Please enjoy this short clip from our nutcracker 2012 production. Join delawares ballet company for wilmingtons favorite holiday tradition. To advance the knowledge and appreciation of dance in the community and region through instruction, performances, and outreach programs. Celebrating its 20th year as delawares only professional ballet troupe, a move. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. The wilmington ballets 52nd annual nutcracker in wilmington. This holiday season, you and your loved ones will be treated to something special, a performance that lifts your holiday. Dec 07, 2012 george balanchines the nutcracker at pennsylvania ballet. Koch, a vice chairman of ballet theater s board, a billionaire philanthropist and a champion of free. Due to some pyrotechnics and a scary sequence involving dancing rats, the nutcracker is recommended for audiences 4 and older. Take the whole family to marvel over claras christmas fantasy when the wooden toy soldier comes alive and takes her on a.
Professional training is offered at the school facility during the year. The pennsylvania ballet celebrates 25 years of george balanchines the nutcracker, december 830, featuring the philadelphia boys choir and dozens of local dance students performing at the academy of music, broad street, philadelphia. Delaware ballet is the areas oldest nonprofit ballet company, funded by individual and corporate donors. Dont miss the christmas eve party presented by delaware dance company in its 36th annual presentation of the nutcracker ballet. Wilmington ballet 1709 gilpin ave, wilmington, delaware 19806 rated 4. Delaware ballet is central delaware s premier student ballet company, funded by individual and corporate donors and contributions by delaware state university. Dover this weekend the delaware ballet is back for its 24th annual presentation of the nutcracker. Delaware nutcracker ballet performances 2012 delaware today. Delaware dance company also performs it there from december 2022. Victor wesley born 1948 in glasgow is a scottishborn american dancer. Complete information about the nutcracker in delaware at dupont theatre. Come experience this beautiful ballet that truly portrays the. Located in the luxurious hotel du pont, the brightest stars of stage and screen have lit the.
Performances 20192020 season first state ballet theatre. One of the fultons most popular family theatre series productions is back for the holidays. Come to our nutcracker and experience an opulent theater, world class guest artists, and over 100 talented dancers from the wilmington ballet academy. Experience the magical journey through the land of sweets in fsbts lavish production of the nutcracker on the main stage at the grand opera house. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike.
In this timehonored holiday production, we bring to life the classic tale of a young girl who receives a nutcracker as a gift on christmas eve. Tchaikovskys nutcracker is a traditional thing to do during the holidays, and one of the most loved christmas stories, based on e. The nutcracker ballet theatre company, a 501c3 not for profit company, was formed for the sole purpose of producing this wonderful family tradition in port huron. Please enjoy this clip from our nutcracker production at the dupont theatre in wilmington, delaware. Watch as an enchanted jackinthebox springs to life, tapdancing penguins back up a very cool snow princess and meet the wondrous sugar plum fairy. The division promotes delaware arts events on wilmington ballet appreciates the generous support of our family, friends and community. With a gorgeous array of costumes, a set that will evoke contented sighs from any. Holiday entertainment guide the nutcracker, mallerinas, and hanukkah in philadelphia. Delaware ballet began as delaware regional ballet company, founded by marion tracy in the 1970s. Standout events will be delaware theatre companys a sign of the times with. Delaware ballet is committed to spreading the love of ballet throughout delaware. We are a grass roots organization using students and professional dancers from all over southeastern michigan and ontario. Celebrating its 20th year as delaware s only professional ballet.
First state ballet theatre, delaware s professional ballet company, is dedicated to high quality ballet training, performance and educational programming. With delawares shelterinplace policy, we must postpone million dollar quartet. Mar 03, 2012 please enjoy this clip from our nutcracker production at the dupont theatre in wilmington, delaware. Performances 20192020 season first state ballet theatrefirst. Established in 1956, this is delawares first school of russian classical ballet training. Delaware ballet to stage the nutcracker this weekend. Nutcrackers, messiahs, christmas plays and music, music, music. Many of the states ballet and dance companies offer the holiday mainstay, the nutcracker. The playhouse on rodney square, formerly the dupont theatre and the playhouse theatre, in wilmington, delaware, presents national touring productions of broadway shows and is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in the country. Nearly 50 performers ages 5 through 40 will take the stage beginning tonight to. Its the night before christmas and all through the siblehaus house, the guests are all gathered so are many a mouse.
Holiday entertainment guide the nutcracker, mallerinas. What we do, how you can help and where to get tickets. Though centered in classical ballet, delaware ballet diversifies itself by performing contemporary pieces. This holiday season, you and your loved ones will be treated to something special, a.
Standout events will be delaware theatre companys a sign of the times with broadway star chilinia kennedy. Our top priority is always the health and safety of our participants, volunteers, staff, and patrons. Augustine ballet performs the nutcracker every holiday season at flagler colleges lewis auditorium. First state ballet theatre first state ballet theatre. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly. Classes ofered for all ages, from beginning ballet to advanced, monday through saturday. Metropolitan ballet theatres 28th annual production of the nutcracker is a veritable feast for the senses. The playhouse which was also called the dupont theater was opened in 19 as one of the select theaters on the broadway touring circuit. We are a grass roots organization using students and professional dancers from all. Located on wilmingtons beautiful riverfront, delaware theatre company is the only theatre in the state developing new shows for broadway. Ballet theater adds nutcracker, a city ballet specialty. Delaware nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
About the school satellite program at dupont country club open classes for teens and. Delaware ballet is pleased to present its 27th annual production of the nutcracker. Follow the dancers as they party, battle, and enchant you with their beautiful dancing. Follow the journey of the heroic nutcracker as he tries to reclaim the magic crown from the evil mouse king. This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the delaware division of the arts, a state agency, in partnership with the national endowment for the arts. In 2015, we assumed operation of the playhouse on rodney square formerly the dupont theatre, adding the best of touring broadway to our roster. Usually this is because the event has already occurred or. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of its verydc version of the nutcracker, through december 28 at the historic warner theatre in downtown washington dc. Foundation and the welfare foundation both dupontrelated entities.
Join us this december for the holiday classic, the nutcracker. Nov 27, 2016 the nutcracker 1998 russian ballet theatre of delaware. First state ballet theatre, delawares professional ballet company, is dedicated to high quality ballet training, performance and educational programming. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The washington ballets production of the nutcracker playing now through december 24 th at the warner theater. Delaware ballet is central delawares premier student ballet company, funded by individual and corporate donors and contributions by delaware state university. Usually this is because the event has already occurred or has been cancelled. And if you really cant get enough of the nutcracker, head out to the burbs and catch midatlantic ballets performance at uds mitchell hall on saturday, december 14 12.
Wilmingtons original nutcracker ballet is back for its 53rd. Upcoming shows, ballet performances, dance performances in. A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. Performances are held at the dupont theatre in wilmington. Academy of the dance and wilmington ballet company. This holiday season, be treated to something very special, a performance that lifts your holiday spirits and evokes joy in kids of all ages. Established in 1956, this is delaware s first school of russian classical ballet training. We are looking into rescheduling the performances once we are certain that it is safe. Celebrate the 127th anniversary of the nutcracker with first state ballet theatre. Watch as an enchanted jackinthebox springs to life, tapdancing penguins back up a very cool snow princess and meet the. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970.
Experience the magical journey through the land of sweets in fsbts lavish production of the nutcracker on the main stage december 2122 at the grand opera house. For more than 140 years, the grand opera house has been delighting the citizens of wilmington, delaware, and the greater brandywine region with the finest live entertainment the country and the world have to offer. Wilmingtons beloved annual holiday tradition at the playhouse on rodney square turns 54 this year. Aisle say had the opportunity to visit a rehearsal for first state ballet theatres nutcracker at the grand on december 21 and 22. Ring in the season with tchaikovskys timeless score, and be transported to the magical land of sweets as you join clara and the sugar plum fairy on the journey of a dream. Buy tickets online now or find out more with wilmington theater. The nutcracker 1998 russian ballet theatre of delaware. First state ballet theatre is a part of the my choice series. This year, there will four performances over two days. The wilmington ballet academy of the dance is proud to present its 52nd. Dont miss the christmas eve party presented by delaware dance company in its annual presentation of the nutcracker ballet. First state ballet theatre the nutcracker production. In response to the state of delawares recommendation that all large gatherings.
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