Mice and men dallas ballet company shows the value added with male dancers of all ages and abilities in its annual nutcracker performance at the granville arts center in garland. An exploration of the solar system and the universe featuring a performance of gustav holsts the planets with commentary and a presentation of nasa imagery by dr. Eglevsky ballet recently announced its annual production of the nutcracker on saturday, dec. Eglevsky ballet nutcracker 20 tiles center for the performing arts long island, ny director. Eglevsky ballet brings the nutcracker from nyc to l. The nutcracker matinee presented by the eglevsky ballet opened with an enthusiastic welcome from the executive artistic director, maurice brandon curry. The eglevsky has presented this traditional holiday treat for more than 30 years at the. Eglevsky ballets the nutcracker long island events. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview, ny the performances will take place on saturday, december 16th, at 1pm and. Anthonys student nabs leading role in eglevsky ballets the nutcracker catch sarah gavillas performance as clara at the tilles center for performing arts this. The long island ballet theatre connecting long island to. Eglevsky ballet offers a fulltime professional training program in its stateoftheart facility. The eglevsky ballet takes you there, featuring artists from the dance theatre of harlem. This year, though, she is the prima ballerina in the eglevsky ballets 22d.
Andre eglevsky 21 december 1917 4 december 1977 was a russianborn ballet dancer and teacher who studied in france and, from 1932, danced with colonel w. Eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker. New york nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. For more information about the eglevsky ballet click here. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker with the massapequa. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island, ny patch. Eglevsky ballet, 700 hicksville rd, bethpage, ny 2020. This material consists of her teaching notes and photocopies of some choreographic material and dance notes not otherwise present in the collection.
Nutcracker, christmas carol performances on long island. Long islands premier ballet academy and professional company. Visual works is a state of the art production company specializing in ballet, dance and theater video production. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in new york. Hoffman, the nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire. Eglevsky ballets prestigious professional company on long. An annual professional production of the nutcracker, a spring production, outreach performances, and artsineducation program allow the company and its dancers to bring the art of dance alive and to the long island community. The andre eglevsky papers 19291989 are comprised of dancing files and teaching files. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage farmingdale. The nutcracker as performed by the eglevsky ballet. Guests put new spin on eglevsky ballets production of the. Eglevsky ballet is on its toes for the nutcracker newsday. The orchestras performance of tchaikovskys holiday classic at tilles center in brookville will be the first time in two decades that the annual eglevsky nutcracker show will be accompanied. Massapequa orchestra collaborates with ballet company.
Prominent long island ballet company eglevsky ballet is set to bring holiday cheer to the masses with its annual production of the nutcracker on saturday, dec. Additionally, two summer intensives and a master class series throughout the year complete the dancers training. The production will feature innovative and exciting choreography by eglevsky ballets artistic director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. The gala may lend extra pizazz to what has become an annual tradition for the nonprofit eglevsky ballet. Curry choreographed a new production of the nutcracker specifically for eglevsky ballet. In 2014, she cofounded fjk dance with the artistic director and choreographer fadi khoury. The tilles center for the performing arts at liu post will be presenting a special performance of the nutcracker.
I began dancing with eglevsky ballet at the age of six and made many great friends over the years. Anthonys student nabs leading role in eglevsky ballet. Material dating from 1978 to 1989 was created by leda eglevsky following her husbands death in 1977. Located at the tilles center for the performing arts, liu post no classes at eglevsky ballet on these days. In 1961 andre eglevsky, premier danseur of george balanchines new york city ballet, founded the eglevsky ballet. Though he left russia as a child during the revolution, eglevsky acquired the traditional style and technique of the imperial russian ballet by studying in paris. The nutcracker spawns many versions on long island the new. Dec 17, 2000 can ballet companies live by the nutcracker alone. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview. Eglevsky ballet provides professional training for students of all ages and abilities.
If you are interested in hiring us for your upcoming nutcracker performance, please let us know. The nutcracker is a holiday treat for the entire family. Eglevsky was often acclaimed as the greatest male dancer of his generation, and was the guiding creative force behind the companys growth. Nutcracker set by 5 ballet groups the new york times. The nutcracker ballet with the eglevsky ballet massapequa. New york city ballet dancers unity phelan and jared angle play the sugar plum fairy and cavalier in the eglevsky ballet production of the. Eglevsky, who in 1940 was the first to dance the leading male role in the nutcracker in this country, presenting the ballet in such an area does not cause overriding. Hoffmann as well as moments from george balanchines nutcracker, which is. Based on a novel by 19thcentury romantic fabulist e. Unity phelan, soloist with new york city ballet, will star as the sugar plum fairy.
Executive artistic director maurice brandon curry has announced details for the eglevsky ballets annual student workshop performance to be held at the olmstead theater at adelphi university on. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview, ny patch. The performance levels of the dancers are more roughhewn than longtime followers of balanchine might recall. Eglevsky ballet is on its toes for the nutcracker new york city ballet dancers unity phelan and jared angle play the sugar plum fairy and cavalier in the eglevsky ballet production of the. This year, the production will feature new and innovative choreography by the eglevsky ballets new director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. One of her classmates, james sewell, an eglevsky alumnus now with the feld ballet, suggested her for the nutcracker role. Dec 27, 2017 bethpage, new york eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents. And audiences attending a performance by the fedicheva ballet. Angle was promoted to principal dancer following a performance during a company visit to denmark for the reopening of the tivoli concert. Nov 22, 2019 from nutcracker performances by professional ballet companies, like the new york city ballet, or a local performance featuring talented children from your area, youre sure to find a familyfriendly performance of the nutcracker your kids will love. I performed in eglevsky s production of the nutcracker for five years as a child and loved every moment of it. The stiletto precision of todays performers is not present in these vintage works.
Join us for a reception following fridays performance to toast our guest artists. After taking a year off, the company returns with the nutcracker on friday at tilles center. The productions new and innovative scenario, costumes, and choreography was a box office success, surpassing records of previous productions by the company. It makes me wonder if balanchines original genius was more inspired by particular, breathing people than by idealized mannequins.
Eglevsky ballet continues its annual tradition of the nutcracker, the largest and only professional production on long island. Sevin joined eglevsky ballet in 2017, and performed in nutcracker and the brand new production of cinderella, choreographed by maurice brandon curry. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage plainview, ny. Eglevsky ballet brings its annual production of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker.
Eglevsky ballet presents special performances of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island. Nov 22, 2017 eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview, ny the performances will take place on saturday, december 16th, at 1pm and and 5pm and sunday, december 17th at 2 pm at the tilles. Eglevsky ballet presents a special onehour performance of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker. The annual holiday classic, choreographed by maurice brandon curry, and featuring tchaikovskys beloved score performed by the massapequa philharmonic, conducted by david bernard. An annual professional production of the nutcracker, a spring production. Join us for a meet and greet with the dancers after the saturday 11.
Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The nutcracker by the eglevsky ballet 2017 at tilles center. Enter below for a chance to win 4 tickets to the nutcracker performance of your choice. Find a show near you and get your tickets before they sell out. Andre eglevsky, russianborn american ballet dancer and teacher widely regarded as the greatest male classical dancer of his generation.
In spring 2018, the company will premiere a new production of. Eglevsky ballet is the premier ballet academy and professional company on long island. For more information about the eglevsky ballet, visit. Nutcracker performances will be staged throughout the lower hudson valley. Eglevsky ballet announces student workshop performance 68. Dec 24, 1985 the eglevsky ballets production of the nutcracker, performed saturday night at the lehman center for the performing arts at lehman college in the bronx, is a version that does honor to this. One of long islands biggest nutcracker draws is the eglevsky ballet at tilles center, dec. The nutcracker eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker. In 2010, his first year as artistic director, berdo created a reimagined performance of the nutcracker. Eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker featuring choreography by the companys executive artistic. Everyone is on their toes for the holidays at the tilles center with a performance of the nutcracker. Eglevsky ballets production is the longest, continuously running nutcracker production on long island and will be joined by select students from the eglevsky ballet academy to tell the story of. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker bethpage, ny.
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