Dec 06, 2015 gloria govrin, artistic director of the eastern connecticut ballet, at a rehearsal of the nutcracker. Ct theater dance company dance in westport, ballet, dance. At eastern connecticut ballet school, a link to balanchine. Each year, connecticut dance school holds six performances of the nutcracker, two fulllength performances, as well as four shortened performances for area school children. All of the roles are filled by our own students, with the exception of the cavalier, performed by a guest artist. Inspired by the holiday joy of children and her performances with the boston ballet, director michelle sperry has added more toys to the first act. Barisser serves on the advisory board of the ct dance alliance. We teach classes in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hiphop, and modern, taught at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of instruction. Eastern connecticut ballet is the regions premier school for dance education. The nutcracker 2019 the ridgefield school of dance. Thank you for joining us for our annual holiday performance of the classic nutcracker ballet. Following each performance, ticketholders may obtain autographs or take photos with the guest artists in the lobby. On friday, 1122 ct dance school students showcased dances from our nutcracker at fairfield university bookstore read more. Connecticut nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
Allowing dancers with autism spectral disorder, down syndrome and physical. This is the stamford ballet school nutcracker 2018 part 1. Arthur is also an awardwinning teacher with the national dance institute and a former broadway performer. New haven ballet is a 501c3 non profit organization. Sensory friendly nutcracker performance ct dance school. Connecticut dance schools nutcracker at quick center dec. Stamford ballet school nutcracker 2018 part 1 youtube. We are a 501c3 notforprofit organization dedicated to the highest standard of teaching classical ballet.
Connecticut dance school held its first sensory friendly performance of the nutcracker on monday. Connecticut dance school is a 501c3 classical ballet school located in fairfield, ct and will celebrating its 50th year in existence in 2020. In addition, audience members may be interested in visiting the nutcracker boutique. Performances are held in the newly renovated alfred c. Cds sensory friendly nutcracker news 12 connecticut. Govrin, 73, once danced the part of coffee, a role created for her.
Nonprofit professional, contemporary ballet company creating social awareness and offering dance education and dance in westport at ct dance school. At ccb we work closely with parents to ensure each student is properly trained, supported and nurtured. While performing with collage dance collective, sharah worked with and performed pieces choreographed by kevin iega jeff, andrea long, darell moultrie, and joshua manculich. Their upcoming performance of the nutcracker, the annual holiday blockbuster that had entertained and tortured parents for the last century or so, had had an unfortunate setback. Students are trained at ageappropriate levels, a critical element in building dancers skill and selfesteem. This timeless, classical holiday ballet is being performed by a cast of over 40 dancers in ct theater dance school. Fairfield, ct the connecticut dance school announces two performances of the nutcracker, featuring. The nutcracker e ach year, connecticut dance school holds six performances of the nutcracker, two fulllength performances, as well as four shortened performances for area school children, including one that is sensory friendly view our sensory friendly nutcracker page for more information on this performance. Performances the nutcracker sensory friendly nutcracker special events. Dance artmusic program ages 3 7 designed to foster imagination and inspire a love of the arts, the curriculum includes dance, art, and music. Founded in 1968 by former broadway dancer and esteemed ballerina doris driver, new england academy of dance nead began as a boutique studio with only 12 dancers. Slowly, the school grew to extend class offerings to dancers of all ages, and encompass a studio company. Connecticut dance school is dedicated to the highest standard of teaching classical ballet read more. Visions of sugarplums will dance in your head after watching this 37th annual nutcracker performance by these national ballet training students.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in connecticut. Connecticut dance schools the nutcracker fairfield, ct. Today nhb supports students aspiring to professional dance careers as well as those studying ballet for recreational purposes. Whether you are seeking a professional career, a rewarding extracurricular activity, or just love to dance there is a place for you at ccb.
Connecticut dance school is dedicated to the highest standard of teaching. During its first three years, the company presented an annual spring repertory performance at the gilman theater, greater hartford jewish community center. For those in 1st and 2nd grades, preballet and primary offer an introduction of more formal classical ballet training, using age appropriate ballet vocabulary and movement. Our production of the nutcracker showcases dancers from the school and the company, as well as esteemed professionals from new york city. Alison is part of a 20 year choreographic collaboration and performance duo with liliana amadormarty. Dec, 2016 main street ballet located in woodbury ct nutcracker performance pomperaug hs dec 3 2016. Connecticut dance schools nutcracker at quick center. Performances throughout the year of ballet, modern, and jazz repertoire, including the timeless favorite, the nutcracker. Ballet theatre company btc was founded in west hartford in 1999. Their work together has been performed in ny, nj, ct, and me. Proper technique, musicality, and discipline are emphasized throughout all classes. Were grateful for the enduring support of our local community, along with the many. Nutcracker 2019 photos by kerry long photography are available for purchase here.
Connecticut dance school is a 501c3 classical ballet school located in fairfield, ct and will celebrating its 50 th year in existence in 2020. Nov 19, 2019 joseph albano has been staging the nutcracker annually in connecticut for decades. New england academy of dance 231 main street new canaan, ct 06840 directions. He is directing and choreographing with his wife of 28 years, lisa denton, for the 17 th time. Dance can add infinite depth and artistry to the lives of young people, opening. Westports academy of dance has been teaching classical ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and tap to children and teens for over 40 years. The school has become a major arts organization, playing a vital role in the community through outreach and school programs, a student performance ensemble, and collaborations with artists within the community and beyond.
Here you will find calendar and informational pages, announcements relating to classes and performances, as. Since moving back to ct, alison has taught at elizabeths school of classical modern dance, kates camp for kids, and has most recently been running her own classes. C onnecticut dance school is dedicated to the highest standard of teaching classical ballet. The professional company will be joined by 85 local children from a dozen local dance schools and academies. Faculty ballet instructors eastern connecticut ballet. The nutcracker new england academy of dance and new england dance theater. Arthur fredric, artistic director, directorchoreographer, celebrates his 21 st year with the danbury music centre as artistic director for the nutcracker ballet. The school is a nonprofit and gives back to the community in a number of ways, providing scholarships to students from lowincome families, doing performances of the nutcracker for children from the bridgeport schools, and even creating a balletthemed tree for the fairfield christmas tree festival. On friday, 1122 ct dance school students showcased dances from our nutcracker at fairfield university bookstore read more cds blends the hard work with inspiration, support and love so that every child is included in the exploration of movement, and true joy is gifted to them through their study of dance. Connecticut ballet is the states professional ballet company.
Dec 15, 2011 excerpts from the nutcracker ballet, ct dance school. Performances the nutcracker sensory friendly nutcracker special. At eastern connecticut ballet school, a link to balanchines. Nov 22, 2017 ct dance school presents the nutcracker on dec. Each year, connecticut dance school holds six performances of the nutcracker, two fulllength performances, as well as four shortened performances for area. Dante, the nutmeg has enjoyed over five decades of extraordinary growth from a small, oneroom studio to an internationally renowned facility respected for its preprofessional classical dance training and performance programs. Arthur is also an awardwinning teacher with the national dance institute and a former.
After graduating from high school in 2015, she was offered a full scholarship as a trainee with a contemporary ballet company in memphis, tn, namely collage dance collective. Dance performances chelsea piers connecticut stamford, ct. Dec 15, 2019 connecticut dance school cds, is a 501c3 classical ballet school located in fairfield, ct and will be celebrating its 50th year anniversary in 2020. Fairfield connecticut dance schools familyfriendly production of the nutcracker, on sunday, dec. Specially designed to be comfortable for students with sensory sensitivities, the. Offering childrens ballet classes, adult dance classes, and more.
Bringing dance to the community of middlebury, ct and beyond. We are dedicated to educating and encouraging students to become knowledgeable, passionate, thinking artists. Located in middlebury, ct, bcb offers classes for children ages 3 and up in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, yoga and zumba. A dance with us student and the lifesize bull puppet in the spanish variation dance with us children cast as mice in the great russian nutcracker 2863 2864 the objective of fitness fusion and dance is to provide a creative environment where students have a tremendous amount of fun and learn new technique, while enhancing their selfexpression. Fairfield, ct connecticut dance school presents its annual nutcracker production with two magical performances on sunday, december 15. Nov 19, 2019 connecticut dance school is a 501c3 classical ballet school located in fairfield, ct and will celebrating its 50th year in existence in 2020. E ach year, connecticut dance school holds six performances of the nutcracker, two fulllength performances, as well as four shortened performances for area school children, including one that is sensory friendly view our sensory friendly nutcracker page for more information on this performance all of the roles are filled by our own students, with the exception of the cavalier, performed. Haven dance academy of lynnwood, wa proudly presents the nutcracker suite. Dance can add infinite depth and artistry to the lives of young people, opening them to a new world of creative expression. Nutcracker performance for bridgeport schools ct dance. Connecticut ballet center connecticut ballet center connecticut ballet center.
Connecticut dance school 42 halley ct, fairfield, connecticut 06825 rated 4. Brass city ballet where art, technique and joy of dance. In 2006, she became a founding member of the arts and culture collaborative of the waterbury region and has served on its governing council since then. Held in december at the premier new canaan high school auditorium. The connecticut dance school will perform the full length nutcracker ballet at fairfield universitys quick center for the arts on sunday, december 9th. Nutcracker haven dance academy ballet, tap, jazz, modern. The nutcracker neads fulllength production of the nutcracker flaunts some of the finest sets, costumes and talent in the area. Since 1976, our studio has offered exceptional quality dance classes, serving students from both dutchess county and putnam county. The albano ballet company of america is a professional ballet company comprised of international. Parungao and phillips will dance in all four performances of the ballet.
Fairfield, ct the connecticut dance school announces two performances of the nutcracker, featuring dancers from fairfield and beyond. At an hour long, it is the perfect length for an audience of all ages. Led by gifted instructors who specialize in teaching young children. We would like to welcome you to a very special place to dance connecticut concert ballet. Eastern connecticut ballet dance class in east lyme, ct. Excerpts from the nutcracker ballet, ct dance school. There is something for everyone in this charming interpretation of eta hoffmans story set to the music of tchaikovsky with choreography staged by the artistic staff of the nutmeg ballet. In addition, audience members may be interested in visiting the nutcracker. Join our mailing list for the latest news and performances. Gloria govrin, artistic director of the eastern connecticut ballet, at a rehearsal of the nutcracker. West hartfords hartt school to stage the nutcracker ballet. Joseph albano has been staging the nutcracker annually in connecticut for decades. Barisser taught at the taft school as director of dance from 20012008.
Danbury music centre nutcracker performance art theatre. Main street ballet located in woodbury ct nutcracker performance pomperaug hs dec 3 2016. The performance will feature students from our dance 4all abilities program for students with special needs, along with the full nutcracker cast. Whether you are seeking a professional career, a rewarding extracurricular activity, or just love to dancethere is a place for you at ccb. Nutcracker 2017 photos the newtown centre of classical ballet was founded in 2001 by jennifer johnston, carrying on the heritage of her mentor, marsha ismailoff mark who taught classical ballet in newtown, connecticut for over 30 years. The tea will be held at the cafeteria located in new canaan high school.
Ct theater dance company dance in westport, ballet. Nutcracker ballet holiday shows in connecticut mommypoppins. Nov 24, 2017 nutcracker performances announced at fairfield u. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Brass city ballet where art, technique and joy of dance go. The companys artistic mission is the presentation of the highest quality professional classical and. Each year, the ridgefield school of dance presents a winter and spring performance in which all of the students are encouraged to participate. Fuller music centers millard auditorium at the university of. Nutcracker performances announced at fairfield university. Community invited to participate in fairfield county bank matching gift program. Join us for a charming version of the nutcracker including act i and act ii. Connecticut dance school presents the nutcracker, dec. Our program includes classes for all ages and levels of ability.
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