Salt creek ballet bring fairy tales to life in sleeping. The famous holiday ballet, directed by salt creek artistic director sergey kozadayev, will be staged at 2 and 7 p. Believing that a classical ballet foundation is the basis of any of todays dance styles, salt creek ballet strives to nurture children and adults alike in the beauty. Salt creek ballet 98 e chicago ave, westmont, illinois 60559 rated 4. Salt creek ballet is artistically directed by sergey kozadayev who trained at the famed vaganova ballet academy in st. The nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical dance.
Mar 10, 2020 salt creek ballet s the nutcracker opens thanksgiving weekend duration. The mac is thrilled to bring you a gorgeous new production of the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet skokie, illinois salt creek ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. They talk about everything from the salt creeks upcoming nutcracker performances at hinsdale central high school, paramount arts centre in aurora and governors state university in. The chicago suntimes calls the production a solid, professional nutcracker, and the chicago tribune hails salt creek s nutcracker production as a real treat. Sugarplum fairies, nutcrackers and delightful dancers. Salt creek ballet s the nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Guide to ten performances from the joffrey ballet to the dogs. From the beautiful ladies and mitchell of the salt creek ballet company. Salt creek ballet will perform the nutcracker at governors. For more information and tickets, call 708 2352222 or visit the website at.
Salt creek ballets the nutcracker, at hinsdale central. An enchanting holiday tradition for many families, paramount theatre is proud to present the return of salt creek ballet s the nutcracker. As the rat king advances on the nutcracker, clara throws her slipper at him, distracting him long enough for the nutcracker to attack and push the rat king into a trap. May 08, 2015 little red riding hood, puss n boots, the white cat and princess aurora are among the characters who will dance across the stage in the dance companys performances at the college of dupage. Salt creek ballet s the nutcracker opens thanksgiving weekend duration. This is the beginning backstage at the audition anticipation at salt creek ballet, the cast list for the nutcracker is one of the most important days of the year for the company members. Angie has been with us at salt creek ballet since 2009 and teaches our modern classes. Salt creek ballet introducing brand new costumes for 30th annual the nutcracker duration. The photos shown here remind me that i too started as a young performer, first as an angel. Salt creek ballet to perform the nutcracker entertainment. This week, were spotlighting one of our many talented faculty members. It has been my honor to perform the role of the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker at salt creek ballet over the course of many years. The nutcracker also grows to lifesize to rescue clara, who finds herself in the midst of a battle between an army of toy soldiers and the rats, led by the rat king. Francesconi graduated from butler university in may 2010 with a bachelors of arts in dance pedagogy.
Salt lake city ballet performance tickets nutcracker. Depending on the production, the age of students in the spring performance varies. Olivier pardina taught at the harid conservatory for 20 years, was a principal instructor at the miami city ballet school preprofessional division, and has taught master classes throughout the world. Sponsored salt creek ballets young dancers prepare for. Salt creek ballets the nutcracker see chicago dance. Fun for the entire family and a great way to introduce children to the arts, come see salt creek ballet perform the nutcracker in. Salt creek ballets sleeping beauty awakens passion in. Little red riding hood, puss n boots, the white cat and princess aurora are among the characters who will dance across the stage in the dance companys performances at. An enchanting holiday tradition, this years production of the nutcracker features the 48piece chicago west chamber orchestra. Salt creek ballet has a preprofessional company attached to the school. Nutcracker ballet university park, illinois salt creek ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. The salt creek ballet featuring a cast of 65 local dancers and worldclass guest artists will perform at the following locations.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in illinois. Salt creek ballet from the artistic directors j%liday jeason 2014 dear friends, welcome back to salt creek ballet s 2014 nutcracker. Oct 30, 2019 salt creek ballet s the nutcracker when. Sunday, may 31, 2020 please contact the office for more information regarding classes listed with. Salt creek ballet s the nutcracker, under the direction of artistic director sergey kozadayev makes its debut at the mcaninch arts center mac at. A magical tale featuring tchaikovskys enchanting score, festive set and costumes.
Salt creek ballet s the nutcracker marches back onto the north shore center stage with an affordable fulllength holiday production performed in the grand russian style by a professional company with incredible guest soloists. Students from ages 818 may audition for the nutcracker. Glen ellyn 8 mi moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker schiller park. Join salt creek ballet for princess aurora s wedding, with little red riding hood, puss in boots and the white cat in attendance. Salt creek ballets production of the nutcracker produces a whimsical tale of young clara and her magical journey with waltzing flowers, giant mice and sugar plum fairies, which are all exquisitely set to tchaikovskys enchanting musical score.
The nutcracker ballet is a timeless holiday tradition for families because it offers something for everyonefrom the ethereal sugar plum fairy gliding across the stage in a beautiful costume to a thrilling battle to defeat the evil mouse king to stunning music from tchaikovskys score. Salt creek ballet s production of the nutcracker returns to the hinsdale central auditorium on saturday, november 28th at 1 p. The nutcracker, in all its variations, dances into the. Salt creek ballet s the nutcracker tours three different locations this season. Here are performances of the nutcracker by 10 different ballets in 16 different locations, including four that my daughter and i have attended over the years. Salt creek ballets the nutcracker north shore center. Slc ballet is a friendly professional environment where your child recieves excellent dance training and performance experience while gaining confidence by cultivatingn values of hard work, selfdiscipline, persistence, dedication, friendship, pursuit of excellence, humility and respect all values inherent in ballet training. Nov 15, 20 salt creek ballets the nutcracker tours three different locations this season. The nutcracker and an army of toys do battle with the forces of the mouse king in salt creek ballet s the nutcracker. Salt creek ballet twelfth annual the nutcracker patricia sigurdson artistic director hinsdale central auditorium saturday, november 29,1. Salt creek ballets production of the nutcracker returns to. Chicagoborn katherine bruno, worldclass ballet artist, dances the role of the sugar plum fairy. You will be drawn into the story more than ever before, and experience new costumes.
At salt creek ballet, the cast list for the nutcracker is one of the most important days of the year for the company members. Dance companies throughout chicago and the suburbs are staging versions of tchaikovskys beloved ballet the nutcracker starting this weekend. Join salt creek ballet for princess auroras wedding, with little red riding hood, puss n boots and the white cat in attendance. Salt creek ballet remains committed to its mission to offer high quality dance instruction to students of all ages, present professionalquality dance perfor. While dancing with salt creek she appeared as a doll and a mouse in several years production of the the nutcracker. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Illinois nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. If you want to be a dancer, run, dont walk, to salt creek ballet. She trained with marilyn michaels until she began at salt creek ballet at age ten. Olivier pardina former artistic director and principal instructor at the nice opera ballet school. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, salt creek ballet s enchanting production is everything you hope for with stunning costumes and magical effects. The change of atmosphere allows you to stay sharp and alert and keep the performance alive, says larissa ponomarenko, a ukrainian native and boston ballet principal dancer who is guesting as the sugar plum fairy for aurora performances of salt creek ballet s nutcracker.
Nov 15, 1998 the salt creek ballet s the nutcracker performances at hinsdale central high school are nov. Salt creek ballet teams with roosevelt orchestra for nutcracker. Salt creek ballet returns with sugarplum fairies, nutcrackers and dancers who will dazzle you in this classic dream tale. A magical tale featuring tchaikovskys enchanting score, a brand new set and costumes along with waltzing flowers, giant mice, and the sugar plum fairy. Salt creek ballets production of the nutcracker returns. Dec 02, 2011 the nutcracker and an army of toys do battle with the forces of the mouse king in salt creek ballet s the nutcracker. After five years, i continue to be impressed with their nutcracker and other ballet performances, as well as their spring and summer showcases. With both excitement and much anticipation, we want to share with you our brand new production in honor of our 30th anniversary. Salt creek ballet westmont, illinois dance school ballethub. Salt creek uses 52 dancers in the second act and 42 in the first act, according to kozadayev. Salt creek ballets production plays stints in western suburban hinsdale, in skokie on the north shore, and in the south suburbs at governors state university. Dec 21, 2019 for a holiday production that first delighted audiences way back in 1892, salt creek ballets the nutcracker demonstrates how to make this historic ballet and holiday tradition just as accessible and relevant today. The paramount theatre is bringing the holiday spirit to downtown aurora with a variety of seasonal shows, from timehonored theatre traditions like a christmas carol and the nutcracker to family.
Salerno praised salt creek ballet s nutcracker as a really toplevel. Aurora s wedding and additional repertorie duration. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago. The salt creek ballet presents its production of the nutcracker. The chicago suntimes calls the production a solid, professional nutcracker, and laura molzahn of the chicago tribune calls salt creek ballet a real treat. Salt creek ballet the nutcracker governors state university. She earned a degree in theatre from columbia college chicago in 2006. Salt creek ballets the nutcracker marches back onto the north shore center stage with a gift for families.
Companies look outside the burbs to cast plum nutcracker. The nutcracker aurora closed december 06, 2008 chicago. With a jawdropping christmas tree that grows nearly 60 feet tall, 125 exquisite costumes, internationally recognized guest soloists and live music by new. On her time at salt creek ballet, she says, i love being a part of this creative team and the students that work so hard and achieve so much. If you live in the chicago area, chances are that theres a performance of the nutcracker near you. Salt creek ballet will perform the nutcracker at the governors state university center for performing arts, 1 university parkway, in university park, on saturday, dec. Every time i guest dance at scb i am struck by the professionalism, positive energy, and passion of the young dancers. First up is a run at hinsdale central high school, 55th and grant streets, hinsdale, at 1 p. At salt creek ballet, she performed in many classical ballets such as the nutcracker, sleeping beauty, giselle, alice in wonderland, and paquita. Salt creek ballets the nutcracker north shore center for. This will be my final role with salt creek, something ive already seen and looked up. Schmidt, who plays one of princess aurora s friends, has logged 12 years of training with salt creek ballet. Salt creek ballet presents the nutcracker hinsdale, il.
The production features internationally recognized soloists along with a cast of 100 students from salt creek ballet, ages eight to seventeen. A holiday tradition filled with magic and inspirational beauty. Groupon has verified that the customer actually visited salt creek ballet presents the nutcracker. Best holiday events for kids in western suburbs chicago parent. Clara hyesun park dances with her toy nutcracker in salt creek ballet s production of the nutcracker, starting first in hinsdale before touring to aurora, university park and skokie.
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