The alabama ballet is the states premiere professional ballet company. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit. Born and raised in mobile, alabama, garland borowski began his dance training. The alabama dance theatre was founded in 1986 by kitty seale, artistic director. Alabama youth ballet theatre is the nonprofit performing company of alabama youth ballet. American ballet theatre abt is one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939 and dedicated to preserving and extending the great legacy of classical dance. The alabama youth ballet is a 501c3 nonprofit, dedicated to providing local dancers the opportunit y to develop their talents in a professional and theatrical setting. In 2018, we have funded the mary ann peterson memorial costume fund scholarships community outreach the dance connection. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. The alabama youth ballet theater will perform the classic at the lee high school theatre on december 21, 22 and 23. Alyssa abbas lucero is an instructor for childrens ballet theater and associate director of cbts tennessee ballet theater.
It is so popular that holidays are not complete without seeing the nutcracker live the nutcrackers origin can be traced back to russia in the late 1800s where choreographer marius petipa and composer peter ilyitch tchaikovsky created the ballet based on eta hoffmans story of the. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker alabama theatre. Moscow ballets spectacular great russian nutcracker is the mustsee event this holiday season. Dancers from any area school or studio are invited to participate in eacb productions while continuing their classes at the studio of their choice. First of all keren and i hope you all are staying safe and healthy. The alabama ballet promotes the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality performances, dance education and community outreach. Alabama nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Abt is headquartered in new york city and annually tours the u. Arizona youth ballet fosters and encourages a bullyfree environment and works with all dancers and families to maintain a positive learning and performing experience.
Alabama youth ballet theatre is using for its online ticketing solution. You can celebrate your holidays with alabama youth ballet theatre and the nutcracker a yuletide ballet, december 2123 at lee high school theater. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Ballet blends classic nutcracker with historic montgomery. Check out alabama youth ballet theatres online portal. Ballet 1 is for ages 8 and up with no dance experience or for age 7 with previous dance training. East alabama community ballet is the areas only community ballet company. Adt is an award winning, regional ballet company with an eclectic repertoire that includes 19th century classics as well as new modern and contemporary works.
A yuletide ballet next weekend at butler high school theater. Since 1995, the east alabama community ballet has brought the magic of the nutcracker to the auburnopelika area. We are a group of parents working to support funding for projects at alabama youth ballet theatre, a nonprofit performing ballet company. Since then, this outstanding artistic entity has provided more than 7 years of community enrichment by offering the utmost level of dance education for its students. Our lovely dancers, directed by david herriott and keren gibb hilliard, present the magical story of clara and the nutcracker, her special christmas gift, which comes to life in her dreams to defeat the mouse king and together they travel. Nutcracker tryouts set saturday for alabama youth ballet theatre. This year, we present three performances of the classic christmas ballet at telfair peet theatre on the campus of auburn university. The spring fairytale ballet is postponed at this time as well. Alabama youth ballet theatre aybts the nutcracker, a. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Throughout her youth, she won many awards at various dance competitions. Denver ballet theater 2014 nutcracker battle scene duration.
This includes all classes, events, and productions of aybt at the current time. Moving this year to the historic alabama theatre this production features elaborate costumes and sets along with the ambience of the showplace of the south all dressed up for the holidays. Home about registration info classes pay tuition online contact nutcracker portal aybt website important notice. Ms abbas is director and concept director for fall and spring productions of memphis youth musical theater and one of the choreographers for mymts annual summer show, annie in a week. Alabama youth ballet theatre, a nonprofit performing arts company, begins its fifth season with the production of nutcracker. What a wonderful way to spend the weekend before our 2019 nutcracker performances. Check out alabama youth ballet theatre s online portal.
Arizona youth ballet arizona youth ballet provides young. The nutcracker battle scene alabama youth ballet 149. Alabama youth ballet theatre dancers visited harrison brothers hardware this afternoon and became part of a living window display. Led by david herriott and keren gibb hilliard, aybts dancers present the magical story of clara and her special christmas gift a nutcracker, which comes to life in her dreams to defeat the mouse king, and together they travel through dancing. Alabama youth ballet will perform the nutcracker friday. Nutcracker alabama youth ballet theatre fundraiser. We are located in alabamas capital of dreams at the armory learning arts center on madison avenue. Alabama theatre birmingham tickets, schedule, seating.
Celebrate the holidays with birmingham ballet s the nutcracker a magic city holiday tradition. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Beginning ballet technique includes barre, center, and traveling exercises. You can celebrate your holidays with alabama youth ballet theatres presentation of the nutcracker a yuletide ballet, at lee high school theater.
Additionally, her choreography works were selected to be performed at the 2016 and 2017 alabama dance festivals, and she has had many pieces win state and national titles in fine arts competitions. Alabama youth ballet theatre, under the artistic direction of david herriott and keren gibb hilliard, presents the nutcracker, a yuletide ballet, in the holiday tradition that huntsville has loved for over 40 years. This is a great opportunity to purchase a new class for the next school year for a new or returning student or to donate a class to the scholarship fund, while also supporting the. The fourth annual the great montgomery nutcracker from alabama river region ballet will be presented this weekend at troy universitys davis theatre in. Alabama youth ballet theatre inc guidestar profile.
This is julia dancing with miles, performing alabama youth ballet theatres snow queen and cavalier from the nutcracker. The company has achieved national prominence as one of only eight ballet companies in the world permitted by the balanchine trust to perform balanchine s nutcracker. The alabama ballet promotes the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality. Auditions are for boys and girls age 8 and older who have some dance experience. American ballet theatre abt americas national ballet. Education and outreach activities include citydance, which provides 16 weeks of dance training for youth from the city of birmingham and jefferson county. Each level increases strength, ease of movement, and knowledge of.
Vip thursday night nutcracker alabama youth ballet theatre. Smith concert hall set in the 1850s in huntsville, alabama, our production of the nutcracker has a traditional feel thanks to the huntsville history sets and elaborate antebellumstyle costumes. Alabama youth ballets the nutcracker is a production. Alabama youth ballet theatre, under the artistic direction of david herriott and keren gibb hilliard, presents the nutcracker, a yuletide ballet, in the holiday tradition that huntsville has loved for. Aybt produces two major performances each year, including the nutcracker. Celebrate the beloved christmas tradition with the whole family as forty worldclass russian artists bring this charming classic to life. Tchaikovskys beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers and an. Alabama youth ballet theatre is a nonprofit performing ballet company associated with the. Alabama youth ballet theatres nutcracker, a yuletide ballet will be performed at lee lyric theater, 2500 meridian st. Through dedicated, highly regarded faculty, outstanding supporters and amazing dancers, we strive to be the premier youth dance company in the southwest. The alabama youth ballet is a 501c3 nonprofit, dedicated to providing local dancers. Stevan grebel first presented the nutcracker in 1970 at boutwell auditorium, then from 1973 1982 at the bjcc with the birmingham symphony orchestrawhen you dance with us, youll gain not only a worldclass team but also a wealth of experience.
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