Bluegrass youth ballet the nutcracker in one act is the bluegrass youth ballets signature ballet. Kentucky ballet theatre 740 national ave ste 170 lexington. Nutcracker in one act presented by bluegrass youth ballet facebook. The lexington ballet has been performing its version of the nutcracker since 1 977. The bluegrass youth ballet presents the nutcracker in one act in the singletary center for the arts concert hall on december 16 at 7 pm and december 17 at 3 pm. On christmas eve clara is presented with a nutcracker. With spellbinding dancing, nutcracker in a nutshell provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our areas best young dance talents. Little mermaid, the nightingale, and the nutcracker in one act. Lexington ballet performs the nutcracker tickets event. Based on a novel by 19thcentury romantic fabulist e.
Bluegrass youth ballet, 442 southland dr, lexington, ky 2020. He currently resides in lexington, kentucky with his wife, katie, their two. Hoffman, the nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire. Dance event in lexington, ky by bluegrass youth ballet and singletary center for the arts on saturday, december 21 2019 with 346 people interested and 70. In 2011, adalhi received the arts educator of the year.
Celebrating the art of dance in central kentucky since 1974. The nutcracker presented by kentucky ballet theatre. Bluegrass youth ballet presents the nutcracker in one act. The lexington opera house observed its silver season in 2002, noting with pride that its courageous move to renovate the theatre at a time when other cities were building parking lots where their theatres had been was a successful idea. This shortened performance of the nutcracker presented in a single, familyfriendly act was created with younger audiences in mind, condensing the enchantment to capture the attention of kids. Adalhi aranda ballet director and founder bluegrass youth. It is balanchines production that caused the nutcracker to become the most popular of all ballets and an annual holiday event, not only with the new york city ballet, but classical ballet companies across the country. This article also appears on page 8 of the november 2017 printed edition of the hamburg journal. Join us for the beloved, holiday classic in beautiful, downtown lexington and experience our magical tale of the nutcracker. For some people, it could be a classic christmas theatre production, the sounds of a choir singing carols.
Uk fine arts brings joy to the bluegrass for the holidays. Our mission to engender the art of dance and dance education the ashland youth ballets mission statement is and has always been to engender the art of dance and dance education in the tristate region. Friday, december 15 at 7pm saturday, december 16 at 2pm singletary center for the arts this shortened performance of the nutcracker presented in a single, familyfriendly act was created with younger audiences in mind, condensing the enchantment to capture. The nutcracker in one act december 18th, 2015 at 7. Holiday events in lexington, louisville and central. Hoffman, bluegrass youth ballets production is a kid.
Please submit the information below with your ada seating request and one of our service agents will contact you regarding your submitted request. Lexington ky news for parents november 2017 hamburg journal. The 22 yearold petite ballerina partners award winning danseur rafael urazov as the magical and moor dolls that leap out of two lifesized matryoshka dolls in act i of the great russian nutcracker, and as the stunning, 2person dove of peace which opens act ii and is exclusive to moscow ballet, and as the sinewy and sensuous arabian variation. The nutcracker in one act condense the enchantment of the classic ballet into a single, familyfriendly act to capture. Upcoming performances bluegrass youth ballet bluegrass youth. We had two public performances and one school show. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa. Kentucky ballet theatre 740 national ave ste 170 lexington ky 40502. Buy lexington ballet performs the nutcracker tickets from the official. Lexington ballet presents the timeless christmas classic, the nutcracker, at lexington opera house, december 2020. Bluegrass youth ballet brings its dance mission to. The nutcracker in one act bluegrass youth ballet 2016. The preshow is a wonderful chance for young dancers from all area dance schools to come together in kentuckys premier outdoor ballet event.
Bluegrass youth ballet presents the nutcracker in one act in the. Kentucky ballet theatre presents the nutcracker at the lexington opera house december 916, 2017. Uk college of fine arts ringing in the holiday season with. The lexington ballet will perform this quintessential holiday tale december 14 at eku center for the arts.
Bluegrass youth ballet presents the nutcracker in one act in the scfa concert hall. Voted best one of lexingtons best things to do for the holidays. Kentucky ballet theatre celebrates their 20th anniversary for the 201718 season. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts. Avoid fees by purchasing tickets at the lexington center ticket office click here for more information. Bluegrass youth ballet byb is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization in lexington, ky. Lexington ballet company the nutcracker holiday event. Bluegrass youth ballet byb of lexington, kentucky announces its 20172018 season. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. Presented by lexington ballet company and set to the timeless music of peter ilyich tchaikovsky, the nutcracker tells the delightful story of a little girl who is given a magical nutcracker doll on christmas eve. A perennial holiday favorite returns to the lexington opera house in an enchanting production that will be treasured by every member of the family. The nutcracker lexington ballet company the lexington opera house 401 w.
This article also appears on page 12 of the november 2017 printed edition of the hamburg journal. Kids were great, but i was under the impression that this was a professional dance. Ky ballet theatre presents the nutcracker tis the season. Ballet worth going nuts about heads to lexington december 20, 20 by mark the bluegrass youth ballets the nutcracker will be performed in one act tonight and is a performance for the entire family to come out and enjoy, while supporting a local ballet group.
The performance condenses the nutcracker into one familyfriendly sized act, easily enjoyed by all age groups and particularly by children. The nutcracker in one act delights audience members of all ages. From the byb original mexican cultural ballet to the signature one act holiday classic to adventures down the rabbit hole, there is something for everyone. Things to do in lexington ky, including lexington event calendars, event photos, movie times, keeneland, uk sports, and so much more. Presented in a single, familyfriendly act, this performance was created with younger audiences in mind. Friday, december 15 at 7pm saturday, december 16 at 2pm singletary center for the arts this shortened performance of the nutcracker presented in a single, familyfriendly act was created with younger audiences in mind, condensing the enchantment to capture the attention of kids. Theater event in lexington, ky by lexington opera house on saturday, december 21 2019 with 190 people interested. Voted best one of lexington s best things to do for the holidays. The nutcracker in one act condensed the enchantment of the classic ballet into a single, familyfriendly act to capture the attention of younger audiences. At singletary center for the arts, you can see bluegrass youth ballets one act interpretation of this holiday classic december 20 at 7.
The nutcracker is perhaps one of the most iconic ballets of all time, in large part because it has become an annual holiday tradition at ballet companies around the world since its debut more than. What to do to celebrate the holidays in lexington, ky, december 2017. What to do to celebrate the holidays in lexington, ky. A perennial holiday favorite returns to the eku center in an enchanting production that will be treasured by students and teachers alike. As we become one of the nations top research institutions, wea re not only providing a worldclass education, wea re focused on research and outreach that will change lives for the people of kentucky, the nation and the world.
Bluegrass youth ballet 442 southland dr, lexington, kentucky 40511 rated 5 based on 47. Students ages 5 and up have the opportunity to perform in 2 to 3 main stage ballets each year i. The opera house does offer gift certificates, redeemable only for broadway live or variety live performances. Bluegrass youth ballets unique take on the beloved fairy tale in one single, kidfriendly act. Ky ballet presents the nutcracker, lexington opera house. They can be purchased at the lexington center ticket office or over the phone at 859 2333535 using visa, mastercard, discover, american express, or cash. Louisville ballet, the official state ballet of kentucky, was founded in march 1952 as a civic ballet company. It begins when young clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather, a wizardly toymaker named drosselmeyer. Five years later, she got a contract to perform and teach in lexington.
Presented in a single, familyfriendly act, this performance was created with younger audiences in mind, condensing the enchantment to capture the attention of kids. Ashland youth ballet dance education mission ashland. The university of kentucky knows that this is a difficult time for everyone in. Lexington ballet is a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission of artistic performance, education and community outreach. At byb, the education of students is the number one priority. The nutcracker gives ballerinas a chance to rise through. The creative focal point for students at the university of kentucky, the center is more than a performance venueits also a practice space, an art museum, and one of the few rooms with enough seats for a rabbits family reunion. Nutcracker in one act presented by bluegrass youth ballet. Presented by magic making art grow in children, the nutcracker in a nutshell is a shorter, family and child friendly version of the classic holiday tradition, the nutcracker. For those interested in a shorter version of the nutcracker, the bluegrass youth ballet will present the nutcracker in one act 7 p.
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