Judah maccabees triumphant saga and accounts of perseverance during the holocaust as well. Ballet company intensive a joint program of fgdw and ballet. Black diamond ballet has offered contra costa county offer a school day field trip option open to public, private, and homeschooled children. Black diamond ballet to perform the nutcracker east bay times. Northern 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. Presented by contra costa ballet company featuring youth performers and professional guest artists november 29 december 1, 2019 returning for its 30th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. August 2014 the secret lives of contra costa lawyers. Mark foehringers nutcracker is short and sweet arts scene. William lin yee of pnb is from san francisco, california.
In 2004, he joined new york city ballet as an apprentice and also was a mae. Please consider donating the value of your unused tickets as a taxdeductible gift. Samantha palmer samantha began her dance training with the civic dance center at the age of five, and continued to train at civic dance as. His repertory with the san francisco ballet includes tomassons nutcracker king of the mice and arabian. She began her early training with danville ballet, central west ballet and contra costa ballet. Now the rechristened silicon valley ballet presents her new version of the classic, which is playing through dec. Young pittsburg dancer brings her ballet academy home. Upon retiring from her professional ballet career she followed her other passion that of a pilates instructor and dance teacher including being the pilates and ballet trainer for the us olympic synchronized swim team from 20142016. Contra costa ballet brings the nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers. As a testament to the professionalism of the instructors and the quality of the training, my girls continue to grow and improve every year. Tickets are now on sale for the nutcracker and all the exceptional productions of the 201415 bolshoi ballet cinema season, including swan lake on january 25, 2015, romeo and juliet on march 8. Dec 16, 2015 no sooner had my daughter daphne and i come home from the contra costa ballets charming onehour nutcracker than she starting asking when we were going to the holiday ballet again. Pittsburg the nonprofit organization black diamond ballet will present the nutcracker dec. Nov 17, 2018 contra costa ballet brings the nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers.
She taught at the contra costa ballet school from 1995present and currently is the pilates rehabilitation. All students will be notified of decision by email within ten days following their audition. Nutcracker shows and holiday performances in california. Temporary school closure 42820 update based on the current mandated shelter in place in contra costa county to reduce the spread of covid19, the contra costa ballet centre remains closed for the remainder of the school year through june 7th. During karen gabays threedecade run as a featured ballerina in dennis nahats nutcracker for ballet san jose, she attained a deep appreciation for the storys enduring appeal. Dec 09, 2014 after many nutcrackers and continuous training with civic dance center she was chosen to perform a season of the nutcracker with the contra costa ballet and completed several summer programs with. My two girls have been dancing here for nine years. Returning for its 27th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. Oakland this time of the year, children dressed in their best finery flock to theaters throughout the bay area to see a nutcracker come to life and a little girls dreams fulfilled. Since 2014, weve provided the educators and students in city of pittsburg and beyond with a special rendition of our nutcracker as an introduction to the arts and for education in the arts. Contra costa ballet centre in walnut creek contra costa. Camino classical ballet was founded by former professional ballet dancer gina domenichelliillingworth. Find contra costa ballet centre in walnut creek with address, phone number from yahoo us local. She finished her year round training at the kirov academy of ballet in washington d.
She is the 2014 recipient of the contra costa commission for women. His repertory with the san francisco ballet includes tomassons nutcracker king of. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The entry is present with us since sep 7, 2010 and was last updated on nov 12, 20. She also attended the bartholin international ballet seminar in copenhagen. Contra costa ballet centre can be found at n broadway 2040. She is the 2014 recipient of the contra costa commission for women contributing to the arts, hall of fame award and was an honoree at the state assemblys womens history month. For one weekend only, join clara and her beloved nutcrackerturnedprince on a magical journey among giant mice and toy soldiers into the deliciouslydelightful candy kingdom. Our instructors have professional backgrounds, having performed with such groups as american ballet theater, dance theater of harlem, oakland ballet, ballet west, and the joffrey ballet. Returning for its 29th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. Laura lunde has been a dancer with sierra nevada ballet since 2007. Domenichelliillingworth directed the lake erie ballet in erie, pa, and has taught dance at the berkeley ballet, contra costa ballet, ballet tucson, motion 41 dance omaha, ne, brigham young university, mercyhurst university, northern california dance conservatory, dancers workshopwy, and the sacramento ballet school. Company members are from the centres most advanced level and perform twice annually at the dean lesher regional center for the arts in walnut creek. Black diamond ballet to perform the nutcracker east.
Dec 08, 2015 black diamond ballet theatre, a nonprofit ballet company from east contracosta county, is excited to present the 2015 rendition of its nutcracker. A holiday favorite, tchaikovskys nutcracker ballet, will run from december 111 at san joses national theater. Black diamond ballet theatre, a nonprofit ballet company from east contra costa county, will present the 2014 rendition of its nutcracker at. The company sierra nevada ballet sierra nevada ballet.
Our mission is to provide excellent dance training and education, while promoting dance as an art form. Double the pleasure with two nutcracker ballets east bay times. If you would rather, you may request a ticket voucher for next. With deep concern for everyones wellbeing and the realities around us, sacramento ballet is cancelling our spring series, fast forward. Sep 22, 2015 contra costa ballet brings the nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers. The nutcracker december 528, 2014 all performances are located at the auditorium theatre, 50 e. Francisco ballet school, as well as with contra costa ballet and oakland ballet. For the first seven years of eastons career, he worked with michael smuin where he had the opportunity to perform many works that made smuin successful. In 1986 she became a member of the san francisco ballet, where she advanced to soloist two years later and in 1990 to first soloist. Click here to view a digital version of the nutcracker program book. They danced for six or more hours a day for up to five weeks. Walnut creek, ca saturday, december 20th, 7 9 pm 1605 bonanza st, walnut creek an inspiring evening, benefiting the ballet s peek youth outreach program. After many nutcrackers and continuous training with civic dance center she was chosen to perform a season of the nutcracker with the contra. This holiday season, bay area dance companies offer everything from magical nutcrackers to snarky sendups.
This onehour performance is an elegant introduction to the holiday classic. Nutcracker ballet performances performed in california the most beloved christmas holiday performance is the nutcracker ballet. No sooner had my daughter daphne and i come home from the contra costa ballets charming onehour nutcracker than she starting asking when we were going to the holiday ballet again. Tickets contra costa ballets the nutcracker 2017 lesher. Unfortunately, this ends our 20192020 performance season. Diablo ballets 2014 holiday party at steinway piano gallery. A firm believer in the need to stimulate the cultural development of future generations, she cocreated the ballets peek outreach program. Dec 24, 2014 contra costa ballet centre can be found at n broadway 2040. Since 1967, the contra costa ballet centre has been one of the most prominent, classical ballet schools in california. She has performed as a soloist in productions of th e nutcracker, hansel and.
Tickets are now on sale for the nutcracker and all the exceptional productions of the 2014 15 bolshoi ballet cinema season, including swan lake on january 25, 2015, romeo and juliet on march 8. In october 2006, huxley was named an apprentice with new york city ballet and joined the company as a. Dancers selected for nutcracker performance american. He trained at the contra costa ballet centre, san francisco ballet school, and the school of american ballet. In california alone, there are hundreds of dance groups, both amateur and professional, that perform this ballet each year, mostly in october through december.
Tickets contra costa ballets the nutcracker lesher center for the. Contra costa ballet presents a festive production of the nutcracker at the lesher center for the arts in walnut creek november 29. Some performances, including their lovely nutcracker story, can be caught at the. Review contra costa times graham lustigs the nutcracker 2010 by jennifer modenessi december 2010 from the moment the curtain rose on the oakland ballet companys thursday afternoon premiere of graham lustigs the nutcracker at the paramount theatre, it was clear that the veteran dance organization is looking toward the. Were very hopeful to be able to offer the summer program as scheduled to begin the week of june 29th.
Garrett anderson began his training in walnut creek, ca under the direction of richard cammack and zola dishong at the contra costa ballet centre. Later she continued her training at contra costa ballet in walnut creek, ca. Born in san francisco, easton smith received his dance training at contra costa ballet, washington school of ballet and pacific northwest ballet. Nutcracker program 2014 by bakersfield symphony issuu. Presentedy by contra costa ballet company returning for its 25th year, contra costa ballet presents the bay areas most familyfriendly production of the nutcracker. You can never have enough sugar plum fairy in your life, particularly if youre a fouryearold girl whos fond of whirling around the house in a tutu. For over 50 years, the contra costa ballet centre has been one of the most prominent, classical ballet schools in california.
For one weekend only, join clara and her beloved nutcrackerturnedprince on a magical journey among giant mice and toy. Nov 02, 2016 contra costa ballet brings the nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers. While at contra costa ballet she was apart of the contra costa ballet company and performed in the story of the nutcracker. Dancers from american canyon, vallejo and benicia have been named to perform in this seasons black diamond ballet performance of the nutcracker. He went on to study on scholarship at san francisco ballet school and then in pacific northwest ballets professional division.
I started at contra costa ballet in seventh grade, in level 5. She is originally from the san francisco bay area in california. Jonas awards include the 2005 national philanthropy day honor, the 2000 arts and culture commission award of contra costa county, and the1998 contra costa county woman of achievement award for the. Katrina nierotka american ballet theater young dancers workshop and contra costa ballet. Training and education boston ballet school, contra costa ballet centre, school of american ballet, houston ballet, kirov academy of ballet. Tickets contra costa ballets the nutcracker lesher. The school focuses on providing professional classical ballet instruction to children 6yrs. Walnut creek, ca saturday, december 20th, 7 9 pm 1605 bonanza st, walnut creek an inspiring evening, benefiting the ballets peek youth outreach program. At robert hills orlando ballet, he graduated from trainee to second company member and performed soloist roles in hills original productions. Huxley has also studied at san francisco ballet school and the contra costa ballet school.
Supporting the arts in the east bay community for over 50 years. Based on the current mandated shelter in place in contra costa county to reduce the spread of covid19, the contra costa ballet centre remains closed for the remainder of the school year through june 7th. Students may audition for the summer intensive by one of three methods listed below. Nov 24, 2010 contra costa ballet s story of the nutcracker. This holiday season, bay area dance companies offer everything from magical nutcrackers to snarky sendups to hourlong introductions for young children. Elizabeth loscavio was born in jacksonville, florida, usa and studied classical dance at the contra costa ballet school, the pacific northwest ballet school and the san francisco ballet school. Originally from brazil, aurelio guimaraes moved to the united states in 2000. At robert hills orlando ballet, he graduated from trainee to second company member and. California nutcracker ballets, the nutcracker events photo.
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