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Michigan ballet academy is the premier ballet training school in west michigan. Oct 30, 2017 the classic family holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet, the nutcracker, returns to devos performance hall for two weekends in december with four evening shows and four matinees. The nutcracker at grand rapids ballet grand rapids events. Grand rapids symphony celebrates the season with grand rapids. Grand rapids ballet presents numerous styles of dance from some of the finest choreographers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker by grand rapids.
Grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker opens this weekend at devos performance hall. The company says the production will debut in grand rapids in december and travel in future years. October 20, 2016 the classic family holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet, the nutcracker, returns to devos performance hall for two weekends in december with four evening shows and four matinees. Grand rapids ballets nutcracker brings christmas magic to life. On friday, december 12, the grand rapids ballet will premiere their performance of the nutcracker.
By grand rapids ballet the season continues with the everadored holiday classic, the nutcracker. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. The 201819 season shows a promising future for the talented dance company, which introduced new artistic director james sofranko and delivered a strong cast of company dancers who have all played a significant role in creating a memorable nutcracker show. Like ballet companies across the nation, the grand rapids ballet is gearing up for that beloved holiday ballet, the nutcracker. New nutcracker production grand rapids mi grand rapids ballet. The nutcracker from grand rapids ballet on vimeo two years ago, grand rapids ballet unveiled a brandnew production of the nutcracker, codesigned by illustrator and grand rapids native chris van allsburg, author of the polar express, together with eugene lee, a tony awardwinning set designer based in new york, who has designed for such shows as wicked. Grand rapids ballet gives an outstanding 2017 nutcracker. Grand rapids ballet s new production is divine, delicious, delightful updated apr 03, 2019. Dec 04, 2014 the grand rapids symphony will once again join forces with grbc and play the score live at all of the nutcracker performances. A choreographer for companies all over the world, caniparoli was in grand rapids before thanksgiving to update his choreography for the grand rapids ballets production of the nutcracker, which opens dec. Grbj the newsmakers of the year 2014 by grand rapids. Its tchaikovsky, its the nutcracker, so almost five stars. Due to the immediate closure of all nonessential business, grand rapids ballet and grand rapids ballet school have taken steps to protect the safety of our employees and community by cancelling the remaining performances of the 201920 season and suspending the reopening of grand rapids ballet school until governor whitmer orders it is safe to reopen. Tchakivosky meets chris van allsburg author of the holiday classic the polar express in this years nutcracker grand rapids production, and if you hurry, theres still time to score amazing tickets for any performance.
The nutcracker which was reimagined in 2014 by chris van allsburg, the awardwinning author and illustrator of. Sofranko topped a list of 40 applicants from around the world to become only the fifth artistic director in grbs 47year history. Val caniparoli, one of americas leading choreographers, who has worked with joffrey ballet, pacific northwest ballet, boston ballet, and lyric opera of chicago, choreographed the ballet hat debuted in december 2014. For information about events at the devos performance hall, please call. Grand rapids ballet and hospice of michigan are embarking on an exciting new partnership throughout 2014. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Grand rapids ballet annual productions of the nutcracker, featuring. Grand rapids ballet has been presenting lavish productions of this beloved classic for more than 40 years, entertaining generations of local residents and holiday visitors. Grand rapids ballets 201415 season includes swan lake. Chris van allsburgs set designs to premiere at grand rapids.
Grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker west michigan. Mar 26, 2014 grand rapids ballet s 2014 15 season also includes a production by the grand rapids ballet schools junior company. Grand rapids ballet is a performing arts charity located in grand rapids, mi. Grand rapids ballet announces halfprice sale on nutcracker. The nutcracker will get a makeover in grand rapids. Posted dec, 2014 the nutcracker 2014 by grand rapids ballet. Michigan nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
Tchakivosky meets chris van allsburg author of the holiday classic the polar express in this years nutcracker grand rapids production, and if you hurry, theres still. To the oldest member of our group, balanchine and the new york city ballet will probably never be equaled. Grand rapids ballets exquisite nutcracker delivers. Drawing inspiration from pnbs beloved nutcracker collaboration with. In 2014 locals were delighted to witness the stage debut of a new reimagined ballet production of the nutcracker. Drawing inspiration from pnbs beloved nutcracker collaboration with pic.
Van allsburg is the renowned writer and illustrator of childrens books. Grand rapids ballet artistic director patricia barker designed costumes for the production that sold out several shows during. After her return to grand rapids, judy joined grand rapids civic ballet in 1972 where she was principal dancer performing virtually all of the works in the companys repertoire. Grand rapids ballet is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Ballet united states west michigan youth ballet wmyb. Grand rapids ballet new nutcracker production grand. The productions 2014 world premiere was critically acclaimed, and many shows were. Grand rapids ballets new production is divine, delicious, delightful updated apr 03, 2019.
For this new version of this popular christmas production, grand rapids ballet tapped the enormous talents of former grand rapidian and illustratorauthor chris van allsburg the polar express, jumanji, the tony awardwinning set designer eugene lee wicked. Grand rapids ballet debuts a new nutcracker pointe. The whole familys sure to love this winning update on a beloved christmas favorite, especially because the acclaimed grand rapids symphony will. The nutcracker will be at devos performance hall for two weekends this december with four.
Van allsburg grew up in grand rapids and the polar express movie was based on his book. Devos performance hall grand rapids tickets, schedule. Grb executive director glenn del vecchio said to mlive in 2014. A nutcracker for west michigan one thing that is unique about grand rapids ballets nutcracker is that it was created especially for west michigan. Not only that, you can read complete event details and purchase the best seats to grand rapids ballet, complete with our 100%. Tchaikovskys masterpiece presents a dramatic score performed by the grand rapids symphony and brought to life by astonishing choreography, costumes, and sets. Grand rapids ballet announces dates for the nutcracker. Nutcracker grand rapids tickets live in december 2020. The nutcracker cast brings holiday cheer to kids health. Caniparoli originally choreographed the show in 2014 for the soldout world premier of this version. Aug 09, 2018 like ballet companies across the nation, the grand rapids ballet is gearing up for that beloved holiday ballet, the nutcracker. Nov 30, 2017 a choreographer for companies all over the world, caniparoli was in grand rapids before thanksgiving to update his choreography for the grand rapids ballets production of the nutcracker, which opens dec.
The work of a choreographer isnt done once a show premieres. Externa produced this 30 second television commercial for the grand rapids ballets new reenvisioning of the nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet in grand rapids grand rapids symphony. Wood it was announced today grand rapids ballet grb. James sofranko, longtime san francisco ballet soloist, will succeed patricia barker as grand rapids ballets new artistic director, effective july 1. The classic family holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet, the nutcracker. The inspiration to have van allsburg design the ballet for grand rapids came from maurice sendaks production of the nutcracker for pacific northwest ballet.
Apr 06, 2015 the grand rapids symphony will once again join forces with grbc and play the score live at all of the nutcracker performances. The nutcracker will be performed at devos performance hall, 303 monroe ave. Grand rapids ballet will perform four more shows this weekend, dec. Grand rapids ballet announces dates for the nutcracker holiday. Grand rapids ballet gifted west michigan with a very special nutcracker production. Grand rapids ballets 201415 season also includes a production by the grand rapids ballet schools junior company. The grand rapids symphony will once again join forces with grbc and play the score live at all of the nutcracker performances. But this years production it will have a new look, thanks largely to chris van allsburg. She was named the director of grand rapids civic ballet junior company at its inception in 1981 and assistant to the director of the main company in 1982. This years performance will feature a brand new set design by the wellacclaimed picture book author and illustrator, chris van allsburg, made in collaboration with tonyawardwinning set designer eugene lee.
The kansas ballet company kbc is a nonprofit organization whose goals and objectives are to raise funds in support of classical ballet programming to provide studentsdancers with the opportunities to expand their personal technique and artistic expression through dance instructionclasses, rehearsals and performances. Grand rapids ballet dance studio in heartsidedowntown. He shares what he hopes to accomplish on return trips. Following 30 years of classic production of the nutcracker, the. Grand rapids ballet is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. In west michigan, what you see is grand rapids ballet dance its version of the. Grand rapids ballets new production is divine, delicious, delightful. Mar 30, 2015 externa produced this 30 second television commercial for the grand rapids ballet s new reenvisioning of the nutcracker. Since the world premiere of the nutcracker in 2014, caniparoli has returned to grand rapids ballet twice to work directly with the dancers.
Grand rapids ballet nutcracker 2014 30 second spot youtube. In grand rapids, its not the holiday without the nutcracker. Nov 14, 2016 grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker posted on november 14, 2016 november 14, 2016 the classic family holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet, the nutcracker, returns to devos performance hall for two weekends in december with four evening shows and four matinees. Additionally, he conducts the grand rapids symphony in performances with the grand rapids ballet including the 2014 world premiere of a new version of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, a production. Grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker posted on november 14, 2016 november 14, 2016 the classic family holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet, the nutcracker, returns to devos performance hall for two weekends in december with four evening shows and four matinees. This story originally appeared in the december 2014january 2015 issue of pointe. Grand rapids ballets the nutcracker, featuring the grand rapids. The nutcracker grand rapids the west michigan youth ballet proudly presents the nutcracker, a holiday family tradition suitable for all ages. Taylor ballek spectrum health beat attila mosolygo, who performs the role of herr drosselmeyer and narrates the production, handed out little nutcracker ornaments to patients after visiting with them. Grand rapids ballet a reimagined production of the nutcracker by grand rapids ballet garnered a lot of local and national attention in 2014 and will undoubtedly bring more attention to the.
Grand rapids ballet, under artistic director and former pacific northwest ballet principal patricia barker, debuts a new nutcracker on december 12. The date and location for this event is 22dec19 at devos hall, grand rapids. Under the direction of international dancer and teacher, irina vassileni, mba provides students the opportunity to train using the internationally recognized vaganova method. Mar 25, 2014 a successful local author is teaming up with the grand rapids ballet to transform its production of the nutcracker. Care ballet grand rapids nonprofit ballet company and. The production, which was completely reimagined by chris van allsburg author of the polar express and a grand rapids native, took west michigan by. Grand rapids ballets the nutcracker is still as fresh and new as when it originally premiered in 2014. The classic family holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet, the nutcracker, returns to devos performance hall for two weekends in december with four evening shows and four matinees.
The classic holiday tradition from grand rapids ballet is returning to the stage. The 38yearold will continue his work with sfdanceworks, the bay area contemporary ballet company that he founded. Jan 20, 2015 grand rapids ballet a reimagined production of the nutcracker by grand rapids ballet garnered a lot of local and national attention in 2014 and will undoubtedly bring more attention to the. The grand rapids ballet company cast of the nutcracker made a special visit to spectrum health helen devos childrens hospital.
Introducing grand rapids ballets new director, james. Its an opportunity to go restate style and tweak things. The nutcracker gala to benefit pediatric care hospice of michigan and the grand rapids ballet are embarking on an exciting new partnership this winter that will feature the world premiere of a completely reimagined version of the celebrated ballet, the. Polar express author and wicked designer join with. A successful local author is teaming up with the grand rapids ballet to transform its production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker, conducted by john varineau, leading the grand rapids symphony, opened to enthusiastic audience acclaim as grand rapids ballet s first, brandnew production of the holiday ballet in some 30 years. Nov 28, 2014 this story originally appeared in the december 2014 january 2015 issue of pointe. If you want to take your daughter to a paternalistic rendering of the nutcracker in which claras role is nothing more than a distraction as grand rapids ballets program puts it, then this new imagining of the nutcracker is for you. West michigan youth ballet inspires ballet students from different dance schools to bring their talents together to create beautiful performances, while continuing their ballet technique at their home studio.
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