Adult intermediate ballet this class welcomes students teenadult with at least 3 years of committed ballet training. Denver cbs4 colorado ballet is opening its season with the classic fairy tale sleeping beauty. Colorado ballet sets up gofundme to replace 30yearold. Dracula next to the nutcracker, this ballet is the one people most inquire about when i tell them i dance with colorado ballet. The nutcracker one of colorados major productions of the holiday tradition, with a cast of over 80 dancers including the professional company and charming young student dancers, a full live orchestra, spectacular scenery and special effects. The colorado ballets nutcracker is about family, on and off stage for 59 years the colorado ballet has cast its best and brightest in arguably the most iconic ballet of all time. Embrace the holiday spirit and revel in the magic of aspen santa fe ballets the nutcracker. Colorado ballet guest artists perform in the evening performances on friday and saturday. Colorado ballet at the armstrong center for dance offers studio rentals for workshops, auditions, events and more. First launched in the 1960s, the colorado ballet is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to showcasing the very best ballet that the state, the country and the world has to offer. It was fresh and contemporary and loads of fun to watch. A colorado nutcracker features dancer for a day in. If the nutcracker is our ubiquitous family holiday ballet, dracula is the adult version. The annual production of the nutcracker ballet, produced by loveland dance academy, is a full length ballet.
You may also take a look at other special events and colorado ballet performances at. Colorado ballets nutcracker costumes date back 30 years, in need of upgrade. This year, for the 60th anniversary, colorado ballet will debut brand new sets and costumes in the classic victorian style, created especially for colorado ballet. Live music performed by the colorado ballet orchestra. All audition fees are nonrefundable, regardless of circumstances. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. The nutcracker november 29december 27, 2014 ellie caulkins opera house with. See moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in 2019. In december 2016, colorado ballets the nutcracker was named the bestloved nutcracker in the 10th annual goldstar national nutcracker award contest, winning this coveted honor in a field that included more than 80 other productions throughout the u. Buy colorado ballet tickets with a 100% buyer guarantee. Travel with clara and her nutcracker prince as they journey through a crystalline winter wonderland to the delightful land of sweets filled with your favorite fanciful characters and pure holiday magic. Colorado ballet held auditions in new york, ny in january and denver, co in february for our 20172018 season. Colorado ballet will be holding auditions in new york, ny and denver, co for our 20202021 season. Students attending this class are expected to know basic barre and center vocabulary as well as simple petite allegro, pirouettes, combinations from the corner and grand allegro.
Cheap tickets to all colorado ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. Its the time of the year when the nutcracker returns to our studios. Where to see the nutcracker ballet mile high on the cheap. This video includes photos of artists of colorado ballet. Colorado ballet presenting worldclass classical ballet. Denver the colorado ballet is about to begin its 59th season of the nutcracker. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Search all colorado ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Watch the tragic and romantic tale romeo and juliet by colorado ballet, the greatest love story of all time from february 25 to march 6, 2011 at the ellie caulkins opera house. The colorado ballets nutcracker is about family, on and. The colorado ballet company is now performing its annual production of the nutcracker at the ellie caulkins opera house. When it comes to holiday traditions in colorado, none are more iconic and magical than colorado ballets the nutcracker. By 1976, colorado concert ballet produced 33 performances of the nutcracker and three other productions in the season. Features a cast of more than 150 children, preprofessional dancers, and guest artists, this delightful ballet with full backdrops and beautiful costumes will transport you to a simpler time and an enchanting place.
This february, the colorado ballet company premiered a brand new ballet, the wizard of oz. We present exceptional classical ballet and innovative dance through performances, training and education. Cara cooper and benjamin winegar rehearse arabian from the nutcracker. This iconic productionboth uplifting and filled with humorhas become a seasonal aspen tradition. See more ideas about dance videos, dance and ballet. Each of the 8 studios has its own sound system, sprung floors with marley covering studio 8 does not have a marley floor and full length mirrors. Bring the whole family to colorados favorite holiday tradition.
The production is the companys most popular show and biggest moneymaker. Their first production, the nutcracker, played to soldout houses in denvers bonfils theatre. Behind the scenes of the nutcracker 18 colorado ballet youtube. Colorado ballet hosts many special events and unique performances that are open to the public and occasionally offer a behindthescenes look at the ballet and the people who make the magic happen. Christophor moulton and chandra kuykendall by allen birnbach. With choreography by marius petipa, and music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky, sleeping. Find other colorado ballet dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets. In 1961, lillian covillo and freidann parker established colorado concert ballet to showcase talented students they had been teaching at their ballet school. Mountain view avenue, longmont directions the longmont symphony orchestra and the boulder ballet will present a sensoryfriendly abridged version of tchaikovskys beloved nutcracker ballet for individuals with special needs and their families. Christophor moulton and chandra kuykendall photo by allen birnbach video by mike watson. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Colorado ballet will light up the stage and delight audiences of all ages for the 52nd year with colorados favorite holiday tradition, the nutcracker, prese. The nutcracker ballet loveland and conservatory dance. Established in 1986, the auxiliary is a vital cultural force in the arts community.
You can play a role in colorado ballets creation of colorados very own the nutcracker featuring colorado ballets beloved choreography. See moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in 2019 youtube. I want email news and updates for events in my area. In addition to being the largest production of the nutcracker in the state, colorado ballets 2016 production was named the bestloved nutcracker in the u. Colorado ballets nutcracker costumes date back 30 years. Four colorado ballet dancers leap to higher ranks pointe. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. Dont miss the chance to see lovelands only performance of the classic holiday ballet featuring local artists. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Colorado ballet s acclaimed nutcracker, the largest in the state and named the bestloved nutcracker in the u. While it has been performed locally for nearly six decades, dancers have actually been wearing the sa.
Martin fredmann became artistic director in 1987, and colorado ballet secured itself as one of the leading arts organizations in colorado. Check out this video to see what the dancers do to make each performance fresh and inspiring, and watch them rehearse the many roles we love. Colorado ballets the nutcracker arabian rehearsal youtube. Nearly 60 years after its foundation, colorado ballet has grown into a worldclass ballet company with company and studio company dancers presenting more than 50 classical and contemporary ballet performances every year. A nonprofit organization presenting exceptional quality classical ballet and innovative dance through performances, training and education programs that are integral to the cultural life of our community. Colorado ballet opens season with sleeping beauty cbs. Colorado ballet s season sadly ended abruptly this month. Back in 2016, the colorado ballet version of the production won a nutty, the annual goldstar national nutcracker award that honors the most beloved nutcracker in the nation. This is the home of ballet in colorado, a place where new talent is born, and a. Audiences simply cant get enough of colorado ballet s acclaimed production of the nutcracker. Through its programs, the auxiliary benefits colorado ballet by promoting support and appreciation of ballet. This is a video of colorado ballets the nutcracker, featuring sharon wehner as dewdrop. Colorado ballets principal dancer retiring after 22 seasons. True, we do not perform dracula every year, but going on its 8th appearance since its denver debut in 2001, the ballet has had some.
Play a role in keeping the magic alive colorado ballet nutcracker. Join colorado ballet for our 59th anniversary of this wonderful production. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. By 1976, colorado concert ballet produced 33 performances of the. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. For more than half a century, audiences have followed clara on a magical journey as she is enchanted by dancing dolls, falls in love with her nutcracker prince, defeats giant mice, and travels through a magical forest to the land of sweets to meet the sugar plum fairy.
However, we do accept video auditions if circumstances prevent you from attending a live audition. By 1968, the company hit the road for its first tour of the state. In addition to being the largest production of the nutcrackerin the state, colorado ballets 2016 production was named the bestloved nutcracker in the u. Colorado ballet launches gofundme for the nutcracker. If you go a colorado nutcracker by colorado ballet society and colorado youth ballet, 2 and 7 p. Colorado ballet turns to crowdfunding for the nutcracker.
Colorado ballets the nutcracker 2012, presented by keybank. Colorado ballet the nutcracker ellie caulkins opera house. When looking through footage of our final days rehearsing and reflecting on this unexpected conclusion, one thing stood out repeatedly. Colorado ballet societys 75minute production is the perfect length for children and adults alike. Description colorado ballet moved into its new home at 1075 santa fe drive in august 2014. Miller adam, david black, bill buckman, brian clifford clifford creative group, tom darnell clifford creative group, laura gohl, donna lorrig, lam ha, ted mehl a better image photography, peter strand, tmdexter photography, martha wirth, joel hawkins, katherine marie photography, kayla coburn, william j meyer photography. Asfbs the nutcracker generously underwritten by kelley and mark purnell.