Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. The nutcracker plays through december 24, 2011, at the washington ballet at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. Saturday november 25, 2017 tea following the show 2. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner.
Please join us for these live events listed on the dates below. Washington ballet s nutcracker tea,december 11, 2011,kyle samperton. The nutcracker at the washington ballet maryland theatre. In addition to delivering delectable treats from the land of sweets, a scrumptious lunch, story time, and a craft, this ultimate tea party offers photo and autograph opportunities with hostesses clara and the sugar plum fairy. A night to benefit the fight against child trafficking. Dreams of dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers and. Suddenly and briefly, ballet is in the popular culture spotlight. The nutcracker performed by the washington ballet in ive got you this is a beautiful show hosts professionals so many different characters were the wardrobe room right now the dressing room and. In advance of the performance guests will be greeted at the historic warner theatre by military dignitaries and nutcracker cast members and will be treated to an exclusive behindthescenes rehearsal of the. Following the morning tea, all guests will proceed to the warner theatre for the 1 pm matinee of the nutcracker performance ticket included with.
A simple blend of fine black teas made festive with creamy, nutty vanilla flavor and a pinch of cinnamon. Arlington, va balletnova presents a very special holiday event, the nutcracker tea at the ritzcarlton, pentagon city 1250 s hayes st, arlington, va 22202 on sunday, dec. The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. The washington ballet celebrates 15 years of the nutcracker. Washington ballets nutcracker tea party dance informa usa. Julie kent became the artistic director of the washington ballet in july 2016.
Centennial state ballet performances demonstrate the companys commitment to purity of form, dedication to training, and honing life skills for dancers of all ages and worldchanging dreams. A treat for the whole family with visions of the sugar plum fairy, nutcracker prince, and an epic battle beneath the christmas tree. Washington ballets nutcracker tea,december 11,2011,kyle samperton. Seating is limited to 12 guests at each table plus the nutcracker character. November 22, 29, december 6, and 20 at 11 am and 3 pm. Nwdt is committed to making dance accessible for all by providing quality productions at affordable ticket rates, while creating opportunities for young emerging artists to share the gift of dance and the performing arts with the community through outreach and educational programs. After the performance, the magic and beauty of the holiday season will continue with vpacs nutcracker tea. The washington ballet nutcracker tea party a sellout. Washington ballet dazzles with a capital nutcracker. It is an incredibly difficult thing to create something that is both classic and unique, but that is exactly what the washington ballet has done with their annual version of the iconic holiday ballet the nutcracker. Performances longmont ballet boulder co live orchestra. The largerthanlifesize costume characters and marionettes delight claramarie, and the audience, on her magical journey through the land of the sugar plum fairy. Enjoy an enchanting afternoon with your family and costumed characters from the nutcracker at a tea party complete with tea sandwiches, scones, hot chocolate, and teas. Kaufman is the pulitzer prizewinning dance critic of the washington post and is the author of the art of grace.
Newly led by former american ballet theatre principal dancer julie kent, the washington, dcbased company presents stunning technique, impressive range, and iconic contemporary works heralding the groups elegant new era sarah kaufman, the washington post. Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter ilyich tchaikovsky in the nutcracker. Join clara, the sugar plum fairy and her court at the nutcracker tea party for a memorable affair. Balletnova presents the nutcracker tea at ritzcarlton. For years, people have watched the ballet at various venues and continue to. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich we will continue to uplift, engage, and inspire our community, from afar, via our social media channels. Children will learn the real story of the nutcracker while they participate in fun activities and have their picture taken with the columbia city ballet.
Washington ballets nutcracker brings holiday tradition. Each year, balletnova brings the magic of the nutcracker to the northern virginia community by offering a variety of ways to experience the celebrated tradition. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre 20 highlights. Washington ballets production of the nutcracker, a beloved dc holiday tradition, has returned to the warner theatre in all its splendid glory on par with the lighting of the national christmas. The nutcracker land of the sweets tea sunday, december 1, 2019 one seating only at 2 p. Guests at these tables will enjoy tea and receive a special favor from their nutcracker character. The washington ballet brings back its cherished nutcracker. Seo hye han, a principal dancer with the boston ballet, performs the role of dew drop in the nutcracker at the boston opera house. She is the longestserving ballerina in american ballet theatres 79year history. Septime webres the nutcracker, performance highlights 2011 connect with the washington ballet. The curtains rose on the joffrey ballet s the nutcracker on december 10, 1987 at the hancher auditorium at the university of iowa, with the production then embarking on a national tour. Saks jandel fashion show benefting childrens national medical center pt 2.
You and your guests will enjoy savory tea sandwiches, scones and desserts. The experience includes an elegant tea with white glove service at the historic willard intercontinental hotel, handson activities for youth and the rare opportunity to pose for photographs with members of the nutcracker cast. For tickets, call ticketmaster at 202 3977328, or purchase them online. I first saw the ballet performed via telecast on pbs and by watching the mary tyler moore sobstory movie six weeks on hbo. Excerpts from our upcoming 2014 nutcracker production will be performed by our dancers in full costume. We invite you and your family to a holiday tea featuring the nutcracker. At the elegant ritzcarlton, pentagon city ballroom, guests enjoy a delicious high tea followed by a miniperformance of the nutcracker by balletnova there is also a special craft for the kids, a raffle drawing to win a nutcracker and many more prizes, an opportunity to meet the dancers and. These enchanting childrens events feature a sitdown tea, cakes, cookies and lots of surprises including appearances by the lead characters themselves.
Loudoun ballet companys nutcracker tea description. We strive to engage the creative heart of each dancer and audience member during each performance. Approximately 2 hours, with one 15minute intermission. Beautiful and whimsical, the companys capitalcentric version of the holiday classic, choreographed by the wildly imaginative former artistic director septime webre, nods to tradition but definitively asserts its yankee independence from the petipaivanov staging of.
Named after the world s favorite ballet, the nutcracker, this delightful tea perfectly captures the magic of the season. The nutcracker ballet tea is a storytime brunch in a winter fairytale land of ballerinas, nutcrackers and toy soldiers. Washington ballet nutcracker tea 2011 washingtonlife. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Over 500 guests enjoyed an elegant formal tea service and a land of sweets that featured delectable holiday delights by fluffness, sugar and. The show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every christmas season. The washington ballet will bring the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. The nutcracker is the festive story of claramaries adventures with her favorite toy.
When i was a kid growing up in a small town in the 80s, i learned about the nutcracker ballet through a childrens story book and record, and then as an elementary schooler playing tchaikovskys score on the piano. The washington ballet gathered up these worldclass dancers to present a holiday mustsee show, the nutcracker. Tickets include a framed photo of you with the sugar plum fairy. The ballet west ambassadors will host the nutcracker tea sunday on dec. Nutcracker tea come dressed in your holiday best for a very special treat. There are a few companies in columbia that offer productions. This production is truly artistic director septime webres greatest triumph, a showcase of his skills at stage direction and in sustaining a spectacle. For the washington ballet, the journey from rehearsal to performance. Expand your holiday tradition and join us for the longest running nutcracker on the peninsula. The nutcracker is presented in 20 performances at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university, 50 e. Guests will have the chance to sit with clara, the sugar plum fairy, the snow queen or candy cane. Work behind the scenes in special events at the washington ballet.
Guests will have the opportunity to sit with beloved nutcracker characters. The washington ballet, special events internship arts. Go behind the scenes of washington ballets the nutcracker. This holiday season, join us for a magical vip experience. Washington youve heard the myth of george washingtons wooden teeth, just like youve heard the music from tchaikovskys. A group of professional and trained ballet dancers will soon be performing a spectacle worth watching. The nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince. As our live orchestral music begins, prepare yourself to enter a mesmerizing adventure, as young clara and a handsome prince defeat enemies, emerge through dancing snowflakes. A timeless classic, the nutcracker, is an enchanting ballet that delights millions around the world every year. On an october weekend so warm that snow queens and tchaikovsky scores seem faraway notions, more than 200 students of the washington school of ballet pour into the school and company studios on wisconsin avenue to audition for this years nutcracker ballet moms and dads wait in the lobby, filling the place with big dreams and high anxiety, pinning audition.
Experience tea time prior to or after the matinee performance of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker at the historic warner theatre. Washington ballet gives nutcracker a local twist wtop. Olympias holiday favorite for over 30 years returns to the washington center with breathtaking new sets for the snow and land of sweets scenes. Columbias two nutcracker productions taking the stage. The story of the nutcracker will enchant all ages as we combine traditions of the holiday season with afternoon tea. The two act ballet is set to tchaikovskys famous score, and has been performed by professional ballet companies across the world for over 100 years. This year marks kents second nutcracker since taking over the washington ballet.
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