A new production, for the joffrey ballet of chicago, moves the christmasseason classic to the site of the worlds columbian exposition of 1893. On december 10, 1987, at the university of iowas hancher auditorium, the company presented the world premiere of joffrey s nutcracker. The joffrey ballet is grateful to jewell events catering for creating magical culinary experiences for our patrons offstage and generously sponsoring christopher wheeldons nutcracker on stage. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Chicago joffrey ballets the nutcracker gives children. The joffrey ballet schools production of the nutcracker is a traditional holiday classic you wont want to miss. Joffrey ballets 201220 gala video ballet video ballethub. The joffrey ballet is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its holiday production of the nutcracker, which means audiences have enjoyed an evening of grace, beauty, charm, and magnificent dancing and music for a quarter of a century. As a trainee, amanda performed in the companys productions of the nutcracker and othello. The twoact ballet had its premiere at the maryinsky theatre in street petersburg, russia, on december 17, 1892. This year marks the companys 25th annual nutcracker production, which debuted in 1987 with choreography by robert joffrey and gerald arpino and featuring ashley c.
Photo by cheryl mann the wonderful story of the nutcracker and the mouse king written. The joffrey ballet performs christopher wheeldons chicagothemed reinvention of the nutcracker. They call the joffrey ballet americas company of firsts. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. Dec 16, 2014 joffrey artistic director ashley wheater, music director scott speck and dancers amanda assucena and yoshihisa arai discuss what makes robert joffrey s the nutcracker magical. Rebekah harkness was an important early benefactor and she made international touring possible soviet union, 1963. The joffrey ballet concert group is comprised solely of joffrey ballet school students. Students have performed at the joffrey ballet schools annual performance of the nutcracker. Joffreys nutcracker with cleveland orchestra a dance lover. The joffrey ballet, based in chicago, illinois, is a premier dance company.
There are many versions of the classic ballet this time of year but the joffreys stands out because it includes young dancers with disabilities. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. Nutcracker, from joffrey ballet and moscow ballet the. This magical, holiday treat is sure to impress all ages. Nov 29, 2018 nothing like a little snow to ring in the holidays.
Joffreys nutcracker with cleveland orchestra a dance. Dec 11, 2012 as explained in the press materials, when robert joffrey with contributions from gerald arpino choreographed nutcracker for the original production in 1987, he decided to switch out the. Robert joffreys the nutcracker takes a final bow in its 60th season, the joffrey ballet performs its late founders beloved adaptation of the holiday classic one last time. Peter llyich tchaikovsky live music performed by the chicago philharmonic. The joffrey ballet s silver anniversary production boasts impressive casting, sweet choreography and appealing if staid visuals, a pleasurable holiday confection for all. In the traditional tale, told terpsichoreally, young claras godfather presents her with an ornate nutcracker that conveniently for dramatic purposes comes to life and whisks her to a magical, toyfilled land. Hoffmans classic holiday tale the nutcracker and the mouse king for his version of the ballet conceived from a 1940 production by the ballet.
Dec 11, 2012 around town at joffrey ballets the nutcracker. Many choreographers have worked with the joffrey, including paul taylor, twyla tharp, george balanchine, and founders gerald arpino and robert joffrey. Dec 08, 2012 they call the joffrey ballet americas company of firsts. This season also brings back the joffrey favorites, in the night, by jerome robbins and age of innocence by edwaard liang.
Click here for more information 2019 nutcracker childrens cast auditions. Wheater, artistic director of the joffrey ballet, is proud to announce the companys 2011 2012 season, titled new generation, which will launch with a joffrey premiere, the evening. The joffrey ballet released its plans today for performances at the auditorium theatre through may 5, 20. Inside christopher wheeldons workingclass nutcracker. Nothing like a little snow to ring in the holidays. Internationallycompetitive intensive summer program placements in 2012 include the joffrey ballet, alvin ailey american dance theatre, the rock school in philadelphia, american ballet theatre new york city, alabama and north carolina, bolshoi ballet, boston ballet, gelsey kirkland academy, walnut hill school for the arts, princeton ballet. On december 10, 1987, at the university of iowas hancher auditorium, the company presented the world premiere of joffreys nutcracker. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester each year for enrolled ballet trainees. The nutcracker program book by the joffrey ballet issuu. Joffrey artistic director ashley wheater, music director scott speck and dancers amanda assucena and yoshihisa arai discuss what. The first dance company to perform at the white house. Joffrey ballet cofounder robert joffrey always meant his version of the nutcracker to be a show for the road, a production for all of america. Dec 10, 2012 dec 9, 2012 chicago wls the joffrey ballet s famous production of the nutcracker is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Cleveland orchestra partnership with joffrey ballet blossoms. December 2, 2012 playhousesquare center state theater cleveland, oh. There are three easy ways you can audition for the. Posted nov 25, 2012 by zachary lewis, the plain dealer. Chief among these is the joffrey ballets production of the nutcracker, now celebrating its 25th year. As presented by chicagos joffrey ballet and the cleveland orchestra, however, its a dance lovers dream come true. Students from the joffrey ballet schools ballet trainee, childrens and youth ballet program will present the full two act holiday tradition, the nutcracker. There are many versions of the classic ballet this time of year but the joffrey s stands out because it includes young dancers with disabilities.
This page features a ballet video titled joffrey ballets 201220 gala video. This ones set at the worlds fair choreographer christopher wheeldon has a fresh take on the classic christmas tale. As a student, she was a guest member of the universal ballet performing small clara in the nutcracker in 2004 and 2005. Wheater, artistic director of the joffrey ballet, is proud to announce the companys 20112012 season, titled new generation, which will. Dec 02, 2016 a new production, for the joffrey ballet of chicago, moves the christmasseason classic to the site of the worlds columbian exposition of 1893. Tia has been thrilled to contribute her health ideas and lessons to joffrey ballet school since 2012. Jan 20, 2015 from nutcracker at city center maybe15 years ago. Assucena joined the trainee program at the joffrey academy of dance, official school of the joffrey ballet. Students are trained in the joffrey ballet schools technique in both classical ballet and contemporary dance, tap, jazz, improvisation, dance history, dance composition, and pointe. Dance informa is excited to once again partner with the joffrey ballet school in new york city to host a summer scholarship contest. Assucena joined the trainee program at the joffrey academy of dance. Chicago joffrey ballets the nutcracker gives children with. The joffrey ballet has always embraced the challenge of honoring the past while looking towards the future.
Perhaps inspired by a new documentary about the troupes rich, unique history, its. Nutcracker childrens cast auditions joffrey ballet. In 1962 modern choreographer alvin ailey was invited to make a work for the company. Cleveland orchestra partnership with joffrey ballet. Yuri possokhovs fresh interpretation of the classic don quixote, seminal works by william forsythe, christopher wheeldon, wayne mcgregor and a world premiere piece by val caniparoli. Wheeldons acclaimed turnof the century tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. The joffrey ballet nutcracker 2011final dress rehearsal. Choreographer christopher wheeldon, whos been a star in the dance world for years, recently expanded his reach with the broadway rendition of the classic film an american in paris. The joffrey ballet eventually settled down in new york city, under the name the robert joffrey theatre ballet.
For questions and general inquiries, email nccadmin at joffrey dot org all auditions take place at joffrey tower 10 east randolph street. Christopher wheeldons masterpiece is back december at the auditorium theatre. Revel in the aweinspiring nutcracker that has captivated audiences for 25 years with brilliant costumes, larger than life scenery, entrancing storytelling and tchaikovskys famous score. Dec 14, 2012 the joffrey ballet s silver anniversary production boasts impressive casting, sweet choreography and appealing if staid visuals, a pleasurable holiday confection for all. Dec 29, 2019 click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Connecticut concert ballet announces 2012 nutcracker. Robert joffrey and the making of an american dance company, a book by sasha anawalt, is also being released in connection with the film. While respecting our heritage, the joffrey ballet celebrates a new generation. Dec 11, 2016 the joffrey ballet long had a traditional nutcracker by its founderchoreographer, robert joffrey, which it continued to perform after moving to chicago from new york in 1995. The 20112012 season brings a lush landscape to chicago. See more ideas about joffrey ballet, ballet and the rite of spring. New students in less than 100 words, share your passion for dance with us and tell us why the joffrey ballet school, new york city is the world premiere dance school in the usa returning students in less than 100 words, tell us about your experience this past summer and why the joffrey ballet school, new york city is the world premiere dance school.
Robert joffreys the nutcracker inside the studio youtube. Subscribers and fans of the joffrey ballet have been anticipating the companys new nutcracker for well over a year now. Wheater, artistic director of the joffrey ballet, is proud to announce the companys 20112012 season, titled new generation. Tia was a research presenter on the topic of dancer health at the american college dance festival 2012. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. Joffrey ballet announces 2012 season time out chicago. Joffrey academy of dance, official school of the joffrey ballet, is committed to providing a worldclass education built on a foundation of classical ballet to students of all ages, levels and. She studied ballet at the sunhwa arts middle school and sunhwa arts high school.
Waltz of the flowers from the nutcracker, joffrey ballet. Dec 9, 2012 chicago wls the joffrey ballets famous production of the nutcracker is celebrating its 25th anniversary. As explained in the press materials, when robert joffrey with contributions from gerald arpino choreographed nutcracker for the original production in 1987, he decided to. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The joffrey ballet long had a traditional nutcracker by its founderchoreographer, robert joffrey, which it continued to perform after moving to chicago from new york in 1995. She also presented at the minnesota dance education summit 2012. In the 25years since robert joffrey created his american nutcracker ballet, it has become one of the most popular touring productions of e.
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