The nutcracker at wcu since its russian premiere in 1892, the nutcracker ballet has become the seasonal favorite for audiences around the world. Join the nutcracker cast on a journey full of imagination, in which toy soldiers and mice ballet fiercely, the sugar plum fairy reigns. Chester countys premier ballet company, the brandywine ballet, presents its 36th annual production of the popular ballet, the nutcracker. Brandywine ballet is a public notforprofit institution operating under section 501 c 3 of the irs code and is supported by admission fees, subscription sales, and contributions. Nov 25, 2017 the nutcracker ballet performed by the oxford ctr for dance saturday nov. Asplundh concert hall from may 18th to may 20th, bringing the classic russian fairy tale to life. West chester university, a member of the pennsylvania state system of higher education, is a public, regional, comprehensive institution committed to providing access and offering highquality undergraduate education, select postbaccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern pennsylvania. Enroll your daughter with chester countys oldest and finest training school for dance with studios in west chester, downingtown, and parkesburg.
Celebrate brandywine ballets 40th anniversary at the. Brandywine ballet performance art theatre west chester. The purpose of this page is to attract interest, photos, and comments about a family of dancers that need a reunion. Pennsylvanianutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Performing opportunities the dance center is west chesters. Since its russian premiere in 1892, the nutcracker ballet has become the seasonal favorite for audiences around the world.
It is performed by the brandywine ballet made up of an outstanding mix of invited professional and local dancers. Make the nutcracker your familys holiday tradition. The dance center was founded in 1974 in west chester, pennsylvania, by donna l. Dec 08, 2015 chester countys premier ballet company, the brandywine ballet, presents its 36th annual production of the popular ballet, the nutcracker. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. George balanchines the nutcracker archives pa ballet. Dec 14 brandywine ballet performance west chester, pa patch. I attended the brandywine ballets performance of the nutcracker with my. Brandywine ballet presents our 35th annual production of the nutcracker. Dec 19, 2019 the ballet company will continue its longrunning residency in downtown west chester, pennsylvania at the emilie k.
Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Brandywine ballets first performance of the year, sleeping beauty comes to west chester universitys emilie k. The retirement of the current production of the nutcracker that charmed the nation no holiday season is complete without the festive cheer of the nutcracker. West chester university certificate in ballet program celebrating 46 years in chester county donna l. International ballet classique presents two fulllength performances and a sensory friendly abridged on december 8th at 11am. Each ultimate nutcracker experience ticket includes. Easy registration for classes within our school may be obtained by calling us at 6104308219 or by completing the enrollment form. The nutcracker ballet, performed with donetsk the ballet company of ukraine and 90 local dancers is a delightful start to the christmas season.
Celebrate brandywine ballet s 40th anniversary at the. Muzio also founded the brandywine ballet company, for which the dance center serves as the official school. Brandywine ballet west chester, pennsylvania facebook. Brandywine ballets sleeping beauty comes to west chester. The brandywine ballet company was founded in 1978 by artistic director donna muzio as a semiprofessional dance ensemble serving chester county, pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.
Join us this december for the holiday classic, the nutcracker. Join brandywine ballet in celebration of our 40th anniversary season at the ruby gala, held on saturday, march 14th from 710pm. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly families. A prime orchestra center seat within the first 10 rows a limitededition 2015 ballet west ornament. Toys come alive in central pennsylvania youth ballets breathtaking production of george balanchines the nutcracker. Brandywine ballet, 317 westtown rd, ste 5, west chester, pa.
Brandywine ballet performance the nutcracker delaware today. First presbyterian church 511 west main street at wright street parkesburg, pa 19365 get directions. Our daughter returned from college and was back dancing at brandywine ballet. Muzio and eddy touissaint founded the brandywine ballet theatre, the professional arm of the company, and brandywine ballet s certificate in dance program, a unique partnership with west chester university. Kevin mucchetti is a philadelphiabased pianist, composer, and music director. Tickets are still available for our second weekend of performances, and can be bought online at. Ring in the season with tchaikovskys timeless score, and be transported to the magical land of sweets as you join clara and the sugar plum fairy on the journey of a dream. Nutcracker performances in the philadelphia area fun things. Space in downtown west chester and will feature a chefs selection of heavy passed and. Asplundh hall on the campus of west chester university. Asplundh concert hall, west chester university from december th through the 22nd. A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. Anna provided me with exceptional technical training as well as beautiful artistic enhancement of my variation.
Dec 14 brandywine ballet performance the nutcracker. Brandywine ballet company is a 501 c3 nonprofit performing arts organization. Brandywine ballet performance the nutcracker datetime dec 19, 2019 10. The nutcracker ballet performed by the oxford ctr for dance saturday nov. Brandywine ballets nutcracker 2019 chester county conference. Students who wish to participate in the nutcracker must take ballet during the summer session. The ballet company will continue its longrunning residency in downtown west chester, pennsylvania at the emilie k. Join ballet west for the retirement season of its sets and costumes, which will make way for a new, fantastical, magicfilled look in 2017, complete with willam christensens historic choreography and tchaikovskys famous score. Founded in 1979, brandywine ballet is chester countys premiere nonprofit ballet company. Elementary division, are invited to participate in the brandywine ballet companys production of the nutcracker held at west chester university in december. Your children will meet some of the beloved characters from the ballet, see the costumes up close, learn ballet positions, play games, take pictures with the characters, and hear the story of the nutcracker read by clara herself. Muzio and eddy touissaint founded the brandywine ballet theatre, the professional arm of the company, and brandywine ballets certificate in dance program, a unique partnership with west chester university. Asplundh concert hall on west chester universitys campus. Karyna shatkovskaya won numerous awards as a preteen ballet student including the second international ballet competition ibc in kharkov at the tender age of 9 a s well as the third international children and youth classical dance competition.
The ridley township native who now resides in newark, delaware, joined the percussion faculty at west chester university in 2004. Brandywine ballet, 317 westtown rd, ste 5, west chester, pa 2020. Brandywine ballet companys annual production of the nutcracker. The company has received support from the pennsylvania council on the arts, various foundations, the local business community, and private donors. Dec 04, 20 the nutcracker at wcu since its russian premiere in 1892, the nutcracker ballet has become the seasonal favorite for audiences around the world. West chester university magazine fall 2016 by west chester. Our 40thanniversary production of the nutcracker will be sure to delight audiences as it continues to be one of the regions favorite holiday traditions. The nutcracker ballet with the donetsk ballet company. Please know that your attendance during the summer classes will be taken into consideration at the time of the audition, especially our upperlevel classes. As section percussionist for the pa ballet orchestra, sorrentino has played for pa ballets the nutcracker since 2008, totaling more than 225 performances to date. Nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Kick off the holiday season with the pennsylvania academy of ballets. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike. A limited number of premium nutcracker seats have just been released.
Be enchanted by the dazzling costumes, charming sets and accomplished dancers set to the magical music of tchaikovsky. We hope to see you and your family at the nutcracker. Fonash has been a dance educator throughout the chester, delaware and berks county areas since 1993. Nutcracker show directory of ballets the nutcracker ballet. I have had the privilege of working with anna liceica for my classical ballet training while in nyc, preparing for yagp finals. Professional nonprofit ballet company in west chester, pa. Meagher theatre at neumann university in aston, pa. The company is committed to affordable arts education outreach, providing significantly discounted tickets to over 1500 students from as many as 20 different area.
Dec 14, 2019 the ballet company will continue its longrunning residency in downtown west chester, pennsylvania at the emilie k. With music by nutcracker composer, ilyich tchaikovsky, the audience is transported into a world where there is nothing. He began his musical studies at age three, and progressed under the guidance of such teachers as william carr and richard johnson. Join wcu alumni on saturday, november 16th for a magical nutcracker tea party featuring dancers from the brandywine ballet.
The pullo center in york, pennsylvania is the premier venue for concerts, broadway shows, comedy, family entertainment in central pa. Brandywine ballet presents the nutcracker fig west chester. From december 12 22, 2019, audience members can join clara and her uncle drosselmeyer as they battle the mouse king, travel to a magical land of dancing snowflakes, and finally to. Nov 16, 2019 join wcu alumni on saturday, november 16th for a magical nutcracker tea party featuring dancers from the brandywine ballet. Where to see the nutcracker around philly and the main line. You can now treat yourself and your family to the ultimate nutcracker experience. Tagged as ballet, dance, nutcracker, performing arts, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, tchaikovsky, united states, west chester university december 12, 2012 5. An elegant combination of tradition and new choreographic elements will delight the audience throughout this holiday season. She has had extensive training in jazz, modern, ballet, tap, and hip hop. Harrison dance studios the elite professional school. Asplundh hall, west chester university, university avenue and high street. Brandywine ballet performance west chester, pa patch.
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