Theres a new alberta ballet company dancer stepping into the traditional and coveted role of the nutcracker prince. The alberta ballets nutcracker is light and rich, just. Alberta ballet the nutcracker tickets alberta ballet. Ballet bc has bought the alberta ballets nutcracker back to the queen elizabeth theatre december 28 30, 2019.
Mosher joined the national ballet of canada in 1999 as a rbc apprentice and was promoted to second soloist in 20. Previous to her position as ballet mistress at alberta ballet, she was a principal with ballet west for 16 years. One of canadas premier dance companies, alberta ballet is committed to an artistic vision of powerfully exciting dance. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website.
Protect yourself, there is a possibility these tickets are not valid. This gorgeous evening of dance, with choreography by edmund stripe, also invites families to. Last night ballet bc hosted the alberta ballets production of the nutcracker at queen elizabeth theatre. Senior roles require three years of ballet training. Extravagant bejeweled sets and gorgeous costumes created by emmyaward winner zack brown create a ballet that looks like a wonderfully illustrated childrens book. This year in vancouver, he will appear in both the rwb nutcracker, and also in the goh ballets nutcracker, partnering american ballet theatre guest artist paloma herrera in the lead role of the. However, there are plenty of tickets still available for saturdays. Alberta ballet returns to vancouver with the nutcracker. 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 tickets cost, while offering you. Lots of kokoshniks and furs to take ones breath away. Be transported back to 19th century russia with the captivating magic of this beloved holiday classic.
The royal city youth ballet company is a registered society formed in 1989. Danced to tchaikovskys glorious music, the story follows the wondrous adventures of clara, her nutcracker prince and the. Each year, alberta ballet offers new elements in the nutcracker to keep it fresh. When she was 19 she began studying with the alberta ballet school and completed her training in june 2019. Alberta ballet performing the nutcracker at victorias royal theatre. A wellknown show like the nutcracker brings in audiences looking for two things. It was an evening brimming with feminine grace and acrobatic strength. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration.
We bridge the gap between dance schools and professional companies. Alberta ballet in the nutcracker calgary globalnews. Tiffany mosher was born in halifax, nova scotia and trained at the scotia dance studios in dartmouth, nova scotia and canadas national ballet school. Ballet bc presents alberta ballet in the nutcracker. Follow alberta ballet s performance tour of the nutcracker in victoria and vancouver, presented by ballet bc, and dance victoria. Welcome to vancouver dance theatre tickets for both saturdays and sundays matinees are sold out. Follow alberta ballets performance tour of the nutcracker in victoria and vancouver, presented by ballet bc, and dance victoria. This sumptuous and beautiful experience will become a christmas favourite. Have you been trying to figure out what the best bet is for your weekend entertainment. Introduce your family to the ballet with alberta ballets 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.
It has recently undergone some big changesits a strong, small, lean company that is doing some. This is alberta ballet the nutcracker by dance victoria on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Ballet bc is proud to present the return of alberta ballet in their exquisite production of the holiday classic the nutcracker at the queen elizabeth theatre, with live music by the vancouver symphony orchestra. This is shioris first season with the alberta ballet and she is looking forward to performing in the 20192020. Alberta ballets nutcracker is classic holiday fun the. Third party vendors are overcharging, selling tickets in us dollars and charging service fees. For many, the holidays are not complete until theyve seen and taken childrengrandchildren to this. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa. Theres a magic and whimsy to it that bewitches the children in all of us. Presents the nutcracker by alberta ballet study guide for teachers nac 20102011 dance season cathy levy, dance producer. The perfect way to wind down a busy holiday season. Unexpected guests as choreographer edmund stripe told the vancouver sun in 20. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at queen. Alberta ballet performing the nutcracker at victorias.
In a season already criticized for overconsumption, is it greedy to want more from the royal winnipeg ballets nutcracker what has become a yearly tradition, ballet bc once again welcomes the royal winnipeg ballet rwb to vancouver for another showing of this seasonal favourite. If two young boys sitting, capitulated, on the edges of their seats for the duration of the nutcracker isnt a resounding endorsement, i dont know what is. Helen picketts original inspiration for petal came from the vibrancy of a gerber daisy. Opening night of a new contemporary ballet giselle. I went to see one performance in 2010 and fell in love with everything the dancing, costumes, and set. Experience the magic of ballet as you delight your group with our exclusive benefits available only to groups of 10 of more. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at queen elizabeth theatre vancouver vancouver, bc tickets get your tickets now at tickets. Alberta ballet in the nutcracker edmonton globalnews. Enews my account manage your tickets renew subscriptions update your profile subscriptions tickets single tickets group tickets beware of resellers 1920 season season overview 1920 peter pan swan lake alberta ballet school don quixote divertissements taj express frankenstein the nutcracker diavolo alberta ballet unleashed 2021 season.
Yoshiya sakurai takes on the evil rat king in the companys annu. Ballet bc is proud to announce the return to vancouver of alberta ballets the nutcracker, at the queen e theatre from december 28 to 31, featuring three evening performances and two matinees choreographed by edmund stripe, with sets and costumes designed by emmy awardwinning designer zack brown, the nutcracker is set in turn of the 20th century imperial russia, an era of. Ballet bcs presentation of alberta ballets 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. Children auditions for alberta ballets the nutcracker. As a student, shiori performed in the 201819 alberta ballet productions of the the nutcracker and the sleeping beauty. 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. Performing at a high level is a dream which every dancer possesses and each deserves the opportunity. Lavish new sets paint a brighter picture of imperial russia with all the. Alberta ballet with victoria symphony dance victoria. National ballet of canada the nutcracker ticket prices. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. The alberta ballet has reinvested in its production of the nutcracker. The alberta ballets the nutcracker runs for a week before christmas at the jubilee auditorium.
The nutcracker has long been a christmas favourite. 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. A timeless holiday tradition, victoria ballet theatre will be presenting five public performances of the nutcracker featuring over 200 community members, company dancers, guest artists, and one of tchaikovskys most enduring scores for the ballet. Delightful sights and sounds, and those two senses were sure given a great workout thanks to ballet bc, alberta ballet, and the queen elizabeth theatre, we were able to muchenjoy another wonderful event of the holiday season. Alberta ballet is committed to providing our audiences with a memorable and breathtaking experience the kinetic fusion of music, movement, and emotion we know as live dance. 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. Ballet bc presents alberta ballets the nutcracker add a comment by michelle kim sunday, december 29th, 20 2. We are a nonprofit organization which presents professional productions with elaborate costumes, sets and lighting. Each year we have our choice of nutcracker performances, all are worthy accompaniments to your festive antics, but the grandeur of queen elizabeth hall and the sumptuousness of alberta ballets rendition is something special. And the tchaikovsky score, in hands of the vancouver symphony orchestra was simply glorious. The traditional ballet is providing young local dancers an opportunity perform with professionals and overcome challenging.
Royal city youth ballet vancouvers home of the nutcracker. Alberta ballet is looking for boys and girls, minimum age of eight at the time of the performances. Tiffany mosher, dancer the national ballet of canada. The date and location for this event is 24dec19 at southern alberta jubilee auditorium, calgary. Christiana is in her fourth season working as part of alberta ballet s artistic team.