Cleveland inner city ballet is a professional dance education and performance organization which provides a supportive and collaborative environment to address the unique needs of those cut off from the arts by socioeconomic, race, and class issues. The city ballet of cleveland is presenting its annual holiday performance, the uniquely cleveland nutcracker, on saturday, december 14 at 7. Students also have the opportunity to perform with the nonprofit 501 c3 city ballet of cleveland including the annual uniquely cleveland nutcracker, open house performances and other performing opportunities throughout the year. Cleveland city dance has been my home away from home. All students have performances in the spring including instudio and at a larger theater. City ballet of cleveland is a preprofessional company inresidence at the cleveland city dance studio, open to dancers ages 1021 through an open audition held in the spring. The cleveland ballet found its way back to cleveland last year after folding in 2000. The facility was constructed in 1922 in the grand opera tradition and italian renaissance style.
A favorite holiday ballet production, the nutcracker will be presented for three performances on friday and saturday, dec. Take a deep dive into nycb there are now three seasons of city ballet the podcast, featuring indepth conversations with the dancers, choreographers, musicians, and artists who bring our performances to. Bring your family out to enjoy this years tea party production put on by cleveland inner city ballet dancers. This annual show, our open house performances, and spring outreach show showcases student growth throughout the year. Take a deep dive into nycb there are now three seasons of city ballet the podcast, featuring indepth conversations with the dancers, choreographers, musicians, and artists who bring our performances to life. Cleveland concert dance and other arts in northeast ohio. Next for cleveland ballet, magic flute may 8 9, 2020 at the mimi ohio theatre. Nutcracker ballet and performances at cleveland modern ballet. Subscribe to our email list to stay informed about the latest announcements, events, and special offers. Nutcracker tickets cleveland inner city ballet home. Act one starts out as a realistic family christmas party. Once again the city of cleveland will have their very own holiday favorite ballet, the nutcracker suite.
My wife and i are delighted to contribute to cleveland ballet in their pursuit of reestablishing a resident ballet company in cleveland. Classes with a are full, and are not accepting new students. Nov 14, 2017 cleveland inner city ballet gives children new experiences, gets ready for the nutcracker. Cleveland ballet encyclopedia of cleveland history. About the music hall at cleveland public auditorium. The city ballet of cleveland cbc, audition is open to all cleveland area serious dancers of ballet ages 1021. There is free parking at studios rear entrance off drexmore rd.
City ballet of cleveland puts local spin on holiday. The uniquely cleveland nutcracker presented by city ballet of cleveland cbc. Cleveland city dance cleveland oh dance instruction. We have invited alumni to guest teach, which helps students understand what it is to be a professional. Upcoming events ballet school cleveland city dance. While the cleveland orchestra is known for its immaculate performances of orchestral music, they have also been known to branch out into the masterworks of opera and ballet from time to time. Cleveland city dance is a welcoming studio to all types of people. Uniquely cleveland nutcracker cleveland city dance.
Students celebrate their hard work through annual spring performances including instudio and larger theater venues. The uniquely cleveland nutcracker city ballet of cleveland. City ballet of cleveland preprofessional ballet company in. City ballet of cleveland s fifth annual the uniquely cleveland nutcracker with local professional dancers. Dec 02, 2017 2019 city ballet of cleveland city ballet of cleveland is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2010. Cleveland ballet marked its return to the cleveland arts scene with the artistically and financially successful october 2015 production, past. City ballet of cleveland 10th season dance informa magazine. Click on the calendar image above to download as a printable pdf file.
Nov 08, 2019 the nutcracker suite presented by the cleveland ballet a production suitable to audiences of all ages, this production is cleveland s very own and is one to not be missed. It was a magical time at playhouse square and very exciting to see the performances of so many marvelous dancers. The uniquely cleveland nutcracker presented by city ballet of. The nutcracker suite presented by the cleveland ballet a production suitable to audiences of all ages, this production is cleveland s very own and is one to not be missed. Nutcracker cleveland tickets live in december 2020. Cleveland ballet 23030 miles rd, bedford heights, ohio 44128 rated 4. Opportunities to perform with the city ballet of cleveland include the uniquely cleveland nutcracker. Under the new leadership of gladisa guadalupe, the professional ballet continues to make its grand jete in. Tooley plays live music for cleveland inner city ballet s annual production of the nutcracker and for cicbs performing company.
Last year, the cleveland ballet presented just seven performances at the hanna theatre, but the response was so overwhelming that theyve nearly doubled the run for 2019 giving you 12 chances to experience the music, the magic, and artistic. At cleveland modern ballet, children shine on stage through our modern adaptations of classical ballets in two annual performances. Dancers from verb ballets and other guest artists will join city ballet of cleveland to whisk audience members away to a magical land of a young girls dreams. Seven years ago, we began our own version of the nutcracker the uniquely cleveland nutcracker which offers a variety of different styles. Thru tchaikovskys magnificent score, this ballet suitable for audiences of all ages will transport you on an adventure thru the imagination of a young girl to a journey around the world. From its start, city ballet of cleveland has grown over the years, says mearini. Cleveland city dance presents the uniquely cleveland nutcracker at the breen center for performing arts on december 2nd at 7. Dec 21, 2019 about the music hall at cleveland public auditorium. While the cleveland orchestra is known for its immaculate performances of orchestral music, they have also been known to branch out into the masterworks of opera and ballet. City ballet of cleveland cbc is a nonprofit, preprofessional company residing at cleveland citydance on. The city ballet presented the uniquely cleveland nutcracker just in time for the holidays in middecember at the breen center for the performing arts. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in cleveland. She has accompanied some of the best arts organizations in the city and beyond. Music hall at cleveland public auditorium is located within the cleveland convention center, and serves as host to various performing arts shows, from music to dance to stage shows.
City ballet of cleveland preprofessional ballet company. From the cleveland ballets homegrown production to the moscow ballets great russian nutcracker, ballet fans in the queen city have two incredible nutcracker cleveland productions to choose from this december and you cant go wrong with either. Marla minadeo as caroline and jonas godwin as the apprentice. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Cleveland concert dance watching concert dance and. We perform a full length, richly costumed and staged version of the ballet, featuring professional guest artists in principal roles. For years, the tennessee youth ballet has brought the magic of the nutcracker to cleveland as a special gift. Cleveland concert dance watching concert dance and other arts in northeast ohio. The creation of a cohesive performing ensemble is based on the consistent attendance by the. The company has two annual performances including the spring repertoire and decembers original uniquely cleveland nutcracker, as well as performances at all ohio dance festival, local schools, the cleveland clinic, and more. City ballet of cleveland is a preprofessional ballet company of the highest caliber serving its communities through. The second ballet, created in 1972 by dennis nahat and ian horvath, lasted in cleveland until 2000 when it moved to san jose, and eventually closed. This annual show, our open house performances, and.
City ballet of cleveland is presenting its annual holiday classic, the uniquely cleveland nutcracker, saturday, december 14 at 7. Last year, the cleveland ballet presented just seven performances at the hanna theatre, but the response was so overwhelming that theyve nearly. Lets all do our part to bring the magic, the artistry and the excitement back to our city. Alumnae return as guest artists for city ballet of cleveland gala. Cleveland modern ballet warrensville heights, ohio. City ballet of cleveland puts local spin on holiday classic. All potential company members must audition in the spring prior to the upcoming season. Nutcracker tickets mysite cleveland inner city ballet home. A scene from city ballet of cleveland s production of the uniquely cleveland nutcracker, headed to the breen center for the performing arts. Cleveland ballets nutcracker, reality and dream cleveland.
Alumnae return as guest artists for city ballet of cleveland gala december 15, 2019 december 16, 2019 ldcelsa2 cleveland ballet s nutcracker, reality and dream. Dec 07, 2019 cleveland inner city ballet nutcracker tea experience clevelands sweetest holiday tradition with this years production of a cleveland inner city ballet nutcracker tea. The ballet, in two acts, is based on the original story of e. I am also one of the preschool and pre ballet teachers.
Nov 17, 2019 2019 city ballet of cleveland city ballet of cleveland is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2010. Nutcracker ballet and performances at cleveland modern. Cleveland inner city ballet nutcracker tea experience clevelands sweetest holiday tradition with this years production of a cleveland inner city ballet nutcracker tea. The creation of a cohesive performing ensemble is based on the consistent attendance by the dancers to their classes and rehearsals. City ballet of cleveland sugarplum fairy tea currents. Cleveland ballet refers to three ballet companies in the city s history. Tooley is a well known pianist in the greater cleveland area. Join us for dance and theater like youve never seen before at summer at the grove and other festivals. Hoffman with music composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Cleveland inner city ballet gives children new experiences, gets ready for the nutcracker.
If you do not take ballet classes at cleveland city dance and make it into the company, you would need your current dance school to sign off monthly to confirm you are taking the required dance training necessary to be a member with city ballet of cleveland. Cleveland modern ballet 4640 richmond road, warrensville heights, ohio 44128 rated 4. Dec 15, 2019 we watched cleveland ballet s nutcracker at 7pm friday december 6, 2019 at the hanna theatre. City ballet of cleveland annual spring repertory concert featuring guest artists from pittsburgh ballet theatre saturday, may 12th 7. This years production includes several members of verb ballets who join the cast of characters that will whisk audience members away to a magical land of a. Students also have the opportunity to perform with the nonprofit 501 c3 city ballet of cleveland including the annual uniquely cleveland nutcracker, open house performances and other performing opportunities throughout the.