While at city ballet sf, she had the opportunity to travel to moscow, russia with her classmates to study at the bolshoi ballet academy. The nutcracker addon save 10% discounted nutcracker tickets are only available with the purchase of a season. Swan lake is a masterpiece of artistry and emotion. To be a part of a show by this company, get the grand rapids ballet tickets now. Our two organizations are collaborating to bring the west michigan community a premiere event celebrating a completely reimagined version of the beloved ballet the nutcrackerand we invite you to be a part of this family holiday tradition.
During his training, he had the opportunity to perform in several ballets with the grand rapids ballet company. Maria kowroski was born in grand rapids, michigan, where she began her ballet training at age seven with the school of grand rapids ballet. Dont miss your chance to shine at our gala to welcome new artistic director, james sofranko, to grand rapids ballet. The nutcracker is a holiday classic that comprises a massive effort behind the scenes. Limited tickets are also available for the nutcracker premiere gala on december 11, which includes cocktails, dinner and the world premiere performance of the ballet, followed by a starstudded afterglow reception. Opera grand rapids production in the elegant setting of st. It isnt the holidays in west michigan without the nutcracker. For tickets, class information, directions, and more, call 616. Grand rapids ballet is a performing arts charity located in grand rapids, mi. In the mean time take a peek at some photos from richmond ballets past galas.
Grand rapids ballets 201819 season is sure to have something to please everyone. Our two organizations are collaborating to bring the west michigan community a premiere event celebrating a completely reimagined version of the beloved ballet the nutcracker and we invite you to be a part of this family holiday tradition. She was a member of the studio company before being promoted to apprentice in 2019. Grand ballet gala the great stories of love is not just a concert in the traditional sense of the word, its more of a fullfledged show. Learn how the nutcracker comes to life every year from a grand rapids ballet dancers perspective. Dec 05, 2014 following a benefit gala and performance on thursday for grand rapids ballet and hospice of michigan, the nutcracker opens tonight. Ballet suites sleeping beauty, nutcracker,swan lake licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of red bus classical. Determined to lift the human spirit, it performs some of the best shows all over the world. Grand rapids symphony celebrates the season with grand. The nutcracker at grand rapids ballet grand rapids events. Join us as the youth from west michigan tell the tale of clara and her nutcracker prince on their journey through an enchanted land where she meets magical characters only she can bring to life in her. Grand rapids ballet has been presenting lavish productions of this beloved classic for more than 40 years, entertaining generations of local residents and holiday visitors. Grand rapids ballet school summer program update april 8, 2020 11.
Cecilia music center stars metropolitan opera star soprano sarah joy miller. Grand rapids ballets 2016 nutcracker is all about magic. Grand rapids symphony enriches grand rapids ballets annual. Nutcracker by the numbers grand rapids, mi grand rapids ballet. Chris van allsburgs magical nutcracker art ballet forever. Though its original story, the nutcracker and the mouse king was written by e. He began his training at the school of the grand rapids ballet at the age of 11. Grand rapids ballet presents trey mcintyres epic musing on romantic rituals, wild sweet love, featuring an eclectic mix of toetapping popular music from queen, the partridge family, roberta flack. Sofranko topped a list of 40 applicants from around the world to become only the fifth artistic director in grbs 47year history. Kirov academy of ballet space coast ballet academy. Grand rapids ballet is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. James sofranko, longtime san francisco ballet soloist, will succeed patricia barker as grand rapids ballets new artistic director, effective july 1. Tickets to grand rapids ballets the nutcracker dec. We invite you and your favorite doll to come and listen to the magical story of coppelia read prior to seeing it brought to life on stage.
An upcoming performance by this ballet includes the nutcracker and rubies for valentines day. To the oldest member of our group, balanchine and the new york city ballet will probably never be equaled. Grand rapids ballet wyoming kentwood now wktv journal. Having studied privately under sab alumni jefferson baum for two years, he began studying at the school of american ballet sab, the official school of new york city ballet, during the 2006 summer course and enrolled as a. Ballet arkansas i little rock i professional dance company. Join michigan ballet academy for the rose adagio gala, a charity auction, dinner. Kowroski entered the school of american ballet sab, the official school of new york city ballet, in the fall of 1992. Grand rapids ballet company presents the nutcracker on fri. His teaching career includes the ballet israel school, city ballet of san diego, grand rapids ballet, and charleston ballet company, where he taught company classes and served as director of the charleston ballet young artists group. Bonynge made a second recording of the paquita grand pas classique in 1988 for the double cd titled ballet gala.
Nutcracker dancer grand rapids, mi grand rapids ballet. Watch swanhilda and her friends as they discover who is the mysterious girl with enamel eyes in the strange and fascinating house of dr. Jessy dick, a native of michigan, is in her third season with the washington ballet. Grand rapids ballet company presents the nutcracker in. Grand rapids ballet annual productions of the nutcracker, featuring. The grand gala is an annual benefit to support arts education at the grand. Sarah joy is joined by one of the most exciting new vocal talents to emerge on the international stage, tenor zach borichevsky as alfredo, and opera grand rapids favorite mark rucker as his father, germont.
The nutcracker gala premiere december 11th marked the world premiere of a completely reimagined version of the beloved holiday classic, the nutcracker, performed by the grand rapids ballet. Help us ignite our new 201920 season at ablaze gala october 10 at high five in downtown grand rapids. Posted dec 12, 2014 installation of the nutcracker set at devos performance hall. From classic to modern to new and beloved classics, new artistic director, james sofranko, is. Ballet suites sleeping beauty,nutcracker,swan lake licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of red bus classical. Jessy received her primary training at the grand rapids ballet company. Gala unveiling grand rapids ballet s new nutcracker. Grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker west michigan.
May 10, 2018 grand rapids ballet s 201819 season is sure to have something to please everyone. Dancers must be registered as a fulltime student in grand rapids ballet school grbs to audition. Grand rapids ballets the nutcracker, featuring the grand rapids. Its tchaikovsky, its the nutcracker, so almost five stars. Grand rapids ballet and hospice of michigan are embarking on an exciting new partnership throughout 2014. She earned her bfa in dance performance from butler university in 2017. Grand rapids ballet 201819 season brochure by grand rapids. Welcome new artistic director james sofranko to grand rapids ballet at this very special gala october 18. Sleeping beauty, the nutcracker, spartacus, paquita, and the entire classical.
The nutcracker gala to benefit pediatric care hospice of michigan and the grand rapids ballet are embarking on an exciting new partnership this winter that will feature the world premiere of a completely reimagined version of the celebrated ballet, the nutcracker. 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. Ballet arkansas performs a diverse repertory of classical and contemporary works by celebrated international choreographers and offers world class education programs to the public. The nutcracker is a magical story that inspires families throughout west michigan during this special time of the year, said patricia barker, artistic director of grand rapids ballet. The wild sweet love welcome gala, so named after a ballet that will be performed that event, will start at. Today grand rapids ballet announced that longtime san francisco ballet soloist james sofranko will succeed patricia barker as its new artistic director, effective july 1, 2018 the 38yearold, now in his 18th season with sfb, topped a list of 40 applicants from around the world to become only the fifth artistic director in grbs 46year history. The nutcracker from grand rapids ballet on vimeo two years ago, grand rapids ballet unveiled a brandnew production of the nutcracker, codesigned by illustrator and grand rapids native chris van allsburg, author of the polar express, together with eugene lee, a tony awardwinning set designer based in new york, who has designed for such shows as wicked. Countless details in val caniparolis the nutcracker come together every december as west michigans favorite holiday tradition. Today grand rapids ballet announced that longtime san francisco ballet soloist james sofranko will succeed patricia barker as its new artistic director, effective july 1, 2018. Our patrons support of the annual grand gala is a vital.
Grand rapids ballet grb will hold auditions for the nutcracker on saturday, september 19 from 12pm3pm. Vote now for the nutcracker season cocktail contest. The date and location for this event is 22dec19 at devos hall, grand rapids. Ballet united states west michigan youth ballet wmyb. Proceeds from the grand gala make it possible for more than 20,000 children to participate in individual and group instruction in music and dance, attend live theater performances, and experience the arts. Three years ago, grand rapids ballet unveiled a new production of the nutcracker, codesigned by illustrator and grand rapids native chris van allsburg, author of the polar express, and by eugene lee, a tony awardwinning set designer, who has designed for such shows as sweeney todd, the lion king and wicked. The 38yearold, now in his 18th season with sfb, topped a list of 40 applicants from around the world to become only the fifth artistic director in grbs 46year history. He was born in grand rapids, michigan, and began his dance training at the age of 11 at the grand rapids ballet company. Buy grand rapids ballet company tickets from the official ticketmaster. This spectacular blacktie evening, presented by art van furniture, will include. Grand rapids ballets production, featuring the grand rapids symphony.
Studied at colorado ballet, grand rapids ballet and gelsey kirkland academy youth american grand prix semifinalist 20122015. The production showcases the strong talent of the grand rapids ballet company dancers and sofrankos talent for both artistic leadership and choreography. In addition to the nutcracker, i am proud to be returning the company to devos. In addition to the nutcracker, i am proud to be returning the company to devos performance hall a second time in the year for ben stevensens cinderella, featuring grand sets and costumes and live music from the grand rapids symphony.
Grand rapids ballet school junior companys peter pan is fun for the entire family. A butterfly ballet, beauty and the beat, claras nutcracker party, spring gala as well as spring break for kids. Grand rapids native, chris van allsburg, working with acclaimed set designer eugene lee, choreographer val caniparoli and the grand rapids ballet artistic director patricia barker. Ballet arkansas is the foremost professional ballet company of the sate of arkansas, celebrating 41 years this season. Kulpin specializes in teaching classical ballet, male and female variations, and character dance. Apr 06, 2015 devos performance hall, 303 monroe ave. Grand rapids ballet artistic director james sofrankos dedication to honoring the roots of classical ballet while still exploring new styles of movement is very apparent in this production. Grand rapids ballet 201819 season brochure by grand. Sep 17, 2015 ballet suites sleeping beauty,nutcracker,swan lake licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of red bus classical. Introducing grand rapids ballets new director, james. Grand rapids ballet 202021 season grand rapids, mi. From classic to modern to new and beloved classics, new artistic director, james sofranko, is looking to make his.
Grand rapids ballet brings chris van allsburgs art to life in new. Gala unveiling grand rapids ballets new nutcracker. To be a part of a show by this company, get the grand rapids ballet tickets now and have a spectacular time. A nutcracker for west michigan one thing that is unique about grand rapids ballets nutcracker is that it was created especially for west michigan. Grand rapids ballet showcases cast talent in movemedia. The nutcracker grand rapids the west michigan youth ballet proudly presents the nutcracker, a holiday family tradition suitable for all ages. The 202021 season our 49 th will take grand rapids ballet to a new level of artistry and production. Gala unveiling grand rapids ballets new nutcracker raises. Another 1,100 to 1,200 people at the companys private gala, and.
San francisco ballet soloist james sofranko named artistic. So when former pacific northwest ballet star patricia barker took over as artistic director of grand rapids ballet company in 2010, mounting a new nutcracker production to replace the 30yearold production the company had been doing was at the top of her to do list. Grand rapids ballet presents numerous styles of dance from some of the finest choreographers of the. Im immensely proud of our work with the creative team of chris, eugene, and val on this centuryold story that is so cherished by families. Grand rapids symphony enriches grand rapids ballets. In grand rapids, its not the holiday without the nutcracker. Grand rapids ballet will perform four more shows this weekend, dec. Hoffmann, a german, and its music was composed by a russian and choreographed by a frenchman and his russian assistant, it was american audiences that made the nutcracker a holiday tradition. Nov 14, 2016 the nutcracker is a magical story that inspires families throughout west michigan during this special time of the year, said patricia barker, artistic director of grand rapids ballet. Grand rapids ballet presents the nutcracker 2019 duration. Her professional experience includes performing with companies such as ballet san jose, pittsburgh ballet theatre, and grand rapids ballet. West michigan youth ballet inspires ballet students from different dance schools to bring their talents together to create beautiful performances, while continuing their ballet technique at their home studio. The 38yearold will continue his work with sfdanceworks, the bay area contemporary ballet company that he founded.
Vassileni is a wellknown instructor and restager of classical ballet. And you wont want to miss the blacktie gala on thursday, october 18. Saturday, february 3, 2018 at the dewey gottwald center. Gala, peter martin wege theatre parking, and junior company performances.
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