The summer intensive program at imagine ballet theatre focuses on developing wellrounded dancers by exposing them to a variety of styles and perspectives with an emphasis on classical ballet. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Ballet west tickets ballet west theater tickets vivid. Come enjoy ballet wests new production of the nutcracker. We are the preferred broker of ballet west tickets because of our large selection and low prices. Browning center weber state university university circle ogden, ut 84408 note.
Ballet wests the nutcracker comes to weber state university this weekend, with performances at 7 p. Dec 14, 2011 we went behind the scenes with heather ogden at the rehearsals for the national ballet s the nutcracker where she told us what its like to dance the sugar plum fairy for the 9th season, alongside. Witness the unveiling of a brand new production of the nutcracker. The salt lake tribune ballet west performance of the nutcracker at the val browning center in ogden nov. Imagine ballet theatre performs in the beautiful peerys egyptian theater with the new american philharmonic orchestra. If you would like to arrange an audition, please contact us at 80935000. Onstage ogden has been bringing in ballet wests version of the nutcracker for decades, according to watson. With worldclass artists, dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets, and soaring birds, dont miss your chance to ring in the holidays with moscow ballets acclaimed christmas extravaganza.
Heather ogden, dancer the national ballet of canada the. The institute for dance education arts, inc is pleased to announce that raymond van mason, founder and artistic director of imagine ballet theatre in ogden, utah will be assuming the ownership and direction of the american ballet competition abc as of july 12, 2018. Ballet west bringing countrys oldest nutcracker back to ogden. Dec 06, 2004 ballet west s founder willam christensen choreographed americas first nutcracker. Inside ballet west academy with peter merz duration.
Ballet companies around the country, which also do nutcracker are concerned about a steady increase in other. Nutcracker for the generations the salt lake tribune. But just what is the right age to introduce a child to this classic ballet. Heather ogden, dancer the national ballet of canada. The summer intensive program at imagine ballet theatre focuses on developing wellrounded dancers by exposing them to a variety of styles and. The fairy doll, peter and the wolf and nutcracker which will be on display at ogden s first friday art stroll at the studios of imagine ballet theatre.
Here the students have the opportunity to attend an actual ballet performance at the newly renovated janet quinney lawson capitol theatre. The music of pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky will be played live by the new american philharmonic under the direction of david van alstyne. The browning center is home to weber state university department of performing arts and serves as the cultural hub of. Classical youth ballet brigham city, ut 84302 classical youth ballet. But this year, the salt lake citybased professional dance company is taking its production of the holiday favorite to anchorage, alaska, at a time that theyd usually do their traditional ogden performances. Ballet west tickets ballet west theater tickets vivid seats. The three performances are sponsored by the ogden symphony ballet association. In the five decades of ballet wests nutcracker performances, there have been years in which it appeared. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in utah. As a utah family tradition, ballet wests nutcracker has deep roots. Discover things to do in utah with, a comprehensive arts and events calendar for the state of utah. Imagine ballet theatre presents the nutcracker peerys. The browning center is home to weber state university department of performing arts and serves as the cultural hub of northern utah. No holiday season is complete without the festive cheer of the nutcracker.
We host over 300 performances each year including wsu department of performing arts productions, the utah symphony, ballet west, local dance companies, and touring productions. Imagine ballet theatre would like to welcome jenna craven, aleksandra winkler and abigail walker into the company. See moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in 2019 youtube. Dracula nine sinatra songs, romeo and juliet, and rodeo. Ballet west bringing countrys oldest nutcracker back to. Whats the right age to introduce a child to the nutcracker. Join ballet west for the retirement season of its sets and costumes, which will make way for a new, fantastical, magicfilled look in 2017, complete with willam christensens historic choreography and tchaikovskys famous score. The magical story of clara and her nutcracker prince has captured the imagination of utah audiences for generations. Go on a magical adventure with ballet wests the nutcracker.
Browning center for the performing arts, saturday, 25. Paul fraughton the salt lake tribune dress rehearsal for ballet west s 2009 production of the nutcracker, performed at ogden s browning center on nov. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. All dances were beautifully executed and it was great to see the dancers from breaking pointe live and in their element, they are so talented. We want our students to enjoy and respect the art of dance, celebrating the human bodys ability to translate feelings and emotions into dance form. Imagine ballet theatre the school of imagine ballet. Ballet west nutcracker at the capitol theatre attractions in salt lake city. Nov 22, 2018 ballet west student intheater presentations are designed to build on a students experience with ballet west for children program. Ballet wests founder willam christensen choreographed americas first nutcracker. Ballet west is returning to ogden this holiday season and bringing the nutcracker, with performances on nov. Celebrate this cherished tradition, and relive the dream with tchaikovskys timeless score. All performance are at the browning center at weber state and its such a perfect venue. Ballet west s the nutcracker will be performed friday and saturday, nov.
Please note, weve moved the 2nd saturday performance of dracula to friday, october 30th to make it easier on your busy holiday schedule. The school of dancewest ballet offers high quality dance training in a professional atmosphere. Ballet west in theatre performance of the nutcracker. The nutcracker whether youve witnessed it once or a hundred times, the magic of the nutcracker never fades. The nutcracker production that ballet west presents each year was first choreographed by brigham city native willam christensen. Browning center weber state uiversity university circle ogden, ut 84408 note. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker onstage ogden.
And now her three children are dancing in ballet west s nutcracker a production that has overtaken the holiday season. Nutcracker auditions will take place september 7, 2019. Ballet west s choice of dance for this program was very entertaining. Nov 21, 2018 the three performances are sponsored by the ogden symphony ballet association. Browning center houses the austad auditorium, allred theater, eccles theater, and two recital halls. Ballet wests the nutcracker in ogden, ut nov 29, 2008 7. Imagine ballet theatre presents the nutcracker please join us for the holiday favorite the nutcracker at the peerys egyptian theater in the heart of downtown ogden, the christmas town. Everyone in the office really tries to get to know their patrons and i have felt valued each time. Ballet wests the nutcracker in ogden, ut nov 29, 2008 2. Onstage ogden energizes and engages the greater ogden community by presenting only the finest, worldclass music, and dance. Ballet west is proud to honor hotel monaco as our nutcracker host hotel.
Ballet west dancers melanie watts and peter christie in 1993. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in ogden. Nutcracker ballet sandy, utah mountain west ballet company presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Bask in the glow of a holiday tradition that has brought joy to millions. C, as sklute and others refer to him, was founder of both san francisco ballet and ballet west, and the original. See moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in 2019. Nov 26, 2010 scott sommerdorf l the salt lake tribune ballet west soloist katherine lawrence, one of six dancers who will perform as the sugar plum fairy in this years production of the nutcracker. J ulie moffitt ballet school is celebrating 25 wonderful years of dance this spring with their original production of showtime. Ballet west the nutcracker a timeless tale of holiday magic, wonder and enchantment.
Browning center in ogden, where ballet west kicked off its nutcracker season on thanksgiving weekend. For more than 50 years, ballet wests the nutcracker has been a holiday tradition for ogden families. Ballet wests the nutcracker 2018 presented by ballet west. We went behind the scenes with heather ogden at the rehearsals for the national ballets the nutcracker where she told us what its like to dance.
Join clara, the nutcracker prince, the sugar plum fairy and all the rest for a timeless tale of holiday magic, wonder and enchantment. Ballet west student intheater presentations are designed to build on a students experience with ballet west for children program. Dec 12, 2014 imagine ballet theatre presents the nutcracker please join us for the holiday favorite the nutcracker at the peerys egyptian theater in the heart of downtown ogden, the christmas town. One to truly enjoy the snow queen, haley henderson smith, and her cavalier, easton smith, rehears for ballet wests production of the nutcracker at the kennedy. Let be your ticket source for ballet and dance shows, including ballet west. For specifics about any event please see contact info provided with event listing or contact the host organization directly. Nov 26, 2019 onstage ogden has been bringing in ballet wests version of the nutcracker for decades, according to watson. Dancewest ballet dance lessons in naperville, aurora. Ballet companies around the country, which also do nutcracker are concerned about a. Ballet wests the nutcracker will be performed friday and saturday, nov. Classical ballet school for children and dancers ages 3 through college who want to learn ballet in a creative, fun, and safe atmosphere.
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