The santa clara ballet company, now in its 47th year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and preprofessional students from the santa clara ballet school as well as other schools and dance companies throughout the san francisco bay area. San francisco ballet dedicated opening night of the nutcracker, wednesday, dec. San francisco ballet dedicated opening night of the nutcracker. Dancealong nutcracker a holiday tradition unique to san. There are more than a dozen san diego stagings of the nutcracker, the popular holiday ballet that tells the story of young clara and her journey to the land of sweets, accompanied by a. More than 150 costumed charactersfrom clara and the nutcracker prince to mice, fairies, a snow queen and more. Dec, 2018 dancers perform as flowers in san franciscos ballets nutcracker. This holiday season, join us as the lights dim, the music soars, snowflakes.
After mounting the first fulllength nutcracker in the united states 75 years ago in 1944, thensan francisco ballet director willam christensen wondered what he had wrought. The story begins at her familys the stahlbaums holiday party, where the children gleefully dance and play. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. San francisco ballet chris hellman center for dance 455 franklin street san. One of the hardest working people behind san franciscos sfgate. It is a staple of ballet companies around the world.
The ballet about clara, the sugar plum fairy, and the valiant nutcracker prince is a beloved american holiday tradition. Under the direction of helgi tomasson, san francisco ballet has long been among the worlds most elegant and refined companies. San francisco ballet marks historic 75th anniversary of. Children in love with sf ballet nutcracker that opens on. Sie wurde 1933 als ein teil des opernballetts san francisco gegrundet. In these videos, a young student describes what its like to dance the role of clara in nutcracker and her experiences as a young dancer in training.
Artistic director helgi tomassons nutcracker harks back to the san francisco of a century ago, when the panamapacific international exhibition came to town and electricity was the biggest tech news. Petersburg, russia, the first production in the united states choreographed by william christensen was performed by san francisco ballet in 1944. Nutcracker sf ballet in tomassons nutcracker erik tomasson. Dec 16, 2017 watching clara the excellent olivia callander, a 14yearold student at the san francisco ballet school in act i, wearing her white party dress, a huge bow in her hair, i was reminded of a photo of my mother, with her big sister and little brother. Shes got a pesky younger brother, shes brave in a battle, and shes awestruck by the sugarplum fairy. San francisco ballets nutcracker war memorial opera house. And yet beyond these universal characteristics, the character of clara has changed and evolved several times over the 75 years since san francisco ballet performed americas first complete nutcracker in 1944. When helgi tomasson decided to create a new nutcracker for san francisco ballet in 2004, he turned to martin pakledinaz, a frequent collaborator and close friend, to design the costumes.
San francisco ballet nutcracker interactive storybook tells of claras classic christmas adventure. San francisco across from stonestown galleria mall sf youth ballets nutcracker was nominated for the 11th annual goldstar national nutcracker award join us as sfybt. Sf ballets nutcracker works its infectious magic once. In 2017, sf ballet graphic designer francis zhou sketched paper dolls based on pakledinazs designs. Dancers perform the waltz of the flowers in san francisco ballets production of nutcracker. The nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker is an enchanting tale of a young girl named clara who receives a gift of a nutcracker from her godfather that she immediately falls in love with. San francisco ballet celebrates 75th anniversary of nutcracker. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday tradition. The nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker san. Jul 06, 2017 on christmas eve 1944, the audience at san franciscos war memorial opera house experienced the american premiere of nutcracker. Heres where to see the iconic ballet in the bay area the moscow ballet, the san francisco ballet and more performances of the holiday classic. San francisco ballet celebrates 75th anniversary of. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballet s nutcracker.
Though san francisco balletomanes still often refer to helgi tomassons nut as the new sfb version, it is already in its. Aside from being totally enjoyable, the san francisco ballets openingnight nutcracker performance wednesday triggered in this onlooker a feeling of discovery and loss. Dec 11, 2019 16 of 30 children play crazy eights before the performance of the san francisco ballets nutcracker on dec. San francisco youth ballets 19th annual nutcracker. Sf ballet nutcracker clara paper doll sf ballet blog. Dec 11, 2010 with the annual opening of the san francisco ballet s nutcracker on thursday evening at the war memorial opera house, we are witnessing the yearly reawakening of americas single enduring. Burlingame teen stars in nutcracker san mateo daily journal.
Dancers perform the waltz of the flowers in san francisco ballets. The acrobats who performed the dragon, made a big impact. The nutcracker ballet in san francisco is the classic, magical story of what happens to clara one christmas eve. In celebration of that anniversary, join nutcracker expert jennifer fisher, phd, members of the original 1944 nutcracker cast, and claras from throughout the. Decontamination center for first responders in santa clara county. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. Dec 18, 2019 abby cannon is one of four girls that will play clara in this season of the san francisco ballet s nutcracker. Throughout the countdown, sf ballet will give away 75 pairs of nutcracker tickets. The san francisco ballet presents its annual staging of the classic russian christmas ballet when nutcracker marks its 75th year as part of the companys standard repertoire through dec. Santa clara ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. San francisco ballets nutcracker goes deep the san.
One of a handful of dancers assigned the role of young clara in the san francisco ballets production of the nutcracker last year, treanor also. Sf ballets nutcracker performance and lets dance family workshops are a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays while experiencing the transformative power of. Dec 10, 2019 the san francisco ballet presents its annual staging of the classic russian christmas ballet when nutcracker marks its 75th year as part of the companys standard repertoire through dec. Hear tchaikovskys timeless score and join clara and the nutcracker on a spectacular journey with the king and queen of the snow, sugar plum fairy, arabian dancers, madam du cirque, and the vicious king of mice. Sf ballets nutcracker guide 2 were delighted to share the joy of dance with you. Clara wnutcracker twirly figurine san francisco music box. San francisco, california san francisco ballet the nutcracker. Children in love with sf ballet nutcracker that opens on nostalgic. At first, i was a little frightened because i didnt know how people would accept it, the then 15yearold told the san francisco chronicle i was afraid there would be a lot of talk. In 1975, student angela clark was the first africanamerican clara at san francisco ballet. San francisco, california a city full of famous landmarks like the golden gate, cablecars, and fishermans wharf. Dec 16, 2019 added nuance welcomed in 2019 edition of holiday favorite. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in.
San francisco ballets nutcracker, december 12, 2014 on friday night, san francisco ballets 70th year anniversary of its nutcracker tradition opened to a packed house full of cheers and wild applause throughout the performance. School alumni who have taken on the roles of clara, soldiers, party children. I have seen lots of nutcrackers and this one was among the top 2, second only to san francisco ballet. San francisco ballets nutcracker tv episode 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. San francisco ballet dancers luke ingham and mathilde froustey appear in helgi tomassons nutcracker at the war memorial opera house. Make your holidays more magical with san francisco ballets iconic production the oldest in america, and the one that reignited interest in the thenforgotten ballet. San francisco, war memorial opera house 15 matinee december 2018 whether you bemoan its arrival or delight in the overtures first staccato notes, nutcracker is an inevitable part of the yearly ballet calendar. Nutcracker s heaviest tutu wearing this tutu is a workout. On christmas eve 1944, the audience at san francisco s war memorial opera house experienced the american premiere of nutcracker. The evolving role of clara in 75 years of nutcracker sf. San francisco ballet is a ballet company, founded in 1933 as the san francisco opera ballet under the leadership of ballet master adolph bolm. San francisco ballet nutcracker san francisco, war memorial opera house, december 7, 2012 in 1944 the san francisco ballet presented americas first. Pakledinazs costumes perfectly reflect the 1915 san francisco setting of tomassons nutcracker, preserving the traditional feel of the ballet while adding notes of whimsy and magic.
With the annual opening of the san francisco ballets nutcracker on thursday evening at the war memorial opera house, we are witnessing the yearly reawakening of americas single enduring. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. Noting the profusion of productions around the country, he later said, it sometimes. The keepsake ornament depicts a charming scene in which protagonist clara twirls with her nutcracker prince. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday. The santa clara ballet company, now in its 42nd year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and preprofessional students from the santa clara ballet school as well as other schools and dance companies throughout the san francisco bay area. San francisco ballet was the first professional ballet company in the united states. Abby cannon is one of four girls that will play clara in this season of the san francisco ballet s nutcracker. A girl, clara, receives a soldierform nutcracker as a christmas gift from. The nutcracker the ballet story, characters, and performances. San francisco ballet nutcracker san francisco dancetabs. San francisco ballet nutcracker interactive storybook tells of clara s classic christmas adventure. Big sister, my aunt ida, was wearing practically the same dress as clara. The scenic design by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of the 1915 san francisco world fair, is sensational.
Nov 25, 2019 there are more than a dozen san diego stagings of the nutcracker, the popular holiday ballet that tells the story of young clara and her journey to the land of sweets, accompanied by a. If youve performed in any of the productions of sf ballets nutcracker over the past 75 years, we want to. San francisco ballet presents the 75th anniversary. During the stahlbaums genteel christmas party, daughter clara san francisco ballet school student kyla lisette paez marcus, radiant and selfassured in her role debut receives a. On many pages kids can tap shaking items or tilt the device to set short animations in motion. An abridged version of the ballet was first performed outside russia in budapest royal opera house in 1927, with choreography by ede. Kids read on their own or are read to, and tchaikovskys famous score accompanies all pages, though you can toggle it off. This visually stunning, allnew production of nutcracker, choreographed by helgi tomasson artistic director of the san francisco ballet is a graceful and timeless adventure on a grand scale. Hear tchaikovskys timeless score and join clara and the nutcracker on a spectacular journey with the king and san francisco ballets nutcracker the new q102. Each year, the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band blends tchaikovskys classic the nutcracker ballet with an entertaining theme. Clara and her nutcracker friends stop by the worlds fair. San francisco ballet brings clara and the nutcracker back to where it was first performed in the united states, 75 years ago. Create magical memories at the bay areas most spectacular production of nutcracker.
In 1919, choreographer alexander gorsky staged a production which eliminated the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier and gave their dances to clara and the nutcracker prince, who were played by adults instead of children. The nutcracker san francisco production is returning to war memorial opera house this holiday season, and this website can help you find amazing tickets for any performance. Abby cannon is one of four girls that will play clara in this season of the san francisco ballets nutcracker. Dont miss our annual nutcracker in december at santa clara convention center theater. Clara and her nutcracker friends stop by the worlds. San francisco youth ballet presents the 19th annual performance of the nutcracker four shows only. October 30, 2019 leave a comment by csims nutcracker 75. Nutcracker ballet stuns after 75 years in san francisco. The company is currently based in the war memorial opera house, san francisco, under the direction of helgi tomasson. In 1944, the war memorial opera house hosted the firstever american production of this. At first, i was a little frightened because i didnt know how people would accept it, the then 15yearold told the san francisco chronicle i was afraid there would be. Clara wnutcracker twirly figurine san francisco music.
Added nuance welcomed in 2019 edition of holiday favorite. One of the hardest working people behind san franciscos. San francisco ballets hometown nutcracker classical kdfc. This visually stunning, allnew production of nutcracker, choreographed by helgi tomasson artistic director of the san francisco ballet is a graceful and timeless adventure on a. Gasia sits down with one of the nutcrackers dancers, angela watson. After everyone goes to bed, clara tiptoes down to the christmas tree to gather her treasured gift. Artistic director helgi tomassons version of the seasonal classic has been a mainstay of the season since 2004, set here in san francisco, with the backdrop of the 1915 panama pacific international exposition. San francisco ballet nutcracker interactive storybook app. Dancing through disaster among the many things destroyed by the camp fire was trudi angels ballet school in paradise and its holiday production of the nutcracker.
Lew christensen created a third nutcracker in 1967. Dec 12, 2019 dancers perform the waltz of the flowers in san francisco ballets production of nutcracker. Fans of the heartwarming ballet and its holiday tale will revel in the nostalgia of this clara and the nutcracker suite rotating musical figurine by the san francisco music box company. San diego, heres your 2019 nutcracker assortment the san. The tale of clara or marie depending on the version and the toy she receives from her uncle on christmas eve. Fun fact although the nutcracker made its debut in 1892 in st. The result is a funfilled original musical production brimming with wit, artistry and ingenuity.
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