Maine state ballets the nutcracker maine arts commission. Maine state ballet dance studio falmouth, maine 141. Dec 21, 2019 a holiday tradition for all ages, the bsos annual production of the nutcracker with the robinson ballet is beloved by audiences throughout maine. Maine state ballet houses the maine state ballet company, the 175seat lopez theater, and its school for the performing arts, with continuous instruction in. Choose select a calendar to view a specific calendar. Previously created for the company in 2015, the production will be revived at. The russian calendar places christmas almost a week after the. Maine state ballets dazzling nutcracker combines grace with pageantry.
Each performance brings toy soldiers, dancing mice, and delicious sweets to life. A holiday tradition for all ages, the bsos annual production of the nutcracker with the robinson ballet is beloved by audiences throughout maine. Maine state ballets auditions will be held at its studio, 348 u. Oct 01, 2017 dancers perform the waltz of the flowers from maine state ballet s the nutcracker at merrill auditorium.
State street ballet goes on tour for two months every season, bringing original dance and education programs to theaters and schools around the world. The nutcracker comes to life under a bridge of swords made by toy soldiers in scene 2 of maine state ballets production of the nutcracker. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in brooklyn. Maine state ballet s maintains a dance school population of 500 dancers ranging in age from 3 to 62 years and residing in large area of southern maine. Auditions begin for two maine productions of the holiday. Jun 25, 2015 falmouth, maine maine state ballet has, once again, been selected by thousands of down east magazines readers as the best dance group in maine in the magazines 2015 poll.
Maine state ballet named best dance company in maine by down. Maine state ballets the nutcracker kicks off holiday season nov. Maine state ballets the nutcracker 2015 sneak peek youtube. The piece is an enchanting holiday tradition perfect for audiences of all ages. The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892.
It has been twice named maines best dance group by downeast magazine. With the help of her nutcracker, the audience will travel with clara from her mothers holiday party, through a beautiful snow storm and into the magical land of sweets. Aug, 2015 maine state ballets auditions will be held at its studio, 348 u. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballet s celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour.
With standing ovations from china to chile, and a 90% rebooking rate, we are very proud of our past touring successes and we eagerly look forward to future adventures. Under the direction of artistic director and former new york city ballet member linda macarthur miele, maine state ballets the nutcracker features the traditional. Windham dancer returns as clara in maine state ballets the. Seven usm students featured in maine state ballets nutcracker. Maine state ballets 40th anniversary production of the nutcracker features breathtaking costumes and scenery, exquisite dancing, a cast of hundreds, and a christmas tree that grows before your very eyes. Maine state ballets the nutcracker portland downtown.
Maine state ballet stars two sisters from raymond its not often that you get to dance the role of sugar plum fairy in maine state ballets the nutcracker in the last 42 years there have been a little over a dozen ballerinas who have done it. This perennial favorite of portlands holiday season, a family holiday tradition, is northern new englands largest and most spectacular nutcracker. The maine state ballet occupies the merril auditorium in portland every season for a good solid run of nutcracker to which everyone comes to see their local infants pretend to. Bring the whole family to merrill auditorium november 28th through november 6th for maines greatest holiday tradition, maine state ballets.
Oct 19, 2019 a victorian nutcracker december 1722, 2019. Jul 27, 2016 ballet has absolutely been my passion since day 1. Under the direction of artistic director and former new york city ballet member linda macarthur miele, maine state ballets the nutcracker features the. Nov 29, 2015 for the third year, all three siblings are also dancing in the maine state ballets the nutcracker. Maine state ballet named best dance company in maine by.
Press herald file photo the nutcracker, maine state ballet, merrill auditorium, portland. Falmouth, maine maine state ballet has, once again, been selected. We are the official school of the maine state ballet company. Maine state ballets goal is to educate, entertain and enrich the community through versatile and varied dance programs. Dancers dont eat sugarplums, but other treats are quite popular. Celebrate the season with a maine holiday tradition. Maine state ballet 348 us route 1 falmouth, me dance. Do you wonder how the moscow ballet dancers celebrate christmas and new years eve.
Join us for a magical afternoon as clara, the sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker grace the stage of the collins center for the arts as the bangor symphony orchestra brings tchaikovskys score. The nutcracker, our repertoire is as versatile as our dancers are talented. Asked to join the maine state ballets performance company in 2012, when she was just 16 years old, her dance career has taken flight ever since. Maine state ballets the nutcracker, a perennial favorite of portlands holiday season and a family holiday tradition, is northern new englands largest and most spectacular nutcracker. Maine state ballets nutcracker sets records at merrill. Most everyone knows the story of this classic christmas fairy tale. Maine state ballet announces auditions for the nutcracker. Nov 18, 2019 163 videos play all the nutcracker maine state ballet. Ballet company m is proud to present a rendition of the classic holiday ballet, the nutcracker. Maine state ballet artistic director talks about nutcracker. Maine state ballet, a nonprofit based in falmouth, maine, is one of the states leading arts organizations. Maine state ballet presents the nutcracker 20151128t14. Dancers perform the waltz of the flowers from maine state ballets the nutcracker at merrill auditorium. Nearly two years after its extensive restoration was announced, the historic kings theatre reopens in february 2015 with its first concert with diana ross.
Maine state ballet presents eight performances of its critically acclaimed classic holiday ballet, the nutcracker, over two weekends november 24th through december 3rd. Merrill auditorium, 637 highland avenue, portland, maine saturday november 28 2009. All rights reserved bangor ballet 2016 website by studio linearstudio linear. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballets celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour. Asked to join the maine state ballets performance company in 2012, when she was just 16. Advanced ballet students have the unique opportunity to be trained in the balanchine technique and balanchine style. Maine state ballet will hold open auditions for area ballet students interested in dancing in this holiday season s performances of the nutcracker. Maine state ballet artistic director talks about nutcracker sweets. Maine state ballets the nutcracker kicks off holiday.
Many dance companies, including the new york city ballet and san francisco ballet, have made this show a staple of their repertoire each year, bringing the. The nationally acclaimed company estimates that more than 150,000 people have attended the more than 200 performances, a record for the portland area. See more ideas about ballet costumes, nutcracker costumes and dance costumes. The maine state ballets school for the performing arts offers instruction in classical ballet, broadway style jazz, and tap to over 500 students from age 3 through advanced adult. All levels of tap classes for students grade 3 through adult, beginner through advanced are offered.
Falmouth, maine maine state ballet has, once again, been selected by thousands of down east magazines readers as the best dance group. Auditions will take place on september 1 and september 2 at the maine state school for the performing arts, 91 forest street in westbrook. Maine state ballet presents its perennial holiday favorite nutcracker at portlands merrill auditorium. The vienna state ballets the nutcracker, playing wednesday, dec.
Bossov ballet theatres the nutcracker city of waterville. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in brooklyn. Druchniak, 20, first discovered that passion at age 4, when she began taking lessons at maine state ballet. Subscribe to calendar notifications by clicking on the notify me button, and you will automatically be alerted about the latest events in our community. The two oldest have been dancing since they were 18 months old. The school offers a complete classical ballet program beginning at grade one and progressing to pointe, variations, and partnering for advanced and professional dancers. Maine state ballets the nutcracker news portland news.
Nov 28, 2009 merrill auditorium, 637 highland avenue, portland, maine saturday november 28 2009. The nutcracker is performed at merrill auditorium with live music by the maine state ballet orchestra. See more ideas about ballet costumes, ballet tutu and ballet beautiful. Maine state ballet s dance classes, outreach events, lecture demonstrations in the schools and backstage childrens concert series embody the fundamental element of our educational vision. Portland, maine november 19, 2002 o maine state ballet marks its 20th anniversary this year with the perennial holiday favorite nutcracker at portlands merrill auditorium.
The maine state ballet occupies the merril auditorium in portland every season for a good solid run of nutcracker to which everyone comes to see their local infants pretend to be reindeer and sugar plum fairies. Maine state ballet presents the nutcracker 2015 1128t14. The nationally acclaimed company estimates that over 150,000 people have joined the audience throughout over 200 performances, a record for the portland area. All ages feel the spirit of the season at the great russian nutcracker through the romantic costumes and shimmering backdrops splashed with highlights of russian history. Seven usm students will dance featured roles in upcoming performances of the maine state ballets nutcracker at merrill auditorium in. The ballet company will dance this holiday classic again on friday, saturday and sunday. Under the direction of artistic director and former new york city ballet member linda macarthur miele, maine state ballets the nutcracker features the traditional story of the nutcracker prince. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in maine. With nearly 300 talented dancers in gorgeous costumes, a lush setdesign that inspires wonder and awe, and music that celebrates the season, the maine state ballets nutcracker is maines grandest ballet presentation and a beloved holiday tradition. Before bringing her talents to maine, artistic director linda macarthur miele danced in at least 500 nutcracker performances with. Maine state ballet 348 us route 1, falmouth, maine 04105 rated 4. Friday, december 16 at 7pm saturday, december 17 at 2pm and 7pm sunday, december 18 at 2pm waterville opera house, 1 common st the holidays would not be complete without a visit to the magical world of the nutcracker. Tchaikovskys familiar score and artistic director nell shipmans beautiful choreography make for an experience your whole family will remember for years to come.