The set was amazing, seamlessly changing from scene to scene to create colourful and stunning backdrops. Yoshiya sakurai takes on the evil rat king in the company. The show features 329 costumes, made inhouse in calgary and in design studios in new york, montreal and chicago. 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. During the 20152016 season, christiana performed in many ballets throughout western canada as well as worked with world renowned choreographers such as aszure barton and jean grandmaitre. I was also thoroughly taken by the alberta ballet s rendition of this christmas clasic. In a matter of only two years she was preforming in the nutcracker with alberta ballet, as well as the international school of ballet, and earned the coveted role.
She loves being able to be in the studio with company members and students alike to bestow the wonderful tutelage she received during her 17 year professional career. Alberta ballet in the nutcracker calgary globalnews. This is shioris first season with the alberta ballet and she is looking forward to performing in the 20192020. Celebrate this acclaimed alberta ballet tradition with us the world of culture and art is the gift that keeps on giving. 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.
Christiana is in her fourth season working as part of alberta ballets artistic team. Kennedy center for the performing arts in washington, dc, this year. Against a wintery russian christmas eve backdrop featuring an illuminated town hall clock, tchaikovskys the nutcracker got underway last night at the queen elizabeth theatre, performed by the alberta ballet with the vancouver symphony orchestra the holiday tale of a russian family gathering at the turn of the 20th century is timeless. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. Alberta ballet is committed to providing our audiences with a memorable and breathtaking experience the kinetic fusion of music, movement, and emotion we know as live dance. Season tickets are available now and season ticket holders save up to 40% off single ticket prices call 8018696900 to order. As a student, shiori performed in the 201819 alberta ballet productions of the the nutcracker and the sleeping beauty.
Alberta ballet school 906 12th avenue sw, west annex 2nd floor, calgary. Ballet wests christiana bennett on the mysterious myrtha. This sumptuous alberta ballet production pulls out all the stops with fantastic costumes, extravagant sets and the charming, original choreography of edmund stripe. Myrtha is probably one of the hardest things, besides aurora, that ive ever done, says ballet west principal christiana bennett, who performed the role in november. Previous to her position as ballet mistress at alberta ballet, she was a principal with ballet west for 16 years. Experience the magic of ballet as you delight your group with our exclusive benefits available only to groups of 10 of more. The new york city ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with george balanchines the nutcracker, a holiday favorite. We attended a performance of alberta ballets the nutcracker at the queen elizabeth theatre in latedecember 20, and were totally wowed by the sights and sounds with our seats in the first row of the dress circle, we had.
Utahs preeminent ballet company, ballet west, brings americas oldest complete nutcracker, called by the new york times one of the best productions ive ever seen. Alberta ballets new production of the sleeping beauty is relocated to the. Christiana bennett is in her third season working as part of alberta. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. Ballet bc is proud to present the return of alberta ballet in their exquisite production of the holiday classic the nutcracker at the queen elizabeth theatre, with live music by the vancouver symphony orchestra. Theres a magic and whimsy to it that bewitches the children in all of us.
The company is a resident company of both the northern alberta jubilee auditorium in edmonton, alberta and the southern alberta jubilee auditorium in calgary, alberta and performs its full season in both venues. As ballet mistress of the alberta ballet, christiana enjoys working closely with the company as well as being a faculty member of the school of alberta ballet. Theres a new alberta ballet company dancer stepping into the traditional and coveted role of the nutcracker prince. Theyve danced the sleeping beauty about 20 times between them. One of canadas premier dance companies, alberta ballet is committed to an artistic vision of powerfully. With three backtoback variations that involve a mix of supple pointework, adagio and grand allegro, the role can be technically and artistically exhausting. I took my granddaughters to the nutcracker, alberta ballet. The school of alberta ballet s academic stream today attracts students from around the world and graduates of this program have gone on to work with hong kong ballet, norwegian national ballet, san francisco ballet, ballet bc, and of course, several have gone on to join alberta ballet.
Previous to her position as ballet mistress at alberta ballet, christiana was a. The nutcracker is always a hit this time of year, and this production is likely one of my favourite nutcrackers to date. Christiana bennett ballet mistress christiana bennett is in her fourth season working as part of alberta. Alberta ballet in 2001 with the nutcracker, and was appointed. The nutcracker wednesday, december 5, 2012 sunday, december 9, 2012. Love the ballet and the joyful feeling i get watching it. Dancers also participate in the school concert presented every june, as well as attending the regional dance association festival held at. Ballet tutu beautiful classic white swan lake ballet tutu this provides a great inspiration for many costume designs in textiles ballet tutu beautiful classic white swan lake ballet tutu and other apparel, accessories and trends. Alberta ballet is looking for boys and girls, minimum age of eight at the time of the performances. Alberta ballet the nutcracker tickets alberta ballet. In response to this and in an effort to engage with you from a distance, we are excited to announce the launch of our virtual archive series. Ballet bc presents alberta ballet in the nutcracker. Feb 20, 2014 footage of alberta ballet s the nutcracker. The christmas favourite is a real treat, as the performances include live music.
One of canadas premier dance companies, alberta ballet is committed to an artistic vision of powerfully exciting dance. Cinderella which premiered in march 2018, and the sleeping beauty which premiered in october 2018. Alberta ballets new production of the sleeping beauty has been relocated to the rocky mountains. There is an option on the preregistration form link above to request consideration for the private audition. Starting today and in the weeks that follow, we will be sharing a number of extended excerpts from our video archives, showcasing works performed by ballet bc over the past 11 years. Christianas favourite repertoire includes swan lake, serenade, in. She said she was inspired to take up ballet after watching the nutcracker on. Swan lake is arguably ballets greatest achievement, a monument of artistic triumph surviving the centuries. Christiana bennett is in her third season working as part of alberta ballets artistic team. Jeunesse classique ballet society is dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and presentation of the cultural aesthetic that is classical ballet our talented dancers come to us through open audition each season to perform in full length ballet productions. A wellknown show like the nutcracker brings in audiences looking for two things. Though the alberta ballet does not offer coupons or promo codes, there are several ways to reduce your entry fee. Meet christiana bennett, our newest company dancer for our 20152016 season. An early blast of winter did not deter enthusiastic crowds from flocking to torontos four seasons centre over the weekend as the national ballet opened its popular production of the nutcracker.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding your national ballet of canada ticket order, feel free to. Ballet bcs presentation of alberta ballets the nutcracker delivers. Ballet west sold out 5 performances of the nutcracker at the john f. Children auditions for alberta ballets the nutcracker. Christiana joins us from ballet west, where she danced as a principal dancer until the spring of 2015. Its a true sign the holiday season is upon us iconic holiday classic the nutcracker by alberta ballet is about to hit the stage at the northern alberta jubilee auditorium. Wright set and staged childrens roles in alberta ballets productions of the nutcracker and a midsummer nights dream. Alberta ballet also known as the alberta ballet company was founded by muriel taylor and dr. Alberta ballet in the nutcracker edmonton globalnews. Alberta ballets traditional holiday show, the nutcracker opens this weekend.
Senior roles require three years of ballet training. He had additional input from the companys ballet mistress, christiana bennett. Alberta ballets swan lake the highly anticipated world premiere of christopher andersons swan lake will inspire the dance lover in you artistic direction is by christopher anderson who has previously thrilled alberta audiences with the sleeping beauty and cinderella. Oct 25, 2018 alberta ballets new production of the sleeping beauty has been relocated to the rocky mountains. In 2015 christiana moved to calgary, alberta where she joined the second largest ballet company in canada, the alberta ballet.
Ballet bc has bought the alberta ballets nutcracker back to the queen elizabeth theatre december 28 30, 2019. Ballet wests choice of dance for this program was very entertaining. A special thank you to alberta ballet trainee chloe bennett, and postgraduate. A subscription to the ballet will remove 25% of the fee for select performances while ensuring some of the best seats in the house, while attending in a group of 10 or more removes 25% from the tickets cost, while offering you. The date and location for this event is 24dec19 at southern alberta jubilee auditorium, calgary. Members of dancewest ballet company perform in the nutcracker and a spring repertoire performance. Before joining ballet west, christiana performed with pacific northwest ballet and commonwealth civic ballet, and was a guest artist for the city ballet of boston. Get lost in the adventures of all of your favourite characters from this classic story as they journey through the skies from the darling residence to never never land in septime webres peter pan.
Alberta ballets fresh spin on sleeping beauty takes. If you do not see the national ballet of canada tickets you are looking for, check back often as our inventory of ballet and dance tickets updates daily. This is alberta ballet the nutcracker by dance victoria on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Swelter 2005, alice in wonderland 2006 and the nutcracker 2008. Ruth carse in 1958 and became a professional company in 1966. Oct 31, 2017 celebrate this acclaimed alberta ballet tradition with us the world of culture and art is the gift that keeps on giving. Be transported back to 19th century russia with the captivating magic of this beloved holiday classic. Alberta ballet with victoria symphony dance victoria. Alberta ballet awakens sleeping beauty in her canadian. Ballet west adam sklute, artistic director with the kennedy center opera house orchestra and national cathedral school lower school singers the nutcracker choreography by willam christensen music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky captured the imagination of the audience and triggered spontaneous applause. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. Alberta ballet will consider private auditions for current professional dancers. Alberta ballet the nutcracker tickets alberta ballet nutcracker. Christiana s favourite repertoire includes swan lake, serenade, in the middle and somewhat elevated.
Alberta ballet in 2015 as associate artistic director and has added two new fulllength ballets to the companys repertoire. The new york city ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. When she was 19 she began studying with the alberta ballet school and completed her training in june 2019. Wright joined the faculty of alberta ballet school in 1993. She is the recipient of the cocacola foundation arts award and the national foundation for advancement in the arts award in dance. Previous to her position as ballet mistress at alberta ballet, christiana was a principal with ballet west for 16 years. Alberta ballet audiences welcomed christina bennetts regallyplayed snow tsarina, who added substantially to the shows magic. Christiana bennett is a former ballet dancer, who was the principal female dancer for the ballet west company, and was featured on the cw reality television series breaking pointe. Danced to tchaikovskys glorious music, the story follows the wondrous adventures of clara, her nutcracker prince and the sugar plum fairy. Wright returned to the school to teach senior students. Christiana bennett is in her third season working as part of alberta ballets artistic. Have you been trying to figure out what the best bet is for your weekend entertainment.
Christiana is in her fourth season working as part of alberta ballet s artistic team. He had additional input from the companys ballet mistress christiana bennett. Family fun edmonton is a complete resource of events and activities for your family to enjoy in edmonton and surrounding areas. Christiana bennett, who together prepare four casts each season, in record. Explore alberta ballet schools professional division team. Oct 22, 2018 he had additional input from the companys ballet mistress, christiana bennett. Ballet bc is excited to present alberta ballets magical production of the nutcracker during the 2017 holiday season. 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. If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding your national ballet of canada ticket order, feel free to call our customer service line at. Many a reason to see alberta ballets the nutcracker calgary herald. Nov 26, 2015 meet christiana bennett, our newest company dancer for our 20152016 season. Alberta ballet in septime webres peter pan all you need is faith, trust and a little bit of pixie dust. While we endeavour to provide the best, most uptodate information on fun events and activities in and around edmonton, we cannot guarantee the information on times, dates, admission, etc.
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