Ruth carse in 1958 and became a professional company in 1966. The holidays can be a difficult time for individuals and families who struggle financially, and the nutcracker dream is a beautiful shared experience of community, family. A subscription to the ballet will remove 25% of the fee for select performances while ensuring some of the best seats in the house, while attending in a group of 10 or more removes 25% from the. Nutcracker draws on more human resources than any show in alberta ballet s season with up to 120 people involved in the cast. Alberta ballets the nutcracker comes to vancouver canada. Alberta ballet school offers exclusive opportunities for students to connect with alberta ballets artistic team and with international dance talent that alberta ballet presents as part of the season. Yoshiya sakurai takes on the evil rat king in the company. The discover dance program for the nutcracker, peter pan and swan lake reach students in grades 2 through 6. Alberta ballet tweaks perennial success story the nutcracker.
Dec 19, 2017 vancouver gets to enjoy a few more days of holiday cheer, thanks to alberta ballets current touring show. That includes around 35 members of the company, some 60 kids and. A production fee is included in your registration and is non refundable. Theres a new alberta ballet company dancer stepping into the traditional and coveted role of the nutcracker prince. The nutcracker by alberta ballet suites culturelles. Want to experience the magic of alberta ballets the nutcracker. This is alberta ballet the nutcracker by dance victoria on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. This sumptuous alberta ballet production pulls out all the stops with fantastic costumes, extravagant sets and the charming, original choreography of edmund stripe. Ballet bc is excited to present alberta ballet s magical production of the nutcracker during the 2019 holiday season. Cheap tickets to all alberta ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. You never forget your first nutcracker, so make alberta ballet s the nutcracker part of your family tradition this season. The other half resides in the sheer spectacle of dancers, costumes and elaborate sets that make up the two act ballet.
International conductor and music director for the alberta ballet, peter dala, will be leading the. His works for alberta ballet include unquiet light 2003, swelter 2005, alice in wonderland 2006 and the nutcracker. Alberta ballet s discover dance, presented by enbridge, is a cherished and successful community outreach program offered to deserving students in calgary and edmonton. Edmund stripes the nutcracker features 120 performers. Hoffmans story of a young girl whose beloved nutcracker doll comes to life on christmas eve and engages in an epic battle with the evil rat tsar before they journey together to the land of the sweets. This timeless holiday tale will transport you to imperialist russias majestic era, when french fashion was in vogue and tchaikovsky composed his timeless. Alberta ballet s presentation of the nutcracker is loosely based on e. Love the ballet and the joyful feeling i get watching it. I was also thoroughly taken by the alberta ballet s rendition of this christmas clasic. Dec 05, 2019 alberta ballet is jeteing into the holiday season with its 40thanniversary production of the nutcracker. Alberta ballets production with choreography by edmund stripe and sets and costumes designed by emmy awardwinning designer zack brown, sparkles like a faberge egg says the vancouver sun. Alberta ballet performing the nutcracker holiday classic. For the discover dance program of alberta ballet s unleashed, an older audience, with students from grades 6 to 12 will look to be invited. Sun life financial nutcracker dream alberta ballet support.
Search all alberta ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. All ballet classes are accompanied by live musicians. The perfect way to wind down a busy holiday season. If you happen to be a fan of the fluid dance movements of this bunch of extremely talented dancers, you need to get your hands on these tickets before its too late. The ballet about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas. Alberta ballet s the nutcracker comes to vancouver canada. Extravagant bejewelled sets and oneofakind costumes, created by emmy award winner zack brown, give the ballet. Alberta ballet school was on hand when shaw charity classics birdies for kids presented the total funds raised from this years event. Build on your passion for dance and ballet, meet new people with similar interests and share with alberta ballet a wealth of valuable resources. You never forget your first nutcracker, so make alberta ballets the.
The show features 329 costumes, made inhouse in calgary and in design. The alberta ballet is debuting the 10th anniversary of their nutcracker production this december 6th to 9th. Alberta ballets the nutcracker 15 second video edmonton. Alberta ballets the nutcracker 15 second video edmonton youtube. Buy the nutcracker alberta ballet tickets from the official ticketmaster. The christmas favourite is a real treat, as the performances include live music from the. Alberta 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 20, 2018 fresh off the launch of this years beloved nutcracker and the announcement of a national tour of the edgy tragically hipinspired, all of us, alberta ballets artistic director jean grandma. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. With equally sumptuous sets and costumes designed by emmy award winner zack brown, alberta ballets incomparable the nutcracker offers your entire family a festive and glittering evening. Alberta ballet presents edmund stripes version of the nutcracker at southern alberta jubilee auditorium in calgary, canada.
In 1990, alberta ballet and calgary city ballet merged into the company it is today. Because you love dance we already know you love dance and get excited when we introduce our new works, our blockbuster programming and our family classics. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. The show features 329 costumes, made inhouse in calgary and in design studios in new york, montreal and chicago. Students train for 20 to 30 hours a week in classical and contemporary ballet, in addition to their academic studies. Alberta ballet school is one of the 200 youth corganizations supported by these funds.
Alberta ballet also known as the alberta ballet company was founded by muriel taylor and dr. Helen picketts original inspiration for petal came from the vibrancy of a gerber daisy. Provides a live music experience the nutcracker is one of the only alberta ballet productions featuring music by a live orchestra, bringing a whole new energy level to the stage and audience. Introduce your family to the ballet with alberta ballet s stunning production of this holiday classic, which features everything from russian princesses to rat kings and a stage full of young dancers to inspire your own kids. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The company is a resident company of both the northern alberta jubilee auditorium in edmonton, alberta and the southern alberta jubilee auditorium in calgary, alberta and performs its full season in both venues.
In the 20182019 season, alberta ballet welcomed more than 3,000 students to special performances of the sleeping beauty, the nutcracker, a midsummer nights dream and joni. Ballet bcs presentation of alberta ballet s the nutcracker delivers the nutcracker is always a hit this time of year, and this production is likely one of my favourite nutcrackers to date. Follow klara and her beloved nutcracker on a magical adventure in this. Nov 23, 2018 the nutcracker features a cast of more than 120 performers. This amazing dance company will be delivering this performance at the finest venue in the state, queen elizabeth theatre.
Nutcracker prize pack giveaway with alberta ballet manulife. Presents the nutcracker by alberta ballet study guide for teachers nac 20102011 dance season cathy levy, dance producer. Each year, alberta ballet offers new elements in the nutcracker to keep it fresh. Alberta ballet the nutcracker tickets alberta ballet nutcracker. Alberta ballet school is one of two ballet schools in canada that offers both inhouse academics and ballet training. As the ballet evolved color remained a critical element of the work, but the visceral movement and relationships between the dancers came to reflect the vigor of wildflowers rather than a hothouse bloom. Page 2 table of contents matinee program and credits theatre etiquette 3 4 about the nac 5 dance at the nac 6 nutcracker story and cast of characters 7 did you know. If youve already enlisted your friends to head out and see a fun show on the stage this weekend but you still need to narrow it down, know that stubhub is the first place you guys should look to see if there are any popular shows heading near your area to enjoy. A wellknown show like the nutcracker brings in audiences looking for two things. The christmas favourite is a real treat, as the performances include live music from the edmonton symphony orchestra. I took my granddaughters to the nutcracker, alberta ballet. Buy the nutcracker alberta ballet tickets from the official site.
The date and location for this event is 24dec19 at southern alberta jubilee auditorium, calgary. Alberta ballet celebrates 40 years of christmas classic. Fresh off the launch of this years beloved nutcracker and the announcement of a national tour of the edgy tragically hipinspired, all of us, alberta ballet s artistic director jean grandma. Alberta ballet tickets alberta ballet schedule cheaptickets. The nutcracker by alberta ballet family fun edmonton. The nutcracker features more than 120 performers with beautifully designed sets and gorgeous costumes designed by emmy award winner zack brown.
Ballet bc is excited to present alberta ballet s magical production of the nutcracker during the 2017 holiday season. Alberta ballets nutcracker set to dance into edmonton hearts. Two days left to save 25% off tickets to the nutcracker. Catch one of the seven performances over the course of five days from december 4 to 8, 2019. Dec 06, 2018 nutcracker draws on more human resources than any show in alberta ballets season with up to 120 people involved in the cast. This sumptuous and beautiful experience will become a christmas favourite. Save 40% on tickets to alberta ballets the nutcracker in.
Alberta ballet the nutcracker tickets alberta ballet. Why wait for reruns of your favorite dance shows when you could see excellent star power live on saturday saturday 28th december 2019 when ballet bc. Aljona savchenko and bruno massot ger gold medal pairs free skating pyeongchang 2018 duration. Swan lake is arguably ballet s greatest achievement, a monument of artistic triumph surviving the centuries, still. One of canadas premier dance companies, alberta ballet is committed to an artistic vision of powerfully exciting dance. Alberta ballet school is the official training centre of alberta ballet. That includes around 35 members of the company, some 60 kids and more. Dec 04, 2018 the nutcracker draws on more human resources than any show in alberta ballets season with up to 120 people in the cast. Alberta ballet s swan lake the highly anticipated world premiere of christopher andersons swan lake will inspire the dance lover in you artistic direction is by christopher anderson who has previously thrilled alberta audiences with the sleeping beauty and cinderella. Alberta ballet school offers dance programs for all ages and training levels from preschool to professional. Photo provided by baton rouge ballet theater baton rouge ballet theatres production, the nutcracker a tale from the bayou, runs saturday and sunday, dec.
Whether youre beginning a new holiday tradition, or revisiting an old favourite, youll be enthralled by claras escapades with her. Alberta ballet school offers programming in ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern dance, including a partnership with yyc dance project. Alberta ballet s sumptuous production casts a bewitching spell with edmund stripes charming original choreography for klara, the nutcracker prince, and the sugar plum fairy. Alberta ballet is looking for boys and girls, minimum age of eight at the time of the performances. Alberta ballet celebrates 40 years of christmas classic the. Vancouver gets to enjoy a few more days of holiday cheer, thanks to alberta ballet s current touring show. Senior roles require three years of ballet training. Nov 04, 2019 you never forget your first nutcracker, so make alberta ballets the nutcracker part of your family tradition this season. The costumes were beautiful, the stage was breathtaking. Feb 20, 2014 footage of alberta ballet s the nutcracker. How to use alberta ballet coupons though the alberta ballet does not offer coupons or promo codes, there are several ways to reduce your entry fee. Have you been trying to figure out what the best bet is for your weekend entertainment.
The nutcracker features a live orchestra and a cast of more than 120 dancers, with dazzling sets and costumes designed by emmyaward winning designer zack brown, and choreography by our own edmund stripe. This gorgeous evening of dance, with choreography by edmund stripe, also invites families to. Find yourself transported to a dazzling fairytale world where klara and her beloved nutcracker battle the rat king, and where a sleigh ride through a land of glistening snowflakes leads to the realm of the benevolent sugar plum fairy. All funds raised by the school during the birdies for kids campaign is matched by 50% by birdies for kids. Alberta ballet season tickets are now available for the alberta ballet 2018 2019 season. Hoffmanns seasonal tale of the titular tiny toy protector from german folklore, the nutcracker.
Alberta ballet the nutcracker national arts centre centre national des arts. When you volunteer with alberta ballet, you can select from opportunities at the company and the school. Alberta ballets artistic director jean grandmaitre talks. The alberta ballet will once again be performing the classic holiday story the nutcracker this season.