The productions feature students from the ballet academy ventura. Visit us often for the latest news from ventura s premiere school of dance. This christmas, treat yourself to a magical evening with clara and the nutcracker as littleton youth ballet and littleton ballet academy cast a spell over you and your entire family with its captivating production of the nutcracker. New york city ballet principal dancers, tiler peck and gonzalo garcia, join our resident company for our annual nutcracker performances.
Houston ballets performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Camarillo academy of performing arts ventura county. Featuring a cast of over 150 children, preprofessional dancers, and professional guest artists, this delightful. We are excited to announce bay ballet academys unique production of the nutcracker in san jose. Sugar plum fairies make their return to ventura county. Jun 21, 2014 ventura county ballet academy, march of the blue beauties, serena raven. As a result of president trumps recent announcement, ballet academy ventura will now adjust our closure date through april 30 th the staff of course is very concerned that this lengthy closure will cause loss of strength and overall conditioning.
Nov 14, 2016 kathleen noblin, executive director and founder of the ventura county ballet, the nonprofit arm of the ballet academy ventura, said the nutcracker allows her young dancers an opportunity to work. Ballet academy ventura, 2750 e main st, ventura, ca 2020. This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on christmas eve, and sets out on a wondrous. Nov 19, 2015 roth is a ballet academy ventura 2015 dancer of the year, along with jazmine quezada, 15, of oxnard, who will dance the role of the snow queen when the ventura county ballet s nutcracker comes to stages in oxnard and ventura this year. Kathleen noblin, a recipient of the city of ventura 2008 mayors arts award, founded ballet academy ventura in 1992 as the official school of the ventura county ballet where the company is in. The productions feature professional dancers as well as vcbc preprofessionals, students from ballet academy ventura, the official school of the vcbc. We are proud to offer a large facility with five separate classrooms, all of which have professional dance flooring to protect our growing dancers legs and feet from injury. Monica galindo thompson director monica was born and raised in oxnard where she began her training with the channel islands ballet academy. We provide top quality instruction to hundreds of young people whose training is a springboard to prestigious universities and prominent dance companies. Here is a list of upcoming ventura county presentations of the nutcracker ballet. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the nutcracker.
Featuring music by tchaikovsky, professional as well as preprofessional and student performers, beautiful costumes and magical digital backdrops. She was a founding member of young dancers ensemble in ventura and a founding member of the state street ballet young dancers in santa barbara. Welcome to the exciting experience of watching your child grow through the exposure to the world of dance. Shane was born in seattle, wa where he received his primary training from ronald g. Ventura county ballet, ventura countys premiere regional ballet. Nutcracker tickets available for the nutcracker at oxnard pacc dec 7 and 8, 2019. Whole new look for vc ballets 20th annual nutcracker performance. Samantha bell, from orange county, california, trained with the anaheim ballet on full scholarship and joined their company in 2008.
The school has outstanding adult classes at the beginning and. The ventura county ballet is a nonprofit organization bringing world class, professional dance performances to our community. These opportunities provide students with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Footworks youth ballet is dedicated to helping ventura countys young dancers achieve their dreams. He was a scholarship student at pacific northwest ballet, houston ballet, school of american ballet and several american ballet theatre summer programs. Critically acclaimed inland pacific ballets the nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent holiday ballet with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage. Presented by ventura county ballet company at oxnard performing arts center, oxnard ca. Ballet academy ventura provides a complete ballet program from the earliest pre ballet level three years old, through preprofessional and adult. The nutcracker shows marcus center for the performing arts. Find out more welcome to the exciting experience of watching your child grow through the exposure to the world of dance. Ballet academy ventura has 1,083 photos and videos on their instagram profile. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. Ballet academy ventura, march of the blue beauties youtube. Ballet academy ventura dance school and theater arts.
As a classical ballet company, we have made it our mission to produce quality classical ballet productions. Our nutcracker is a fulllength ballet with beautiful dancing, professional dancers, and magnificent costumes and sets that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. We know there are many venues in choosing dance for your child, and we offer below some important. A traditional holiday favorite, the nutcracker ballet produced by the ventura county ballet company, is not only a feast for the senses, its one of the largest productions in southern california. The nutcracker december 724, 2019 at the irvine barclay theatre familyfriendly, traditional, warmth of the holiday season buy tickets a cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages.
Ballet academy ventura has 1090 photos and videos on their instagram profile. What do dancers at the monte carlo ballet, the royal danish ballet, and the joffrey ballet have in common. The largest regional ballet will deliver sugar plum star power this year in ventura county ballet companys vcbc production of the nutcracker. I am honored to serve on the board of directors of the ventura county ballet. The ventura county ballet company, which is in residence at the ballet academy ventura school, presents two annual productions of the nutcracker and spring ballet at the oxnard performing arts center. Complete with opulent sets and costumes, along with dazzling choreography for a mega cast, including the kalinin russian dance troupe. Ventura county ballet academy, march of the blue beauties, serena raven. Whalen has also trained on scholarship with the san francisco ballet, the kirov academy and the royal ballet school. The ventura county ballet received a generous grant from the vccf smith hobson foundation, which provided funds for new, handpainted sets for their annual performance of.
To say that it embodies spectacle is a wild understatement. Critically acclaimed inland pacific ballet s the nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent holiday ballet with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage. Instruction is offered at the recreational and preprofessional training level. Ventura county ballets the nutcracker brings star power. Ventura county ballet company the nutcracker, presented. Ventura county ballet is a nonprofit committed to creating art while developing young talent and sharing the results with the community through largescale classic works like the nutcracker in addition to original works and educational outreach. The academy has provided my daughter with challenging dance instruction and wonderful performance opportunities. Nutcracker at ventura county ballet the fillmore gazette. Ventura county ballet company, 2750 e main st, ventura, ca 2020. About the ventura county ballet company and ballet academy ventura celebrating its 18th year, the ventura county ballet company presents two to three large scale productions each year. We provide an internationally recognized program of dance training for all ages and backgrounds. Most gain confidence, which they will apply to all aspects of their lives.
This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on christmas eve, and sets out on a wondrous journey to the land. Ballet academy venturas facebook page is up and running. Roth is a ballet academy ventura 2015 dancer of the year, along with jazmine quezada, 15, of oxnard, who will dance the role of the snow queen when the ventura county ballets nutcracker comes to stages in oxnard and ventura this year. The nutcracker bay ballet academy san jose new ballet. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to. Degas dance studio presents the nutcracker thanks for a great 2019 nutcracker.
Aug 21, 2017 the nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, kobalt awal digital limited on behalf of rpo records. Whole new look for vc ballets 20th annual nutcracker. Sbfbs nutcracker at the arlington is a true santa barbara holiday tradition for over four decades. Make sure to rsvp and experience a an unforgettable holiday treat. Moscow ballet casts student dancers ages 618 in ancillary roles performing sidebyside with the full russian company. 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. In business for 26 years, ballet academy ventura is simply the best. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Ventura county ballet, ventura countys premiere regional ballet return for its 20th year to perform tchaikovskys the nutcracker at the ventura. Camarillo academy of performing arts is a familyowned and operated business, and has been training ventura county dancers since 1999.
It is the most spectacular nutcracker i know, and my jaw remained dropped for the entire first act and most of the second. Previous linkthe nutcracker the nutcracker ventura county ballet. His professional career includes dancing with minnesota dance theatre, state street ballet in santa barbara, smuin ballet. The nutcracker ventura county ballet oxnard, ca groupon. Beyond our studio classes, we provide dance training and education in the community through after school programs and community performances.
The academy program is designed to truly challenge and inspire children who are serious about dance. A collaboration of the ballet academy ventura students, vcb board members teachers, city of oxnard, and the community we were able to offer a sneak peak of the 2019 nutcracker. About ballet academy ventura the school, which teaches russian style ballet based on the vaganova curriculum, has established itself as an outstanding center for the training of young students. Ventura county ballet, ventura countys premiere regional ballet return for its 21st year to perform tchaikovskys the nutcracker at the oxnard performing arts center to celebrate their 21st. Omaha academy of ballet is a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization inspiring omaha to dance since 1962. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a. Graduate of the vaganova method, city ballet school, zlin, czechoslovakia.
Ballet academy ventura provides a complete ballet program from the earliest pre ballet level, through preprofessional and adult. Camarillo academy of performing arts ventura county theater. Besides the supernatural ability to walk on their toes, they got their start with the ventura county ballet company. Born in seoul, south korea, jennifer whalen began her training at the age of seven under linda strangiohedberg in ventura, california. The school has successfully trained students for the finest professional summer programs in. At age 17, monica accepted a full scholarship and stipend with the san francisco ballet school. Eva served as artistic director of conejo civic ballet company for over 30 years. The tannenbaum family home is transformed into a land of magic, joy and whimsy in this special holiday tradition. Festival ballet theatres familyfriendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling. Ventura county ballet, ventura countys premiere regional ballet return for its 19th year to perform tchaikovskys the nutcracker at the ventura. Ventura county ballet is a nonprofit committed to creating art while developing young talent and sharing the results with the community through largescale classic works. Public domain compositions, and 2 music rights societies. Nutcracker shows and holiday performances in california. Santa barbara festival ballet home of nutcracker at the.
Ventura county ballet company the nutcracker, presented by. Ballet academy ventura in ventura ballet academy ventura. Boys hip hop classes boys can advance their skills in a comfortable boys only environment. The nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, kobalt awal digital limited on behalf of rpo records. Ventura county ballet companys the nutcracker at oxnard. Oakley ballet center footworks youth ballet located in. This magical, fulllength version of the nutcracker features bay area guest artists and the wonderful talents from the san francisco youth ballet academy. Bring your whole family to share and enjoy this wonderful holiday tradition with a family friendly full ballet production. Local star featured in ventura county ballets the nutcracker. Dec 02, 2017 kathleen noblin, a recipient of the city of ventura 2008 mayors arts award, founded ballet academy ventura in 1992 as the official school of the ventura county ballet where the company is in.
Ventura county ballet company, 2750 e main st, ventura, ca. Sunday at the oxnard performing arts center, 800 hobson way. The holiday extravaganza is set to take place with its first set of performances on november 2223 at oxnard performing arts center, followed by performances on december 14 at ventura. Ventura county ballet company presents 20th annual the nutcracker. Kathleen noblin, executive director and founder of the ventura county ballet, the nonprofit arm of the ballet academy ventura, said the nutcracker allows her young dancers an opportunity to. Ballet academy ventura photos performing arts 2750 e main.
The dance tells the story of young clara, who dreams that her gift of a toy nutcracker soldier comes to life. She won third place at youth american grand prix and went on to the new york city finals. Oct 30, 2018 the ventura county ballet received a generous grant from the vccf smith hobson foundation, which provided funds for new, handpainted sets for their annual performance of the nutcracker. From 20102015, samantha danced with the state street ballet of santa barbara ssb where she performed soloist roles including the autumn fairy in rodney gustafsons. The ventura county ballet company will perform the holiday classic in oxnard at 2 and 7 p. It will take place at the historic hoover theater in the rose garden on nov. The studios familylike atmosphere among staff, parents, and students is highly recognized and greatly appreciated. Visit us often for the latest news from venturas premiere school of dance. Instruction is offered at the recreational and preprofessional training.
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