Offering classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, musical theater, etc. 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 make each performance as magical as possible. Experience the wonder of new york city ballet s iconic holiday classic on the big screen. Photography and videography provided by a nna piwonski. New jersey ballet has thrilled audiences for more than half a century with its spectacular performances. Christmas events in bergen county bergen county homes. In george balanchines the nutcracker, tchaikovskys beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievious mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted land of sweets. Don quixote is rich in spanish color, flavor, and the laughoutloud humor of cervantes masterpiece about an old knight, his squire, and their foray into the age of chivalry. The new jersey foundation for dance and theatre arts, a 501c3. The nutcracker in new jersey at bergen county academies 2019.
It wouldnt be the holidays without the nutcracker, and whether you live in manhattan, brooklyn, queens, westchester county, rockland county, nassau county, or suffolk county, there is a place for you to take your children and your entire family to see the classic holiday ballet. This is my favorite part no, this is my favorite part it was a sweet, memorable moment. She was at the edge of her seat or on my lap watching in awe. All competing schools will celebrate their achievements and enjoy a screening of the nutcracker by the royal ballet at a local cinema.
Hailed as one of bergen countys best holiday family events, ndts production of the nutcracker is a treat for young and old. Jan 18, 2011 community corner best ballet schools in bergen welcome to a new weekly column where we hunt down bergen s best in many categories by tracy montgomery, patch staff jan 18, 2011 5. The nutcracker 2019 the academy of ballet and the fredericksburg city ballet company will perform their spring ballet performance of the sleeping beauty on saturday, may 16, 2020. Best ballet schools in bergen county wyckoff, nj patch. Here are some christmas events in bergen county for you to enjoy. Nj ballet presents the nutcracker mommypoppins things. The nutcracker ballet by vladimir vagin is a story told with clarity and illustrated with detail.
Ballet classes and training balletmet academy balletmet. Took my 5 year old niece to her first nutcracker experience. Dance event in hackensack, nj by dance theatre of new jersey on sunday, december 22 2019. Swan lake, tchaikovsky dance of the little swans youtube. There are many opportunities for a student in one academy to interact with students from another. The new jersey foundation for dance and theatre arts, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, has been presenting the. On the two pages following the title page is a row of houses, one of which is the setting for the party.
Its probably time to get her signed up for some dance lessons. The troupe of professional dancers have all studied in the worlds finest academies. Youll have visions of sugar plums at nunnbetter dance. Ballet arts has been producing high quality classical ballet in bergen county for decades. This professional, fullscale production of a family classic is an incredible way to welcome in the holidays.
Tickets will be available at the bergen academies box office 1 hour before each show. Bergen county technical schools bergen county special. Granted, the stage is small, but that did not take away from the ballet. Experience the wonder of new york city ballets iconic holiday classic on the big screen. A full length, lush production of the christmas classic, performed. Audiences will be delighted when the theater lights go down and the magical toys come alive.
George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. Bergen county academies, 200 hackensack avenue, hackensack, nj. Apr 11, 2020 new jersey ballet company cancels remainder of the season, but commits to paying its dancers. Nunnbetter dance theatres production of the nutcracker will be performed friday, december th at 7. Please note, for 2017 the national nutcracker programme will only be running in the following areas.
Don quixote is rich in spanish color, flavor, and the laughoutloud humor of cervantes masterpiece about an old. She was the choreographer for awardwinning competitions and yearly recitals, as well as head choreographer for the nutcracker performed at the ymca in december 2010. Due to the ongoing coronavirus covid19 pandemic, new jersey ballet company has been forced to cancel its remaining performances for the 20192020 season. Nov 29, 2017 nothing says holiday magic better than the classic nutcracker.
The first performance of the nutcracker, in 1892 in st. New jersey ballets nutcracker bergen performing arts center. Our graduates attend a wide range of universities and colleges throughout the nation and abroad. Complete information about the nutcracker in new jersey at bergen county academies.
New jersey ballet premiered don quixote 2011, and it had made it to the starledgers prestigious top ten dance events of the year. Classical music, opera, ballet and dance in bergen, norway. Toms river ballet for young audiences, the nutcracker with narration, ocean county college, arts and community center, hooper avenue and college drive. Nothing says christmastime like a live performance of the nutcracker a performance will take place at middle township pac on sunday, november 19, at 3 p. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. New jersey foundation for dance and theatre arts presents the nutcracker 2019. Bergen pac is to be applauded for bringing this beautiful production of swan lake to the suburbs. We offer dance classes for ages 3 and up plus fitness classes. Come enjoy this holiday favorite featuring songs of the season and the traditional classical ballet with a special twist. With our nyc professional faculty and our facilities, our dance program has had resounding success in reaching children and members of the community, offering them the opportunity to receive excellent dance training in a positive. Tickets new jersey foundation for dance and theatre arts. New jersey ballets nutcracker returns to bergenpac for a long standing holiday tradition. Audiences will be delighted when the theater lights go down and the magical toys come alive on stage. The ndt company is an extension of the nunnbetter dance theatre school.
Classical music, opera, ballet and dance in bergen, norway use bachtracks search facility to find concerts, opera and dance events not only in this city but right around the world. Bergen academies saturday, november 23rd at 2 pm saturday, november 23rd at 7 pm tickets go on sale tuesday, october 1st at 7 pm et purchase tickets online by november 22nd at 7 pm et as prices go up at the door. Oct 01, 2002 the nutcracker ballet by vladimir vagin is a story told with clarity and illustrated with detail. Nov 21, 2017 thankfully, one of bergen countys premier dance academies, the nunnbetter dance theatre ndt, is located nearby in bergenfield and has been teaching and shaping the areas young dancers for the past 20 years. The choreography was greatly simplified compared to the other. The hiphop nutcracker turns the story on its head in 1984 new york city. New jersey ballets nutcracker mommypoppins things to. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. What a joy to be able to see a fine quality ballet production 5 minutes from home no nyc traffic, parking or prices. From nutcracker performances by professional ballet companies, like the new. Sign up for our free email updates to get notified on all our gba classes, schedules and performances. Hip hop nutcracker is a new spin on the classic nutcracker ballet with hiphop choreography, an onstage dj, an electric violin and the wellloved traditional tchaikovsky score. Ndts production of the nutcracker, an adaptation of the holiday classic. New jersey ballets nutcracker mommypoppins things to do.
New jersey ballet has been bringing this production to families for more decades. The nunnbetter dance theater presents the nutcracker once again on december 7th9th at various times. Nov 22, 2019 performed in the tradition of george balanchines new york city ballet production. Tickets may be purchased online the levoy theatre will welcome nutcracker lovers on sunday, november 26, at 2 p. The troupe of professional dancers have all studied in the worlds finest academies and toured on every continent. We met up with them at the levoy theater in millville to discuss what. Nutcracker ballet being performed across new jersey. Nov 21, 2019 nunnbetter dance theatres production of the nutcracker will be performed friday, december th at 7. The troupe of professional dancers have all studied in the worlds finest academies and. Nunnbetter dance theatres 21st anniversary production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. The bergen county academies includes seven specialized high school programs. Hull, north devon, swale and medway, thurrock, boston and grantham, scunthorpe, teesside and northumberland. Ballet arts is dedicated to the development of the complete dancer, we offer quality training in various disciplines for everyone. Our dance program at the performing arts school at bergenpac is an electrifying dance program under the direction of roberta mathes.
Jan 02, 2015 every year, new jersey ballet takes its production of the nutcracker on the road travelling from cape may to morristown. A childrens nutcracker every december, students of american ballet academy present a childrens nutcracker at the historic elsinore theatre. The ballets number one priority is the health and safety of our patrons, dance. The ballet academy is a 501c3 nonprofit specializing in classical and contemporary dance. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in new jersey. The ballet arts company puts on an annual production of the nutcracker each december as well as a spring ballet each year. Bergenpac announces paul abdul, charlie brown christmas. New jersey ballet company cancels remainder of the season, but commits to paying its dancers.
With our nyc professional faculty and our facilities, our dance program has had resounding success in reaching children and members of the community, offering them the opportunity to receive excellent dance training in a positive setting whether they. The ballets number one priority is the health and safety of our patrons. Think youve got a future prima ballerina on your hands. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker.
Every year, new jersey ballet takes its production of the nutcracker on the road travelling from cape may to morristown. Arizona united states 8 count dance desert ridge high school. Thankfully, one of bergen countys premier dance academies, the nunnbetter dance theatre ndt, is located nearby in bergenfield and has been teaching and shaping the areas young dancers for the past 20 years. New jersey ballets nutcracker nothing says holiday magic better than the classic nutcracker. Nothing says holiday magic better than the classic nutcracker. In the spring of 2011, olga started work with the greenwich ballet academy, and is now very excited to be part of the petrov ballet school faculty. This is the largest production of the nutcracker on long island. The performance includes beautiful dancing, colorful costumes, professional scenery, and tchaikovskys enchanting christmas score. Dancers are invited to audition for nunnbetter dance theatres 2019 production of the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in new. Nutcracker ballet being performed across new jersey the.