Nwdt home northwest dance theatre, dance, ballet, jazz. This adaptation of the beloved nutcracker story has become a portland family tradition that continues to sellout each year for all seven. A nutcracker tea at portland community college in portland. Oregon ballet theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our.
The nutcracker was first mounted by the washington ballet in 1961. The nutcracker tea party tickets, sun, dec 8, 2019 at 12. Cheapest nutcracker tickets there are always great deals to be found at vivid seats. In 2004, the company premiered a new allamerican version of the nutcracker by artistic director septime webre, designed just for washington, dc. George balanchines the nutcracker december 7 26, 2019 keller auditorium 222 sw clay street, portland, oregon 97201 tickets on sale now obts season would not be complete without portlands favorite holiday tradition, the 17th annual production of george balanchines the nutcracker. Founded in 1980, portland ballet mixes classical traditions with innovative new.
Follow clara and her nutcracker prince as they conquer the rat king, journey through the magical snow kingdom, and visit the land of sweets. Oregon ballet theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance, training and educational programs. Nwdt is committed to making dance accessible for all by providing quality productions at affordable ticket rates, while creating opportunities for young emerging artists to share the gift of dance and the performing arts with the community through outreach and educational programs. Getting ready to dive into our opening of a nutcracker tea today with kelsey yutan as clara, collin trummell as the nutcracker prince, hannah hsieh as the dew drop fairy, nwdt alumna lauren wattenburg as the sugar plum fairy, and all our many amazing dancers. Instead, we have assembled a set of highquality costumes that are carefully cleaned and stored for the following year after use. Performances typically last about two hours and includes an intermission. Maine state ballets the nutcracker kicks off holidays. Gather up the family and enjoy an abridged, kidfriendly adaptation of the nutcracker ballet. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Guests at our special event teas receive a carefully selected charm to commemorate their attendance at every mad hatter, wizard of oz and nutcracker tea. There are few things more festive than the lobby of a theater right before a. There are few things more festive than the lobby of a theater right before a holiday performance of the nutcracker little girls in patentleather shoes and party dresses, boys in bowties with their hair neatly combed, and the strains of tchaikovskys iconic score in. The cast is on tour from nyc for their third national tour, with.
Portland community college sylvania performing arts center. Named after the world s favorite ballet, the nutcracker, this. The nutcracker ballet tea is a storytime brunch in a winter fairytale land of ballerinas, nutcrackers and toy soldiers. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. George balanchines the nutcracker oregon ballet theatre. A nutcracker tea, pcc sylvania performing arts center, portland, oregon 97219, portland, united states. Portland ballet is maines professional ballet company and home to the leading classical training in the state. The nutcracker balletnova is northern virginias premiere nutcracker performance. The cost of our elaborate nutcracker costumes is high, and we do not believe in asking parents to make such a purchase year after year. Any of the stuff that was in it that was questionable is gone, says obt. Theyre one of only a handful of theaters in the country with the rights to produce balanchines version of the holiday classic. The land of the sweets tea is an interactive experience geared toward preschool and elementaryaged children and their families.
At the elegant ritzcarlton, pentagon city ballroom, guests enjoy a delicious high tea followed by a miniperformance of the nutcracker by balletnova. Oregon ballet theatre removes yellowface from the nutcracker. Dance event in portland, or by northwest dance theatre on saturday. Nelson photography will be taking special photos of you with the cast members to. This charming, familyfriendly adaptation of the holiday story follows clara and her nutcracker prince on a heartwarming journey through the snow kingdom and land of sweets. A trip to the nutcracker is a treasured tradition for many pdx families. Founded in 1980, portland ballet mixes classical traditions with innovative new works and has a mission to to enrich the community through dance education and performance. Nov 28, 2016 a nutcracker tea music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky choreography by june taylordixon, seth parker, cameron smithpurandare and marius. This oneofakind holiday celebration includes a delicious lunch with decadent sweet treats at the historic guenther house in king william. Since we began this tradition, we have thanked our guests with a tea pot, a pair of ruby slippers, a toy soldier and a hat.
Obts season would not be complete without portlands favorite holiday tradition, the 17th annual production of george balanchines the nutcracker. Nutcracker sweet a simple blend of fine black teas made festive with creamy, nutty vanilla flavor and a pinch of cinnamon. Returning fans should note that there will be no nutcracker tea this year. Consider the performing arts center pac at pccs sylvania campus for your next performance, lecture or event. Musical visitors frequently perform here, so patrons can enjoy live tunes with their food. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Artist kevin kline george balanchines the nutcracker. Nutcracker tea party scene with choreography by nwdt founder and artistic director june taylordixon. A nutcracker tea, portland community college, portland, or, dec 1422. Nwdt northwest dance theatre, dance, ballet, jazz, portland, or. Click the see availability links below to view the calendar then submit a pac facility use inquiry to request a date and get more information. Gather up the family and enjoy an abridged, kidfriendly adaptation of the nutcracker. Somewhere along the way, seeing the nutcracker became a holiday tradition.
Northwest dance theatre will present a nutcracker tea at the portland community college sylvania performing arts center. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in oregon. Named after the world s favorite ballet, the nutcracker, this delightful tea perfectly captures the magic of the season. Members of grand rapids ballet junior company will dance vignettes from the nutcracker as attila mosolygo, junior company director reads the nutcracker story. Come early to the nutcracker ballet for a vip party. Obts season would not be complete without portlands favorite holiday tradition, the 17th annual production of george balanchine s the nutcracker. The production by twsb and twb founder mary day was performed in constitution hall and, beginning in 1992, at the warner theatre. Nutcracker tea party city of overland park, kansas. Check back later for updated ticket prices and tour dates. Nutcracker tea party 2019 tickets, sat, dec 7, 2019 at 1. Balletnova is pleased to present a brandnew production of the nutcracker for the 2019 season. Each performance runs 90 minutes, with guests invited to stick around after the show to enjoy complimentary tea and cookies. Mar 07, 20 the portland ballet did a wonderful job performing the victorian nutcracker.
We invite you and your family to a holiday tea featuring the nutcracker. This adaptation of the beloved nutcracker story has become a portland family tradition that continues to sellout. The production by twsb and twb founder mary day was performed in constitution hall and, beginning in 1992, at the. Oregon ballet theatre for 14 years, portland audiences have taken in the rich scenery and elaborate costumes of obts annual performance of george balanchines the nutcracker at the keller auditorium. Nutcracker tea party holiday fun kansas city overland park. Nutcracker tea come dressed in your holiday best for a very special treat. Current performances northwest dance theatre, dance, ballet. Members of grand rapids ballet junior company will dance. Familyfriendly nutcracker shows in portland red tricycle. Northwest dance theatres a nutcracker tea portland. Enjoy desserts and hot beverages from the land of sweets and mingle with the cast of the nutcracker. To prevent the spread of coronavirus in our community, johnson county government has ordered residents to stay at home except.
November 22, 29, december 6, and 20 at 11 am and 3 pm. Current performances northwest dance theatre, dance. Find keller auditorium venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. The northwest dance theatre brings you a fullweek of nutcracker action, just in time for the holidays. A nutcracker tea at pcc sylvania performing arts center, portland. Show runs 90 minutes with complimentary tea and cookies after the show. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker teams with local dance studios to find young talent. The nutcracker tea party is especially suited for children ages 310 who are not quite ready to enjoy a 2hour performance of the ballet. I say this because its difficult to see the stage from many places there. To prevent the spread of coronavirus in our community, johnson county government has ordered residents to stay at home except for essential needs, beginning tuesday, march 24 for 30 days. Those hoping to avoid the weekend rush will do best visiting the museum during the week. Merrill is a nice place, but probably better suited for the symphony and other concerts. A nutcracker tea just because the littlest members of your family cant quite make it through the full version of the nutcracker, doesnt mean they have to miss out on all of the fun. Portland 5s hiphop nutcracker new this year, the hiphop nutcracker is part of portland 5s education program series.
Nutcracker tea party is a very special experience for all just ask the thousands who have enjoyed the nutcracker tea party since 2006. Any of the stuff that was in it that was questionable is gone. The portland ballet did a wonderful job performing the victorian nutcracker. Nutcracker tea party tickets, sat, dec 7, 2019 at 1. The cast is on tour from nyc for their third national tour, with original choreography performed by allstar dancers, an onstage dj, and an electric violinist. A nutcracker tea music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky choreography. Dec 15, 2019 nutcracker tea come dressed in your holiday best for a very special treat.
Northwest dance theatre is dedicated to nurturing talent and providing performance experience for preprofessional dancers to grow and develop as individual. Nutcracker festival nutcracker tea party, ballet westport to do. While northwest dance theatres holiday production of a nutcracker tea offers a delightful. This abridged familyfriendly adaptation of the nutcracker ballet features over 100 dancers with beautiful costumes and sets.
Keller auditorium exhibits the finest portland has to offer in their terrific museum. Dec 17, 2017 the traditional classic story of clara and the nutcracker prince is presented by nwdt with elaborate sets, stunning costumes and sparkling choreography danced by our beautiful nwdt dancers and guests. Our fulllength nutcracker debuted in 2004 and has performed in front of sold out audiences every holiday season since. Children will delight in being whisked off to a world reimagined in the kingdom of sweets where guests will be greeted by the sugar plum fairy and enjoy performances by san antonio youth ballet. At the elegant ritzcarlton, pentagon city ballroom, guests enjoy a delicious high tea followed by a. In its 31st season in portland, northwest dance theatre nwdt presents seven dazzling performances of a nutcracker tea over two weekends in december. This charming, familyfriendly adaptation of the holiday story. For new audiences, this performance is open to all ages, and may be.
The northwest dance theater presents this special adaptation, which appeals to ballet lovers of all ages. This museum is more than willing to accommodate families, so kids are welcome to tag along. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production. Portland the maine state ballets the nutcracker will bring the beauty and joy of the season to portlands merrill auditorium saturday, november 29 through sunday, december 7. Nwdt is committed to making dance accessible for all by providing quality productions at affordable ticket rates, while creating opportunities for young emerging artists to share the gift. This adaptation of the beloved nutcracker story has become a portland family tradition that continues to sellout each year for all seven performances. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, party and tea party. Oregon ballet theatre is opening the curtain on a new era for george balanchines the nutcracker. Home northwest dance theatre, dance, ballet, jazz, portland, or.
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