Nutcracker tryouts today with the joffrey ballet cbs chicago. When i was 11 and growing up in indiana, my twin sister morgan and i were cast as the role of masha, our nutcracker productions version of clara. This annual audition is for all young dancers, from any studio or school, interested in auditioning for christopher wheeldons the nutcracker. Cleveland young dancer auditions for the joffrey ballets production of thenutcracker.
The nutcracker at the joffrey ballet school wopular. One of the first movies she ever went to see at the theater was splash 1984. Click here for more information 2019 nutcracker childrens cast auditions. Auditions will take place according to the following schedule. The national ballet schools audition tour landed in calgary seeking canadas next great dancer. Ballet auditions for summer intensives, colleges and companies.
Dozens audition for final performances of robert joffrey s nutcracker september 21, 2015 at 9. After graduating high school, he was accepted into the scholarship program at the alvin ailey school in new york city for 3 years and also attended the jacob pillow contemporary program in 2012. Hoffmann, set to music by tchaikovsky, was first performed at the mariinsky theatre in saint petersburg. Please note that every individual entering the theatre.
Weve rounded up some of our favorite quotes from our directors notes column over the past few years to give you a deeper glimpse into the minds of 10 artistic directors. Christopher wheeldons the nutcracker first look youtube. Admission into the joffrey academy summer intensives is by audition only. Photo by renzelli photography, courtesy joffrey ballet. Students must register and pay the participationaudition fee in order to. Hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816 a robert joffrey production conceived and directed by robert joffrey. The joffrey ballet is pleased to present a brilliantly reimagined nutcracker by tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldon. Please read all the information below for details on what to bring, attire, expectations and more. With that in mind, its okay to go ahead and acknowledge what makes you nervous about auditioning. Joffrey ballet holds auditions for the nutcracker in chicago nbc. Revel in the aweinspiring nutcracker that has captivated audiences for 25 years with brilliant costumes, larger than life scenery, entrancing storytelling and tchaikovskys famous score for a special discounted package offered by j.
In the traditional tale, told terpsichoreally, young claras godfather presents her with an ornate nutcracker that conveniently for dramatic purposes comes to life and whisks her to a magical, toyfilled land. Summer of hip hop intensive in tampa, florida joffrey. Alexandra hughes remembers she was too nervous to eat before one of her first company auditions. She is currently a faculty member at the joffrey ballet school and the school at steps on broadway. Chicago the joffrey ballet will be holding auditions for the nutcracker childrens cast at the joffrey tower, 10 e. With just 102 days until christmas, the joffrey ballet is looking for young dancers to perform in the nutcracker. Joffrey ballet nutcracker 2015 by the joffrey ballet issuu. Audition for the nutcracker at the joffrey ballet in.
A new production, for the joffrey ballet of chicago, moves the christmasseason classic to the site of the worlds columbian exposition of 1893. Nutcracker childrens cast auditions joffrey ballet. Chief among these is the joffrey ballets production of the nutcracker, now celebrating its 25th year. Dancers from the audition may be asked to come back on sunday. No refunds are provided for auditions regardless of attendance. Benjohn level iii pacific northwest ballet school student. Margot and josef lakonishok, searle funds at the chicago community trust, hancher auditorium, university of iowa, and the many believers, as well as 2017 the nutcracker production sponsor jewell events catering we recommend this production for children ages 5 and up. Wheater, artistic director of the joffrey ballet, is proud to announce the companys 2011 2012 season, titled new generation, which will launch with a joffrey premiere, the evening. All auditions take place at joffrey tower 10 east randolph street.
They both stood out in the audition with their level of proficiency, focus and ability to make correction, said katie kirwan, joffrey nutcracker. When lilliana hagerman auditioned for orlando ballet schools summer intensive, she felt overwhelmingly intimidated. For questions and general inquiries, email nccadmin at joffrey dot org all auditions take place at joffrey tower 10 east randolph street. Joffrey ballet holds auditions for nutcracker youtube. The joffrey ballet revolutionized american dance by combining. Mavericks of american dance american masters youtube. The maximum height is 4foot7, and auditions are at 5. Dancers need to bring a photo with them to the audition. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Taking charge of your career means proactively searching for dance jobs and marketing yourself. Diego served as regional jazz dance adjudicator for young arts until 2012, served on faculty at the interlochen summer camp for 15 years and the joffrey ballet school ny summer program since 2012 serving as master teacher and recruiter for both institutions nationally and internationally. This week, the joffrey ballet is holding open auditions for the childrens cast of the nutcracker. Mavericks of american dance premieres friday, december 28, 2012 at 9. A native russian, denis malinkine graduated from the esteemed bolshoi ballet academy.
The joffrey is grateful to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. While in new orleans, tobin performed with the new orleans youth ballet and delta festival ballet company. Audition advice for ballet summer intensives pointe. Studios usually post audition notices, but it also helps to check company websites or audition sites like. New students are evaluated through their audition material and are encouraged to visit the school for further evaluation. Chances are, its because you love to dance, says abrera, whose first role in her local nutcracker was a polichinelle. Beethoven, american repertory ballet performance at apap, on pointe. He soon joined the moscow classical ballet in 1985 and participated in many of the companys tours, including. The other dancers were all so beautiful, remembers hagerman, now a dancer with kansas city ballet. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. Nutcracker auditions for young dancers the cleveland orchestra. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the.
Drosselmeyer embark on a magical adventure, encountering a battle between toy soldiers and legions of mice where clara unexpectedly saves the day, before being whisked away with the nutcracker prince to an enchanted forest by the elegant queen and king of snow, then. The joffrey ballet launches its 63rd season with christopher wheeldons modern retelling of swan lake october 1728, 2018, followed by his reimagined the nutcracker december, 2018. Young dancers audition for nutcracker pacific northwest. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Hi, i am tan chay yueh, age 20 this is my audition video for joffrey ballet school audition. Peter llyich tchaikovsky live music performed by the chicago philharmonic. The joffrey ballet holds open auditions for the childrens cast of the last staging of robert joffrey s the nutcracker at its downtown studios in joffrey tower, 10 e. She entered the studio on an empty stomachand quickly realized shed made a mistake. Joffrey ballet launches season with human landscapes. The joffrey ballet will hold open auditions for the childrens cast of christopher wheeldons nutcracker at its downtown studios in joffrey tower, 10 e. Casting for this production will be announced at a later date. The joffrey ballet holds open auditions for the childrens cast of christopher wheeldons the nutcracker at its downtown studios in joffrey tower, 10 e. Conceived and originally directed in 1987 by robert joffrey, with contribution from gerald arpino, this production of the nutcracker includes more than 40 company dancers, 200 brilliant costumes, and largerthanlife scenery. Prepping for audition day before the big day, take a step back and reflect on why you want to audition in the first place.
The joffrey ballets 2012 20 season launches this fall with a mixed repertory program titled human landscapes, featuring three choreographers exploring principles of the human spirit through dance. Participation in the nutcracker for the above levels requires auditioning for partsroles. Julia rust, joffrey ballet julia rust and lasha khozashvili in the nutcracker. From mandeville, louisiana, tobin eason began his ballet training at the apetrei dance center. The joffrey ballet holds open auditions for the childrens cast of. Barnes had the honor and pleasure being handpicked by annamarie holmes to work with the late david holmes as the guest principal dancer in sechelt, bcs first ever production of the nutcracker, where she performed both sugar plum fairy and snow queen.
Its audition time at balletmet for the annual nutcracker season and hundreds of girls are hoping their dream comes true to become the next. Participation in the nutcracker for the above levels requires auditioning for parts roles. Wheater brings a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of america with its company, audiences, and repertoire. The nutcracker auditorium theatre following a lively party on christmas eve, familiar characters clara and the mysterious dr. Students should audition according to their age on the date of the audition, not the age they will be during the time of the summer program. Becoming a holiday tradition for most chicago families, joffrey s nutcracker continues to impress audiences as it takes them to an enchanted winter wonderland. Joffrey ballets the nutcracker nutcracker 2012, time out chicago, december 14, 2012. Merit scholarships are awarded solely by the discretion of the artistic staff. Performances are december 1030, 2016 at the auditorium theatre, chicago, il. The nutcracker set to light up holiday stages theatre. Over the following year, i had a huge growth spurt. Dozens audition for final performances of robert joffreys.
Dancing your way into college, swan lake 201516 apap showcase, a midsummer nights. I was a little nervous and not nervous at the same time. I felt like my brain was telling me what it wanted me to do, but my body couldnt keep up, she says. Auditions for local student dancers will be on sunday, september 18, 2016, at hancher auditorium. Joffrey ballets new reimagined nutcracker for chicago. We brought our daughter for the first time when she was only 3 and were all completely enchanted by the talented company, brilliant choreography, the beautiful sets and costumes and the magical quality of the perfomance. Inside christopher wheeldons workingclass nutcracker. Have you ever attended an audition and wished that you knew what the director was looking for. Trained as a ballet dancer at the joffrey ballet school in new york city, and performed in both swan lake and the nutcracker. Our audition s are meant to place you at your skill level for either the joffrey ballet schools summer intensive series june august andor our 4 year trainee program sept may. The ballet trainee program of the joffrey ballet school is a four year program that is both competitive and intensive.