A leading dancer with the american ballet theatre was killed and her husband, a fellow member of the new yorkbased troupe, suffered a broken leg sunday night in a. Williamsport civic ballet s presentation of the nutcracker professional american ballet dancers join over 50 local dancers to perform this seasonal ballet. Williamsport civic ballets presentation of the nutcracker professional american ballet dancers join over 50 local dancers to perform this seasonal ballet. Theater williamsport community arts center performing arts lycoming county. Jennifer alexander, a dancer with the american ballet theatre, died in a 10vehicle crash on an icy highway in new jersey while returning from performing in the nutcracker in pennsylvania. When sam was 16, he started his ballet training at dance arts studio with his mother and kathy padgett lewis. The williamsport civic ballet is sponsored by the williamsport ballet guild, inc. The nutcracker on dec 2, 2016 in williamsport, pa at williamsport community arts center.
Get ready for the 2019 performance of the alameda civic ballets nutcracker. The williamsport civic ballet has been dedicated to training students of all ages in. Check back later for updated ticket prices and tour dates. Civic ballet of volusia county performances information for the civic ballet of volusia county nutcracker. Be enchanted by the dazzling costumes, charming sets and accomplished dancers set to the magical music of tchaikovsky. The rockville civic ballet consists of 75 adult and children dancers. Dance arts studio alumni sam weaver sam weaver has performed with ballet companies throughout the us and in japan, hong kong, singapore, thailand, korea, taiwan, italy, france and montecarlo. The williamsport civic ballet presents nutcracker community arts center williamsport pa. The diverse band, composed of saxophones, trombones, flutes, trumpets, percussion and more will be accompanied by dancers from the williamsport civic ballet when they perform at 7. Portfolio for the making of the nutcracker, a video made for the.
Audiences are delighted by the colorful scenery, beautiful costumes, enthusiastic performances by the dancers, and, of course, the wonderful music of tchaikovsky. Kelsey was diagnosed with all leukemia on september 8, 1998 at the age of 5. Portfolio for the making of the nutcracker, a video made for the williamsport civic ballet. A ballet love story comes to an end on an icy road the.
The 19831984 season featured three guest conductors. Northeast pennsylvanias premier youth ballet company and dance school. A holiday tradition dances onto the stage once more news. Dancers from age 3 to professionals present the holiday classic at a professional theater and it has been an area favorite for over 20 years. Iowa dance theatre has produced the ballet at the des moines civic center since 1997. Community arts center williamsport 2020 all you need to. Scranton civic ballet company was established in 1978 by the founder and of. The allen civic ballet is a nonprofit funded in part by the city of allen, texas, and the allen arts alliance. View the full the nutcracker schedule and dates below. Set to the timeless music of tchiavosky, iowa dance theatres nutcracker ballet is a great holiday experience for the whole family.
Adored daughter of tina and lynn kuhns, loving sister of kylie. A guide to centre county holiday events centre daily times. He also worked with the ruth mitchell dance company and the sacramento ballet. The williamsport civic ballet the making of the nutcracker corporate video production fall intro video montage. Dedicated to the study and performance of the great choral works, the chorus maintains a membership of about 50 active singers who rehearse weekly. E and his wife kay, who founded the williamsport civic ballet school and company in 1962. That was supported in the 1980s by the williamsport ballet guild. It is the goal of kimberlas school of classical ballet to teach quality classical ballet training in a loving christ centered environment, encourage self motivation, self confidence and self discipline while giving each student the skills necessary to reach hisher full potential. Welcome to the video channel of the williamsport civic ballet, the areas only regional ballet company. Williamsports arts center hosts stellar season arts.
Littles parents, tom and kay enterline, started the williamsport civic ballet in the early 1960s. In the nutcracker presented by enterlines williamsport civic ballet company, he plays the father. The williamsport ballet guild proudly presents the williamsport civic ballet s 53rd season with the presentation of the nutcracker at the cac on friday, november 27 at 7. The company also annually performs a spring and summer production. The nutcracker tickets the nutcracker theater tickets. Dec 04, 2007 a leading dancer with the american ballet theatre was killed and her husband, a fellow member of the new yorkbased troupe, suffered a broken leg sunday night in a 10car pileup in new jersey. She performed with the williamsport civic ballet in. Williamsport civic ballet performs the nutcracker for 54th. While at the conservatory he performed works by limon, tudor, sokolow, and nikolais. Williamsport civic chorus williamsport, pa civic chorus. For a special treat, the band, choreographer alicia little, and williamsport civic ballet dancers will present characteristic dances from the nutcracker suite by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Wbrewyoutv the iconic christmas ballet the nutcracker is back in scranton this week for everyone to see, eyewitness news reporter anja whitehead gives us a sneak peek. Performances typically last about two hours and includes an intermission. Repasz band concert to include dancers news, sports.
Buy the best the nutcracker tickets at the lowest prices online at. A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. The nutcracker tea party is held in the capital lounge at 2. Locally, the williamsport civic ballet s nutcracker was born 53 years ago, when kay enterline and her husband, tom, started their young ballet company. Community arts center prepares for christmas season the. Jennifer carrie alexander 19722007 find a grave memorial. Sadly kelsey passed away from tcell complications on november 1, 2005.
The williamsport ballet guild proudly presents the williamsport civic ballets 53rd season with the presentation of the nutcracker at the cac on friday, november 27 at 7. Music for the people by the people has been the motto of the williamsport civic choruschoir since 1944. One of our longtime tenantshere long before we arrivedis thomas enterline mr. Williamsport civic ballet, 7 park ave, williamsport, pa 2020. Mar 15, 2020 central to the civic s performance schedule is the annual presentation of the nutcracker, the popular recreation of the beloved holiday classic.
She then trained under the private coaching of erin stiefel inch. Leading ballet dancer killed in car crash new york post. Ruth page civic ballet ruth page center for the arts. Originally presented in the arie crown theatre from 1965 to 1997, the ruth page civic ballet performances recreates ruth pages beloved original fulllength staging. Follow clara as she saves her beloved nutcracker prince from the evil mouse queen and embarks on a journey through the land of snow to the palace of the sugar plum fairy in the kingdom of the sweets. This production has become a family holiday tradition. Tea party tickets may be purchased by calling 5703232953 or 5707423194. They were caught up in a chainreaction accident that left one ballet theater dancer dead and another seriously injured. Founded in 1993, the burke civic ballet, offers our students a professional ballet performance with our yearly nutcracker. Terra also attended summer intensives at ballet theatre pennsylvania, numerous master classes, and was offered a scholarship to goucher colleges dance program at age 16. View events in williamsport, pa on this community calendar serving the area. Giangeruso will play the sugar plum fairy and zhurbin will play the prince. Josh attended boston conservatory on full scholarship and graduated summa cum laude with a bfa in dance in 2011. Williamsport civic ballet, 7 park ave, williamsport, pa.
Cheapest nutcracker tickets there are always great deals to be found at vivid seats. Kelsey was also the treasurer of the schools leo club and was active in the middle school chorus, girl scouts, tap and jazz dancing and ballet. Alexander died sunday night at the scene of the crash in east rutherford, the new yorkbased company said. Rachel bauer was born and raised in williamsport pa, rachel bauer began her training at the williamsport civic ballet. Welcome to moorpark civic ballet and dance theatre. Community arts center williamsport pa music, dance, broadway, theater, comedy, family entertainment, special events music, dance, broadway, theater, comedy. Alexander died sunday night at the scene of the crash in east. In keeping with a 54yearold tradition, the williamsport civic ballet will bring the nutcracker to the community arts center stage, 220 w. The nutcracker is choreographed and directed by a team of dance professionals from central iowa.
Williamsport civic ballet, williamsport, pennsylvania. A ballet love story comes to an end on an icy road the new. On sunday night under a freezing rain in new jersey, a carful of dancers were returning to manhattan from just such a performance at the williamsport civic ballet in pennsylvania. Dec 09, 2014 the making of the nutcracker by williamsport civic ballet center in williamsport, pa. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. Showcase news, sports, jobs williamsport sungazette. Buy tickets online for friday dec 2, 2016 at williamsport community arts center in williamsport pa. Experience the ballet event and buy the nutcracker tickets today. Join the cache valley civic ballet in their annual presentation of the enchanted christmas story by e.
E founded the williamsport civic ballet school and company in 1962 with his wife, kay. She relapsed on may 23, 2003 and received a bone marrow transplant from her sister kylie. The history of the williamsport civic chorus begins in 1933. Dec 05, 2007 on sunday night under a freezing rain in new jersey, a carful of dancers were returning to manhattan from just such a performance at the williamsport civic ballet in pennsylvania. The making of the nutcracker by williamsport civic ballet center in williamsport, pa. He has been the artistic director of the ballet company, the precisionaires twirling corps and the enterline performing arts center opera ensemble. Scranton civic ballet company presents the nutcracker. The williamsport civic ballet has been dedicated to training students of all ages in the williamsport and surrounding areas for over. Williamsport civic ballet performs the nutcracker for. We provide a theatrical avenue for young dancers and professional dancers to be a part of a wonderful dance experience. Photo provided for the 54th year, the nutcracker will be presented by the williamsport civic ballet 7 p.
The mission of the guild is to serve as dedicated and committed volunteers, to provide the support. This year april giangeruso and roman zhurbin from the american ballet theatre in new york city will join the civic ballet in the production of the nutcracker. For tickets call the williamsport civic ballet at 3232953. Potts grove four members of a danville area family will be dancing together in the williamsport civic ballet companys 45th annual holiday classic the. The mission of the guild is to serve as dedicated and committed volunteers, to provide the support necessary for the williamsport civic ballet in order to make the december nutcracker performance and spring performance seasons successful, to ensure. In keeping with a 54yearold tradition, the williamsport civic ballet will bring the nutcracker to.
Williamsport civic ballet dance studio williamsport. Since 1974, the company has annually performed the holiday classic, the nutcracker. Williamsport civic ballet performs the nutcracker for 54th year. Ballet has made him more flexible and he has also lost 15 pounds since starting to take lessons. She went on to earn a ba in ballet performance and a minor in psychology from mercyhurst university in erie pa. Moorpark civic ballet and dance theatre is a nonprofit organization 501c. Make the nutcracker your familys holiday tradition. The nutcracker to be staged in mifflinburg applause. The scranton civic ballet company was founded in 1978 by helen m. Toys come alive in central pennsylvania youth ballets breathtaking production of george balanchines the nutcracker. This organization is dedicated to fostering the art of theater dance, primarily classical ballet.
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