicon valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet. Built in 1972 by the frank lloyd wright foundation, it offers large windows throughout the entryways, providing plenty of natural light and spectacular views of downtown san jose. New ballets studio company and school provides unparalleled ballet performances and training in san jose, ca. San jose dance theatre is the official school of the original san jose nutcracker and resident ballet company of the san jose center for the performing arts.
Nutcracker production includes former silicon valley ballet members ommi pipitsuksun and rudy candia and is. Bo is thrilled to be joining jose mateo ballet theatre for the 20172018 season. This special production is danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun. She is a graduate of the world famous vaganova ballet academy, named after agrippina vaganova who is the namesake of the russian ballet style.
The longestrunning san jose nutcracker will transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing snowflakes. I have been to the center for ballet, the lion king, wicked and most recently silicon valley ballet directors cut, which was. Nutcracker production includes former silicon valley ballet. Twenty years later in 1966, san jose dance theatre brought the silicon valley its own version of the nutcracker ballet. The original san jose nutcracker produced by san jose dance theatre, is unique in that it provides young dancers the opportunity to perform with live orchestra in a theater that hosts professional touring companies and is led by artistic director, linda hurkmans. See more than just the performance with the nutcracker vip package. Reviews of san jose dance theatres the nutcracker in san jose. She has taught at the studio since 1998, coming from san jose dance theatre. The nutcracker san jose, ca at san jose center for the. San jose dance theatres long continuing tradition as one of the bay areas most reputable dance institutions is clearly evident in their magical production of the nutcracker, filled with stunning costumes, colorful sets, live music, and the exuberant joy of the dancers. Cincinnati ballet headlines san jose s the nutcracker december 6, 2017. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. San francisco ballets julia rowe graces the nutcracker stage december 2, 2017.
San joses original ballet company celebrating 54 years of dance training the next generation. San jose youth ballet nutcracker 2016 the annual production of the nutcracker will delight audiences with the story of clara, a little girl whose muchloved christmas gift springs to life and spirits her off to a magical land where toys and candies dance. Dance for world community is a project created by jose mateo ballet theatre that harnesses the vastly underutilized power of dance to improve the social and environmental health of our communities locally and beyond. The company was originally known as ballet san jose silicon valley, but in july 2006 shortened its name to simply ballet san jose. San jose ballet school and performing company dti dance.
The longestrunning san jose nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing snowflakes. The production features both youth dancers from the south bay and professional guest artists. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets mark foehringer dance. San jose dance theatres mission is to develop, foster, and promote the art of dance. In 2000, the cleveland ballet ceased operations, and over half the dancers, the headquarters, and.
We provide exceptional ballet productions and a positive learning environment in which young dancers can grow and thrive. October 17, 2018 experience the nutcracker with the exclusive behind the scene vip ticket package. The nutcracker san jose dance theatre san jose theaters. The production was directed by william christensen. The new ballet presented the san jose nutcracker featuring dancers of the new ballet studio company, guest artists, and students from the new ballet school in an inaugural run of eight sold out. Dance theatre international san jose ballet calendar.
The nutcracker ballet san jose california nutcracker ballets san jose, cathe nutcracker annual ballet performance produced by san jose ballet offers one of the finest displays of costumes, stage lighting, effects, and dance in the us. Continuing the tradition for the 52nd year, san francisco bay area dancers take part in this iconic production at the san jose center for the performing arts in downtown san jose. She was then heavily mentored by larissa sklyanskaya soloist with bolshoi ballet, natasha papina soloist with kirov ballet, and the 1st ballet partner of mikhail baryshnikov, benjamin harkarvy, and conrad ludlow principal dancer with new york city ballet. Use code cam19 for 10% off saturday evening performances. She eventually danced professionally with santa clara ballet and peninsula.