Centennial state ballet is proud to present the 17th annual performances of the nutcracker at niwot high school auditorium december 1517, 2017. Complete boulder holiday events guide 2018 all things. About centennial state ballet longmont dance studio. We are grateful to the marion park lewis foundation for sponsoring in part his performance, smith said. Matthew helms practices a lift with kelsey byrne at a recent practice. Matthew helms and melissa heslep practice in the boulder ballet studio at the dairy arts center. April christine helms, april helms, kara summer helms. The story of clara, two mariinsky nutcrackers 2008 and 2012 respectively, and the san francisco ballets the nutcracker. Nutcracker prince matthew helms friday, saturday matinee. Each month, we participate in numerous events, including festivals, parades, school assemblies and our own ballet performances. Guest artists sponsored in part by the marion lewis foundation matthew helms began his training in colorado on full scholarship at the academy of classical ballet, where he danced principal roles in the nutcracker, giselle and le corsaire.
Join the chesapeake ballet company for their annual production of the nutcracker. Since that time, boulder ballet has had notable artists at its helm, including. Performance features guest artist matthew helms, principal dancer with the boulder ballet funded in part by the marion park lewis foundation and over 80 local dancers, actors and community. In 1999, she attended the school of american ballet, and was invited to stay and train at the winter session career new york city ballet. All symphony concerts including the nutcracker ballet are held at the vance brand civic auditorium located on the skyline high school campus in longmont, colorado. Inwood dance company celebrates with the nutcracker. Longmont dance theatre changes name to centennial state ballet. Vance brand civic auditorium longmont symphony orchestra. Boulder ballet is under the artistic direction of ana claire and peter davison, who combine decades of professional performing and teaching experience with a deep commitment to the boulder community. The department strives to create a strong sense of community through individual, environmental, socia. Centennial state ballet celebrates 17 years of the nutcracker. Saint louis mo, 63123, bonne terre mo 63628, bixby mo 65439 possible relatives. Watch our young dancers as they tell the story of clara and her nutcracker prince through dance. Guest artists matthew helms boulder ballet israel rodriguezformer orlando ballet milos crvicshenandoah university.
The nutcracker ballet boulder city ballet company annually presents this wellloved, traditional classic in the spirit of christmas. She started ballet when she was six, at the central pennsylvania youth ballet. Colorado ballets annual production of the nutcracker runs approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes including the 20 minute intermission. Our cast includes guest artist matthew helms, principal dancer with the boulder ballet, to dance the roles of snow prince and cavalier. Matthew has been a guest artist and a ballet west representative when dancing for regional ballet companies in utah, california and idaho, and for the last three years has performed leading roles in ballets such as the nutcracker, paquita, the sleeping beauty, don quixote, and le corsaire. An allnew production featuring new sets, new dancers, and new choreography that pushes this ballet classic to new imaginative heights this is the holiday show not to be missed. Cory goei, rania charalambidou, danny mitsios, melissa heslip, kelsey byrne, matt helms, kate wagner. The school of alaskan dance theatre, and cu boulder. He then studied on full scholarship with mark and sandra carlson and german zamuel at the international ballet school where he performed soloist roles in the nutcracker and peter pan. Boulder ballet 2590 walnut st boulder, co performing arts.
Boulder ballet, may 2017 by the publishing house issuu. The boulder ballets the nutcracker, produced in collaboration with the boulder philharmonic and longmont symphony orchestra, respectively in boulder when. The nutcracker 2019 inwood performing arts company. Everything classical for the holidays boulder weekly. Matthew is in his second season with boulder ballet company, boulder, colorado and continues his career by guesting with various companies in colorado, west virgina and tennessee.
Colorado ballet consists of 31 professional dancers with diverse backgrounds. The dancers come from all over the world, including japan, russia, cuba, canada, france, ireland, brazil, italy, ecuador, mexico and the united states. Scouts will receive a backstage tour to meet characters from the story and also have a photo opportunity. Guest artists sponsored in part by the marion lewis foundation matthew helms began his training in. Guest artist matthew helms, principal boulder ballet. No matter where you see boulder ballet, in the theater, on tour, in the classroom. Matthew helmsbegan his training in colorado on full scholarship at the.
In fact, there is one more chance to catch the sugar plum fairy, when centennial state ballet presents the nutcracker dec. The nutcracker ballet boulder ballet and the boulder philharmonic orchestra music peter illyich tchaikovsky 18401890 boulder ballet artistic director ana claire boulder ballet associate. Americas favorite ballet is brought to life by the boulder ballet and the boulder philharmonic. Boulder philharmonic the nutcracker 2015, december 2022. Historic scavenger hunt highlights ballet societys a. Boulder ballets the nutcracker series with matthew helms over. The meaning of life isnt simply to survive or exist, but to move ahead forward, to go up, to achieve, to conquer. The grandness of macky auditorium is matched by the scale of this production featuring a cast of 100 dancers, full scenery, beautiful costumes and special effects. The current vision for boulder ballet builds on the accomplishments and knowledge gained through the. The matthews parks, recreation and cultural resource department will preserve and enhance the quality of life with dynamic and accessible programs, facilities, services and the promotion of tourism. Boulder ballet is boulder countys foremost professional dance company and ballet school. The nutcracker will also feature a guest artist ballet dancer. The address of skyline high school is 600 e mountain view ave longmont, colorado 80504.
Boulder ballet national performing arts funding exchange. Its not your typical story ballet, like the nutcracker or giselle or swan lake. Boulder ballets spectrum of dance is exceptionally broad, ranging from annual presentations of major classical ballet works like the nutcracker and giselle, extending to new choreographic works presenting oneofakind creative and original contemporary ballet performances, and sustaining its boulder ballet school whose curriculum is especially comprehensive, professional, and widely respected. The mission of boulder ballet is to extend the artistry, passion, and joy of dance through company performances, excellent training, and outreach programs for school audiences. Boulder ballet, boulder philharmonic orchestra, and boulder childrens chorale present the nutcracker as you have never seen it before. Centennial state ballet is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing classical ballet performances for the community. I have seen colorado ballet tickets for sale on other websites. Matthew helms and melissa heslep practice in the boulder ballet studio. Matthew helms began his training in colorado on full scholarship at the academy of classical ballet, where he danced principal roles in the nutcracker, giselle and le corsaire.
Boulder philharmonic orchestra and boulder ballet, november 24. In december, 2011 matt had the lead role in a movie version of nutcracker, filmed in tennessee. Inwood dance company continues tradition with the nutcracker. New sets, new beginning for boulder ballets nutcracker. Stephanie has danced professionally with alaska dance theatre, utah festival opera, and peoria ballet. Guest dancers are matthew helms of the boulder ballet and israel rodriguez from the orlando ballet. Inwood the inwood dance company offers an opportunity to enjoy the nutcracker this holiday season. Matthew paul helms, age 35, saint louis, mo 63123 view full report known locations. Saturday matinee kelsey byrne and matthew helms saturday. From the parking lot, armburst is a pretty unassuming gym, situated in a shopping center in wheat ridge, flanked by a car rental business and a livestock feed store. Their 18th annual production of tchaikovskys beloved ballet features a live orchestra and guest artist matthew helms from boulder ballet. Join boulder ballet on a wild ride to new horizons.
Boulder nutcracker concert tour 42 photos facebook. Tickets on sale to the nutcrackerthe colorado youth ballet and ballet society of colorado springs will feature michele wiles, artistic director of new york citybased balletnext, dec. Centennial state ballet is proud to be an active member of the arts community in boulder county, colorado. He has upcoming principal roles in cinderella, swan lake and copellia, all of which will be first time ballets for matt to add as his repertoire. Please visit the official boulder city ballet website for more information. She has served as ballet mistress on various operas and ballets. The classic holiday tale of clara and her prince as they travel to the. In addition to teaching ballet technique classes at cu. Boulder ballet, 2590 walnut st, ste 10, boulder, co 2020. The ballet arts studio was founded in the 1970s as the ballet arts studio of boulder by larry boyette.
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