A news hub that allows you to delve deeper and learn about our productions. Ballet companies all over the world perform the nutcracker during the holiday season, each with a special. Behind the scenes at the national ballet s the nutcracker. The walter carsen centre for the national ballet of canada 470 queens quay west toronto, ontario m5v 3k4 416 345 9686 venue.
The choreography was by lev ivanov after marius petipa. The nutcracker is a longstanding holiday tradition for many, but as far as tradition goes, the national ballet of canada s staging has a unique twist. The nutcracker trailer the national ballet of canada. James kudelka served as resident choreographer of the. Over the next few weeks, hundreds of students from nbs professional ballet program pbp and associates program ap are performing a range of roles in james kudelkas the nutcracker, presented by the national ballet of canada. The youngest are the little mice in act i and the lambs in act ii. National ballets opulent nutcracker turning into a. Kids of the nutcracker the national ballet of canada youtube.
The magic behind the snow scene in the nutcracker youtube. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky nina kaptsova dance of the sugar plum fairy 2010. The nutcracker get tickets national ballet of canada the. The nutcracker premiered at the maryinsky theatre in st. The nutcracker synopsis the national ballet of canada. The nutcracker holiday events national ballet of canada. Each show features 233 performers 50 dancers, 98 students, 65 musicians, 20 singers. Canadas national ballet school professional ballet program. The magic of the nutcracker experience for nbs students its a most magical time of year nutcracker season. National ballet s opulent nutcracker turning into a classic.
With nonstop dancing and magnificent sets and costumes from santo loquasto, the nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the imagination. The nutcracker get tickets national ballet of canada. Act i its the night before christmas in 19thcentury russia, and marie, misha, their parents and their beloved nursemaid baba are busy preparing for the annual christmas eve party at their country estate. Click on view gallery to view more photos of the nutcracker. Get the latest news and videos from the national ballet. A new version of swan lake that was to be a key part of karen kains national ballet of canada farewell has been postponed due to the covid19 outbreak. The national ballet of canada has one of the very finest versions in the world in james kudelkas staging from 1995, set in 19th century russia. The nutcracker national ballet of canada choreography by james kudelka four. Centre for the national ballet of canada 470 queens quay west toronto, ontario m5v 3k4 416 345 9686.
The nutcracker is one of the biggest and most spectacular productions in the national ballet of canada s repertoire. Established as a classical company by founder celia franca in 1951, the national ballet of canada is the only canadian ballet company to present a full range. The choreography was by lev ivanov after marius petipa, w. The nutcracker holiday events national ballet of canada the. National ballet postpones karen kains staging of swan. Mix play all mix the national ballet of canada youtube dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. National ballet of canada goes traditional for 201617. My partner and i saw the nutcracker performance at the four seasons centre for the performing arts on december 24th, 2019. Ballet companies all over the world perform the nutcracker during the holiday season, each with a special take on the. The national ballet of canada toronto 2020 all you need to. The nutcracker is a longstanding holiday tradition for many, but as far as tradition goes, the national ballet of canadas staging has a unique. The national ballet of canada 145 queen street west, toronto, ontario m5h 4g1 rated 4.
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