Saint augustine ballet presents the nutcracker, presented by saint. Whether youre seeing it again, or for the first time, this holiday classic will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and dancing bonbons. Artistic director luis abella and this years guest artists andrea harvey and joseph gatti, going over last minute preparations for st. A 501c3 nonprofit youth ballet company in northeast florida.
Ballet parking traces the evolution of the nutcracker from a tale by e. Guerra was the recipient of the 2015 miami life award in the category of best male ballet dancer. If you would like to hone your technique, have never taken a ballet class before, or would merely like to add a little grace to your workout, i have what you need. He was a principal dancer with miami city ballet from 20032016 and is known for his spins, lifts and dynamic partnering. Former miami city ballet principal dancers, jennifer kronenberg and carlos guerra, will dance the roles of the cavalier and the sugar plum fairy.
The mission of the florida ballet is to enrich and inspire the cultural landscape of our community through the education and art of classical ballet. Saint augustine ballet presents their annual production of the holiday favorite, the nutcracker will be performed at lewis auditorium in st. Augustines unique culture in a way that uplifts, educates and enlightens invested st. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in florida. The perla ballet school a daytime preprofessional training program for aspiring artists. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in jacksonville. The tallahassee ballets the nutcracker presented by the. Saint augustine ballets the nutcracker will be performed at 1. This year, there will four performances over two days.
I offer adult ballet classes, pilates, barre, summer workshops, and more. We believe that dance is an essential part of any thriving community and that the arts lift the spirit and raise the. The story of the nutcracker revolves around clara and her fantastical journey to the land of the sweets. St augustine dance conservatory, 3670 us1 s, ste 150. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. Our mission is to discover interesting stories and interpret st. Click on the event website link to purchase your tickets. Tickets are available at photo from the 2014 production by renee unsworth. Tchaikovskys nutcracker is a traditional thing to do during the holidays, and one of the most loved christmas stories, based on e. The emma concert association presents dance alive national ballet in a riveting production of shakespeares a midsummer nights dream on saturday, march 14, 2020. Label copy to clipboard click to copy embed code for video close. Augustine adult ballet caters to the adult student.
The multigeneration cast is a blend of local dancers and celebrities. Over their years of brilliant careers, they became the face of miami city ballet. Florida nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Hoffmann to the ballet by petipatchaikovsky to the george ballanchine production in america, while at the same time explaining how each instance was a reaction to revolution. This 45minute performance will feature select excerpts from the fulllength production providing a funfilled opportunity for families with young ones. Tickets for the saint augustine ballets upcoming producitonof the nutcracker ballet are available online at this holiday favorite will. Saint augustine ballet is a nonprofit community ballet organization that presents professional quality ballet to st.
Saint augustine ballets nutcracker has always featured numerous community members. This is the 11th annual year for this holiday favorite. Presented by vystar credit union, the first coast nutcracker has been a beloved tradition in northeast florida for over 40 years. Augustine ballet is a nonprofit performing arts organization. The nutcracker is a classic christmas story, says abella. The ballet is based on the shakespeare play, with selections from felix mendelssohns incidental music. Augustine ballet is a nonprofit community ballet organization that presents professional quality ballet to st. Bringing various performers together to produced the nutcracker ballet is only a part of community nutcrackers focus. Nutcracker in a nutshell is a sweet, abbreviated performance designed to introduce children to ballet as a performance art. Augustine ballets production of the nutcracker not only incorporates a cast of over 70 dancers from st. Morning matinee wednesday, december 18 at 11am a shorter nutcracker ballet designed for very young audience members and students with limited attention spans. The saint augustine ballet currently presents two classical productions each year. Our goal as a ballet school is to pass on our passion for dance and the arts to young dancers promoting them in excellence, creativity, and professionalism.
Augustine ballets performance includes 85 dancers dressed as mischievous mice, dancing dolls, sparkling snowflakes and more, along with customdesigned scenery and costumes. The perla ballet, resident youth ballet company of st. Moscow ballets unique dance with us program brings the rare opportunity of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing with a professional, international touring ballet company in the great russian nutcracker and other classic russian story ballets to generations of american ballet students. The saint augustine ballet will present the holiday classic the nutcracker at 1. Saint augustine ballets nutcracker is a holiday tradition thats fun for the whole family. The multigenerational cast is comprised of student and professional dancers. Augustine ballet production was directed by artistic director luis abella. Treat yourself and your family to one of the holiday seasons most treasured and adored traditions, the tallahassee ballets the nutcracker important. More than just an entertainment center, the florida theatre is also home to graduations, awards ceremonies, lectures, business meetings and. Due to the coronavirus covid19 health crisis events listed on this website may be canceled or postponed. Dont miss the classic holiday ballet showing december 1718 at lewis auditorium. In december, the florida ballets annual presentation of the the nutcracker will be sure to thrill audiences of all ages.
With multiple dance rooms at both locations, we offer several class times and an instudio store to meet the needs of all our busy families. Saint augustine ballet to perform annual holiday classic. Saint louis ballet offers the same great quality dancing, a much shorter program, narration and a noshushing atmosphere. Our mission is to produce high quality classical ballets as well as offer st. Joy delia, tommy bledsoe with mischievous mice, a mysterious uncle, the beautiful clara, a heroic nutcracker, and world class guest artists, tickets to saint augustine ballets performances of. Saint augustine ballets production of the nutcracker now. The role of clara will be danced by local dancer ella wimpelberg, a freshman at pedro menendez high school. Experience tchaikovskys timeless ballet as it should be experienced. Augustine ballet performs the nutcracker every holiday season at flagler colleges lewis auditorium. Augustine ballet presents the nutcracker 2019 visit.
Augustine ballet in 2009, grew up dancing in his native country of cuba. The philanthropic focus of the community nutcracker simply put, is to spread christmas cheer to all corners of our community, including those who may not have the opportunity to enjoy a full length ballet. It then became a russian ballet, and now, in its latest incarnation, it has become an american ritual. Four shows this weekend at lewis auditorium at flagler college. Augustine ballet and will be free and open to the public on sunday, oct. Johns and the surrounding counties the unique opportunity to perform in full length ballet productions. Saint augustine ballet presents their annual production of the holiday favorite, the nutcracker. Augustine ballet presents the nutcracker 2019 visit st. We offer many different dance styles and a performance company. Nutcracker in a nutshell lazzara performance hall, unf fine arts center nutcracker in a nutshell is a sweet abbreviated performance designed to introduce children to ballet as a performance art. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Augustine ballet is a nonprofit performing arts organization founded in 2010.
The nutcracker is the 21stcentury version of the childrens crusade. Area residents and visitors will have a onetime opportunity to peek inside claras closet and discover what the young lead dancer from the nutcracker ballet has stored there from christmas pasts. The company brings in professional dancers to perform in the two large shows they produce each year, including the nutcracker. Saint augustine ballet presents the nutcracker presented. Saint augustine ballet presents the nutcracker lifestyle the st. Proud member of regional dance america, southeastern regional ballet association rdaserba since 2015 the company. Augustine ballet offers performance opportunities to ballet dancers from the st. From ballet and opera to contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country and blues the florida theatre offers 200 cultural and entertainment events annually for every taste and age.