Aug 19, 2015 classical variation from the sleeping beauty performed at the youth america grand prix ballet competition in pittsburgh, pa on 14 february 2015. Upcoming events and tickets for pittsburgh ballet theatre. Classical variation from the sleeping beauty performed at the youth america grand prix ballet competition in pittsburgh, pa on 14 february 2015. Sensoryfriendly performances experience the joy of live dance in a supportive theater setting. Ballet academy of pittsburgh students have been accepted to prestigious summer programs on scholarships to the school of american ballet, american ballet theater, san francisco ballet, boston ballet, pacific northwest ballet, miami city ballet, chautauqua school of dance, pennsylvania ballet, exploring ballet with suzanne farrell, ballet west. We hope to enhance the lives of children and the community through the beauty and discipline of classical ballet. Dreamweaver marketing news, pittsburgh ballet theatre stages. Pittsburgh s premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. Nutcracker ballet pittsburgh, pennsylvania pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. See both sides of this mixedrepertory production brings together. At the ballet academy of pittsburgh, our mission is to enhance the lives of children and the community through the beauty and discipline of. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies. That time of year is approaching its nutcracker season at the benedum center.
She had performed as a member of pennsylvania ballet before joining orlando ballet in 1996. Nutcracker ballet pittsburgh, pennsylvania performance. Texture ballet school provides high quality ballet training which readies students for the professional dance world and fully prepares them to pursue careers in classical and contemporary ballet. Pittsburgh ballet theatre artistic director terrence s.
The ballet company performing in this ballet video include pittsburgh ballet theatre. Dec, 2015 my family and i visit the benedum center every year at christmas to see the pittsburgh ballet theatre perform the nutcracker. Jaime santoro began her ballet training at age six at both the rock school of the pennsylvania ballet and the philadelphia dance conservatory. Pennsylvania ballet tickets pennsylvania ballet schedule. Fans of all ages love the fanciful story, swelling tchaikovsky score, and graceful choreography, and whether youve got young children or youre still a young child at heart, its truly a cant.
We offer professional instruction and performance experience for the beginner to professional. 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 pitt ballet club is a student run organization at the university of pittsburgh which offers opportunities for every dancers skill level, from beginner to advanced. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. This pittsburgh inspired production laces the traditional tale with new surprises each year and keeps the magic alive by. Pittsburgh ballet theatre is proud to offer sensoryfriendly performances for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities or other individualized needs. Everyones favorite holiday tradition besides eggnog, maybe is returning to the stage of the benedum center this december, and tickets for all the nutcracker pittsburgh performances are on sale now. The nutcracker is a holiday classic the nutcracker ballet, with music composed by tchaikovsky, is based on a story written in 1816 by e. A look inside the pittsburgh ballet theatres fulltime hs.
Originally from pittsburgh, alan began dancing at the age of nine. The pittsburgh youth ballet guides young dancers through the world of ballet from preschool levels to professional levels in a positive, nurturing environment. Its that time of year when the world seems to fall in love with the nutcracker and local fans flock to pittsburgh ballet theatres annual. Casting auditions will be held in september, and are open to any student of ballet. Allegro ballet academy the premiere pittsburgh ballet studio. Pennsylvanianutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Make the nutcracker your familys holiday tradition. Pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker nothing short. This page features a ballet video titled pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2015 at the benedum. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2015 at the benedum. Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker happenings magazine. At the ballet academy of pittsburgh, our mission is to enhance the lives of children and the community through. Texture contemporary ballet is a dance company located in pittsburgh, pa that presents original, innovative choreography. For more christmas in pittsburgh activities, check out the pittsburgh clos a christmas carol, the pittsburgh symphony, holiday lights at kennywood, or christmas at the cathedral of learning.
With a subscription package, youll earn a tutu triumvirate, which may include the newly debuted the three musketeers, tchaikovskys timeless holiday tale the nutcracker, or dracula, bram stokers macabre saga of love experienced by sentient lawn ornaments. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. Dec 03, 2015 whether youre seeing it for the first or the 50th time, this ballet never loses its magic, said terrence orr, artistic director for the pittsburgh ballet theatre, which will perform its. Be enchanted by the dazzling costumes, charming sets and accomplished dancers set to the magical music of tchaikovsky. Included in intermediate and advanced division are contemporary ballet, jazz, flamenco and other specialized training. 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. In 2002, orr premiered his pittsburghinspired production of the nutcracker. Orr is proud to announce the companys 20202021 read more casting for pnc presents beauty and the beast is announced. Experience one of pittsburghs cherished holiday traditions. 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 nutcracker ballet with the donetsk ballet company. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury beauty comes from within. Dec 01, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theater presents the nutcracker 1212017 12272017 benedum center 237 7th st, pittsburgh, pa 15222 facebook.
A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. Aba was founded in 2012 by nurlan abougaliev, former principal dancer of the pittsburgh ballet theatre and aygul abougalieva, former pittsburgh ballet theatre dancer. Holiday magic envelopes the stage in pittsburgh ballet theatres classic the nutcracker. The ballet is based on a story, the nutcracker and the mouse king, that prussian author e. Set to tchaikovskys sublime score, a dreamlike journey unfolds through a moonlit snow scape to a whimsical land of enchantment. By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands. The theatre is beautiful, i would absolutely recommend taking in a show at the benedum center. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. Ballet training we offer classical ballet instruction for children ages 218. With escalating costs and a decrease in arts funding, ballet theatre of scranton has struggled to keep the dream alive.
The pittsburgh ballet theatre has been performing the nutcracker for decades, and yet each year there are new twists to enjoy. Pittsburghs premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. Our artists fuse their classical ballet foundations with a wide array of other styles of dance and movement textures, which allows us to showcase ballet in a way that is engaging, approachable, relatable and current. Missed audition forms accepted until the end september. Any dancer over the age of 3 even beginners may participate. 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. Dec 09, 2015 ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present the 40th anniversary annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p.
Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story captures the awe and expectation of the night before christmas when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2015 at the. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Photojournalist jasmine goldband took a look inside the pittsburgh ballet theatres fulltime high school program. While there is no charge, reserved seat tickets are available to the general public, on a first. The gift has not gone without its financial difficulties. She had performed as a member of pennsylvania ballet before joining orlando ballet. Toys come alive in central pennsylvania youth ballets breathtaking production of george balanchines the nutcracker. The nutcracker ready to delight in ambridge, midland and. Since its very first opening performance in 1892, tchaikovskys the nutcracker ballet has been an essential holiday favorite the world over. Fans of all ages love the fanciful story, swelling tchaikovsky score, and graceful choreography, and whether youve got young children or you. Pittsburgh youth ballet company school pittsburgh youth.
Cheap tickets to all pennsylvania ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. Pittsburgh youth ballet staff pittsburgh youth ballet. In 2016, the pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker celebrated its 15th anniversary, while terrence orr, the mastermind behind the production, saw his 20th year with the pittsburgh ballet theatre. Behind the scenes with the pbts longtime costumier the colorful costumes of the nutcracker ballet bring the land of the sweets and flowers and sugarplum fairy to life on stage. Allegro ballet academy is pittsburgh s premier ballet studio offering ballet classes in mccandless, ross township and surrounding areas. Jan 14, 2019 the pittsburgh ballet theatres rendition of the nutcracker is at the benedum every december. The nutcracker performed by the pittsburgh ballet theatre is a classic ballet that has been seen across the globe, and it has become a tradition that many families in the united states enjoy around christmas. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. A holiday tradition at the pittsburgh ballet theatres the.
Make changes edit, enhance, or correct this information. West point ballet is directed by former dancers of national ballet of cuba, florida classical ballet, columbia classical ballet, and pittsburgh ballet theatre. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. Our studio offers all levels of instruction of ballet from 4 years old to adult. Two years later he attended pittsburgh ballet theatre schoolpbts, where in 1998 he was a recipient of the prestigious princess grace foundation dance honorarium. Pittsburgh ballet theatre stages classic the nutcracker pbt to unveil new christmas tree for 2015 production pittsburgh, pa featuring more than 100 dancers and vivid pittsburghinspired scenery, pittsburgh ballet theatre stages its sweeping production of the nutcracker dec. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. Interwoven with pittsburgh vistas and charm, pbts the nutcracker brings the story home for a holiday tradition that the postgazette calls the most lavish of all in pittsburgh. Students 12 years of age and older are encouraged to attend any audition on our summer intensive nation tour. Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of the nutcracker. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker.
Best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions in pittsburgh. The pittsburgh youth ballet offers professional instruction and performance experience from the beginner to professional level. Pbts the nutcracker 198 7th st, pittsburgh pa location. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. Since 1969, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has presented worldclass performances. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Search all pennsylvania ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. You have exceeded the time limit and your seats have been released.
Catch these stunning photos and video of moscow ballets the sleeping beauty in 2019 featuring principal ballerina karyna shatkovskaya. The pittsburgh ballet theatre is an american professional ballet company based in the strip district of pittsburgh, pennsylvania, united. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. Welcome to the ballet academy of pittsburgh website. Tickets for the summer concert go on sale april 15, 2018. The nutcracker pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh. We provide a thorough and rigorous ballet program with a wellrounded dance education that can be used as a foundation to pursue any style of. Two area ballet companies will spin nutcrackers magical spell. The nutcracker ballet, performed with donetsk the ballet company of ukraine and 90 local dancers is a delightful start to the christmas season. Pittsburgh ballet theatre will present 25 performances of the nutcracker, danced to a recording of tchaikovskys music, from nov. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Set to tchaikovskys sublime score, a dreamlike journey unfolds through a moonlit.
Please check back to order your tickets at that time. Auditions are open to all male and female students ages 821. In the 1970s, pittsburgh ballet theatre proved its staying power. The school is sure to provide superior dance education that is both enjoyable and rigorous for every age and level of. The ballet academy of pittsburgh is committed to the belief that experiencing the performing arts is a vital element in the education of our children. Fans of all ages love the fanciful story, swelling tchaikovsky score, and graceful choreography, and whether youve got young children or youre still a young child at heart, its. Pittsburgh youth ballet company presents the nutcracker. We hope to enhance the lives of children and the community through the beauty and disci pline of classical ballet. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there.
1412 1443 502 1504 1322 485 291 841 1351 562 904 1319 1043 1500 1596 963 1371 1305 1451 52 517 1378 1177 1357 424 295 461 1019 1006 883 1473 1427 1014 565 1068 86 756 872 247 677 885 1435 1119 864