These dancers work five to six days a week, 20 hours a week, constantly running over numbers and working tirelessly to put together the show. The story of how a wooden doll became an enchanted prince, who, with the help of a kind and selfless girl named masha, defeated the evil mouse king, is not just a beautiful fairytale. The narrated, familyfriendly version of the classic christmas. Tchaikovskys ballet performed by the highly trained dancers of st. Croix ballet, 11520 110th st n, stillwater, mn 2020.
Croix ballets nutcracker celebrates 25 years on stage. Croix ballets annual nutcracker, directed by susan hovey, will be held at stillwater area high school on thanksgiving weekend november 28th, 29th and 30th. The stillwater nutcracker, now in its 29th year, is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional story line of the. Evening on pointe coppelia nutcracker cinderella summer gala. Croix ballet has 97 posts on their instagram profile. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet stillwater, minnesota saint croix ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Dec 1 the 29th annual stillwater nutcracker stillwater, mn patch. Croix ballet prepares 15th annual nutcracker performance. The stillwater nutcracker 28th annual presented by st. The nutcracker is a twoact ballet, originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky op. Croix ballets annual production of the nutcracker has become a stillwaterarea tradition over the years.
September 8 nutcracker auditions for 2019in the books. Croix ballet, one of the twin cities top ballet training programs. The stillwater nutcracker 29th annual presented by st. She joined grand rapids ballet as a trainee in 2017 and was promoted to apprentice after her first performance of sugar plum fairy, and is now in her first year as a company member. Tchaikovsky s ballet performed by the highly trained dancers of st. George ballet company in association with westside studio of performing arts, under the direction of sheila bailey, has enjoyed putting on the annual production of the nutcracker ballet for 14 christmas seasons in southern utah. The studio teaches solid ballet technique and encourages each child to do and be their best while giving options for classes just one day per week. This weekends 22nd annual performance of the nutcracker by the st. Barry molina stillwater nutcracker 2012 cavalier prince variation st. Croix valley and east metro, said susan hovey, director of st. Louis professional ballet company offers 4 mainstage performances at the touhill performing arts center each season. Live on stage with spectacular sets, costumes and dancing.
Nothing captures the holiday spirit better than the nutcracker. Croix ballets 27th annual stillwater nutcracker will be performed six times thanksgiving weekend at stillwater area high school. The stillwater nutcracker, now in its 28th year, is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional story line of the. Hoffmanns story the nutcracker and the mouse king, by way of alexandre dumas adapted story the story of a nutcracker. Croix balletone of the twin cities top ballet training programs. Morning matinee wednesday, december 18 at 11am a shorter nutcracker ballet designed for very young audience members and students with limited attention spans. This term is usually used in ballet class and lets a dancer know the step should be done to the front, side and then back. It is the home of the annual stillwater nutcracker which has been part of the. Dancers present two fulllength classical ballets each year the nutcracker and a spring show past shows have included cinderella, sleeping beauty, coppelia held at the stillwater high school auditorium as well as a summer gala performance in stillwaters picturesque pioneer park.
Croix ballet 11520 110th st n, stillwater, minnesota 55082 rated 4. Croix ballets 26th annual nutcracker, directed by susan hovey, will be held at stillwater area high school on thanksgiving weekend nov. The stillwater nutcracker, now in its 28th year, is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional storyline of the. The stillwater nutcracker once again kicks off the holiday season in the st. Croix ballets 27th annual stillwater nutcracker ballet, directed by susan hovey, will be held at stillwater area high school nov. Croix ballet offers classical ballet training for children and adults as well as. Croix valley with its six performances on thanksgiving weekend, said susan hovey, director of st. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. Minnesota nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. En croix ballet pronounced ahn kraw began as a studio with daytime classes for home school students. Croix valley ballet will be the final one for karla sweeney, the ballets founder and longtime director, who has been battling. Barry molina stillwater nutcracker 2012 cavalier prince variation st croix ballet. Holiday show features local students and guest artist dancers. Dance email website facebook instagram primary address.
The stillwater nutcracker, now in its 29th year, is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the. Buy tickets the stillwater nutcracker is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional storyline of the young girl named clara and her christmas dream. Saint louis ballet offers the same great quality dancing, a. Croix ballet to perform beloved classic thanksgiving. Croix ballet has made performing the nutcracker an annual event since 1990, every year dancers work tirelessly to put on an unforgettable performance for thanksgiving weekend. The stillwater nutcrackeris a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional storyline of the young girl named clara and her christmas dream. Classes registration class schedule dancewear calendar nutcracker 2019. It was given its premiere at the mariinsky theatre in saint petersburg on. Stillwater nutcracker runs thanksgiving weekend at sahs arts.
Croix ballet has made performing the nutcracker an annual event since 1990, every year dancers work tirelessly to put on an. From raymonda s romance to le corsaires exotic adventure, via the nutcrackers magical atmosphere and romeo and juliets tragic passion, the most. The stillwater nutcracker, now in its 29th year, is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional story line of the young girl named clara and her christmas dream. A magical adventure thats appropriate for all ages, the nutcracker features the talents of saint louis ballets professional company along with students from the saint. Find descriptions, dates, times and locations for free events, theatre, music, dance, standup comedy, art exhibits, history tours, film, author events, lectures, workshops, kidfriendly events, special events and more.
Croix ballet last year after the retirement of founder karla sweeney, who stepped down due to a gallant 15year battle with. Sponsors annual stillwater nutcracker, and other public performances. Croix valley, from hastings to taylors falls in minnesota and prescott to. The stillwater nutcracker is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky. This year, it is expected to bring more holiday cheer than ever before. Croix ballet is very excited to welcome you to our 20192020 year of dancing. The stillwater nutcracker, now in its 28th year, is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional story line of the young girl named clara and her the nutcracker presented by st. The stillwater nutcracker is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional storyline of the young girl named clara and her christmas dream. The schools founder director was the french ballet master and. The stillwater nutcracker has become a beloved tradition each year on thanksgiving weekend in the st. Croix ballet, a ballet training studio in stillwater, has quite the group of young menboy dancers. The stillwater nutcracker 29th annual, presented by st.
Gen horiuchis version of the nutcracker, on the vast touhill stage, incorporates spectacular effects such as glitter, smoke and pyrotechnics plus new choreography each year to keep this holiday classic fresh. Croix ballets performances of the nutcracker suite, tchaikovskys longtime holiday favorite. The stillwater nutcracker, now in its 29th year, is a familyfriendly version of the classic ballet. The joy and whimsy of this onehour nutcracker ballet is a narrated performance the entire family can enjoy. That means this years nutcracker sweeneys 22nd will be her last. Croix ballet performs this weekend with a bounty of. Croix ballet to perform cinderella april 2729 at sahs st croix. Stillwater nutcracker runs thanksgiving weekend at sahs. The year round program offers exceptional training and multiple performance. The nutcracker is a magical holiday show that features mischievous mice, dancing dolls, sparkling snowflakes, customdesigned. As the demand grew, our classes expanded to the evening as well. In addition to the annual stillwater nutcracker and our summer gala at pioneer park, these spring ballets provide extensive. It would become the predecessor of todays vaganova ballet academy.
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