Events and performances canadas national ballet school. I got accepted, because i was so nervous going into the audition. We tell canadian stories and always reflect a canadian identity in. Canadas winnipeg royal ballet perform the nutcracker from december 48. Have you been trying to figure out what the best bet is for your weekend entertainment. The audition director is a member of the ballet companys touring group. Auditions summer, yearround, company, college, master classes, workshops. Why alberta ballets the nutcracker means so much to aspiring. Wright joined the faculty of alberta ballet school in 1993.
Presented by the canadian school of ballet, and featuring ballet kelownas company of dancers, this magical adventure will captivate audiences of all ages transporting them on an unforgettable journey with clara, her nutcracker prince, and the. It offers dance programs for all ages and training levels from preschool to. Senior roles require three years of ballet training. Nutcracker returns this season to delight audiences young and old. Alberta ballet school is one of the best ballet dance schools in the world. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. The date and location for this event is 24dec19 at southern alberta jubilee auditorium, calgary. Purchase ballet tickets in your city moscow ballet. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. Local dancers hit the stage with alberta ballet in the nutcracker. Alberta ballet will consider private auditions for current professional dancers.
The season just ended was a trial for alberta ballet. She did want to be in the ballet as a child, so she knows how much it matters to those who try out. Alberta ballet school offers dance programs for all ages and training levels from preschool to professional. Canadas ballet jorgen builders of dance from coast to coast. Ottawa theatre is part of the theatreland ltd collection. A successful audition invites students to attend our summer intensive program held annually each july in calgary, alberta. Alberta ballet was founded in 1966 and is canadas third largest ballet company. Presents the nutcracker by alberta ballet study guide for teachers nac 20102011 dance season cathy levy, dance producer. In honour of our 60th anniversary, this year nbs cross country tour will engage even more dancersfrom those with dreams of dancing on the. Our funding gives professional graduate program students in. This year, nearly 300 children will round out alberta ballets cast for performances in ottawa nov. With their stunning scenery and large country its no surprise canada is home to a lot of movie, television series, photo shoots, commercials, print ads and music video casting calls.
Join us in a city near you for an audition, open class or community workshop. December 6 10, 2017 at the national arts centre as much a part of the holiday season as pond hockey and mistletoe, the nutcracker is an adventure that needs to be experienced more than once it is a ballet that uncovers something new and wondrous with each performance. Backstage with the nutcracker with video ottawa citizen. Its twin, publiclyowned home stages in edmonton and calgary were closed for renovation. Helen picketts original inspiration for petal came from the vibrancy of a gerber daisy.
Its one of the things i feel very strongly about when we do the auditions. Ballet auditions for summer, companies, yearround and colleges. Children auditions for alberta ballets the nutcracker. A fantastic cocktail, gourmet dinner, outstanding performances and a huge raffle are just a few of the activities we have in store for this evenings guests. Ballet bc is excited to present alberta ballets magical production of the nutcracker during the 2017 holiday season. Alberta ballet is looking for boys and girls, minimum age of eight at the time of the performances. Celebrate this acclaimed alberta ballet tradition with us the world of culture and art is the gift that keeps on giving. Moscow ballet casts student dancers ages 618 in ancillary roles performing sidebyside with the full russian company. Ballet and character teacher for the school of alberta ballet, aram manukyan, will direct alberta ballet ii. Each show features 233 performers 50 dancers, 98 students, 65 musicians, 20 singers.
The nutcracker is one of the biggest and most spectacular productions in the national ballet of canadas repertoire. Ironically, messam didnt make it into a nutcracker until her late teens with the alberta ballet. Whether you want to discover dance for the first time, or audition to train for a career on the world stage. Enbridge is pleased to help provide an exciting opportunity for young dancers. The alberta ballets rendition of this famous russian ballet, complete with soulstirring performances by the edmonton symphony orchestra, is playing this weekend only. Auditions for the nutcracker national arts centre 2018.
This sparkling holiday tradition is a festive feast for the senses with enchanting costumes, timeless choreography and a brilliant score by tchaikovsky. All shows start at 7 pm, except for the matinees on saturday, december 7, and sunday, december 8, that begin at 1. This sumptuous alberta ballet production pulls out all the stops with fantastic costumes, extravagant sets and the charming, original choreography of edmund stripe. Alberta ballet in the nutcracker edmonton globalnews. Ballet auditions for summer intensives, colleges and companies. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares globe. Young local dancers to perform in the nutcracker with the. Alberta ballet ii dancers announced the dance current. As the ballet evolved color remained a critical element of the work, but the visceral movement and relationships between the dancers came to reflect the vigor of wildflowers rather than a hothouse bloom. Join the rwb as they tour to ottawa to perform nutcracker. Canadas national ballet school is travelling cross country. If youve already enlisted your friends to head out and see a fun show on the stage this weekend but you still need to narrow it down, know that stubhub is the first place you guys should look to see if there are any popular shows heading near your area to enjoy.
This is alberta ballet the nutcracker by dance victoria on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The show features 329 costumes, made inhouse in calgary and in design studios in new york, montreal and chicago. Dance offers such a rich world of emotion, passion and curiosity, woven throughout with sensuous musical choices, gorgeous design elements, digital explorations, not to mention stories of love, loss, identity, politics, and so much more. Young calgary ballerinas auditioned for their roles in the great russian nutcracker, sept. Experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season with the beloved classic, the nutcracker. One of canadas premier dance companies, alberta ballet is committed to an artistic vision of powerfully exciting dance. Alberta ballet in the nutcracker calgary globalnews. The youngest are the little mice in act i and the lambs in act ii. Nutcracker features endearing canadian scenes like a snowy pond hockey game and a battle on parliament hill. Children auditions for alberta ballets the nutcracker ballet bc. Ive been in the alberta ballet, this production of the nutcracker, twice. Auditions for the childrens roles in alberta ballets the nutcracker will take place on september 30, 2018 at the school of dance in ottawa the nutcracker is a jubilant, shimmering, canadian holiday treasure that honours tradition while adding a playful, delightful homegrown touch.
Ballet dancers aged 6 18 are invited to audition for the moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. There is an option on the preregistration form link above to request consideration for the private audition. Alberta ballet the nutcracker tickets alberta ballet. Dec 9 alberta ballets production of the nutcracker is in edmonton this weekend at the jubilee auditorium. Alberta ballet company dedicated to professional performances. Alberta ballet school offers programming in ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern dance, including a partnership with yyc dance project.