Headquartered in san antonio, texas, and in arlington, virginia, operation homefront currently provides services to military families across the nation with 16 field offices serving all 50 states. Downtown news about us nashville downtown partnership. Prepare to be blown away by a performance which features over 40 classically trained dancers, stunning sets, and a powerful score performed by the san antonio symphony. The ballet san antonios the nutcracker brings the breathtaking traditions of russian ballet to texas. Danielle campbell steans, san antonio ballet school. The mission of the childrens ballet of san antonio, bessler said, is to inspire. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the. Childrens ballet of san antonio performing arts school. Nashville ballets nashvilles nutcracker sets record in 2015. Nashville ballet returns this year for the eighth consecutive year with one of music city s most beloved holiday traditions. Nashville ballet ushers in the holiday season in glorious style with its revival of artistic director paul vasterling s visionary reinterpretation of the nutcracker, onstage at tpac s andrew. The alamo city dance companys production of the nutcracker, now in its 27th year and the longest running nutcracker in san antonio, boasts approximately 100 dancers in 160 roles danced by san antonians with the exception of different guest artists brought in each year to keep the production fresh and new. Ballet san antonio is the only and premiere professional ballet company in san antonio, residing at the tobin center for the performing arts.
Ballet san antonio 20152016 season tobin center for the. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with professional russian. She then performed with nashville ballet and nashville ballet ii, dancing in. Seasoned dancers can convey subtle emotions to the back row, even through their twoman horse costume. Nutcracker ballet san antonio, tx nutcracker tickets. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more.
August 28 september 3 traffic alert, street eats, live on the green, peter frampton finale, nashville sounds vs. We hold an uncompromising commitment to continually attract and nurture exceptional professional dancers, create. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. The most famous ballet of all time makes its san antonio debut. This performance of the nutcracker is a san antonio favorite. Oct 27, 2018 nashville ballets nutcracker the holidays wouldnt be complete without watching nashville ballets production of e. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Nashville ballets nutcracker the holidays wouldnt be complete without watching nashville ballets production of e. Exquisite s an a ntonio e xpres performances by s ne ws ballet san antonio artists and. Festive ways to celebrate the holidays in nashville.
As always, the nashville symphony is in the pit for this months nutcracker run, and martin west led the ensemble in a colorful, vigorous rendition of tchaikovskys timeless score. An earlier version of this article stated the opening date as dec. We hold an uncompromising commitment to continually attract and nurture exceptional professional dancers, create distinctive performances, and make. Get discount on tickets to nashvilles nutcracker vanderbilt news.
The alamo city dance companys original full length production of the nutcracker was first produced in 1991 with 35 dancers performing all of the parts through the years the company has had the opportunity to perform with professional artists including. The nutcracker san antonio symphony and ballet san antonio. South cheatham library 358 north main street kingston springs, tn, 37082 united states. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. Celebrating 10 years of aweinspiring magic and dazzling holiday cheer, nashvilles nutcracker will ring in the season with 16 performances december 2 23, 2017, at tpacs jackson hall tickets on sale here. After graduating in 2015, she joined milwaukee ballet ii performing various roles in michael pinks dracula, mirror mirror and the nutcracker and septime webres alice in wonderland.
Soon after, she began to study en pointe with mayra worthen, julie mortonsimpson, and tiekka schofield and performed five seasons of ballet san antonios texas ballet concerto the nutcracker in childrens roles. This special production is danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Charity navigator, america s largest and most utilized independent charity rating agency, has awarded operation homefront their prestigious 4star. The nutcracker presented by arts san antonio at lila. Childrens ballet of san antonio, san antonio, texas. The organization brings to the stage globallyrenowned artists for culturally diverse performances and aspires to enrich the cultural heritage, elevate the reputation, and magnify the potential of their community by joining. In 2018, she joined nashville ballet ii and performed western symphony, swan lake and the nutcracker as well as new works by colby demond and christopher stuart. On with the nutcracker arts san antonio scrambles to keep nutcracker in the current season. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to.
The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. Nashville ballet is celebrating 10 years of nashvilles nutcracker early with christmas in july. Tchaikovskys score is brought to life expertly by the nashville symphony while the companys. The witte museum mays family center is a majestic 10,000 squarefoot space which unites the historic views of broadway street with the ancient panorama of the san antonio river and will be the location for the 2018 nutcracker sweets event. Let mikko nissinens the nutcracker capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing candy canes. Nutcracker is an annually changing production of costumes, scenic elements and choreography. The only and premiere professional ballet company in san antonio. For the truely inspired performance of a world class dancer, the music must be alive, allowing the dancer to display hisher true skill and artistry in exhibiting the energy. It is our initiative to support alamo city dance company and. December 323, 2016 tpacs jackson hall nashvilles nutcracker is made possible in part by our generous sponsors.
Dec 14, 2011 on with the nutcracker arts san antonio scrambles to keep nutcracker in the current season. Ballet san antonio the nutcracker tickets ballet san. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances intexas. The nutcracker ballet is based on the story the nutcracker and the king of mice written by e. As part of the companys learning that moves you outreach program, ballet san antonio and the symphony will also stage two abridged performances. The childrens ballet is a professionallevel dance company, bridging the. Ballet san antonio, resident ballet company of the tobin center for the performing arts, is a part of the citys cultural landscape. Since 2012, the company has undergone a tremendous creative metamorphosis.
Ballet san antonio, resident ballet company of the tobin center for the performing arts, is a part of the city s cultural landscape. Nov 30, 20 this seasons nutcracker also features approximately 150 children from across san antonio and surrounding areas, the largest number of children to participate in a ballet san antonio production. The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892. To purchase tickets by phone, call the nashville ballet box office at 615 2972966. She is the community coordinator for one orphan, the orphan care ministry of america world adoption association. She then joined nashville ballet, dancing in numerous classical and. The nutcracker tickets are currently on sale for ballet san antonio the nutcracker december 23 27, 2009 for more information please. Nov 19, 2015 free storytime nashvilles nutcracker about nashville ballet since its founding in 1986, nashville ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by artistic director paul vasterling. Later this month, december 1921, 2014, you can catch arts san antonios the nutcracker. Holiday favorite will debut new elements, including snow in the audience nashville ballet is celebrating 10 years of nashvilles nutcracker december 223, 2017, at tpacs jackson hall with allnew magical elements to mark the occasion.
Ballet san antonio tobin center for the performing arts. The quenedit ballet school offers year round, professional level dance training and dance classes in san antonio. San antonio missions, summer music series at the hermitage hotel, tsu john merritt classic, labor day luau, tenn on top at holston house nashvilles labor day bbq, free yoga in the park, nashville symphony. My familys next holiday music experience will be the san antonio symphonys holiday pops, december 1921 at the tobin center. Paul vasterlings nashvilles nutcracker, running december 523 at. Aug 24, 2017 school of nashville ballet student gabriele redding shares her experiences in the nashville s nutcracker 2016 youth cast. Paul vasterling s nashville s nutcracker, running december 523 at. This was my first exposure to the san antonio ballet, and although there is a lot of talent with the dancers, it wasnt displayed on stage. Quenedit ballet school san antonio dance school dance. Free storytime nashvilles nutcracker nashville ballet. Charity navigator, americas largest and most utilized independent charity rating agency, has awarded operation homefront their prestigious 4star. The directors, ernesto quenedit and catalina garza are passionate and dedicated teachers who hope to share their love of dance with all students.
Ballet san antonio nutcracker december 2015, author. Arts san antonio presents mejia ballet international s 2015 the nutcracker. She joined grand rapids ballet as a trainee in 2017 and was promoted to apprentice after her first performance of sugar plum fairy, and is now in her first year as a company member. The dazzling production is performed in the beautiful tennessee performing arts center. Each of us at ballet san antonio believes in the strength of our community and our commitment to san antonio is a key part of who we are. We were curious about this and knew there would be added surprises. Dec, 2017 this year the nashville nutcracker is celebrating their 10th year. A nonprofit childrens only dance company whose mission is to inspire the pursuit of excellence and prepare children for. Ballet ivy newell began her ballet training at the age of ten at mayra worthen ballet school. Since its founding in 1986, nashville ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by artistic director paul vasterling. Currently, ivy is the level i ballet instructor for san antonio ballet and enjoys. Find other a hip hop nutcracker dates and see why seatgeek is. Dont miss the excitement of the battle scene featuring the nutcracker and the notorious mouse king a scene filled with a brigade of soldiers and army of mice and take delight in the beautiful sugar plum fairy and her dazzling.
The mission of ballet san antonio, a professional ballet company, is to share the splendor of dance through diverse artistic performances and outreach programs that reflect, promote and enrich the cultural heritage of our south texas community. Alamo city performing arts association is dedicated to inclusive education in the art of dance, theater and music. Nashville ballet ushers in the holiday season in glorious style with its revival of artistic director paul vasterlings visionary reinterpretation of the nutcracker, onstage at tpacs andrew. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Childrens ballet of san antonio students perform solos from their many productions including swan lake, the nutcracker, and.
Arts san antonio presents mejia ballet internationals. Established in june 2015, the ballet company has successfully staged two. The nutcracker tickets are currently on sale for ballet san antonio the nutcracker december 23 27, 2009 for more information please visit. Artistic director gabriel zertuche not only began choreographing new works for the company, he also expanded the repertoire to include grand, fulllength ballets such as cinderella. Arts san antonios mission is to entertain, enrich and educate the people of san antonio and surrounding communities. Today, steans is helping other young dancers realize their dreams through her role as the. Nashville ballet celebrates 10th year of nashvilles.
Watch pros at work with this deal to see the nutcracker, presented by arts san antonio at the lila cockrell theatre inside the henry b. October 9 11 the most famous ballet of all time makes its san antonio debut the nutcracker. Nov 17, 2015 get discount on tickets to nashvilles nutcracker nov. Nashvilles nutcracker 2016 by nashville ballet issuu. In honor of its 10th year in nashville, the production will. Artistic director gabriel zertuche not only began choreographing new works for the company, he also expanded the repertoire to include grand, fulllength ballets such as. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Dec 06, 2009 the nutcracker tickets are currently on sale for ballet san antonio the nutcracker december 23 27, 2009 for more information please visit. Nashville ballet 3630 redmon st, nashville, tennessee 37209 rated 4. Dont miss the excitement of the battle scene featuring the nutcracker and the notorious mouse king a scene filled with a brigade of soldiers and army of mice and take delight in the beautiful sugar plum fairy and her dazzling display of dancing. Resident company of the tobin center for the performing arts. Erica is an advocate for simplicity, family time, making a cozy home and loving others well. Nashville ballet returns this year for the eighth consecutive year with one of music citys most beloved holiday traditions.
If youve gone in previous years, youll notice a little more surprise and delight we wont spoil it for you. Nov 30, 2014 later this month, december 1921, 2014, you can catch arts san antonios the nutcracker. From the captivating dance of the sugar plum fairy to the iconic snow scene, this enchanting holiday continued. Heres an earlier post about the 20 holiday concert. This seasons nutcracker also features approximately 150 children from across san antonio and surrounding areas, the largest number of children to participate in a ballet san antonio production. Follow clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and majestic scenery. Many dance companies, including the new york city ballet and san francisco ballet, have made this show a staple of their repertoire each year, bringing the. Share in claras adventures as she is swept away by her nutcracker prince into an enchanting land of snow and into the kingdom of sweets. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets mark foehringer. Georgia ballet in atlanta, the nashville ballet and ballet san antonio, where she went on to. Ballet san antonio nutcracker december 2015, length. A nonprofit childrens only dance company whose mission is to inspire the pursuit of excellence and prepare children for productive.