Students learn through participation and observation, experiencing dance movement and theory in a safe and nurturing environment. Holiday nutcracker performances in the bay area marin. The nutcracker ballet suite savoy theatre glace bay. Oakland ballet companys the nutcracker oakland east bay. Peninsula ballet theatres nutcracker at fox theatre. The east bay ballet schools familyfriendly hourlong production, now in its 17th. Starting fall 2019, we will be located at 3966 piedmont avenue, oakland, ca 94611. Bay area ballet conservatory provides premier classical ballet and dance training for ages 2. The oakland ballet at the paramount theatre of the arts, oakland, california.
A lot of great art, beautiful memories, and lasting friendships were created in that studio. We provide more than just great dance classes we are committed to growing happy, healthy kids through our nurturing environment in the brentwood, discovery bay, oakley, and antioch areas. A magical and truly touching performance alastair maccaulay, new york times, bbts moving version of the ballets storyline highlights the holiday. The revamped oakland ballet debuts in a sparkling nutcracker created by new artistic.
We are excited to announce bay ballet academys unique production of the nutcracker in san jose. The savoy theatre proudly presents our first ballet production which will feature our local young dancers, directors and choreographers. Our nutcracker is a fulllength ballet with beautiful dancing, professional dancers, and magnificent costumes and sets that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Please check back for oakland ballet events at the paramount. The oakland ballet, along with the oakland symphony under the direction of michael morgan, performs graham lustigs the nutcracker on dec. Obc is an isadora duncan awardwinning dance company encompassing a diverse professional performing company, an outstanding. The before and care is a little like child care to be fair however the majority of the day is hiphop, ballet, jazz, tap and tumbling acrobatics. Since premiering 15 years ago, helgi tomassons nutcracker has become an essential part of the bay areas holiday experience, which is pretty much what he. Ballet classes in san jose kids adults bay ballet academy. Oakland ballet school secret nutcracker brown paper tickets. East county performing arts center dance classes in. Performance opportunities students of alameda ballet academy have the opportunity to audition for alameda civic ballets nutcracker. Bay area holiday dances for all nutcracker fan or not.
Peninsula ballet theatre is san mateo countys iconic arts organization. Bay area nutcrackers, velveteen rabbit, and other holiday. The stahlbaum children and a cast of delightful characters leap from the pages of drosselmeyers book to weave an uplifting tale filled with compassion. Peninsula ballet presents the nutcracker 2019gregory amatos exuberant reimagining of the nutcracker reinvigorates this beloved holiday tradition with a 21st century sensibility, while cherishing all of our favorite nutcracker moments. The oakland ballets annual production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker oakland tickets live in december 2020. Practicing the classical art of ballet is a fantastic way to get a total body workout without ever having to hit the gym. Peggy has enjoyed producing the nutcracker since 1979. The bay area has a special connection to the famed nutcracker ballet, and lots of companies are staging either traditional or spinoff versions. Ballet petit has survived pressures to turn ballet into sport through dance competition.
Sign up to receive the obc spotlight, our monthly enewsletter. Oakland ballet company is a nonprofit, performing arts organization that reflects the rich diversity of oakland and the greater east bay. As the longest running nutcracker in the east bay, dancers and audiences alike have had the opportunity to enjoy this heartwarming holiday ballet written for children and at ballet petit performed by children who have been trained to appreciate the art of classical ballet. We are celebrating over 50 years of service to the greater bay area. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets fort mason center. Dancers from area professional companies augment the cast. Presented by contra costa ballet company featuring youth performers and professional guest artists november 29 december 1, 2019 returning for its 30th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. Thanks to berkeley ballet theater for sponsoring this guide to holiday dance performances for more than thirty years, berkeley ballet theaters rendition of the holiday classic, the nutcracker, has been an east bay family favorite.
For one weekend only, join clara and her beloved nutcrackerturnedprince on a magical journey among giant mice and toy. The nutcracker bay ballet academy san jose new ballet. Members of the oakland east bay symphony will play. Please go to alameda civic ballets nutcracker page for the rehearsal schedule and other information. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. All artists are trained in various fields of movement including contemporary, jazz, hiphop, modern, and cultural dance. Youll find a wide variety of nutcracker performances throughout marin and the san francisco bay area this holiday season, from fun introductions for younger kids to puppet shows to elaborately staged, full.
Northern california ballet bringing quality fulllength. Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and other. Casting will be posted at the alameda ballet academy studio as well as emailed to performers. Get the whole family involved with dance at one of these five east bay. The mission of the oakland ballet company is to provide accessible, relevant, and exciting dance for our diverse community. It is christmas eve and herr drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family livingroom becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them through the land of snow.
Artistic director graham lustigs popular nutcracker draws from the original e. Oakland ballet company presents graham lustigs the nutcracker, a beloved east bay holiday tradition, with three magical performances in the paramount theatre this december 2324. Local and regional dancers are encouraged to audition for placement in. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. East bay dance center in oaklands glenview district is perfect. Obs is proud to present ronn guidis, the secret nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet suite has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960s and is now performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the christmas season. Returning for its 30th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. Where to watch nutcracker in the bay area datebook. If tchaikovskys beautiful music is dancing around your head, check out one the many nutcracker performances the bay area.
Alameda civic ballet s nutcracker features local, caribbean talent. This timeless holiday classic is sure to delight your entire family. The east bay areas favorite holiday tradition is returning to the paramount theatre in december 2020, and if you hurry, theres still time to snag great tickets for any the nutcracker oakland performance. The ballet company of east county is celebrating its 14th anniversary presentation of the nutcracker. The east bay ballet school provides professionallevel training for all students, regardless of age, height, weight, race or gender. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Tickets contra costa ballets the nutcracker lesher center for the.
Oakland ballet school a welcoming environment to learn. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Tickets contra costa ballets the nutcracker lesher. It will take place at the historic hoover theater in the rose garden on nov. Berkeley city ballets nutcracker has an outstanding reputation as one of the few traditional, fulllength, productions of the holiday favorite in the east bay.
The bcb nutcracker features a cast of over 40 dancers with elegant costumes and sets. Our nonprofit dance company is dedicated to presenting the beautiful, cultural heritage of mexico through folkloric dance. Berkeley ballet theater presents the east bays premier familyfriendly. Best christmas theater performances in the sf bay area. This rendition of the nutcracker is considered an east bay must. This special production is danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun. East countys first professional ballet company we provide professional dance performances to the public and young dancers the opportunity to learn from, and dance with professional dancers. Stapleton ballet performs its nutcracker at marin center on december 7 and 8 tchaikovskys classic ballet the nutcracker is timehonored christmas tradition in many communities.
Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker alameda ballet. East bay nutcrackers, holiday dance, and theater performances. Valley dance theatre brings fulllength and repertory classical ballet and contemporary dance productions to the san francisco east bay. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favorite.
It is the most thorough and consistent ballet program in the east bay bcb parent bcb preprofessional students receive such excellent training that they are prepared to audition and enter summer programs and schools such as the san francisco ballet school. Explore green bay nutcracker ballet ticket prices, online deals, event dates, and theater seating charts. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. Peninsula ballet theatre company and school san mateo. These are just some of the qualities east county performing arts center will foster in your children. Saturday, december 22 was our last day of full classes at our beloved studio on macarthur blvd. San francisco ballet in helgi tomassons nutcracker in 2018. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets mark foehringer.
The ballet company of east county presents the nutcracker. East bay oakland ballet companys the nutcracker one girls enchanted evening comes to life in contemporary choreographer graham lustigs the nutcracker, amidst a turnofthe century setting that features a hotair balloon ride. Berkeley city ballet is the best school to learn real ballet. Green bay nutcracker ballet show tickets musicals event. First of all, youll be treated to live musical accompaniment by the oakland symphony and piedmont east bay childrens choir, and secondly, youll experience this visual and aural spectacular inside the paramount, one of the most glorious art. We strive to help our students of all ages develop as artists in a unique, disciplined and cultural environment. Oakland ballet presents graham lustigs the nutcracker at.
Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Berkeley ballet theater presents the east bays premier familyfriendly nutcracker performance. Children who will be on a parentguardian lap for the full performance do not need separate admission. The oakland ballets annual production of the nutcracker has a couple of things going for it, aside from the gorgeous dancing, sets and costumes. School of the valley dance theatres 2018 2019 class schedule is now available. Choreographed by oakland ballet company artistic director graham lustig, this is one of the countrys most acclaimed and beloved adaptations of the tchaikovskypetipa classic and you wont want to miss seeing it live this holiday season. Conservatory of classical ballet, located in san leandro, california, was founded in 2001 by director ann fisher. Sugar plum fairies, gingerbread men, dance of the snowflakes tis the season for the nutcracker ballet. We seek to design and create unique vocabularies of performance. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a. The ballet company of east county 3901 walnut blvd, brentwood, california 945 rated 4. Black diamond ballet theatre, an east contra costa county nonprofit ballet company, will present its 2018 rendition of the nutcracker dec. From the always popular nutcracker ballet to the velveteen rabbit, these local holiday shows are perfect for kids and families.