The companys season typically consists of three main stage productions including a fall mixedrepertory production entitled momentum, the nutcracker, and a spring production in 2018, ballet nebraska changed its name to american midwest ballet. Young dancers and theatrical performers from chicago and beyond invited to audition for a role in the joffrey ballets the nutcracker. Nutcracker auditions ballet auditions for summer, companies. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. Ballet auditions for summer intensives, colleges and companies.
Videotaped auditions will be accepted only if the dancer lives 150 miles or more from the audition site. Midwest ballet theatre is the preprofessional student ballet company of patzius performing arts. Set to one of composer pyotr tchaikovskys most famous works, it transports audiences to the enchanting land of snow and the opulent kingdom of sweets, featuring a uniquely breathtaking waltz of the flowers scene. Set to the timeless music of tchiavosky, iowa dance theatre s nutcracker ballet is. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares. Amda offers numerous audition opportunities in locations throughout the united states and the world.
There are two ways to audition for balletmet and balletmet2. The university of iowa center for advancement is an operational name for the state university of iowa foundation, an independent, iowa nonprofit corporation organized as a 501c3 taxexempt, publicly supported charitable entity working to advance the university of iowa. Ballet des moines 121 s 11th st, ste 100, west des moines, iowa 50265 rated 4. Almost 30 years ago, hancher first commissioned the nutcracker from the joffrey, a chicagobased dance company and one of the premier companies in the world. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts. Dec 29, 2019 searle funds at the chicago community trust. Chicago auditions backstages audition listings in chicago, il include theater, film, television, commercials, and voiceover roles. Planned productions include works by ma cong and jennifer archibald, live music, two contemporary productions, a story ballet and the nutcracker. Chicago auditions near me movie, dance, voice, casting. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Review type company rating program nashville ballet session 8 audition texas christian univ audition milwaukee ballet audition joffrey school texas audition pennsylvania ballet audition pittsburgh ballet theatre audition houston ballet audition joffrey ballet chicago. Iowa nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. A typical american midwest ballet season includes a mixed repertory production, the nutcracker, and a full length ballet with touring throughout the season. Audition for iowa dance theatre 2017 nutcracker ballet.
Iowa dance theatres mission is to raise awareness, develop appreciation, increase opportunities and support dance as a performing art within our community. According to the announcement, all chicago area dance. Illinois nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Grand rapids ballet 202021 season auditions grand rapids, mi. Iowa dance theatre central iowa nonprofit dance and. Idt nutcracker audition schedule eileen thomas, adjudicator auditions held at the pointe academy. The nutcracker ballet will be performed on saturday, december 14 at 1. Unlimited access to thousands of event details of auditions, master classes, competitions and workshops.
Upcoming auditions and employment ballet des moines. Performing at home and on tour, our mission is to provide cultural enrichment through dance programs of the highest quality. Minneapolis, minnesota northrop memorial auditorium. Fill out an application to be considered for a company class audition. Buy iowa dance theatre tickets from the official site. Ballet des moines is seeking ballet des moines is looking for classically trained male and female dancers for its 202021 season. Chicago auditions auditions in chicago theatre auditions. We had a wonderful evening at the nutcracker on 121215.
James adams idt nutcracker audition schedule eileen. The nutcracker athenaeum theatre ballet chicago s nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the athenaeum theatre this holiday season. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and. Iowa dance theatre has produced the ballet at the des moines civic center since 1997. The joffrey ballet holds open auditions for the childrens cast of christopher wheeldons the nutcracker. The major developer and promoter for the theatre was local sioux city businessman, arthur sanford. The university of iowa department of dance college of. Des moines first nutcracker was performed by the des. With gratitude to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. Tchaikovskys beloved score will be performed live by orchestra iowa, and local children will once again take. This year, our nutcracker cast will feature over 250 dancers from 36 dance studios from throughout central iowa. Lind had ongoing training from stonecamryn school of ballet in chicago, illinois from 19531980, where she often brought young students to train in the summers. This collaboration is at the heart of fulfilling idts mission.
American midwest ballet is your resident professional dance company, bringing work beyond words to audiences in nebraska, iowa, and beyond. Dracula 2018 was presented on saturday, october 27th at 5. The company performs a mix of classical and contemporary ballet. Complete with beautiful fairies, handsome princes, dancing snowflakes and a lovely young girl making her way to the kingdom of snow and the land of the sweets, this gorgeous ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the season. This fresh adaptation of the timeless christmas ballet is set during the historic 1893 chicago worlds fair and centers on marie a young, impoverished girl from. Company auditions for american midwest ballet are held in person, by invitation only, in council bluffs, iowa, usa. Despite these uncertain times, ballet des moines has just announced an exciting and ambitious 202021 season. You must be a junior or senior in high school or a high school graduate to request an audition. Moscow ballet casts student dancers ages 618 in ancillary roles performing sidebyside with the full russian company. The nutcracker returns with the visual splendor and charming story that make it a family favorite. Auditions, held in three different locations in the chicago area, will take place august 2022, 2015, at the following locations.
Auditions for children for the last robert joffrey nutcracker. In 1982, she founded iowa dance theatre and continued as artistic director and choreographer until she passed in 2015. The nutcracker runs 2 hours including one 20minute intermission. And the many believers the nutcracker student matinees sponsors. The nutcracker is choreographed and directed by a team of dance professionals from central iowa. According to the announcement, all chicago area dance students ages 914 and between four and. The joffrey ballet is pleased to present a brilliantly reimagined nutcracker by tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldon.
It was the largest theatre in the state of iowa at its time. Undergraduate auditions department of dance college of. Tickets are will be available online at or at the iowa state center ticket office beginning in midoctober. Girlsblack camisole leotard, pink footed tights, pink canvas ballet and pointe shoes agelevel appropriate, boysblack footed tights. The nutcracker ballet iowa state center iowa state university.
Nutcracker childrens cast auditions joffrey ballet. Monterey peninsula ballet theatre nutcracker 2018 youtube. Girlsblack camisole leotard, pink footed tights, pink canvas ballet and pointe shoes agelevel appropriate, boysblack footed tights, white. This groundbreaking season will dramatically expand our impact in the community, with five fulllength productions, fresh choreographers, multiple world premieres, and musical collaborations with max wellman and the. New yorks american ballet theatre or londons royal ballet. For questions and general inquiries, email nccadmin at joffrey dot org all auditions take place at joffrey tower 10 east randolph street. And the many believers the nutcracker production sponsors. This wellknown holiday classic choreographed by artistic director courtney lyon comes to life in ballet quad cities own enchanting production. Seeking male and female dancers ages 8adult for iowa dance theatres 2017 nutcracker ballet. American midwest ballet your regions professional dance. This fresh adaptation of the timeless christmas ballet is set during the historic 1893 chicago worlds fair and centers on marie a young, impoverished girl from the south side whose parents work at the fair.
Tickets to ballet quadcities nutcracker are on sale now. Auditions for local student dancers will be on sunday, september 18, 2016, at hancher auditorium. The companys season typically consists of three main stage productions including a fall mixedrepertory production entitled momentum, the nutcracker, and a spring production. Hancher auditoriums longstanding partnership with the joffrey ballet continues to grow, as the joffrey debuts its new rendition of the nutcracker this weekend on the hancher stage. Iowa dance theatre s nutcracker is choreographed and directed by a team of dance professionals from des moines and the surrounding area. It provides extra performance opportunities for our most talented students who exhibit dedication, focus and aspirations to perform at a professional level. Every year the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with young marie as she travels from her home on christmas eve to. Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, the nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season.
Dec 06, 2016 the iowa dance theatre will perform pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys the nutcracker ballet on dec. Iowa dance theatre s mission is to raise awareness, develop appreciation, increase opportunities and support dance as a performing art within our community. Consideration will be given first to those attending auditions in person. Set to the timeless music of tchiavosky, iowa dance theatres nutcracker ballet is a great holiday experience for the whole family. Christopher wheeldons the nutcracker joffrey ballet. The performance was good and the kids did a wonderful job. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in chicago. Featuring choreography by christopher wheeldon and an updated story by brian selznick, this nutcracker is set in chicago during the 1893 worlds fair. The nutcracker ballet iowa state center iowa state. Be part of dance history as we celebrate our beloved city and unlock a world of wonder for the 21st century.