Showy and opulent, it set off an unprecedented period of international touring and acclaim for the young company and its dancers and it remains a jewel in the national ballet repertoire today. Kain, who has served as artistic director since 2005, joined nboc as a dancer in 1969 and went on to become one of the companys most beloved stars, often dancing alongside rudolf nureyev. Kids of the nutcracker the national ballet of canada youtube. Ballet dancers, unlike opera singers, cannot demand vast salaries, but within a company they gain security, holiday pay and a pension.
With a unique and wide repertoire, a tradition of innovation, and around 80 dancers from all over the world, the company plays a leading role in dutch cultural life and beyond. The national ballet of canada is a canadian ballet company that was founded in 1951 in toronto, ontario, with celia franca as the first artistic director. Behind the scenes at the nutcracker the national ballet of canada. The nutcracker trailer the national ballet of canada youtube. The national ballet of canada brings the nutcracker to. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies.
Alberta ballet celebrates 40 years of christmas classic the. Kains adaptation rediscovers the romance and psychological power of swan lake as prince siegfried and the white swan odette fall in love in the shadow of rothbarts curse. Tchaikovskys unforgettable score is enhanced by gorgeously opulent sets, dazzling colorful costumers, and heart and soul performances by the national ballet of canada. The ballet about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas.
The nutcracker by the numbers the national ballet of canada. National ballet of canada orchestra tales from the pit. The choreography was by lev ivanov after marius petipa, who fell ill before. Centre for the national ballet of canada 470 queens quay west toronto, ontario m5v 3k4 416 345 9686. National ballet of canada tickets national ballet of canada. Presented as second part of dancing beethoven, discover symphony no 7, one of choreographer uwe scholzs masterworks. Every year during the christmas season, thousands of children and their parents visit the theatre to see the nutcracker, probably the alltime favourite in holiday entertainment. The premiere of the nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a fairytale. One of the cultural gems of north america, the national ballet of canada has strived to push choreographic boundaries and elevate canadian talent for more than half a century. Tchaikovsky, nutcracker is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music.
The nutcracker ballet dances scenes, film, music youtube. Dec 10, 2012 tchaikovskys unforgettable score is enhanced by gorgeously opulent sets, dazzling colorful costumers, and heart and soul performances by the national ballet of canada. Dec 19, 2012 the nutcracker out of 4 national ballet of canada. As national ballet of canada star greta hodgkinson retires. The nutcracker ballet dances scenes, film, music curumina2nd. The nutcracker is one of the biggest and most spectacular productions in the national ballet of canadas repertoire. The magic behind the snow scene in the nutcracker the national. Each student requires an invitation from nbs to attend the 4 week summer school. Rudolf nureyev put the national ballet of canada on the map when he staged his own version of the sleeping beauty for the company in 1972. The providence, rhode island, native trained at festival ballet providence and canada s national ballet school before joining the company in 1990. Happy holidays from the national ballet of canada youtube. The youngest are the little mice in act i and the lambs in act ii.
Canadas national ballet school professional ballet program. The national ballet of canada orchestra is coming out of the pit. Watch the national ballet of canada brings the nutcracker to toronto video online, on globalnews. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. The national ballet of canada capacity interactive. Ballethub is an online education, news, event, and discussion resource for the art of ballet. Karen kain to retire as national ballet of canadas artistic. Matthews, marner shine in the nutcracker for national.
Dec 12, 2019 the national ballet of canada has one of the very finest versions in the world in james kudelkas staging from 1995, set in 19th century russia. National ballet institute for the arts national ballet company. James kudelka served as resident choreographer of the. Join young clara in her fairytale reverie through glittering winter landscapes where an enchanted nutcracker becomes a valiant soldier. Experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season with the beloved classic, the nutcracker. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker, ballet in two acts mariinsky theatre hd 1080p by euroartschannel. National ballet of canada the nutcracker ticket prices. Oct 28, 2019 on friday, national ballet of canada announced that artistic director karen kain will step down in january 2021 to become artistic director emeritus. Cheap tickets to all national ballet of canada shows are available on cheaptickets. The walter carsen centre for the national ballet of canada 470 queens quay west toronto, ontario m5v 3k4 416 345 9686 venue. And, a major event like their seasonal production of the nutcracker is the perfect showcase for its impact. Established as a classical company by founder celia franca in 1951, the national ballet of canada is the only canadian ballet company to present a full range.
The precision of movement, artistry of storytelling, and sheer beauty of the dance captured our interest, attention and hearts from the first second. Greta hodgkinson has been a staple on the national ballet of canada stage for 30 years. To celebrate, the season will culminate with her restaging of swan lake after erik bruhns version. With nonstop dancing and magnificent sets and costumes from santo loquasto, the nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to. The nutcracker premiered at the maryinsky theatre in st. Dec 05, 2019 alberta ballet is jeteing into the holiday season with its 40thanniversary production of the nutcracker. Frolicking polar bears, majestic mounties, a snowy pond hockey game and, new this season, frisky holiday reindeer. The pinnacle of classic ballet performances, the nutcracker continues to mesmerize audiences a century after its debut. The nutcracker is one of the national ballet of canada s most grand productions with 233 performers, 187 costumes, 57 animals and more in each and every show. See the ageless love story by shakespeare on the music of prokofiev, making this poignant ballet a pillar of the classical repertoire. With nonstop dancing and magnificent sets and costumes from santo loquasto, the nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the imagination. Dec 12, 2019 the nutcracker is one of the biggest and most spectacular productions in the national ballet of canadas repertoire. Canadas royal winnipeg ballet national arts centre. Artistic director karen kain adds to her long list of achievements with her new staging of swan lake, created in honour of her 50th anniversary with the national ballet of canada.
Photographer daniel neuhaus has followed the national ballet of canada s. National arts centre centre national des arts ottawa. Summer school participate in nbs 4 week summer experience, running concurrently with the returning students program. National ballet of canada the canadian encyclopedia. Visit our instagram to see some story highlights from around. While the orchestra loves the acoustics at the four seasons centre, being in the pit is not the same as being on stage. Much like the original 1892 production, kudelkas adaptation features large numbers of young dancers on stage. A new anna karenina comes to national ballet of canada. November 1018, the national ballet of canada presents the north american premiere of john neumeiers anna karenina at the four seasons centre in toronto.
Students who audition during the fallwinter national audition tour and are invited to join the 2nd stage of the audition process ie. The national ballet of canada, founded in 1951, is a classical ballet repertory company that presents a very wide range of choreography, from the 19thcentury classics and masterworks by later choreographers to newly commissioned ballets. Visitors can enjoy many educational tutorials and tips for ballet technique, create and join discussions in the forums, and see nearby or search for dance schools, summer programs auditions and performances. However, like opera singers, they work under great pressure. Over the past 50 years, dutch national ballet has evolved into one of the worlds foremost ballet companies. On friday, national ballet of canada announced that artistic director karen kain will step down in january 2021 to become artistic director emeritus. Ballet companies all over the world perform the nutcracker during the holiday season, each with a special. Renowned for its diverse repertoire, the company performs. The nutcracker holiday events national ballet of canada. For over 50 years, the ballet inspired by the hoffman tale has been delighting the hearts of children and grownups alike when the nutcracker is presented in montreal.
The nutcracker sees the grace and precision happening on stage, the preparations and backstage action at the national ballet of canada. Featuring timeless score from incredible composer pyotr i. Rediscover the grand, rich sets by peter horne, the stunning costumes by francois barbeau and the magical lighting by nicolas cernovitch, which turn these festivities conceived by fernand nault into a true extrava. Each show features 233 performers 50 dancers, 98 students, 65 musicians, 20 singers. A news hub that allows you to delve deeper and learn about our productions. Presented by the canadian school of ballet, and featuring ballet kelownas company of dancers, this magical adventure will captivate audiences of all ages transporting them on an unforgettable journey with clara, her nutcracker prince, and the. As part of the nationals 60th anniversary season festivities, the orchestra will give a concert at koerner hall on april 3. The nutcracker is one of the biggest and most spectacular productions in the national ballet of canada s repertoire. Over the next few weeks, hundreds of students from nbs professional ballet program pbp and associates program ap are performing a range of roles in james kudelkas the nutcracker, presented by the national ballet of canada. A new anna karenina comes to national ballet of canada pointe. English national ballet brings worldclass classical ballet to the widest possible audience. A fantastic cocktail, gourmet dinner, outstanding performances and a huge raffle are just a few of the activities we have in store for this evenings guests. National ballet of canada tickets national ballet of. Coproduced with hamburg ballet and the bolshoi ballet, nboc is the last of the three companies to present the new twoact production.
The national ballet of canada nbc used smart planning, and a bit of patience, to grow their digital practice to scale and achieve astounding results. A company of 70 dancers with its own orchestra, the national ballet has been led since 2005 by artistic director karen kain, one of the greatest ballerinas of her generation. Edgewater, south county, ballet, national ballet, inc. It may be a country that gave rise to swan lake, the nutcracker and sleeping beauty, but canadas top ballet dancers wowed a moscow audience as it opened its firstever tour of russia with a. It may be a country that gave rise to swan lake, the nutcracker and sleeping beauty, but canada s top ballet dancers wowed a moscow audience as it opened its firstever tour of russia with a. Karen kain to retire as national ballet of canadas. The nutcracker is one of the national ballet of canadas most grand productions with 233 performers, 187 costumes, 57 animals and more in. The toronto maple leafs forwards wore eyepopping costumes and took the stage for a cameo role as cannon dolls in the national ballet of canadas production of the nutcracker in toronto on. The providence, rhode island, native trained at festival ballet providence and canadas national ballet school before joining the company in 1990. Alberta ballet celebrates 40 years of christmas classic. The walter carsen centre for the national ballet of canada 470 queens quay west toronto, ontario m5v 3k4 416 345 9686. National ballet of canada dazzles audiences on first. The national ballet of canada has one of the very finest versions in the world in james kudelkas staging from 1995, set in 19th century russia.
Get the latest news and videos from the national ballet. Toronto maple leafs stars auston matthews and mitch marner will take the stage as celebrity cannon dolls for the dec. A nutcracker who may just be a handsome prince in disguise prepare to enter a magical new world. Matthews, marner recruited by national ballet of canada. The companys repertoire includes works by the worlds most celebrated 20th and 21st century masters, sir frederick ashton, george balanchine. Jan 20, 2020 kirov, bolshoi, royal, san francisco, abt etc. Dec 01, 2017 watch the national ballet of canada brings the nutcracker to toronto video online, on globalnews. National ballet of canada in toronto the nutcracker. This nutcracker is a jubilant, shimmering, canadian holiday treasure that honours tradition while adding a playful, delightful homegrown touch. We will be continuing to upload classes, repertoire highlights, challenges and more on facebook, twitter, instagram, youtube and here on our website. The national ballet s performance of nijinsky was stunning. With its remarkable musicality, this ballet on pointe leaves no one indifferent. Search all national ballet of canada events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee.
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