Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60foot growing christmas tree and spectacular russianmade costumes and sets. Led by rosalind avrett jones, students will explore in depth the choreography, music and specialties of this timeless holiday tradition as presented by colton ballet. Colton ballet company is the colton ballet schools nonprofit company. The staunton academy of ballet was founded by director pamela mccray, r. The magic of tchaikovskys masterpiece comes to life on the imperial stage as the columbia county ballet sets this christmas classic to dance. Platinum ticket buyers receive a premium nutcracker ornament, a moscow ballet book, and a meet and greet opportunity with early seating afterward. This timeless ballet is perfect for the whole family to enjoy as its full of magic, action and beauty. Nov 30, 2019 the holiday season brings to mind family, friends andthe nutcracker. Imperial theatre presents free film series back to the future. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker miller auditorium. Along with the members of the augusta youth ballet company, students of the dance factory, and guest roles by local artists, nurlan abougaliev, retired principal dancer of pittsburgh ballet theatre, will dance as the cavalier and the snow king with a pointe park dancer as the sugar plum fairy and local senior nina stump as the snow queen. Dec 12, 2019 this christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Effective september 22, 2016, augusta ballet school and dance augusta will be named colton ballet school of augusta and colton ballet company of augusta. The nutcracker from atlanta ballet gets newage makeover in its 24th year natisha lance, 11alive, 2018.
Cast members stopped by wjbf news channel 6 at noon to talk about the holiday tradition. Cutno dances focus is to provide and expand training and educational opportunities for dancers. Joining the ranks of atlanta ballet for the 20172018 season, hes now commencing his second season with the company. Aiken civic ballet company the aiken civic ballet is south. She danced in many gala performances of serba southeastern regional ballet association including charleston, miami, and atlanta with the augusta ballet as an honor company. We achieve this mission by presenting highquality classical and contemporary ballet performances, offering free or lowcost educational opportunities to local youth and offering unique events aimed at. The colton ballet will perform the nutcracker, as will the columbia county ballet. Cant have the holidays without the nutcracker metro. Dec 15, 2018 behind the scenes of the nutcracker the backstage is a flurry of activity as the bossov ballet theatre prepares for a performance of the beloved show at the waterville opera house. Ron colton obituary augusta, ga the augusta chronicle. Developed after decades of meticulous direction and instruction in the art of dance, colton ballet company opened its first season in 2006 with the beloved holiday tradition, the nutcracker, which has enthralled audiences for almost 50 years. Columbia county ballet presents the nutcracker imperial. Servicesproducts the colton ballet school curriculum embraces the development of the dancer from the first day of enrollment at 4 years of age to the emergence of the professional. Cant have the holidays without the nutcracker metro spirit.
The columbia county ballet presents the nutcracker. Start a new holiday tradition with your family and join us at the nutcracker. The nutcracker is the story of clara, a young girl who dreams of toy soldiers battling giant mice and a nutcracker. Colton ballet presents the nutcracker greater augusta arts.
The moment you enter the doors of the colton ballet school, youll feel a difference. Colton ballet company, 2941 walton way, augusta, ga 2020. Augusta ballet is a presenting dance organization that sponsors world class dance artists to perform in the central savannah river area, sharing their skills both on stage and off through performances, workshops, master classes, and more. Its a challenge atlanta ballet dancer emily carrico, who plays marie in the production, said the dancers are up for. All events for colton ballet presents the nutcracker all events. Behind the scenes of the nutcracker the backstage is a flurry of activity as the bossov ballet theatre prepares for a performance of the beloved show at the waterville opera house. Meet the characters of the nutcracker, have sweet treats and crafts, and listen to the story of the nutcracker told by the sugar plum fairy. The nutcracker is showing at imperial theatre, colton ballet s home theater. Ashland youth ballet dance education mission ashland.
Staunton academy of ballet 105 n augusta st, staunton, virginia 24401 rated 4. This production is presented by the childrens notforprofit organization the shenandoah civic dance company and has been a family favorite here in the valley for 36 years. We offer the most fun childrens dance lessons around. Nov 29, 2019 come and experience the same magic and grandeur that ron colton brought to augusta in 1971. Its mission is to provide professional quality dance performances to the. As a lifelong educator i was moved to see the dedication, concentration, and artistry of a true master teacher. Augusta west has been named best dance studio for multiple years by these csra publications. From 19852001, bon was a soloist and ballet mistress with the augusta ballet.
Colton ballet company 2941 walton way, augusta, georgia 30909 rated 4. Colton ballet school, 2941 walton way at the corner of. Today, ccb dance studios are located on a beautiful, sprawling acre and a half in the martinezevans area where our students celebrate the art of dance through the beauty of the ballet. Augusta ballet is on a mission to foster a culture of dance appreciation and support across a diverse audience of all ages in the augusta community and across augusta s river region. Staunton academy of ballet is everything you want your ideal ballet studio to be. Retired from the company, bon continues as ballet mistress of colton ballet company formerly dance augusta and teacher and business administrator of colton ballet school formerly augusta ballet school. Today, december 14th at 1pm at the old government house. Ron coulton of the augusta ballet and cynthia bronner of the university of louisville dance theater evaluated the aybs the nutcracker for acceptance to the southeast regional dance association.
They are a family run business that treats all of their students like part of that family, they are a huge part of the patchwork quilt that is the downtown staunton community. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. Benjamin utilizing the arte moderne style of architecture and was owned by frank miller. Both entities are officially listed as augusta ballet school dba colton ballet school and dance augusta dba colton ballet company. A mustsee event, witness the worlds best dancers on stage in kalamazoo.
Nov 18, 2017 the nutcracker is showing at imperial theatre, colton ballets home theater. Colton ballet presents the nutcracker imperial theatre. Dec 30, 2019 welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in augusta. With worldclass artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds, dont miss your chance to ring in the holidays with this acclaimed christmas. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. He was an apprentice with the joffrey ballet in new york, a principal dancer with the atlanta ballet, and a soloist with les grands ballets canadiens in montreal.
But how much do you know about their life that is not on the stage. Many of my christmas memories with my own children revolve around the nutcracker ballet. Colton ballet school 2941 walton way ext augusta, ga dance. Some of his favorite highlights from dancing with atlanta ballet include performing the closing of atlanta ballet s nutcracker by john mcfall and the premiere of craig davidsons remembrance hereafter.
Augusta ballet is the premier dance presenter of augusta, ga. At the age of thirteen, she joined jones augusta dance theater as a principal dancer performing lead roles in copellia, pequita, nutcracker, and etudes. Nutcracker 2019 was a success, thanks to support from our patrons and sponsors. Your entire family will enjoy this classic holiday tale that has. Andrew kuharsky photos greenville ballet school and company.
Colton ballet school 2941 walton way ext, augusta, ga. When you are looking for childrens dance lessons that are fun, supportive and exciting, call augusta youth school of dance. She previously taught ballet at usc aiken and has enjoyed choreographing ballets for the aiken civic ballet which include the nutcracker, korean cinderella, snow white. The nutcracker is the story of clara, a young girl who dreams of toy soldiers battling giant mice and a nutcracker doll who comes to life in time to save her. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in augusta. Nov 02, 2019 colton ballet company the nutcracker imperial theatre the holiday season brings to mind family, friends andthe nutcracker. The miller theater is a former movie theater and vaudeville house in augusta, georgia. Aiken civic ballet company the aiken civic ballet is. Nov 27, 2015 cast members stopped by wjbf news channel 6 at noon to talk about the holiday tradition. You have seen moscow ballet s beautiful and awardwinning ballerinas perform as masha in the great russian nutcracker, as princess aurora in the sleeping beauty and as odetteodile in swan lake to name the top three beloved ballets. The nutcracker augusta youth ballet company event in. Carlee attended summer training programs with central pennsylvania youth ballet, american ballet theatre, joffrey ballet, and the burklyn ballet as a scholarship student. Its mission is to provide professional quality dance performances to the csra. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with.
Dance photos of greenville ballet schools andrew kuharsky. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, nutcracker crafts and nutcracker sweet. In addition to augustas favorite, the nutcracker, colton ballet company presents seasons of professional dance through inspired classics and innovative. Cutno dance center for dance education is an arts institution committed to providing quality dance instruction for the csra area while strengthening cultural diversity.
We hope you will stop by and learn more about our school of excellence. For ten consecutive years, dancers from cutno dance center light up the stage in their winter performance, nutcracker in the south. We enjoy our venue at the imperial theatre, said bon ellis, the companys ballet mistress and business administrator, herself a former ballerina who danced professionally in augusta for 15 years. For the past 15 years, children have enjoyed the unforgettable magic of the nutcracker with these summer camps. Platinum ticket buyers must meet the moscow ballet representative 45 minutes prior to showtime at the merchandise table to attend the meet and greet. Augusta players present rodgers and hammersteins cinderella. Augusta ballet is a presenting dance organization that sponsors world class dance artists to perform in the central savannah river area, sharing their skills both. She danced professionally with the san francisco ballet company, received her early training with the san francisco ballet school and san francisco conservatory of ballet and was accepted as an apprentice to the san francisco ballet theater at age 15. We are bringing back our free film series with movies. Imperial theatre 745 broad street augusta, ga 30901 united states.
In 1982 she joined the augusta ballet, performing many ballets including. Colton ballet company the nutcracker imperial theatre the holiday season brings to mind family, friends andthe nutcracker. Each year, the ballet continues to grow and evolve. Augusta ballet school nutcracker, polechinelle 2011 youtube. The augusta ballet company received the designations of major company and honor company. The original, direct from russia, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. The scale of everything in this theater and the choreography is just out of this world, she said. The augusta players will perform a christmas carole, and. Colton ballet company is the dynamic vision of ron and zanne colton, bon ellis and a host of devoted volunteers and parents. Coltons powerful legacy continues to live on in dance augusta where colton was the artistic director. Get to know sasha, karyna and natalia a littl e better. Join us as colton ballet company of augusta brings this holiday favorite to life during the 2019 thanksgiving weekend. The columbia county ballet has assembled over the years a staff of excellence both administratively as well as in the classroom and production studios.
The nutcracker will be performed thanksgiving weekend at augusta s imperial theatre. The nutcracker is the story of clara, a young girl who dreams of toy soldiers battling giant mice and a nutcracker doll who comes to life in time to. Cutno dance center for education cutno dance center for. Your entire family will enjoy this classic holiday tale that has become a tradition in the csra. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic. Our office staff are thoroughly trained to address the needs of our newest students and their families.
Retired from the company, bon continues as ballet mistress of colton ballet company formerly dance augusta and teacher and business administrator of colton ballet school formerly augusta ballet. Maxwell theatre nutcracker in the south augusta university. Colton ballet school of augusta will hold registration and open house on august 15th and 16th from 3 6pm. Dont miss the 37th anniversary performances of the nutcracker at wilson memorial high school, friday december 6, saturday december 7 and sunday december 8. Kuharsky is a graduate of canadas national ballet school. Colton ballet school 2941 walton way ext, augusta, ga 30909.
Purchase ballet tickets in your city moscow ballet. Join us thanksgiving weekend at the imperial theatre for our annual performance of the nutcrackeran augusta tradition. Come and experience the same magic and grandeur that ron colton brought to augusta in 1971. This holiday season, experience moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Founded in 1960 by marietta native iris hensley, the georgia ballet is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring the public through professional ballet performance, unparalleled dance training and meaningful community outreach. Augustas imperial theater adds improvements, blasts from the past. All events for colton ballet presents the nutcracker. The georgia ballets the nutcracker is a holiday classic and season favorite. Augusta west is a premier dance studio with over 40 years in the csra.