Timberbrook springfield missouri, springfield, mo 2020. Springfield little theatre is a nonprofit, volunteerdriven organization energized by the highest artistic ideals that strives to entertain, educate, and involve the community in live theatrical productions and in the preservation of the historic landers theatre subscribe. Springfield ballet presents the nutcracker ksmu radio. Both children and professionals gave their performance in the great russian. Springfield little theatre produces a season of nine plays and musicals for some 60,000 patrons annually, but those arent the only options for theatergoers.
Adam sage founded missouri ballet theatre after enjoying a nearly threedecade performing, teaching, coaching and choreographic career that spanned four continents. Follow along as clara and her nutcracker prince dash from an extravagant christmas party to a fierce battle with the evil mouse king, then on a magical journey through the land of snow and kingdom of sweets. Buy tickets online now or find out more with springfield mo theater. Tis the season for the 34th annual performance of the nutcracker put on by the springfield ballet. What began four decades ago as a small touring ballet company has since grown to become springfield balleta vibrant nonprofit arts community fostering the training of young dancers, premier performance and local outreach cynthia hollander was a leader in the movement for springfield to create its very own production of the nutcracker, and in 1985 and two sets ago. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker springfield. In its early years, the gillioz was springfield s premier entertainment venue, hosting a number of movie premiers and vaudeville shows. Since 1996, springfield ballet has provided busing for every second grader in the springfield public schools system to attend a live, abridged performance of the nutcracker at the historic landers.
If you are in the mood to see beautiful dance routines you wont be disappointed. Ballet is a universe of the imagination, a place of magic and enchantment. Each non company cast member will spend approximately one hour in rehearsal on saturdays or sundays at the hoogland center for the arts. All auditions were held at the creamery arts center, 411 n. The springfield ballet company was founded in 1975 as a merger between copper coin ballet and ballet concert group. Morning matinee wednesday, december 18 at 11am a shorter nutcracker ballet designed for very young audience members and students with limited attention spans. He is the artistic director of missouri ballet theatre and has served as artistic director of virginia school of the arts, school director and ballet master for nashville ballet and interim. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in springfield. There will be activities for all ages, and all tickets include an invitation to the final dress rehearsal for the springfield ballets the nutcracker. This classic ballet, making its debut in 1892, features a storyline. Experience one of the longest continual running performances of the nutcracker in the country. Celebrate this holiday tradition and share the magic of springfield ballets the nutcracker with the ones you love. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker gillioz theatre. Even after so many years, it never fails to bring about cheer and excitement throughout the ozarks during the holiday season.
Born out of a merging of two local dance companiescopper coin ballet, started by mildred caskey, and ballet concert group, started. The nutcracker is my favorite ballet because it announces the coming of the holiday season and i have many fond memories of performing in the ballet as a child. Live on stage with spectacular sets, costumes and dancing. Springfield ballet company artistic director julie ratz taught company class today for some of our 20192020 season company dancers via zoom sbc ballet mistress gina decroix russell served as tech support and captured a few moments from class. Patrons followed along as clara and her nutcracker prince dashed from an. Share the magic of the nutcracker with someone you love this year. Springfield ballets production of tchaikovskys ballet classic the nutcracker. Missouri contemporary ballet is the only professional dance company in midmissouri and a leading arts nonprofit in the community.
Raf stl friday mornings with the arts 02282014 classic99 kfuo fm. For more than 40 years, the springfield ballet company has brought professional quality dance and performance to springfield, and it all started thanks to three women and the companys firstever production, the nutcracker. Best 30 kids ballet classes in springfield, mo with. Nov, 2018 the nutcracker has been an annual tradition for the dancers of springfield ballet since 1985, and an important training opportunity for the students this preprofessional organization serves. Missouri contemporary ballet columbia mo ballet company and. After graduating high school, caitlin went on to study under scholarship at nashville ballet and performed in the nutcracker and sleeping beauty. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker springfield tickets the moscow ballets great russian nutcracker springfield tickets.
Grace luttrell nanavati and dorothy irvine were codirectors of the sbc when it staged its first production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker 2009 hectvs coverage of alexandra ballet in behind the minds. Tickets now on sale for springfield ballets the nutcracker. A delightful treat for the whole family moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the gillioz theatre, springfield, mo. It is best to call ahead or check with the organizers. Moscow ballet is also all about community engagement outreach which includes. Relive, or see for the first time, the magic of the nutcracker come to life and clara help defeat the mouse king. Take a look at missouri contemporary ballet for something beyond the classics. She moved from philadelphia pennsylvania in 2008 to springfield missouri where she started dancing at credo dance academy in 2009. Springfield little theatre at the historic landers theatre. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at gillioz theatre springfield, mo tickets get your tickets now at tickets. Enjoy a special evening of cocktails, hors doeuvres, and entertainment prior to the exclusive first viewing of the nutcrackers new set and final dress rehearsal. Springfield ballet staff bios, springfield, mo dance. Saint louis ballet offers the same great quality dancing, a.
Missouri contemporary ballet columbia mo ballet company. Buy tickets online now or find out more with springfield theater. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker springfield tickets. Springfield ballet company is performing in many cities. Celebrate this holiday tradition with springfield ballet and the ones you love. The nutcracker ballet is written based on the book written by hoffman. Julie dunn, artistic director for the springfield ballet company talks about the 30year tradition of the nutcracker in springfield. View the tour schedule, buy tickets online now or find out more with springfield mo theater. The nutcracker cast 2019 springfield ballet company. The nutcracker sangamon auditorium, springfield, il. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker on tour tickets. The nutcracker has been an annual tradition for the dancers of springfield ballet since 1985, and an important training opportunity for the students this preprofessional organization serves.
Nutcracker storybook read by clara ballet lesson with character photosautographs backstage tour snacks and treats. Springfield ballet is located in the creamery arts center, offering 3 state of the art dance studios including harlequin sprung floors. In demand as a master teacher, sage has served as adjunct faculty at webster university and guest teacher for virginia school of the arts, california ballet school, virginia governor s school for the arts, alabama dance theatre, springfield ballet company, mississippi metropolitan ballet, washington state ballet, southeast university of. Nothing captures the holiday spirit better than the nutcracker. We create and present worldclass dance productions and provide educational opportunities through outreach programs and the school of mcb. Dec 05, 2008 julie dunn, artistic director for the springfield ballet company talks about the 30year tradition of the nutcracker in springfield. The springfield ballet company proudly presents its 44th annual production of the nutcracker. She has performed as a guest artist with dance grosse ile and springfield ballet. Since 1996, springfield ballet has provided busing for every second grader in the springfield public schools system to attend a live, abridged performance of the. Dont miss out on the springfield ballet company show as we guarantee you. Calendar of events browsing page 7 of 125 events happening on or after may. The worlds favorite holiday ballet the nutcracker at the sangamon auditorium, springfield, il. Springfield ballet company and the nutcracker tradition youtube. For more information, call springfield ballet at 417.
Explore our site to learn more and help us celebrate over a decade of dance. Our 100% buyer guarantee applies to future purchases too. The nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic that follows clara and. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in missouri. We will oversee the entire springfield ballet company transaction from the time you purchase until you get your tickets, so if there are any last minute questions, you only have one number to call, 866. Dec 10, 2016 the worlds favorite holiday ballet the nutcracker at the sangamon auditorium, springfield, il. Springfield ballet, 411 n sherman pkwy, springfield, mo 2020.
Dec 15, 2016 give your child the experience of a lifetime. This holiday season springfield ballet celebrates the 30th anniversary presentation of the perennial family favorite the nutcracker. Follow the adventures of clara and her nutcracker prince as they journey through this. Springfield ballet company artistic director julie ratz taught company class today for some of our 20192020 season company dancers via zoom sbc ballet mistress gina decroix russell served as tech support and captured a few moments from class we are eagerly anticipating holding auditions for our 20202021 season, and will announce a date as soon as we have. All of springfield ballets programming is driven by our mission. The restoration of the gillioz theatre was completed in october 2006, eighty years after the original opening. Artistic and school director ashley paige romines says that, with the exception of the roles of the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier, all other roles are. When you buy springfield ballet company tickets, feel confident that your credit card information will be safe and secure. All springfield ballet single tickets are sold through the landers theatre box. Saint louis ballet company performances at touhill performing arts center tickets. Springfield little theatre is a nonprofit, volunteerdriven organization energized by the highest artistic ideals that strives to entertain, educate, and involve the community in live theatrical productions and in the preservation of the historic landers theatre. Springfield ballet is a 501c3 notforprofit organization, and is governed by a board of directors. Landers theatre also features concerts and recitals by the springfield regional opera and the springfield ballet, including its annual.
Join the nutcracker dancers on stage of edison theatre and create lasting memories. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in springfield, mo. Best 27 kids ballet dance classes in springfield, mo with. Springfield ballet company tickets discount springfield. Mainstage performances on sale in august through or 3145164949. Springfield ballet is a notforprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art of ballet through premier education, performance, outreach and. Good morning springfield kpm is proud to sponsor this event. The sleeping beauty 2020 auditions and casting have been completed. Born out of a merging of two local dance companiescopper coin ballet, started by mildred caskey, and ballet concert. Company petra ballet company lifting up the name of. In its early years, the gillioz was springfields premier entertainment venue, hosting a number of movie premiers and vaudeville shows. Although every year brings an array of exciting productions and accomplishments for springfield ballet, 2016 in particular was a very special one for the company.
Dont miss out on the springfield ballet company show as we guarantee you the best premium seats available in the market today. Springfield ballet company presents the nutcracker. Cameron miller, both come from university of missourikansas city. Nutcracker ballet springfield mo great russian nutcracker. A native of springfield, illinois, began her training at the springfield ballet company and competed in the finals of the 2003 youth america grand prix in new york city. Inviting all dancers to come and audition for our annual production of the nutcracker to be performed on the edison theatre stage december 19 21, 2014. The moscow ballet brings their version of the famous nutcracker, which they call the great russian nutcracker, to american audiences annually during the christmas holiday season. Springfield ballet company presents the nutcracker eighteen21. All of springfield ballet s programming is driven by our mission. Missouri ballet theatre is the only local professional ballet company to offer roles to children, teens and adults from any school. What i find fascinating, though, is that while it is the one ballet that is almost universally performed every year in every ballet company in the united states, almost no two. Performances usually run from late november until christmas.
The nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic that follows clara and her nutcracker from a lavish christmas party to a fierce battle with the evil mouse king, then to a magical journey through the land of snow and the kingdom of sweets. Tech week rehearsals are mandatory and are scheduled for december 11 to wednesday to friday. Springfield ballet company and the nutcracker tradition. Saint louis ballet company performances at touhill performing arts center. This timeless holiday classic follows clara and her nutcracker from an extravagant christmas party to a fierce battle with the evil mouse king, then on a magical journey through the land of snow and kingdom of sweets. Some events listed here have been canceled or postponed due to the covid19 emergency. Springfield, mo 65802 41786243 phone 4178627877 fax. She danced many principal roles in ballets including giselle, sleeping beauty, swan lake, coppelia, and the nutcracker. The company of almost 40 dancers is the only internationally touring ballet group to perform to critical acclaim in over 75 north american cities annually.
To celebrate, the 2016 production of the nutcracker featured a brandnew set designed by massachusettsbased set designer, roger. Nov 22, 2019 a delightful treat for the whole family moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker at the gillioz theatre, springfield, mo. Company petra ballet company lifting up the name of jesus. Local ballet students got a chance to perform side by side with the moscow ballet tuesday night.
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