The alameda civic ballet, along with its affiliate school, alameda ballet academy, was founded in 2003 by the artistic director, abra rudisill. The company continues to grow and establish itself as a respected performing arts organization in the alameda and east bay community. Ruth page civic ballet ruth page center for the arts. Alameda alameda civic ballets annual staging of the nutcracker is back and in a new home one year after the company was forced to cancel its beloved holiday production. Alamedans have been experiencing the magic of the nutcracker right here on the island since 2005, when alameda civic ballet debuted its first full production of the christmas classic at kofman auditorium. Alameda civic ballet acb will bring its beloved nutcracker production to the stage for the 12th year, but. In her lessons and leadership, abra draws upon her 20 years of experience as a prima ballerina and ballet mistress with oakland ballet, and she seeks to carry on her artistic lineage through the. The search for americas favorite nutcracker is on pointe.
Our mission is to provide education and enrichment in dance and theatre by making quality cultural programs accessible and available to everyone in our community. Several castro valley performing arts dancers will join alameda civic ballets nutcracker in december at castro valley center for the arts by marty beene, neighbor nov 30, 2017 10. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Moorpark civic ballet and dance theatre is a nonprofit organization 501c. Alameda civic ballet is a nonprofit 501c3 charitable organization. Staged full ballets productions like the nutcracker, cinderella, sleeping beauty, paquita, etc.
This holiday season prepare to be transported on a magical journey with clara and the nutcracker prince. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker ballet at kofman. Once again, dozens of alameda children are performing with the alameda civic ballets nutcracker at the castro valley center for the arts. Work will take place on the affected roads from 8 a. The civic ballet of san luis obispo is the premier ballet performance company on the central coast preserving the classical traditions of the art form, in balance with its contemporary evolution.
Prior to opening trabocco, christine taught pilates at the harbor bay club for over 10 years. Thanks to berkeley ballet theater for sponsoring this guide to holiday dance performances for more than thirty years, berkeley ballet theaters rendition of the holiday classic, the nutcracker, has been an east bay family favorite. This holiday season prepare to be transported on a magical journey with clara and the. The roles of the snow queen and king will be performed by nicki. Alameda civic ballet was founded in february 2003 and achieved nonprofit 501c3 status as a charitable organization in november of 2004. Behind the scenes at alameda civic ballets nutcracker. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker alameda ballet. Alameda civic ballet, 2018 by rapt productions on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The washington ballets the nutcracker at warner theatre. Local ballerinas star in alamedas the nutcracker the.
Students are in encouraged to audition for the alameda civic ballet s nutcracker and abas spring recital. The alameda civic ballet will present the nutcracker on dec. Under the baton of music director john stubbs, tchaikovskys extravagant score comes to life with a cast of over 150. Please go to alameda civic ballets nutcracker page for the rehearsal schedule and other information. Dance event in castro valley, ca by alameda civic ballet and alameda ballet academy on saturday, december 21 2019 with 261 people interested and 46. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker ballet oakland east bay. The nutcracker cache valley civic ballet school and company. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Alameda civic ballet gears up for nutcracker share this. She is the secretary of the board of the alameda civic ballet and performs in their annual nutcracker production at kofman auditorium.
Performance opportunities students of alameda ballet academy have the opportunity to audition for alameda civic ballets nutcracker. Get discount alameda civic ballets the nutcracker ballet tickets for castro valley center for the arts oakland east bay. Set to tchaikovskys majestic score, the timeless story follows young clara and her nutcracker prince. The list of acronyms and abbreviations related to acb alameda civic ballet. Alameda ballet academy and its affiliate performing company, alameda civic ballet, were founded in 2003 by the artistic director abra rudisill. No part of these pages, either text or image may be. This production has become a family holiday tradition. The alameda civic ballet acb, founded in 2003 by the artistic director, abra rudisill, is the official dance company for alameda, california, usa.
Rockville civic ballet the nutcracker 2014 duration. Alameda civic ballet, founded in 2003 by former prima ballerina of oakland ballet abra rudisill, is a nonprofit 501c3 charitable organization. Alameda civic ballet gears up for nutcracker east bay. With the dancing, the music and the costumes, this ballet appeals to many as a great performance to watch for the holidays.
Get ready for the 2019 performance of the alameda civic ballets nutcracker. A magical and truly touching performance alastair maccaulay, new york times, bbts moving version of the ballets storyline highlights the holiday. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker ballet brown paper tickets. Civic ballet of san luis obispo nutcracker 2012 hd video quality test. The goal of the company is to create and present quality community accessible ballet performances, while providing young dancers the opportunity to gain valuable experience performing alongside. Once selected, dancers are asked to practice on weekends for several months and more frequently in december. They will be dancing the roles of the sugar plum fairy and cavalier in tchaikovskys classic ballet in performances at 2 p. We remove the barriers to ballet by welcoming all dedicated dancers, donors and enthusiasts in creating professionalquality productions that inspire. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet duration. Civic ballet of san luis obispo nutcracker 2012 hd video. Ballet theatre of marylands the nutcracker at bowie center for the performing arts. Nutcracker shows and holiday performances in california. A passion for performing and the skills it involves represents an important part of the performing arts education that we strive to. Alamedans have been experiencing the magic of the nutcracker locally since 2005, when.
It wouldnt be christmas in alameda without alameda civic ballets nutcracker. Alameda civic ballets nutcracker returns in castro valley. For the seventh year in a row, alameda civic ballet will present the nutcracker ballet at the kofman theatre on dec. To see the 2018 the performance online enter the password. The naples dance conservatory is the best danceballet studio in the naples and southwest florida area united states.
The mouse king sneaks up on clara during an alameda civic ballet production of the nutcracker. California ballets glittering production of the nutcracker leaps onto the stage of the san diego civic theatre in americas favorite holiday tradition. Owners christine naish naccarelli, an alameda civic ballet board member for many years, and husband, chef giuseppe naccarelli, organized a special preopening dinner on friday, november 15th exclusively for supporters of the alameda civic ballet. The goal of alameda civic ballet is to create and present quality community accessible ballet performances, while providing young dancers with. Performance opportunities students of alameda ballet academy have the opportunity to audition for alameda civic ballet s nutcracker. Alameda civic ballet company became a nonprofit in 2004, which has meant establishing a board and fundraising committee, getting the word out, making contacts and looking for corporate sponsorship. Instructors naples dance conservatory united states. Students are in encouraged to audition for the alameda civic ballets nutcracker and abas spring recital. Casting will be posted at the alameda ballet academy studio as well as emailed to performers. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window.
Audiences are delighted by the colorful scenery, beautiful costumes, enthusiastic performances by the dancers, and, of course, the wonderful music of tchaikovsky. Originally presented in the arie crown theatre from 1965 to 1997, the ruth page civic ballet performances recreates ruth pages beloved original full. Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and. Dance is an art form created for presentation before an audience and is a skill that needs to be practiced to be done well, just like anything else. Invitation to the dance alameda magazine november 2005. Every year since then, dozens of dancers from preschoolers to seniors have worked.
The canton ballet, alameda civic ballet, bayer ballet among others. Alameda civic ballets nutcracker performance is held in the castro valley center for the arts. Preopening party raises funds for alameda nutcracker. The goal of the company is to create and present quality community accessible ballet performances, while providing young dancers the opportunity to gain valuable experience performing alongside professional dancers. Kofman theatre alameda the nutcracker at kofman theatre the fine print. Please go to alameda civic ballet s nutcracker page for the rehearsal schedule and other information. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at george mason universitys center for the arts.
Civic ballet presents the nutcracker it is christmas eve and clara is about to have the night of her dreams. Local dancers join alameda ballets nutcracker in castro. Alamedas newest restaurant trabocco kitchen and cocktails opened on november 18th at south shore center. It achieved nonprofit 50 c status as a charitable organization in november 2004. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker alameda ballet academy. Audiences of all ages will marvel at the magic and wonder of this spectacular, professional production accompanied by a live orchestra. The alameda civic ballet holds auditions for the nutcracker in the fall. Castro valley center for the arts, 19501 redwood road, castro valley. Alameda alameda civic ballet s annual staging of the nutcracker is back and in a new home one year after the company was forced to cancel its beloved holiday production. The company and associated, alameda ballet academy aba, draws upon rudisills 20 years of experience as a prima ballerina and ballet mistress with oakland.
Alameda civic ballet and nutcracker worth saving the. The alameda civic ballet acb, founded in 2003 by the artistic director, abra rudisill, is the. Join the cache valley civic ballet in their annual presentation of the enchanted christmas story by e. San diegos historic ballet school with ballet classes for children through adults in san diegos beautiful balboa park. Joffrey ballets the nutcracker at the kennedy center opera house. Friday, december 22, 2017 at 7 pm saturday, december 23, 2017 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Central to the civics performance schedule is the annual presentation of the nutcracker, the popular recreation of the beloved holiday classic. Alamedans have been experiencing the magic of the nutcracker locally since 2005, when alameda civic ballet debuted its first full production of the christmas classic at kofman auditorium. December 2003 premier performance of the nutcracker act 2 excerpts.
From the heroic battle against the mouse king, travel. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker ballet temporarily. Giuseppe and christine made alameda their home in 1999. February 2004 participation in the alameda education foundation. With the help of students from alameda high and alameda civic ballet, the nutcracker is being brought back to kofman auditorium for its eighth year in a row, on dec. Information on how youll receive or pick up your tickets along with any datespecific advisories or restrictions will be provided to you in checkout.
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