Several received dance scholarships at oregon ballet theater, summer dance intensives, and wou. Shipiatsky is a ballet master who created a home, and training. Come join classical ballet academy for our 15th annual nutcracker productions downtown portland at lincoln performance hall. Classical ballet academys fifteenth annual production of the nutcracker. Through excellence in ballet instruction and uniquely nurturing mentorship, oiba teachers instill beauty, confidence, health, love.
Come be enchanted with portland s highly acclaimed classical ballet academy s 2019 production of the nutcracker. Costumes are stunning, set is magical and the choreography lovely. Virtual ballet classes offered by local studio amid covid19. Optin below to keep the pulse on whats happening every week in artslandia. With a mission to inspire excellence through the power of dance, we serve students and families throughout the greater cincinnati area through preprofessional dance training, unparalleled performance opportunities and a strong connection to cincinnati ballet. Seeing classical ballet academy s the nutcracker is a great way to experience the holiday classic with your family, combining a warm, kidfriendly venue and atmosphere with inspiring and beautiful performances from portland ballet students. Toni has attended dance programs at abt austin, kaatsbaan, boston ballet, ballet west, and colorado ballet. Classical ballet academy promotes principles of fairness, equity, diversity, and. Peter tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet in three acts with an epilogue performance by the vaganova academy of russian ballet 19 december 2018 wed, 19.
Our preprofessional students, extravagant costumes, amazing props and sets make this a perfect holiday treat for your whole family to enjoy. In addition to the four major season productions, portland ballet is proud to participate in many community and outreach events. Our instructors provide clear, sound dance education with a professional approach that promotes discipline, dedication and personal achievement. Mcminnville, oregon dance classes ballet instruction.
Classical ballet academy continues to support its community in a time of social distancing by offering a comprehensive schedule of virtual classes for may and june. Midland festival ballet is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote the art of classical ballet through education, performance and outreach. Watching aanaiyah jones warm up, you can already tell shes not like most 10yearolds. A set schedule of classes allow dancers to stay connected, stay active, and have something to look forward to during this time of social distancing. The dancers in this show are all between the ages of six and fifteen.
In 1990 the kiev national ballet began extensive international touring. Peter tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet in three acts. In 1994, portland ballet established a preprofessional curriculum for high school and postgraduate students, that is unique in the state and has spread across the region. Come be enchanted with portland s highly acclaimed classical ballet academy s 2019 production of the nutcracker, as this magical tradition returns for its fourteenth consecutive year. Advanced dancers also have the opportunity to perform with ballet. Enjoy the benefits of a top quality comprhensive dance training, internationally aclaimed instructors, in a nurturing and friendly environment. The nutcracker classical ballet academy by artslandia issuu. Sultanov russian ballet academy spring awakening 2017.
The holiday performance, spring concert and studio theatre performance. Reshaping the mind and body takes discipline and strength. Anchorage classical dance academy ballet lessons, dance classes ballet, jazz, modern, and tap. Young trailblazer aanaiyah jones to be classical ballet. Classical ballet academy performing arts school denver. In 1995, and to the present, he is principal dancer at the national opera in kiev and director of the national academy. Grensback taught master classes in hong kong, the philippines, houston ballet academy and at the joffrey ballet school. Oregon international ballet academy, portland, oregon. Portland dance centers ballet program, a must for the serious dancer, will prepare students for a lifetime of artistic success. The nutcracker oregon international ballet academy the. Portland state university, lincoln performance hall 1620 southwest park avenue. Every year classical ballet academy offers all levels of dancer the opportunity to have additional training in the summer months. This performance features the ballet 1 classes, ballet 35, advanced beginning, boys ballet, and the adaptive dance program from our childrens ballet program. Classical ballet academy cba is a world class vaganova classical ballet school headed by artistic.
Classical ballet academy spring instudio dress rehearsals. Founded in 1980, portland ballet mixes classical traditions with innovative new works and has a. Compare us to other ballet schools in the portland metro area and you will find. Lincoln performance hall 1620 sw park ave come be enchanted with portlands highly acclaimed classical ballet academys 2018 production of the nutcracker as this magical tradition returns for its fourteenth consecutive year. The nutcracker classical ballet academy sellwood moreland. Northwest classical ballet 14511 ne 10th ave, ste d, vancouver, washington 98685 rated 4. She has also taught with the colorado ballet academy. Portland state university, lincoln performance hall 1620 southwest park avenue portland, or, 97201 united states. Come by and enjoy hot cocoa and treats for decemberville and enter our raffle to win tickets to the nutcracker. Kelsey harrison as a graduate student with pittsburgh ballet theatre, she toured with the company in terrence orrs the nutcracker and was a bride in ben stevensons dracula.
Cba is dedicated to preparing young dancers for a career in professional ballet by providing ample training in ballet and pointe while instilling correct technique. Classical ballet academy offers dance lessons for all ages and levels. In addition to dancing with the company, she serves as assistant to portland ballet. Classical ballet academys the nutcracker a magical holiday.
We want to extend our gratitude for this organization and its continued support of students around the world during this time. Oregon ballet theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance, training and educational programs. Staff oregon ballet theatre school portland, oregon. Now little girls and boys have posters of misty copeland or desmond richardson on their walls, and 10yearold aanaiyah jones, a student at portland s classical ballet academy, is joining that legacy. Now little girls and boys have posters of misty copeland or desmond richardson on their walls, and 10yearold aanaiyah jones, a student at portlands classical ballet academy, is joining that legacy. Classical ballet academy is the official school of ballet minnesota. Portland ballet is maines professional ballet company and home to the leading classical training in the state. Time to hunker down, stay safe and join oiba on youtube. In the summer of 2012, the academy opened its second location at 1167 mcvey ave lake oswego, or 97034. Patsy nippoldt has danced with gallery ballet, portland community ballet and portland dance academy oregon festival ballet. Qualified students will come to portland ballet for three hours of daily intensive study in ballet.
She apprenticed with north carolina dance theatre performing in jeanpierre bonnefouxs nutcracker. Qualified students will come to portland ballet for three hours of daily intensive study in ballet, dance history, nutrition, and pedagogy. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and transform dancers of all ages through the study of classical ballet and complimentary dance forms. Our youngest students in the childrens program creative movement and pre ballet students are invited to perform with their classes in the nutcracker sweet. We invite you to be taken back in time to the victorian landscape of clara and her nutcracker. Budig academy is the areas preeminent classical ballet training program. Ballet has historically been an art form performed by mostly white dancers, but that is beginning to change.
Oregon ballet theatre for 14 years, portland audiences have taken in the rich scenery and elaborate costumes of obts annual performance of george balanchines the nutcracker at the keller auditorium. Portland state college of the arts events portland state university. Classical ballet academys the nutcracker a magical. The following description was submitted by the event organizer. This performance features the ballet 1 classes, ballet 35, advanced beginning, boys ballet, and the. As a concert art form, it embodies strength and technical ideals. He trained at vaganova ballet academy and at age 17, joined the kirov ballet where he danced a classical.
While in guam he choreographed, produced and directed the nutcracker ballet, the sleeping beauty ballet, hansel and gretel, carmina burana, the emperor and the nightingale, and many other classical. Classical ballet academys the nutcracker runs december 2223, 2016 at portland state universitys lincoln hall. Come be enchanted with portland s highly acclaimed classical ballet academy s 2018 production of the nutcracker as this magical tradition returns for its fourteenth consecutive year. Marys academy, and delivered on its promise of presenting this holiday classic with professional costumes, extravagant sets, and original choreography. Portland studio 0720 sw bancroft street portland or, 97239 503.
Ages 10 14 this program introduces young dancers to the principles of ballet and helps children decide if ballet is right for them. Wonderful to see portland produce a world class show. Classical ballet academy of minnesota artistry in dance. Upon moving to oregon, her passion for ballet took over when she earned a role in eugene ballet companys, the nutcracker. Classical ballet academy in portland, oregon is directed by. Mar 28, 2020 classical ballet academy in southeast portland is able to host virtual ballet classes via teleconferencing software. Past examples include collaborations with the victoria mansion. He studied ballet for 5 years in kiev quickly becoming a company choreographer and classical ballet tutor. She will dance the role of clara in the childrens nutcracker. She was a member of colorado ballet s studio company from 2014 2017. The portland ballet believes that young dancers thrive in a performancecentered environment. Our preprofessional students, extravagant costumes, amazing props and.
Behind the scenes at classical ballet academys nutcracker. She was part of the music academy of the wests opera the bartered bride, and has performed principal and soloist roles as a guest artist in new jersey, pennsylvania, and new hampshire. Classical ballet academy returning for its th consecutive year, the classical ballet academys twohour performance features the preprofessional. I remember her first class, said classical ballet academy director sarah rigles cocker. She has performed such roles as the stepsisterstepmother in cinderella, lilac fairycarrobosse in sleeping beauty, sugar. This 8 week session of interactive classes will keep your dancer active, connected with peers, and working towards goals. While in guam he choreographed, produced and directed the nutcracker ballet, the sleeping beauty ballet, hansel and gretel, carmina burana, the emperor and the nightingale, and many other classical and contemporary works.
Kelli pinkerton began her own dance education as a very young child in arkansas with the broadway star, sally riggs, where she studied ballet, tap and jazz. Advanced dancers also have the opportunity to perform with ballet minnesota in the fall concert, youth concert series and summer series river songs. Cba is dedicated to helping each individual achieve this goal. For a city its size, portland has a remarkably active dance scene that fills the citys dance card with everything from ballet concerts of swan lake and the nutcracker to studio productions of the freshest and grittiest contemporary work by local choreographers. We invite you to be taken back in time to the victorian landscape of clara and her nutcracker prince. All cba students can perform in ballet minnesotas productions of the nutcracker and minnesota dance festival. Dancers prepare in a rehearsal process that mirrors that of the professional dancer. Artslandia happy hour with oregon international ballet academy on april 27th at 5. Please join us for this condensed version of the fulllength nutcracker ballet. We nurture self motivation, efficiency, artistry and passion while fostering good habits in health, responsibility and time management. It is portland ballet s mission to enrich our community through dance education and performance. Seeing classical ballet academys the nutcracker is a great way to experience the holiday classic with your family, combining a warm, kidfriendly venue and atmosphere with inspiring and beautiful performances from portland ballet students. This summer stay at cba to improve your ballet technique, pointe work, cross.