The nutcracker leads the toy soldiers into battle with the mice, and marie helps him by throwing her slipper at the fierce mouse king, who the nutcracker then slays. In the 50minute fully scripted program, the children experience how the basic elements of dance, music and the visual arts combine into a complete presentation. Sat and sun, 1 and 4p, rockland community college, 145 college rd, suffern. New jersey civic youth ballet presents the nutcracker, an enchanting ballet and holiday favorite. Rivertown magazine, november, 2018 by rivertown magazine issuu. The nutcracker ballet 10 seasons rockland youth dance ensemble. This is the perfect resource to go with your nutcracker lesson plans. The 2019 nutcracker cast list may be downloaded here, and is also posted on the call board at coupe theatre studio. The nutcracker by the rockland youth dance ensemble. The synopsis nycb new york city ballet official site. The grand pas from the the nutcracker performed by dancers from the rockland youth dance ensemble.
Nutcracker 2019 cast list rockland youth dance ensemble. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in new york. More than 220 ballet students ages 7 to 18 will perform in the nutcracker this year. Rockland youth dance ensemble to present the holiday classic, the nutcracker, december 7th14th. Since then, the nutcracker has become not only the most popular ballet, but. This is a powerpoint presentation that can be read to students like a. Need a way to give a quick overview of the nutcracker story to go with your nutcracker lessons this season. The performers of the nutcracker are students of classical ballet as well as professional dance and theatre performers. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Les sylphides, le corsaire, paquita variations rockland youth dance ensemble. Nov 14, 2017 the nutcracker ballet a holiday favorite the muchloved holiday classic the nutcracker will be performed by the rockland youth dance ensemble. Saturday in mamaronecks emelin theater, the members of the corner store ensemble will sing, dance and play their way through a new revue called stop that pancake 6980098.
It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. From ballet to the vienna boys choir the new york times. Advertise your business or congratulate your dancer with an ad in the nutcracker playbill. Dec 09, 1990 the wellloved ballet will be performed by the purchase dance corps and the youth ballet at the performing arts center of the state university of new york at purchase.
Thank you for supporting the rockland youth dance ensemble. Events near nanuet make the season merrier nanuet, ny patch. The original story of the nutcracker was part of a group of fairytales written by the german romantic writer e. Performances will be held at rockland community college cultural arts theatre at 145. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king.
This holiday program has been enjoyed by residents of the tristate area for 39 years. This year marks rydes 32nd production of the nutcracker. The rockland youth dance ensemble presents a performance of the classic holiday show. Fortunately, they dont have travel far to experience a special holiday tradition. Ryde 2011 production of the nutcracker excerpt on vimeo. Ryde has been operating under the new york state guidelines for a 501c3 corporation since 1983. The repertoire ensemble, a company of young artists, will inspire the general public to better understand and appreciate dance in its many forms, to preserve and promote the art of ballet and. This year the rockland youth dance ensemble ryde presents its annual production of the nutcracker under the artistic direction of diane frankel. Student choreography showcase pittsburgh playhouse.
The senior ensemble of the rockland youth dance ensemble ryde is presenting a narrated performance of the nutcracker at rcc. Rockland community college cultural arts theatre, 145. The rockland youth dance ensemble presents the full length ballet, the nutcracker with music by tchaikovsky. Morse soloist with san francisco ballet will be performing the role of nutcracker prince sat. Nutcracker performances westchester rockland putnam. Rockland community college cultural arts theatre, 145 college avenue, suffern, ny. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. The first full production of the nutcracker in the u. Nov, 2018 photo courtesy of rockland community college cultural arts theatre. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. Ring in the holidays with new jersey dance theatre ensembles acclaimed fulllength production of the nutcracker. Ryde was the recipient of the rockland county executives arts award for arts organization in 2003. Now that the mouse king is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the nutcracker is transformed into a. Thank you for your interest in the dance connections nutcracker formerly the new jersey youth ballet.
The nutcracker maple conservatory of dance maple youth ballet. In the late 1800s, the brilliant composer peter ilyich tchaikovsky unveiled a ballet called the nutcracker, which brimmed with soaring melodies and quickly became a christmastime favorite. Theatre is kids stuff in rockland, bergen nyack news. Its an irresistible tale of a toy soldier that turns into a prince. Charles maple, has earned accolades and praise for his fulllength renditionwithatwist of e.
Rockland youth dance ensemble presents an aweinspiring performance of the classic ballet pictured at two locations this month. Auditions for rydes production of the nutcracker have concluded. She also appeared with the london festival ballet and in musical theatre. Diane created the rockland youth dance ensemble in 1983 then known as coupe dance company, a non profit organization dedicated to enriching students in the performing arts with performance and arts education opportunities. All tickets are available from, beginning sunday, october 20, 2019, at 9. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet.
Dec 02, 2017 the nutcracker, west nyack and suffern the rockland youth dance ensemble ryde is a nonprofit organization, which was created to offer a forum for students and emerging artists, in dance and theater. With soldout performances since its debut in 2008, the maple youth ballets the nutcracker features more than 90 classically trained dancers and guest artist, steven morse from the san francisco ballet. Nutcracker as performed by the rockland youth dance ensemble. Set to tchaikovskys stirring score, soloists from nyc ballet companies join the accomplished local dancers in the most popular ballet of all time. The school of youth dance ensemble will offer preprofessional training for the serious student as well as. She received scholarships to the joffrey ballet and to the hartford ballet.
It is the 39th annual performance of the rockland youth dance ensemble. The rockland youth dance ensemble has presented this ballet performance for over 30 years to residents in and around rockland county. Its that time of year again, the rockland youth dance ensemble ryde will be performing the nutcracker at the cultural arts theatre at suny rockland community college, 145 college rd. Alphabetical listing of instructors coupedance coupe dance. Events near new city make the season merrier patch. This is an excerpt from our 2011 production of the nutcracker. Be sure to completely read through the entire list, as your name may appear more than one time. Dec 12, 20 the rockland youth dance ensemble has presented this ballet performance for over 30 years to residents in and around rockland county. Louise ruck ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, kinderdance was a member of the gateway ballet company at age 9, where she worked her way up to the role of sugarplum fairy in their production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet a holiday favorite the muchloved holiday classic the nutcracker will be performed by the rockland youth dance ensemble. Being part of this holiday tradition is an experience that your child will remember for a.
Through dedicated, highly regarded faculty, outstanding supporters and amazing dancers, we strive to be the premier youth dance company in the southwest. The rockland youth dance ensemble ryde will once again perform the nutcracker with a junior company and a. The nutcracker ballet with optional dinner afterwards. The rockland youth dance ensemble ryde is a nonprofit organization, which was created to offer a forum for students and emerging artists, in dance and theatre, to develop their talents in a fully integrated environment of education and performance. Events near new city make the season merrier new city. The school of youth dance ensemble will offer preprofessional training for the serious student as well as classes for the avocational and young dancer. Mybc is a youth ballet company offering education, performance, and scholarship opportunities for students in southwest michigan and northern indiana. Clarkstown south high school, 31 demarest mill road, west nyack. The nutcracker, west nyack and suffern the rockland youth dance ensemble ryde is a nonprofit organization, which was created to offer a forum for students and emerging artists, in dance and theater.
Seventeen of those dancers are seniors and many have performed in the nutcracker every year for the past 11 years. To find our nutcracker performances, type rockland youth dance ensemble in the find a show box on the home page. Historical society of rockland county, new city tbd. Expansive education and outreach programs make classical ballet relevant, accessible, and inviting to the widest possible audience, regardless of financial means and circumstances. New york nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The company of dance arts brings the magic of the nutcracker to life at count basie center for the arts. Rivertown magazine, november, 2018 by rivertown magazine. The new jersey foundation for dance and theatre arts has been presenting the nutcracker in the north jersey area for the past 21 years. The nutcracker story read aloud stories for kids, bbc. The rockland youth dance ensemble ryde is a nonprofit organization, which was created to offer a forum for students and emerging artists, in dance and. For young dancers, a summer school with all the trimmings.
Rockland school of ballet was founded in 1997 to promote safe, artistic, creative and healthy activity for the body, mind and spirit while providing an educational, funfilled dance experience in a positive and nurturing environment. Click here to view photos from rydes 2017 production of the nutcracker. The mission of the youth dance ensemble is to enrich the residents of the twin cities and surrounding area by providing an environment of dance training and performance with emphasis on artistic, technical, and creative content all presented in a fun and energetic setting. Oct 06, 2016 thank you for your interest in the dance connections nutcracker formerly the new jersey youth ballet. The maple youth ballets the nutcracker, masterfully performed under the directorial guidance of award winning ballet choreographer and artistic director, mr. Rockland youth dance ensemble nutcracker ryde will celebrate 40 years of nutcracker in rockland county. Arizona youth ballet arizona youth ballet provides young. Aug 24, 2006 for young dancers, a summer school with all the trimmings. George balanchines the nutcracker has, since it was premiered in 1954, defined the christmas season in new york. Rockland community college, suffern tbd rockland youth dance ensemble ryde will celebrate 40 years of presenting the nutcracker. On the other side of the bridge, you can catch rockland youth dance ensemble s annual production of the timeless tale performed by the senior and junior company.
Best nutcrackers and holiday shows for new jersey kids. Hoffmans timeless holiday tale, set to tchaikovskys majestic score. Oct 22, 2017 at suny rockland community college cultural arts theater tickets for every performance are reserved seating. A twoact ballet set to the musical score of tchaikovsky, it beautifully recounts a dream of a young girl and her love for a handsome nutcracker in a magical world where he turns into a prince and.
Nutcracker ballet performance is a family tradition video. On the other side of the bridge, you can catch rockland youth dance ensembles annual production of the timeless tale performed by the senior and junior company. Dec 24, 2016 the original story of the nutcracker was part of a group of fairytales written by the german romantic writer e. Suny rockland community college, cultural arts theatre, 145 college road, suffern. Arizona youth ballet fosters and encourages a bullyfree environment and works with all dancers and families to maintain a positive learning and performing experience. The westchester ballet companys fully staged production of the timeless. Photo courtesy of rockland community college cultural arts theatre. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. Thank you to all of the students who auditioned for the ryde 2019 production of the nutcracker. Dec 16, 20 the grand pas from the the nutcracker performed by dancers from the rockland youth dance ensemble. The ballet, with music by tchaikovsky, was first performed in. Rydes annual holiday classic has become a timehonored tradition for thousands of patrons each december. Now that the mouse king is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. Dec 02, 2019 rockland youth dance ensemble nutcracker ryde will celebrate 40 years of nutcracker in rockland county.