Hear what she has to say about your favorite dancers and companies. The ballet along with the company premiere of jerome robbins fancy free and. One visit to the nutcracker ballet may have such an impact on a child, providing a new visiondream into their precious lives. Silicon valley ballet was founded in 1986 by dennis nahat as a unique twocity troupe called san jose cleveland ballet. Feb 18, 2016 meet the artists of silicon valley ballet s 2016 season. Its final two shows of the season, bodies of technology, march 2527, and choreographer septime webres fulllength alice in wonderland, april 29may 1, have been canceled. California nutcracker ballet productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows. Ballet san jose is reaching out to young audiences with programming for children before the saturday matinee, including arts and crafts activities, story time with a ballerina and an introductory. Dec 31, 2014 reyes, founder josefa villanuevareyes late husband, choreographed this nutcracker many years ago, and this choreography still stands today as a beautiful work.
Silicon valley ballet shutdown the writing was on the. Reyes, founder josefa villanuevareyes late husband, choreographed this nutcracker many years ago, and this choreography still stands today as a beautiful work. Audiences are delighted by the colorful scenery, beautiful costumes, enthusiastic performances by the dancers, and, of course, the wonderful music of tchaikovsky. The tradition of professional ballet in san jose continues, with tchaikovskys magnificent music performed by symphony silicon valley conducted by maestro george daugherty. Through virtuosic dancing, opulent sets and costumes, and brilliant comedic moments, the beloved story of clara and her. The tradition of professional ballet in san jose continues, with tchaikovskys magnificent music performed by symphony silicon valley and conducted by maestro george. Twenty years later in 1966, san jose dance theatre brought the silicon valley its own version of the nutcracker ballet. Ballet san jose takes on don quixote the mercury news. The nutcracker cache valley civic ballet school and company.
Academy for the performing arts is a program for high school aged students in the beach communities of orange county, california. Ballet san jose presents the nutcracker ballet in san jose, california. Dec 06, 2017 theres always room on the stage for one more mouse in the santa clara ballet associations production of the nutcracker, the classical 1892 russian ballet scored by p. Nov 11, 2016 the tradition of professional ballet in san jose continues with tchaikovskys magnificent music performed by symphony silicon valley conducted by maestro george daugherty. Dec 07, 2016 the nutcracker ballet stars of moscow company symphony silicon valley. In 2000, the cleveland ballet ceased operations, and over half the dancers, the headquarters, and artistic directorchoreographer dennis nahat moved to san jose to continue operations there.
In california alone, there are hundreds of dance groups, both amateur and professional, that perform this ballet each year, mostly in october through december. Judah maccabees triumphant saga and accounts of perseverance during the holocaust as well. A fresh take on the beloved story of clara and the nutcracker, this charming ballet is set in san jose in. Under maestro tatsuya shimono, two powerful symphonies bring ssvs season to a close. Heres where to see the iconic ballet in the bay area.
Follow symphony silicon valley on all your favorite social media platforms. Dec 16, 2016 symphony silicon valley presents the stars of moscow ballet company, direct from russia, featuring ballet stars oksana bondareva pictured and andrei bolotin in the nutcracker. You can easily go nuts for this classic holiday ballet based on the novel by german author ernst theodor amadeus e. About silicon valley ballet tickets you can purchase silicon valley ballet tickets securely online or over the phone. Silicon valley ballet formerly ballet san jose has folded. This is the real deal, a nutcracker direct from russia with stars both of the mariinsky and the bolshoi. I was wondering if they would cannibalize any of sfbs audience, but that didnt really seem to happen. Outside lands taking place in san francisco, california on august 911, 2019, the outside lands is more than what a common music festival is all about. Silicon valley ballet presents our favorite holiday classic, the nutcracker. Held at huntington beach high school, performances and competitions are held in an historic building listed with the county of orange as historical site. The stars of moscow ballet company direct from russia, with oksana bondareva and andrei bolotin, perform the nutcracker december 16 through december 24 at the san jose. Ballet san jose was a ballet company based in san jose, california, us, operating from 1985. This production has become a family holiday tradition. Silicon valley ballet formerly ballet san jose has folded 2020 joint fundraiser for ballet alert.
With just two movements, schubert s revolutionary unfinished symphony nonetheless feels. Ballet san jose nutcracker watch as clara searches for her beloved nutcracker in this performance by ballet san jose. Symphony silicon valley presents the ballet stars of moscow company direct from russia, featuring ballet stars oksana bondareva and andrei bolotin in the nutcracker. Ballet academy of silicon valley is a noncompetitive dance arts studio and performing company utilizing a holistic and modest approach to the instruction of a variety of dance forms taught. Behind the scenes of santa clara ballets 44th nutcracker. New ballet is the institution that san jose and silicon valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet. Symphony silicon valley presents the stars of moscow ballet company, direct from russia, featuring ballet stars oksana bondareva pictured and andrei bolotin in the nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet presented by symphony silicon valley. In 2000, the cleveland schedule was discontinued and ballet san jose earned. Ballet america nutcracker clara follows her nutcracker prince through various candyladen lands.
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. Theres always room on the stage for one more mouse in the santa clara ballet associations production of the nutcracker, the classical 1892 russian ballet scored by p. Filled with vibrant costumes, engaging sets and delightful choreography this nutcracker is sure to delight children and adults of all ages. The new ballet orchestra, a professional orchestra led by new ballet conductor thomas shoebotham accompanies performances of the san jose nutcracker. For the holidays the night before christmas the sounds of christmas the twelve days of christmas o, holy night ave maria. Like and follow our page to keep up with the latest events and news from svb. In 2000, the cleveland ballet ceased operations, and over half the dancers, the headquarters, and artistic directorchoreographer dennis nahat. Ballet sjs new nutcracker runs through this sunday, december 23, and there are still tickets available.
A nutcracker lover explains himself the new york times. Dec 20, 2012 ballet san joses the nutcracker continues to be a holiday tradition for a flourishing silicon valley arts community. The dance company, formerly known as ballet san jose, has skirted financial collapse repeatedly over the three decades of its existence, garnering as many headlines over its management battles as its. The company was originally known as ballet san jose silicon valley, but in july 2006 shortened its name to simply ballet san jose. The nutcracker ballet san jose california nutcracker ballets. In 2000, the cleveland schedule was discontinued and ballet. This treasured community event includes over 250 dancers from towns throughout western massachusetts, performing parts ranging from enchanting snowflakes to the tiniest reindeer. Nutcracker run now in its 75th year is among the largest anywhere so, when you play 31 performances of the beloved tchaikovsky score in three weeks before a combined audience of 100,000, what is it like. Silicon valley ballet is the new name of ballet san jose. Ballet san jose silicon valleys nutcracker alison garcia. If you are living in the bay area and committing to only one nutcracker this year, you could do far worse than dennis nahats production for ballet san jose silicon valley, which opened last friday and runs through december 28. Add this special experience to your ticket to the nutcracker or purchase this as a standalone treat and make the afternoon an extra special holiday experience.
The event will take place for 3 days from may 2426 in napa valley, california. We update our silicon valley ballet ticket inventory several times a day. The costumes, stage sets, special effects, lighting and caliber of talent are the best. Silicon valley ballet svb, a 30yearold dance company based in san jose, told kqed tuesday that it is shutting down due to a lack of funds. Pvb begins its season each winter with the nutcracker. Join the cache valley civic ballet in their annual presentation of the enchanted christmas story by e. The nutcracker complete ballet reduced orchestration.
San francisco ballet has two interconnected distinctions. Ballet san jose presents one of the most creative and entertaining nutcrackers in the. Rowland has developed an international reputation for his ability to rewrite orchestral works for reducedsize orchestras. Nutcracker ballet performances performed in california the most beloved christmas holiday performance is the nutcracker ballet. The cambrian symphonys 52piece orchestra will be masterfully led by.
Silicon valley ballet formerly ballet san jose has. The san francisco ballet has the best version of the nutcracker, i mean it was the company that made the ballet a holiday tradition. The effect may be evident, when those instruments are played under the baton of a masterful conductor. Come see this classic story come to life, performed by the company of northern california ballet. The cache valley civic ballet was formed in 1982 to promote the study of ballet as a fine art, to offer qualified training in ballet and advancement of professional ability, to provide a medium for the development of dancers, choreographers, designers, and musicians, and to provide education in the art of ballet. The stars of moscow ballet company direct from russia, with oksana bondareva and andrei bolotin, perform the nutcracker december 16 through december 24 at the san jose center for the performing arts. Indeed, when the santa clara ballet company presented fulllength shows of the nutcracker on dec. Generally each year the ballet san jose company also offers a public invitation to attend a fundraising gala which is an opening night fundraising event. California nutcracker ballets, the nutcracker events photo. This production is part of the first season of silicon valley ballet, formerly known as ballet san jose.
With reimagined costumes, karen gabays stylish, smart staging brings a fresh perpective to this timeless holiday tale. The production was directed by william christensen. Your child will hear the story of the nutcracker, have the opportunity for a photo with clara, and even get claras autograph. The nutcracker in studio with silicon valley ballet. Click on the tabs above to hear sample recordings and see scores. The nutcracker ballet stars of moscow company symphony. San jose dance theatre is the second oldest nutcracker ballet in the bay area and has. Giselle production concepts and retired cleveland san jose ballet, ballerina karen gabays new nutcracker. December 26, 20 the nutcracker choreographer and former ballet san jose principal dancer karen gabays the nutcracker is a delightful take on the holiday classic that preserves the best of e. San jose dance theatre is proud to present the 54 th production of the nutcracker, a bay area family tradition since 1966. Silicon valley ballet tickets silicon valley ballet. The san jose holiday tradition returns to the center for the performing arts.
Tagged ballet san jose, ballet san jose silicon valley, ballet sj, balletsj, fancy free, george balanchine, in the upper room, jerome robbins, masterpieces, san jose center for the performing arts, sandra jennings, stacy caddell, the nutcracker, theme and variations, twyla tharp. So many just include waltz, reed flutes, and sugar plum. New ballet was founded in 2016 by local dancer, choreographer and ballet teacher dalia rawson. The nutcracker ballet, by peter ilyich tchaikovsky, op. This week we are joined by stacy caddell, who is working with our dancers to stage george balanchines theme and variations along with sandra jennings, also back in the studios since december. December 28, 2014 at the san jose center for the performing arts. Silicon valley technology was a major factor by the 80s and 90s. Stay up to date on announcements and special events and enjoy a few surprises as well.
Symphony silicon valley opens its season with a masterfullyconducted italian tour by iride aparicio photos courtesy. If you have a particular child or organization to which you would like us to sponsor a child from, this can be arranged. The tradition of professional ballet in san jose continues, with tchaikovskys magnificent music performed by symphony silicon valley and conducted by maestro george daugherty. Through virtuosic dancing, opulent sets and costumes, and brilliant comedic moments, the beloved story of clara and. The nutcracker ballet stars of moscow company symphony silicon valley.
The ballets closing raises questions anew about the stability of the arts in silicon valley, despite its status as capital of the tech world. Swan lake reduced orchestration of tchaikovskys swan lake, also for amp, u. Silicon valley ballet shutdown the writing was on the wall. We provide exceptional ballet productions and a positive learning environment in which young dancers can grow and thrive. We offer classes for men and women, boys and girls in classical ballet, contemporary, modern, ukrainian folk dance, and pbt for ages three and up. Dont miss our annual nutcracker in december at santa clara convention center theater. The cache valley civic ballet was formed in 1982 to promote the study of ballet as a fine art, to offer qualified training in ballet and advancement of professional ability, to provide a medium for the development of dancers, choreographers, designers, and musicians, and to. Hoffmanns traditional story about the nutcracker prince and the king of mice amid glorious bravura dancing, goodenoughtoeat sets and costumes and tchaikovskys lush and iconic score. This extraordinary new reduction contains all the power of the original as well as retaining all the important solo passages on the original instruments. Heroics and excellence from the sf ballet orchestra pit. Silicon valley ballet shuts down san francisco classical voice.
Going to a different state without prior knowledge of what you are going to do will lessen the fun and excitement. The company was founded in 1985 as the san jose cleveland ballet, a coventure with the tenyearold cleveland ballet which offered to the dancers added performing exposure, and each city a ballet company for a moderate, shared investment. San jose, cathe heterogeneous sounds of the instruments of the symphonic orchestra, usually produce an effect in the audience. Mar 08, 2016 obviously very sad, but the san jose ballet has long experienced financial difficulties, and management issues. Its worth remembering that the end of 2009 brings us to the end of the centenary of the first year in which diaghilevs ballets russes turned ballet into the genre that was a prime vehicle for modernism. Oct 14, 2019 filled with vibrant colors, dazzling stage design, and touches of humor, the nutcracker ballet is the perfect way to ignite your holiday spirit and be swept away by some of the most accomplished young dancers in the santa clarita valley. K tour 1996, 19979 production at the piccadilly theatre, london, and 19979 international tours and offbroadway season, with final performances at the dominion theatre, london, february.
The nutcracker ballet is the most recognized event the san jose ballet produces, and with good reason. Discount tickets to nutcracker performances in southern. Symphony silicon valley, ballet stars of moscow bring the. The nutcracker san jose dance theatre ballet school. Nov 29, 2019 the nutcracker friday, november 29, 2019 6.
And still, some spark of magic, some feeling of novelty, keeps the crowds coming back to bsjs the nutcracker year after year after year. After an acclaimed nutcracker, our dancers are back in the studios rehearsing for our first program of 2015, masterpieces. This is the version of the nutcracker you want to buy. Mar 08, 2016 the ballets closing raises questions anew about the stability of the arts in silicon valley, despite its status as capital of the tech world. Meet the artists of silicon valley ballets 2016 season.
Beginning in 20, most of the ballets performances were danced to recorded music instead of a live orchestra. The tradition of professional ballet in san jose continues with tchaikovskys magnificent music performed by symphony silicon valley conducted by maestro george daugherty. Nutcrackers ballets in california throughout the holidays are one of the popular celebrations of christmas. Tchaikovsky that has charmed audiences around the world over the years, appearing as if by magic during the christmas holidays. Silicon valley ballet your ultimate guide in exploring. Silicon valley ballet shuts down san francisco classical. This holiday season, experience the beauty and athleticism of sf ballets international cast of worldclass dancers in nutcracker, a san francisco tradition since 1944. Brimming with bravura dancing and just the right amount of gingerbread to put even ebenezer scrooge in the holiday spirit, this is the traditional nutcracker to see.
Silicon valley ballet tickets silicon valley ballet theater. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates. Given the concentration of technologybased companies, a large number of employees are stuck at computers, isolated for long hours. George balanchine in studio with silicon valley ballet. San francisco ballets sparkling production of nutcracker, set in the city by the bay, has introduced audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet. Orchestration rowland lee, composer, arranger, musical. This version, first presented in cleveland in 1979, is not as elaborate as sometheres no gigantic christmas tree. Ballet san jose nutcracker watch as clara searches for her beloved nutcracker in this. Santa clara ballet performs annual nutcracker show the. The longest running san jose nutcracker ballet produced by san jose dance. They dance alongside preprofessional students and guest artists from boston, new york, and the carolina ballet. Congratulations to karen, george, the company, ballet sj school students, and symphony silicon valley. Its been an amazing run so far, but the show not over yet. Symphony silicon valley, ballet stars of moscow bring the nutcracker to the south bay.