While there, shana performed features roles in the nutcracker, paquita, and other ballets. Dec 27, 2017 eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island, ny featuring guest stars of the new york city ballet. Check out our amazing faculty and their awesome accomplishments and credentials in the bios below. Eglevsky ballet offers a fulltime professional training program in its stateoftheart facility. Marina performed professionally in new york city ballet s production of the nutcracker, with the eglevsky ballet company, and as a guest in various companies and engagements. Ballet school was a block from our house and i walked by myself to classes where i danced 3 to 5 days a week, lebedeva explains. As a ballet mistress of the company she has the responsibility to teach company classes, l ead rehearsals, coach principal dancers and stage the productions. Dance lessons at the old opera house, charles town wv. Based on a novel by 19thcentury romantic fabulist e. 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. At academy of ballet in peachtree corners we take great pride in our talented and esteemed faculty. The nutcracker eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker. Bethpage, new york eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents.
At the age of fifteen, marina eglevsky joined the harkness ballet company and launched her own successful dance career. Guests put new spin on eglevsky ballets production of the. Eglevsky ballet production of the nutcracker garden city news. February 1, 20 central pennsylvania youth ballet founding artistic director marcia dale weary announced today that cpyb faculty member laszlo berdo has accepted the fulltime position of artistic director for eglevsky ballet, long island.
This holiday favorite unites new choreography with. 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. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview. For 5 years she has performed as a guest artist with the charlotte youth ballet in the nutcracker and most recently as the fairy godmother in cinderella. Join us for a meet and greet with the dancers after the saturday 11. Mariinsky 2012 dance of the reed flutes ovation duration. She studied ballet under leda anchutina eglevsky at the eglevsky ballet in long island, new york and then trained at the american dance machine at the broadway dance center and steps in new york city. She is the daughter of ballet star andre eglevsky and ballerina leda anchutina eglevsky. The production will feature new and innovative choreography by the eglevsky ballets director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. In december 2012, she delivered her greatest ongoing role as mother to her baby girl, amelia jean. Eglevsky ballets long island summer 2019 dance study. Peter llyich tchaikovsky live music performed by the chicago philharmonic.
Sep 09, 2017 eglevsky ballet was founded by legendary new york city ballet principal dancer andre eglevsky, one of the greatest dancers of his generation. After retirement as a performer, villella was the artistic coordinator of the eglevsky ballet from 197984 and the director of ballet oklahoma now oklahoma city ballet from 198385. Hoffman, the nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire. Maya stars as the dreamer clara in the eglevsky ballet s annual tilles center nutcracker dec. During this time, shana was one of sixty students selected to attend the. Prominent long island ballet company eglevsky ballet is set to bring holiday. Eglevsky ballet announces student workshop performance 68. The staff at garden city dance studio has been highly trained in all fields of dance. Over 50 of the burbs best children dancers play the angels and soldiers alongside. Eglevsky ballet nutcracker snow excerpt jason stotz. Maurice brandon curry serves as choreographer and executive artistic director of eglevsky ballet, while the massapequa philharmonic orchestra conducted by david bernard accompanies the. For more information about the eglevsky ballet click here. Principal dancer, school of american ballet new york city ballet, eglevsky ballet, greek national ballet, gala of the stars, royal academy of dance, high school of performing arts fame, national advancement of the arts award, bounce competition faculty.
Ballet, tap and hip hop dance teachers fort lauderdale. An annual professional production of the nutcracker, a spring production, outreach performances, and artsineducation program allow the company and its. As a ballet west trainee, she had the opportunity to perform in company productions of the little mermaid, aladdin, swan lake, sleeping beauty, giselle, and the nutcracker. The nutcracker 2012 academy of russian classical ballet. Jennifer began her training with warwick ballet theatre of new york under the direction of lucinda henry. A ballet background born in russia, lebedeva started studying ballet at the age of 5. It wouldnt be the holidays without the nutcracker, and whether you live in manhattan, brooklyn, queens, westchester county, rockland county, nassau county, or suffolk county, there is a place for you to take your children and your entire family to see the classic holiday ballet. Throughout their adventures, tchaikovskys dazzling inventiveness propels the dances of nimble flowers and regal fairy queens. Catch the annual production of the nutcracker performed by the eglevsky ballet at the tilles center on long island. Published on sep 30, 2016 eglevsky ballet the nutcracker rehearsal 20 choreography. 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. She made her professional debut with the eglevsky ballet of new york and was. All photography on the website has been produced by rolf evans.
Eglevsky ballet brings its annual production of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker. The new york city ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with george balanchines the nutcracker, a holiday favorite. When her new wooden nutcracker doll comes alive, claras dreams turn into an amazing journey. Marina performed professionally in new york city ballet s production of the nutcracker, with the eglevsky ballet company, and as a. Marina eglevsky, born into ballet royalty, started dancing very early almost as soon as she could walk.
Eglevsky ballet is the premier ballet academy and professional company on long island. Eglevsky ballet, 700 hicksville road, suite 102, bethpage, ny. Metropolitan ballet theatres the nutcracker is a fun family tradition that will lift your spirits this holiday season. 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. Bill reilly greater new york city area professional. Facebook twitter email copy link printfriendly sms share. Half a century ago, the louisville ballet had just celebrated its 10th birthday when it launched its first production of the nutcracker. A new artistic step for eglevsky ballet the new york times. Workshop ballet bios american theater dance workshop. 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 the nutcracker bethpage, ny. 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.
Unity phelan, soloist with new york city ballet, will star as the sugar plum fairy. Marina studied at the school of american ballet and the american ballet theatre school. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker with the massapequa. Eglevsky ballet is not only a professional ballet school, but it is a place that makes you feel welcome. Johnson family foundation, cocacola bottling company, elea blake cosmetics, first tennessee, national endowment for the arts, mustang leadership project, patten and patten, suntrust bank, performing arts league, corporate grants, and through individual donor support. Berdo created a reimagined performance of the nutcracker. Teacher bios wmba white marsh ballet academyballet. Classic nutcracker ballet performances near you newsday. Mariinsky 2012 waltz of the snowflakes ovation duration.
She then continued her ballet education with the eglevsky ballet. The metropolitan ballet of topeka has a new home, and shawnee county has a new ballet studio. Eglevsky ballet brings the nutcracker from nyc to l. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage farmingdale. Rietsa, and has done commercials and industrials such as lee jeans, toyota, coca cola and royal caribbean. The nutcracker as performed by the eglevsky ballet.
Curry and his faculty make it a point to know every student that walks into the school, whether they have trained for years or it is their first time putting on a pair of ballet shoes. Dec 07, 20 classic ballet nutcracker celebrates 50 years. Plainview dance students to shine in the nutcracker. The nutcracker promises to delight with visions of a sugar plum fairy, her dashing cavalier, angels, dolls, and a christmas tree that grows right before your eyes. Directed and choreographed by executive artistic director maurice brandon curry, eglevsky ballets professional company will be joined by. The production will feature innovative and exciting choreography by eglevsky ballets artistic director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. Kelly has danced with new york city opera in their productions of semele, pirates of penzance, and candide, and she has performed with dances patrelle in is that all there is. She has also trained with boston ballet, atlanta ballet, and the nutmeg conservatory. The new york city ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker on december 16 or 17. Christina was a member of the baltimore dance ensemble and the white marsh ballet academy dance company from 20052016, and danced many lead roles in their productions, such as the sugar plum fairy and snow queen in the nutcracker. As one of the most reliable and trusted sources for premium event seating and the eglevsky ballet tickets, we offer a comprehensive and userfriendly platform for all our customers. Her parents, andre eglevsky, premier danseur with george balanchines american ballet which later became the new york city ballet and her mother, leda anchutina, also a soloist with nycb, brought to her a legacy of dance that is a fascinating account.
Keeping the dreams of andre eglevsky going one ballerina at a time. May 09, 2018 monterey peninsula ballet theatre nutcracker 2018 duration. Mukanov danced with festival ballet providence from april 2012 through october 2014. Eglevsky ballet maurice brandon curry, executive artistic director will hold auditions for professional male and female dancers for its upcoming 201718 season. Danced as a child in the usdan performing arts camp in new york. He was also a guest choreographer for the nutcracker with harford ballet theater for two years and a guest choreographer for north county high school. View bill reillys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Central pennsylvania youth ballet s laszlo berdo hired as artistic director for eglevsky ballet. Curry has staged this production of the nutcracker the third in his career. He is the cofounder of charm city ballet and is currently directing, choreographing, and teaching for the company and academy alongside rebecca friedman. She has studied with the eglevsky ballet, new jersey ballet, joffrey ballet, kirov academy of ballet, american ballet theater and the american academy of ballet.
We know it takes extraordinary teachers to create extraordinary dancers. From 2012 2016 christina attended george washington carver center for arts and technologies dance program where. Licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of the orchard. Win a family 4 pack of tickets to see the the show this holiday season. Kathleen began her dance training with the eglevsky ballet at the age of six and then with american theater dance workshop and huntington ballet theatre. She began her professional ballet training at eglevsky ballet and continued at the seiskaya ballet. The nutcracker with the vaganova baller academy 26. Festival ballet festival ballet theatre and southland. Marina eglevsky archives the adults in ballet blog. Additionally, two summer intensives and a master class series throughout the year complete the dancers training.
Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage plainview, ny. Orlando ballet nutcracker chinese dance 2012 promo duration. Person is a former principal dancer at dance theatre of harlem and currently the codirector of the ailey. Copy of about us link from out team page eglevsky ballet.
Eglevsky ballet has long been recognized as a prominent, professional school and company. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover bills. An annual tradition, the eglevsky ballet will perform the largest production of the nutcracker on long island this december at tilles center for the. Eglevsky students had the pleasure of taking a master class with ms. Rated a best bet for holiday entertainment in and around dc this season by dc metro theater arts. Join us for a reception following fridays performance to toast our guest artists. From nutcracker performances by professional ballet companies, like the new york city ballet. The nutcracker performed by eglevsky ballet long island. Christina franz ballet, pointe dance instructor christina franz brings over 30 years of teaching experience to the old opera house.
Stouffers, toyota, nissan, aventis pharmaceuticals, old navy, target, nike, and wrangler jeans. In addition to the nutcracker and training program, eglevsky ballet presents three summer intensives, a spring production, master classes, performing opportunities, community outreach and education. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island, ny patch. Dec 10, 2014 eglevsky ballet nutcracker snow excerpt jason stotz. Andre eglevsky, russianborn american ballet dancer and teacher widely regarded as the greatest male classical dancer of his generation. He has also been artistic advisor to new jersey ballet since 1972 and currently is a special artist at new jersey school of ballet.
Eglevsky ballet is not only a professional ballet school, but it is a place that makes you feel welc. Renowned long island dance troupe the eglevsky ballet presents a fulllength production of the family favorite. Executive artistic director maurice brandon curry has announced details for the eglevsky ballet s annual student workshop performance to be held at the olmstead theater at adelphi university on. Wont you help eglevsky ballet continue its mission of keeping the art of classical ballet in the forefront of the performing arts on long island. Professional dance company and preprofesional training program. The eglevsky ballet tickets 2020, the eglevsky ballet tour dates 2020, the eglevsky ballet schedule 2020. Eglevsky ballet will hold auditions for professional male and.
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