Nutcracker rhodes elliott and artists of houston ballet photo amitava sarkar herehouston. Dec 24, 2014 the sugar plum fairy and the snow queen gave outstanding perofmances and the primce was spectacular. With grand sets and stunning costumes, the nutcracker features the entire company of dancers as well as many houston ballet academy students playing hundreds of fun and exciting roles. The school is home to city ballet of houston, an honor company of regional dance americasouthwest. Meet the stars of broadways the bands visit and discover houstons newest dance company. Annual performances include the nutcracker in november and a production in march. Houston ballet, operated by houston ballet foundation, is the fourthlargest professional ballet company in the united states, based in houston, texas. There are new sets, new costumes, and new choreography. Where to watch the nutcracker in houston this holiday. Houston dance theatre announces company auditions for their 20172018 season. Vitacca vocational school for dance, houston select location. The sugar plum fairy and the snow queen gave outstanding perofmances and the primce was spectacular.
While participation in the company is by invitation only, there are opportunities for ballet center of houston students aged eight and up to perform various. From a dance company as renowned as the houston ballet, one could expect no less than a splendid nutcracker for the christmas season. Moscow ballets unique dance with us program brings the rare opportunity of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing with a professional, international touring ballet company in the great russian nutcracker and other classic russian story ballets to generations of american ballet students. The nutcracker houston tickets the nutcracker houston tour. Enjoy this urban rendition of the holiday classic the nutcracker in houstons urban. Mar 27, 2020 add houston ballet to the list of major arts organizations temporarily derailed by the covid19 pandemic. A company that attracts the worlds best dancers and choreographers and provides them with an environment where they can thrive and further develop the art form.
Shawn stephens wrote that all of the company s performances, classes and events are either canceled or postponed for the foreseeable future. Xld performed at the inaugural production of the houstons urban nutcracker december 1, 2018 at the hobby center. Dancing along side the full professional russian cast are local houston children from mitsi dancing school. Each december kennedy dance theatre gets into the holiday spirit with their production of the nutcracker, choreographed by internationally acclaimed ballet mistress milena leben. At artisan school of dance, we specialize in classical ballet instruction. Houston ballet nutcracker market 1 nrg park, houston, texas 77054 rated 4. Vitacca provides advanced ballet technique and contemporary movement coaching, which acts as the foundation for professional dance careers and college preparation.
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are thrilled to present new choreography along with classics and family favorites. Houston ballets joyful nutcracker exceeds expectations. Uptown dance company presenting contemporary, diverse, and innovative dance works. The specialty dances were done well and the chinese dance was quite unique and exceptional. Each year, houston repertoire ballet shares its gifts with the community via its high quality familyoriented productions of the nutcracker in december and celebration of dance in april. Artisan offers dance instruction for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Marlon began his training with the dancers workshop and baton rouge ballet theatre and now teaches dance in houston where he is a member of uptown dance company. Nutcracker wouldnt be nutcracker without the local childrens cast. It arose from the need and desire to provide northwest harris county communities with the highest quality of. Four houston ballet upandcomers to watch during nutcracker. Nov 30, 2019 at some point, houston ballet artistic director stanton welch must have decided his company would have its cake and eating it too, resulting in his own take on the nutcracker, one which combines a. Houston repertoire ballet beauty is just another word for.
Ballet jete, kdts preprofessional company is featured in the show and a surprise visit from santa claus will top off the night. Shawn stephens wrote that all of the companys performances, classes and events are either canceled or postponed for the foreseeable future. Although modern dance is ballet based, it allows the dancer to a greater awareness of grounding, space, and freedom of movement. Houston ballets nutcracker is a feast for the eyes. In a letter to the community friday afternoon, houston ballet foundation board chair s. Artisan school of dance providing ballet and dance. Nov 29, 2019 houston ballets lavish version of the nutcracker, which artistic director stanton welch unveiled in 2016, contains enough characters to fill dozens of toy boxes. We also offer instruction in jazz and contemporary. Local dance companies to perform the nutcracker houston. This years performances was held on december 20 and december 21, 2019. Stanton welchs the nutcracker premiered in 2016 with new choreography, including plenty of roles for children. Houston repertoire ballet prepares for 21st annual. A classically trained company with a diverse repertory whose range includes the classics as well as contemporary works.
Our performances are held in the walter theatre on the campus of st. Houston ktrk the houston ballet has a brandnew production of the nutcracker. Oct 27, 2016 this feature is not available right now. The nutcracker houston tickets the nutcracker houston. It is our initiative to support alamo city dance company and symphony viva. Mitsi dancing school mds is one of the fastest growing dance schools in houston, with over 600 students at three fullsized studios in houston, katy and sugar land. Allegro has been setting the barre for almost 70 years. Kingwood dance theatre is funded in part by grants from the city of houston through houston arts alliance and texas commission on the arts. She was happy to see a young black dancer in the spotlight last week as the first marie of color in new york city ballets production of the nutcracker, but also perturbed to see the nations largest dance company getting publicity for doing something it should have done years ago, she said.
Vitacca vocational school for dance is an advanced school for aspiring dancers, ages 918, established in houston, texas. Uptown dance company presents the nutcracker suite, a rendition of the beloved show all visitors will love. Houston ballet closes for foreseeable future datebook. The nutcracker performance by vitacca dance houston and. The dance companys repertoire of ballets includes cinderella, the little mermaid, aladdin, snow white, sleeping beauty and the world of beatrix potter. American academy of dance 15775 bammel village drive houston, texas 77014. Ballet jete, kdts preprofessional company is featured in. Houston repertoire ballet ballet center of houston. All of the performers are from the woodlands area except for one. The nutcracker ballet is a wonderful performance for both adults and children. In 1995, as a former performer, company manager, and dance center director of the delia stewart dance company and center, michelle smith founder and executive director of houston met dance transitioned the retiring delia stewart organization into a new and vibrant one focused on providing the houston public with a place to study dance. Apr 25, 2019 throughout human history, dance has been used to convey emotion, express oneself, entertain a crowd and keep the body physically well.
The holiday season is full of our favorite shows with beautiful dances and songs we all know and love to sing. Houston repertoire ballet is a nonprofit performing arts company dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the art of classical ballet. Our teaching community is made up of a group of talented and creative professionals, who are passionate about creating the best dance school in the woodlands area. I have seen numerous productions of this cherished holiday.
Acbhs affiliation with city ballet of houston allows its students access to performing venues such as jones hall, wortham center, miller outdoor theatre. Four houston ballet dancers to watch this nutcracker season. Academy of city ballet of houston was founded by mary elizabeth arrington and luis fuente. Each year, houston repertoire ballet shares its gifts with the community via its firstclass familyoriented productions of the nutcracker during the holiday season and a celebration of dance in april.
Nov 27, 2019 the moment 17yearold eden davila steps on stage, her usuallyracing mind quiets as she looks out at the silhouettes of peoples heads and feels a sense of control. Dec 04, 2019 stanton welchs the nutcracker premiered in 2016 with new choreography, including plenty of roles for children. Mar 12, 2020 meet the stars of broadways the bands visit and discover houstons newest dance company. Moscow ballets unique dance with us program brings the rare opportunity of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing with a professional, international touring ballet company in the great russian nutcracker and other classic russian story ballets to generations of american ballet students moscow ballets great russian nutcracker stops in 144 cities across the country this holiday.
All included opening night photos by amitava sarkar. With grand sets and stunning costumes, the nutcracker features the entire company of dancers as well as many houston ballet academy students playing. He is a graduate of louisiana state university where he performed and choreographed for the lsu dance ensemble, appeared in racine dor and toured performances to new york. Enroll now artisan ballet company holds open auditions for roles in the nutcracker ballet each fall. With more than 20 years of performing arts experience combined with exceptional dance instruction in nw houston and surrounding areas, hrb has developed a reputation as the premier youth ballet in the region with many of its dancers going on to professional. Elizabeth betsy mcmillan began her ballet training with alabama dance theater and continued with houston s high school for the performing and visual arts and houston ballet academys professional division on full merit scholarship. Stanton welch and his team have done an amazing job with their version of the nutcracker for the houston ballet. Vitacca school for dance houston and woodlands presents the nutcracker a dazzling. Ballet center of houston houstons premiere ballet school. Houston repertoire ballet beauty is just another word. Houston ballets lavish version of the nutcracker, which artistic director stanton welch unveiled in 2016, contains enough characters to fill dozens of toy boxes. Alamo city performing arts association is dedicated to inclusive education in the art of dance, theater and music.
That will never leave me, that experience of representation, says williams, now 37. Houston ballets the nutcracker is just as enchanting as ever. Dance infusion 2019 company ii, senior company, junior company saturday, september 28, 2019 1. With more than 20 years of performing arts experience combined with exceptional dance instruction in nw houston and surrounding areas, hrb has developed a reputation as the premier youth ballet in the region with many of its dancers goi. The production opens with clara talking to her toys. The youth ballet was conceptualized in 1994 and received nonprofit status in 1995. The nutcracker features the entire company of dancers as well as many houston ballet academy students playing hundreds of fun and exciting. This new and exciting twist on an old holiday classic explored the proud cultural heritage of the city of houston through dance, music, and narration. Houston dance theatre performing arts school houston. It is the fourthlargest professional dance company in the country. The nutcracker from houstons longest running productions to onenightonly events, we round up a list of where to see tchaikovskys timeless christmas ballet classic. The nutcracker houston tour features hundreds of dancers. Allegro ballet of houston was founded in 1951 by emmamae horn, and celebrates its 68th anniversary this year. Whether youre a nutcracker purist or a diehard christmas carol fan, houston has something for everyone.
Allegro hosted regional dance americasw festivals in 1981, 1991, 2001, and in 2011 in celebration of its 60th anniversary. Each of the houston ballets company members dance multiple roles during the show, some performing as many as a dozen. While participation in the company is by invitation only, there are opportunities for ballet center of houston students aged eight and up to perform various roles in the nutcracker. Each of the houston ballets company members dance multiple roles during the. The nutcracker is a beautiful ballet and our dance company members have worked really hard to make this a marvelous performance. Add houston ballet to the list of major arts organizations temporarily derailed by the covid19 pandemic. The nutcracker suite uptown dance company, preprofessional companies, students. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there.