Bringing the beauty of classical ballet front and center, sdbs new staging of giselle is a haunting rumination on romantic love and sacrifice. The ballet will be accompanied by the city ballet orchestra and chorus. There are so many venues to behold the magic of this beloved ballet in san diego. San diego city ballet nutcracker california nutcrackers. Our annual production of the nutcracker features tchaikovskys timeless score and an international cast of more than 100 beautifully costumed dancers. Here, you will be greeted with a chorus of carolers as you walk into the theatre so that guests can begin the evening with songs of the season. City ballet school san francisco is the bay areas home of premier vaganova training, under the leadership of artistic director, galina alexandrova bolshoi, san francisco ballet and mens director, nikolai kabaniaev, kirov mariinsky. City ballet of san diego s production has repeatedly been an awardwinner through recent years, and this year promises not to disappoint. Sensory friendly nutcracker city ballet of san diego. Come see the san diego ballet companys 2018 production of the nutcracker. City ballet, also with live music, is the most classic version.
Thank you san diego magazine for including city ballet s the nutcracker in your holiday issue. San diego ballet was established in 1991 to provide graduating students the opportunity to remain in san diego and work alongside other professional dancers who would prefer to reside in this beautiful city than be forced to look elsewhere to find jobs. Took my mom for mothers day and we had a great time. The city ballet of san diego will be accompanied by the city ballet orchestra and chorus as they dance the nutcracker on the stage of the beautiful 1912 spreckels theatre. The nutcracker by city ballet of san diego coronado times. Previously she had been a member of ballet concerto in fort worth texas and received scholarships to sab new york city ballet s school harkness and san francisco ballet school. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in san diego. City ballet of san diego 941 garnet ave, san diego, california 92109. Top 3 san diego showings of the nutcracker fine magazine. San diego, heres your 2019 nutcracker assortment the. City ballet of san diego 941 garnet ave, san diego, california 92109 rated 4. Photography provided by chelsea penyak, dale stokes and carly topazio. City ballet of san diego will take the stage at spreckels theater from dec. Traditionally, placed in 19th century europe, artistic director javier velascos evocative production shifts the locale to.
August 26, 2019 this years summer intensive was a blast. As you enter the grand lobby of the historic spreckels theatre, you will be charmed by a chorus of carolers bringing you the songs of the season. The nutcracker by the san diego ballet san diego ballet. Feel the magic of the holidays at a performance of city ballet of san diego s awardwinning production of the nutcracker. With the city ballet orchestra dec 622, 2019 at spreckels theatre. City ballet of san diego the nutcracker is showing december 11th23rd at the spreckels theatre in downtown san diego. San diego s historic ballet school with ballet classes for children through adults in san diego s beautiful balboa park. Hes the oneman band running city ballet s beleaguered orchestra. The san diego dance alliance awarded city ballet of san diego s production as the best nutcracker in san diego. Our annual production of the nutcracker features tchaikovsky s timeless score and an international cast of more than 100 beautifully costumed dancers.
The san diego civic youth ballet will be performing the nutcracker in casa del prado theater from dec. San diego s premiere ballet company featuring classical and contemporary choreography, and one of kind collaborations with other local artists. City ballets the nutcracker san diego tickets coming soon at. City ballet of san diego presents the nutcracker san diego union. Fully renovated in 2015, the space maintains its turn of the century grandeur, but features upgraded vending areas, restrooms and seats. Join us for an exciting and interactive presentation by city ballet dancers and members of the city ballet orchestra. The photography on this website depict choreography ed by the individual choreographers. Cathy was a member of the original san diego ballet both under the directors of keith martin and dame sonia arova. With a live orchestra and choreography inspired by russian tradition, city ballet s nutcracker adds an extra bit of holiday magic to really get you into the spirit of the season. San diego s best nutcracker, according to the tommy dance award, is testimony to the talent that this particular show offers. San diego ballet brings america s favorite holiday event to dazzling life once again at copley symphony hall. The show offers both evening performances and matinees. The groups fortunes are intimately tied to its founder, conductor and fundraiser, john nettles.
A breakdown of more than two dozen local holiday ballet performances. The making of the nutcracker documentary 65 mins youtube. Where to see the nutcracker in san diego nbc 7 san diego. From a north county nutcracker to the moscow ballet, scroll down for where to take your tiny dancers to see this delightful show. City ballet of san diego s the nutcracker is showing at spreckels theatre from december 11th to december 23rd on fridays, saturdays, and sundays. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Morgan teamed up with javier velasco as codirectors and th enew san diego ballet is now. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials on these pages are ed by san diego civic youth ballet. Spreckels theatre, 121 broadway, san diego get directions. San diego ballet brings americas favorite holiday event to dazzling life once again at copley symphony hall. This special onehour presentation of the nutcracker has been adapted for people with a wide variety of sensory or special needs.
City ballet stages an elaborate and elegant production. We twirled our way across the city to find 10 performances for you and your troupe. Led by steven and elizabeth wistrich, city ballet of san diego is in its 27th year of ballet in san diego. Carmina burana the nutcracker sensoryfriendly nutcracker balanchine and more romeo and juliet family ballet saturdays 2019 2020 season. Feel the holiday magic at a performance of city ballet of san diego s awardwinning production of the nutcracker. Where to see the nutcracker in san diego this season. Family ballet saturdays offer a perfect introduction to the world of classical ballet and music for children and their families. City ballet of san diego presents the nutcracker december 6.
From music and dance rentals, to conventions, special events and keynote presentations, copley symphony hall provides a grand, yet still intimate 2,200 seat capacity venue that will inspire all audiences. Inspired by russian technique, city ballet performs to a live tchaikovsky score by the city ballet orchestra and chorus. As you come into the grand lobby of the historic spreckels theater, you will be charmed by a chorus of carolers bringing you the joyful songs of the season. City ballet of san diego, 941 garnet ave, san diego, ca 2020.
Twelve performances with the city ballet orchestra, john nettles conducting. Former new york city ballet artistic director peter martins created a high energy ballet set to a score by john adams and is performed with two grand pianos on stage. 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. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in san diego.
These three individuals have guided city ballet and together have achieved a high level of artistic competence and success. First presented by new york city ballet at the new york state theater in 1970 last performed by city ballet of san diego in 2012. City ballet of san diego offers a season of great ballets at the historic spreckels theatre, with the city ballet orchestra. City ballet of san diego is entering its 27th season of professional ballet performances in san diego. First of all, the historic spreckels theatre is the perfect setting for the victorianera ballet. It has grown to become san diego s premiere ballet. When city ballet orchestra went into an abrupt hiatus last month, cultural observers wondered whether it would be the next casualty of san diego s arts community. Thanks for visiting the san diego uniontribunes online event calendar. If youre interested in seeing your event considered for print publication in our weekly. The documentary follows city ballet of san diego, now in its 17th season, annual nutcracker performance from day one of rehearsal through 10.
City ballet of san diego s first performance was in 1995, and the production has become an annual holiday tradition ever since. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Fully renovated in 2015, the space maintains its turn of the. The city ballet school of san diego was established by internationally known ballet artists, steven and elizabeth wistrich in 1992. Voted san diego s best nutcracker production by the tommy awards, this elaborate and elegant production, with exquisite costumes and. Dancers from around the world city ballet is the nutcracker will thrill family and friends in style with this magical holiday tradition only at the historic spreckels theatre. A message from artistic director steven wistrich on the passing of elyse borne, balanchine trust repetiteur and friend of city ballet of san diego. Feel the magic of the holidays at a performance of city ballet of san diego s award winning production of the nutcracker accompanied by the city ballet orchestra and chorus. There are tons of nutcrackers in the area, but city ballet s is a mustsee.
Financial support for city ballet is provided in part by the city of san diego commission for arts and culture. Dear friends of city ballet of san diego, we just heard the heart breaking news of the passing of our beloved friend and colleague, elyse borne, after her long battle with cancer. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. San diego ballet shares studio space with its affiliated school, the san diego school of ballet located in dance place san diego, a stateoftheart dance facility located in ntc promenade on 2650 truxtun rd. City ballet of san diego presents the nutcracker things to do in. Visit city ballet of san diego for more information about this incredible show, and how you can support city ballet. City ballet awarded best nutcracker in the city with the live city ballet orchestra spectacular costumes scenery over 100 dancers and breathtaking professional ballet. Since 1993, city ballet of san diego has thrived under the artistic direction of steven wistrich, the choreography of elizabeth wistrich, and general management of jo anne emery. Former new york city ballet artistic director peter martins created a high energy ballet set to a score by john adams and. Ballet performances in san diego city ballet of san diego.