The wiltern theatre was originally designed as a vaudeville theater and opened as the warner brothers western theater. Take a trip with clara to a magical world of dancing snowflakes, spanish chocolate, and a dashing prince. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Renee spaltenstein and daniel wagner in westside ballets 2018 production of the nutcracker. The company now comprises approximately 90 dancers, ages 8 to 18. In this production, lab has stayed true to their classical roots with a little spin. Westside ballet of santa monica is proud of its annual traditional production of the nutcracker, nominated one of pointe magazines favorite in the nation, and an acclaimed spring showcase that includes a variety of classical, neoclassical and original works. The nutcracker will be performed at the the broad stage at santa monica college performing arts center, 10 11th st, santa monica, ca 90401. Eli danced the role of prince in the 2019 westside ballets annual nutcracker at the broad in santa monica with music from a live orchestra. Westside ballet is pleased to present two new new principal male guest artists. Westside ballet of santa monica returns to the broad stage for the sixth year for its annual nutcracker.
Santa monica westside ballet california nutcracker ballet. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares. Dec 08, 2019 westside s the nutcracker is a close rendition of george balanchines classical nutcracker ballet, paying homage to the original danced in 19thcentury russia. Westside ballet of santa monicas classical the nutcracker. Clara and her nutcracker journey to the magical land of snow, and to the enchanted palace of the dolls where all of claras favorite companions come to life. Westside ballet s cofounder yvonne mounsey danced professionally with george balanchine, as one of his original new york city ballet s prima ballerinas. A wonderful production with lovely costumes, sets, and accomplished young dancers, westide ballet s nutcracker is an annual tradition for our family. Westside ballet s annual, lavish production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker is in its 47th year.
Westside ballet spring theatre rehearsals 524, 262018. The nutcracker will be performed with college symphony orchestra playing tchaikovskys majestic score. Westside ballets cofounder yvonne mounsey danced professionally with george balanchine, as one of his original new york city ballets prima ballerinas. Westsides the nutcracker is a close rendition of george balanchines classical nutcracker ballet, paying homage to the original danced in 19thcentury russia. Westside ballet of santa monicas 2011 nutcracker will be hosted at the wadsworth theatre in brentwoodlos angeles on the weekends of december 34 and december 1011. Nancy drake is the wardrobe director for the westside school of ballet in santa monica. In 2011, pointe magazine featured westside among 7 schools in the country cultivating top talent. Great for families, its the perfect start to the holiday season. Westside ballet training in classical ballet for all. Dec 17, 2014 the westside ballet of santa monica is bringing festive delight in the form of the classic nutcracker at the broad stage. Westside ballet training in classical ballet for all ages.
This weekend, the westside ballet will present its. Rosa liberman wachs beautiful ballet and performance hall. The santa monica college symphony orchestraled by maestro elizabeth stoyanovichmasterfu. This is particularly friendly for young theatergoers as there are early matinees, booster seats for the little ones and babes two and under can sit on your lap for free. Westside school of ballet crisis relief appeal westside ballet of santa monicas annual spring fundraiser and performance to support our productions, scholarship fund and community outreach program was initially scheduled for may 15, 2020, and is now on hold as a. See users other videos to see more segments from the show. Westside ballet announces 2010 performances of the nutcracker. Throughout the five scenes in two acts you will find hints and tastes of southern california a spanish style home, calla lilies, bougainvillea, the snowy forests of the sierras, venice archways, a moonlit pacific ocean and more. A winning combination of rigor in the instruction and warm care for the. Westside ballet of santa monica celebrates 46th annual. This is a close rendition of george balachines homage to the original nutcracker danced in 19 th century russia. This preprofessional company was created by yvonne mounsey and rosemary valaire in 1970 to provide the promising young dancers of the westside school of ballet the performance opportunities that are so vital to their growth. The prestigious ballet company partners with local dance studios to cast young talent to. Young dancers and a full orchestra share the story of clara, a girl who receives a nutcracker for christmas and is transported to a magical world of sugarplum.
This weekend, the westside ballet will present its final. The nutcracker 2019 westside ballet of santa monica. Set to tchaikovskys majestic score as performed by the santa monica college symphony. The company debuted december 2006 with an original performance of the nutcracker. Lavish costumes and exuberant choreography mesmerize audiences in westside ballet of santa monicas presentation of this holiday classic. The nutcracker from westside ballet the broad stage.
Westside ballet of santa monica celebrates 47th annual. The nutcracker westside ballet mommypoppins things. One of one of few nutcracker ballets danced to live music, westsides the nutcracker is a close rendition of george balanchine s classical nutcracker ballet, paying homage to. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Ballet westside dance studio provides dance education with an emphasis on developing confidence, teamwork, discipline, selfexpression, passion, and respect. The company westside ballet of santa monica westside. Our performances always sell out, so we encourage you to buy early. Westside studio of performing arts, under the direction of sheila bailey, has enjoyed putting on the annual production of the nutcracker ballet for 27 christmas seasons in southern utah. The nutcracker westside ballet mommypoppins things to. Westside ballets the nutcracker mirabelle weinbach as the sugar. Many professional dancers have made their stage debuts in westsides nutcracker. Westside ballet sugar plum fairy at disney hall youtube. Santa monica westside ballet california nutcracker ballet at. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in.
The schools nutcracker tradition began just six years later. From the victorianstyle party scene to the glittering sugar plum fairy, its the traditional fulllength ballet in. Final performances this weekend for nutcracker youtube. The production always was modest, conventional, carefully constructed and. From the moment the lights dim, the audience is transported to a magical world filled with peppermint candy and dancing snowflakes, set to tchaikovskys majestic score. The nutcracker westside ballet of santa monica, with special guests including new york city ballet soloist savannah lowery, performs with a. The santa monicabased school was founded in 1967 by yvonne mounsey, a former new york city ballet soloist under george balanchine, and rosemary valaire, who was a solo dancer with britians royal ballet. We know youve probably already been nutcrackered to oblivion, and its only late november. The nutcracker 2019 westside ballet of santa monica westside. Dancers wait to go on stage during a dress rehearsal for the nutcracker at the westside school of ballet in santa monica. Sat, 121209 7 pm moorpark civic ballet the nutcracker scherr forumthousand oaks civic artsthousand oaks, ca fri, 121809 7 pm sat, 121909 1. Santa monica october, 2009 for 37 years, audiences have thrilled to westside ballet s annual lavish fulllength production of the. The wiltern was built in 1931 and designed by architect stiles o. Children and juniors by level from august 19th, 2019, through june th, 2020.
Westside ballet nutcracker tradition includes santa monica. Westside ballet of santa monica at home w wsb facebook. Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel to the palace of the dolls. You might not have recognized eli as he has grown into his teeth from the 2012 nutcracker season when getting to the nutcracker was filmed.
Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker stops in 144 cities across the country this holiday season. One of one of few nutcracker ballets danced to live music, westsides the nutcracker is a close rendition of george balanchines classical nutcracker ballet, paying homage to the original danced in 19thcentury russia. See 6 photos and 1 tip from 9 visitors to westside school of ballet. Located in santa monica on steward stewart, westside school. Grownups and children will delight in seeing the mice and soldiers in battle before clara continues into the snow kingdom and the land of the sweets to visit. Santa monica october, 2009 for 37 years, audiences have thrilled to westside ballets annual lavish fulllength production of the. Creative movement for age 4 will now be called pre ballet a. Westside ballet of santa monica, a nonprofit organization, is one of the nations premier ballet. Meet allegra clegg of westside school of ballet in santa.
Westside costume volunteers are featured in the argonauts wonderful cover story. Westside ballet of santa monica celebrates 47th annual nutcracker. The westside ballet of santa monica is bringing festive delight in the form of the classic nutcracker at the broad stage. Many professional dancers have made their stage debuts in westside s nutcracker. California nutcracker ballets, the nutcracker events photo. A wonderful production with lovely costumes, sets, and accomplished young dancers, westide ballets nutcracker is an annual tradition for our family.
Since my mom, yvonne mounsey, died in 2012 i have taken over the school and company and hired a. Nutcracker 2016 westside ballet of santa monica westside ballet. A lot of the magic has drained out of the westside ballet nutcracker, seen saturday afternoon in royce hall, ucla. Young dancers and a full orchestra share the story of clara, a girl who receives a nutcracker for christmas and is transported to a magical world of sugarplum fairies and villainous mice.
Westside ballet, a nonprofit organization, is one of the nations premier ballet training companies. Westside ballet s nutcracker is interesting for its inclusion of characters such as the the snow queen isabella cotrone and cavalier guest artist daniel wagner, which other versions par down to a single soloist or fairy per dance portion. Its the story of clara, a girl who receives a nutcracker for christmas and. Since my mom, yvonne mounsey, died in 2012 i have taken over the school and company and hired a new artistic director, martine harley. But trust me, the westside ballet production stands out from the crowd.
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