Allegro jazzioso outside looking in future talk the jazz nutcracker elements players american gothic lotus. Tapestry dance company presents its annual and criticallyacclaimed of mice and music. John clayton, pittsburgh jazz orchestra, order tickets, find location and other info. Sunday, 2pm, at the boyd vance theatre in the carver. Douglas bentz point park university pittsburgh, pa. The spring show is a variety show that features ballet in the first act and any style of dance in the second act. It wouldnt be christmas without experiencing the classic tale of the nutcracker on stage in a ballet performance. The fall show is a production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and.
Seeing the nutcracker is a childhood rite of passage. Pittsburgh youth ballet company presents the nutcracker. Your dancing will bring a smile of joy to the less fortunate this holiday season. Tapestrys syncopated take appeals even to those who have sworn off sugarplums. It has been running since 1968 when it was founded by nicolas petrov and frederic franklin.
Claras journey continues through the land of snow where she meets the snow king and queen and their dancing snowflakes. Orr, set to tchaikovskys enduring score, the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker has been a longstanding holiday tradition since the production premiered in 2001. A jazz nutcracker, tapestry s unique and highly popular take on the holiday classic. The other nutcrackermeet tapestry dances twist on the. Company members from the ballet and all that jazz dance school will perform excerpts from act ii of the nutcracker during the holiday season. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet theatre. Dec 01, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theater presents the nutcracker 1212017 12272017 benedum center 237 7th st, pittsburgh, pa 15222 facebook. A jazz nutcracker saturday, december 14 through wednesday, december 18, with matinee performances on the 18th. By jane vranish, postgazette dance and music critic.
Celebrate the holidays with the whole family and join tapestry dance company with this austintatious rhythm tap and jazz spin on the beloved yuletide story, the. Celebrate the holidays with the whole family with this delightful adaptation of the classic nutcracker story, told with an original, swinging jazz. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones. Tapestry cofounder acia gray answers questions about the christmas mice and the tap dance version of the other classic nutcracker. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Tapestry dance company and academy performs a stunning rendition of the nutcracker with a surprising twist. Were thrilled to present our holiday dance production, jazz nutcracker in its second year.
Dance students perform alongside swing band in twist on. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. High quality ballet inspired tapestries by independent artists and designers from around the world. The nutcracker of sugar hill conducted by john clayton with the pittsburgh jazz orchestra at manchester craftsmens guild, december 12. When her familys swingin holiday party takes young claras imagination for a twirl, she finds her toys coming to life and the festive holiday desserts dancing to sizzling, brassy beats. Please check with the organization before going to any. As the colossal tree shoots skyward and snowflakes blanket the stage, the journey glides into a radiant land of enchantment brimming with virtuosic dances from faraway lands. Never miss another jazz concert in pittsburgh again. Pbt premieres indigo in motion, an evening of ballet that celebrated pittsburghs jazz heritage. Dont miss pittsburgh ballet theatres annual production of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 11.
Kick off the holiday season with phipps conservatory and a winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Point park universitys conservatory dance company presents the jazz nutcracker at the pittsburgh playhouse dec. Feb 16, 2016 december 227th, 2016 tickets available at. Pennsylvania ballet tickets are available now, and you wont want to miss out on the chance to see this widelyrespected ballet company as these talented dancers perform select concert dates around the country. The twoact ballet is whittled down to a oneact, onehour version that includes tap and lyrical choreography, all set to a jazz quartet score. Disney returns to the ice with a brand new spectacular. The original album cover is notable for the inclusion of strayhorns name and picture along with ellingtons on the front. Featuring dancers from age four through high school. Hoffmann, and the music composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, the nutcracker is about a young. Presented by tapestry dance company at the long center. Ballet and all that jazz will present excerpts from the nutcracker as part of their community outreach program. We cant wait to see you, your family and friends in the audience this december. Pennsylvania ballet tickets pennsylvania ballet tickets prestigious ballet company. The pittsburgh ballet theatre is a company from pennsylvania that specializes in ballet and other related performing arts.
Dance students perform alongside swing band in twist on christmas classic friday, december 16, 2011 click on image above to view more photos from the jazz nutcracker. 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 loved, family tradition, the pittsburgh ballet theatre amazes with dazzling scenery, a traditional tchaikovsky score, and more than 150 talented dancers. Experience one of pittsburghs cherished holiday traditions. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the nutcracker by tchaikovsky, arranged by ellington and billy strayhorn. Hosted by minnie and mickey mouse, worlds of enchantment is a feast of color, music, and dance featuring some of the most beloved characters, including toy storys woody and buzz, the. Last week, i posted about an upcoming event we were really excited about attending this past weekend tapestry dance companys of mice and music. I went as a young, aspiring dancer growing up, and in the past few years, have the renewed the tradition as an adult.
The story to of mice and music ought to be as recognizable to fans of the classic nutcracker as those tchaikovsky melodies will be, albeit with tweaks that suit this particular dance company. Pittsburgh ballet brings sensoryfriendly theater to their patrons. Tapestries let you cover your world in largescale independent art without breaking the bank. Who wouldve ever thought that doug bentzs jazz nutcracker would be getting down to a heavy duty bebop beat and speeding up the swing in this fab 50s piece. Steven libman steps down as managing director after 14 years in the position. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Dec 19, 2017 the nutcracker is an annual choreography performance put on by lincoln park performing arts charter schools dance department. Austin based academy in austins riverside district for all ages, levels and dance forms. With an original score and live jazz music, this oneofa. Select an organization all organizations august wilson african american cultural center pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh clo pittsburgh cultural trust pittsburgh opera pittsburgh public theater pittsburgh symphony orchestra.
The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 07. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. Seeing as how we live in a different state than my family, and we wont be going to visit davids family this year seeing as how we have a newborn, a lot of those traditions are being. Celebrate the holidays with tapestry dance company. Annual performance opportunities for our students include the holidayfavorite the nutcracker, and our spring gala series featuring such timeless classics as coppelia, the sleeping beauty and swan lake, in addition to works by george balanchine, jerome robbins and ballet academy of pittsburgh faculty. Celebrate the holidays with the whole family and join tapestry dance company with this austintatious rhythm tap and jazz spin on the beloved yuletide story, the nutcracker. Schedule buy ballet tickets pittsburgh to ballet shows and plays pittsburgh on the dates in 20202021.
Beautiful dancing, elegant costuming, and a professional theater bring this traditional story to life. Jeffrey performed as a principal dancer in matthews shields anticipation of next, and in acia grays of mice and music. So heres your chance to catch the talented dancers and crew of pittsburgh ballet theatre as they come to benedum center on tuesday 27th december 2016. Tapestry dance co presents the jazzy rendition of everyones favorite holiday story entitled of mice and music. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. Many students in this division have the opportunity to audition for and perform in pittsburgh ballet theatres annual presentation of the nutcracker and other repertoire productions. Purchase cheap ballet tickets and discount ballet tickets pittsburgh pa at ticketsupply. A jazz nutcracker saturday, december 14 through wednesday, december 18. Nov 29, 2016 uniquely pittsburghinspired, the nutcracker is celebrating its 15th anniversary season, while the pbts artistic director, terrence orrwho created the dazzling productionis marking his. Following its 1969 stage debut at the pittsburgh playhouse, pbt sold out its inaugural 197071 subscription season, featuring petrovs the nutcracker and swan lake.
The trust also provides priority programming dates on the benedum stage to cultural district resident companies including pittsburgh clo, pittsburgh ballet. The nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. Tapestry dance founded in 1989 specializes in multiform based rhythm tap dance. The show dates are announced at the beginning of each semester and will be posted on our facebook page. That time of year is approaching its nutcracker season at the benedum center. Sit back and enjoy act is lively party scene, followed by the epic battle between the nutcracker and mouse king. A jazz nutcracker on december and 14, with amatinee performances on the 14th at 2. Check out tapestry dances retelling, opening thursday for 10 performances in our rollins theatre. She joined grand rapids ballet as a trainee in 2017 and was promoted to apprentice after her first performance of sugar plum fairy, and is now in her first year as a company member. Quickly becoming a holiday tradition for many austin families, this wonderfully original adaptation of the classic nutcracker story is told with an original jazz score, a live band and an army of tapping mice. Dance company i founded with judith leifer that was based in pittsburgh, pa. Most recently jeffrey was an apprentice with tapestry dance company, the only fulltime professional tap dance company in north america, under the direction of acia gray. As i mentioned in a previous article, the pbts production of the.
The extension focused on a vibrant and theatrical fusion of modern and jazz dance created by judith and myself. Nov 29, 2011 celebrate the holiday season with pittsburgh youth ballet companys 28th annual fulllength performance of the nutcracker. Not only is tapestry the only fulltime, professional repertoire tap company in the world, this production highlights some of the best jazz musicians in austin. Tapestry dance company is a professional, nonprofit dance organization founded in 1989 by rhythm tap dancer acia gray and ballet jazz artist deirdre strand for the purpose of developing a foundation in multiform dance performance and education. While ava is still young, weve been giving a lot of thought to holiday traditions. The festive spirit continues december 11 and 12 with the nutcracker of sugar hill conducted by john clayton with the pittsburgh jazz orchestra. Of mice and music, a jazz nutcracker share facebook twitter linkedin print. The 40th anniversary season of pittsburgh ballet theatre is a grand survey of dance repertoire. Dec 04, 2015 pittsburgh kdka the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Through a combination of tapestry s professional company and academy youth groups, youll enjoy an inspiring range of expertise and experience. Point park university 2019 point park universitys pittsburgh playhouse 350 forbes avenue pittsburgh, pa 15222 tel. A jazzy version of nutcracker on tap entertainment. A jazz nutcracker many events have been canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
The pennsylvania ballet has been delicately waltzing through the nation as a classical ballet. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story. In 1960 the two collaborated on the album the nutcracker suite, recorded for the columbia label and featuring jazz interpretations of the nutcracker by tchaikovsky, arranged by the two. Dec 10, 2016 ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. In 1971 loti and leon falk purchased pbts first studio space on the boulevard of the allies. The nutcracker of sugar hill conducted by john clayton. Of mice and men by tapestry dance company ctx live theatre. Nyo jazz performs duke ellington and billy strayhorns isfahan with bandleader sean jones duration.
This will be a special sneak peek and world premiere of music from an enchanted story and new musical about the magic of jazz featuring duke ellington and billy strayhorn compositions. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly families. For those who are new readers, i have an almost fouryearold little girl, and she is fascinated by dance. Acia gray and deirdre strand created tapestry to bring together the diverse worlds of tap dance, contemporary, ballet, modern, and jazz. Tapestry dance companys of mice and music austin360. Pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Set in turnofthecentury pittsburgh, this holiday tradition resounds with more than 150 dancers, radiant scenery, astounding magic tricks and new surprises each season.
The nutcracker suite duke ellington album wikipedia. Last year, austins longtime professional tap dance company tapestry put a twist on that legendary holiday dance tradition, the nutcracker. Hang em on walls, drape them on beds, divide a room, hide your secret stuff. The benedum center for the performing arts, a pittsburgh cultural trust theater, is a focal point of pittsburgh s cultural district. Dancers from second grade up to twelfth appeared in this rendition for the weekendlong event. See both sides of this mixedrepertory production brings together. The best holiday jazz cds ever, from wduq pittsburgh based npr member station wduq broadcasts more than 100 hours of jazz programming every week a lineup that includes its share of holiday. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury beauty comes from within. Of mice and music, a jazz nutcracker, tapestry dance. Tapestry dance company to present of mice and music. Internationally recognized for the excellence of its dancers, pybc. The spring show is a variety show that features ballet in the first act and any style of dance in the. Conceived and directed by tapestry artistic director acia gray, the production offers a modern take on a classic. In the 1970s, pittsburgh ballet theatre proved its staying power.