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. She received further trainingon a twoyear full scholarship from the ford foundationat the nations. New york city ballets nutcracker coming to movie theaters. Eglevsky ballet brings the nutcracker from nyc to l. He also teaches at cpyb and was the 2011 12 director of choreoplan, a. She has served as brass city ballet s associate director since 2000.
Siobhan holds a bachelor of fine arts, with a concentration in dance from the. New york city ballet artists to perform in crybs nutcracker. Eglevsky ballet brings its annual production of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker. The eglevsky ballet has a rich 50 year history and has established itself as an entity dedicated to. Professional dance company and preprofesional training program. Eglevsky ballet maurice brandon curry, executive artistic director will hold auditions for professional male and female dancers for its upcoming 201718 season. The andre eglevsky papers 19291989 are comprised of dancing files and teaching files. Based on a novel by 19thcentury romantic fabulist e. The eglevsky ballet will present the world premiere of executive artistic director maurice brandon currys production of the sergei prokofiev ballet cinderella. She has served as brass city ballets associate director since 2000. Teacher bios wmba white marsh ballet academyballet. For more information about the eglevsky ballet click here. She is a member of the white marsh ballet academy dance company and has been cast in roles such as russian lead, arabian lead, paquita lead, and the sugar plum fairy. During this time, shana was one of sixty students selected to attend the ny state summer school of the arts.
Eglevsky ballet, 700 hicksville road, suite 102, bethpage, ny. Durhamwolfeboro in what has become a holiday tradition, northeaster ballet theatre will present the nutcracker, in the seacoast and lakes regions. 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. The production will feature new and innovative choreography by the eglevsky ballets director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. Press releases cpyb central pennsylvania youth ballet. Under laszlos leadership, eglevsky ballet opened its doors to the community with a brand new stateofart facility in bethpage, ny. Copy of about us link from out team page eglevsky ballet. For more information about the eglevsky ballet, visit. The adults in ballet blog philanthropy for dance to. While there, shana performed features roles in the nutcracker, paquita, and other ballets. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker on december 16 or 17. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage farmingdale. Eglevsky ballet will be closed from march 1629, 2020.
Nov 03, 2011 new york city ballet has joined the corps of cultural institutions presenting performances on the big screen. Dec 10, 2014 eglevsky ballet nutcracker snow excerpt jason stotz. Adults in ballet philanthropy for dance aib is a nonprofit organization that deeply believes in its core mission to provide youth and adults quality dance training, education and performing opportunities for both serious amateurs and professionals, where all dancers can prosper and continue to practice selfexpression through movement. The production will feature innovative and exciting choreography by eglevsky ballet s artistic director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. An annual professional production of the nutcracker, a spring production. At this time, we will carefully monitor the pandemic and how it affects our eglevsky ballet students.
The professional company is based in bethpage, long island approximately 40 min commute from penn station. 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. Eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker featuring choreography by the companys executive artistic. 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. Starring new york city ballet soloist savannah lowery as the fairy godmother be swept away by the world premiere of maurice brandon currys enchanting new production of cinderella. This material consists of her teaching notes and photocopies of some choreographic material and dance notes not otherwise present in the collection. At age 11, his mother encouraged him to try an audition for a local nutcracker. Throughout their adventures, tchaikovskys dazzling inventiveness propels the dances of nimble flowers and regal fairy queens. In 2008 laszlo choreographed snow white, premiered peter pan in 2009, restaged swan lake in 2011, and premiered carnival of the animals in 2011.
The nutcracker performed by eglevsky ballet long island. The eglevsky ballet company is dedicated to enriching long island and its surrounding communities through the presentation and training of ballet in the classical tradition of its founder, andre eglevsky. News 12 long island wants to get you in the holiday spirit with these heartfelt stories and events across the island. Dance lessons at the old opera house, charles town wv. Enter below for a chance to win 4 tickets to the nutcracker performance of your choice. Throughout her years at eglevsky ballet she was an active teacher in ny. The eglevsky ballet will perform the nutcracker at the bardavon opera house in poughkeepsie, n. Prominent long island ballet company eglevsky ballet is set to bring holiday cheer to the masses with its annual production of the nutcracker on saturday, dec. 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. Dec 24, 1985 the eglevsky ballet s production of the nutcracker, performed saturday night at the lehman center for the performing arts at lehman college in the bronx, is a version that does honor to this.
Andre eglevsky, russianborn american ballet dancer and teacher widely regarded as the greatest male classical dancer of his generation. He performed with the royal ballet, royal opera ballet, and london festival ballet before coming to new york in 1976 to join the eglevsky ballet as ballet master and resident choreographer. He became artistic director of the long islandbased company in 1989 and remained in that position until 1996. The production will feature innovative and exciting choreography by eglevsky ballets artistic director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. Eglevsky ballet has long been recognized as a prominent, professional school and company. 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. Hoffman, the nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker bethpage, ny. Paul and laura jost paula kahn jacqueline keatonford james lenz ms. 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 nutcracker snow excerpt jason stotz. Set to prokofievs jubilant and lush score, this classic fairy tale will be brought to creative new life.
Eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker featuring choreography by the companys executive. Melissa hayden and andre eglevsky in sleeping beauty. Another tv broadcast in the days when network tv regularly showed ballet and opera when america was more educated and we could see without. Eglevsky ballet offers a fulltime professional training program in its stateoftheart facility.
Marina eglevsky to be honored at ballet gala the new york times. In 2010, laszlo was commissioned to choreograph for the eglevsky ballet, the nutcracker premiered in december of 2010. 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. Louis armstrong celebration 2011 curated by margo mensing. Eglevsky ballet will hold auditions for professional male and. The nutcracker more 2017 tis the season 2017 tis the season. Half a century ago, the louisville ballet had just celebrated its 10th birthday when it launched its first production of the nutcracker. Guests put new spin on eglevsky ballets production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker. We have delayed the closing of eglevsky ballet during this health crisis for as long as we can and, unfortunately, the inevitable time has come. Directed and choreographed by executive artistic director maurice brandon curry, eglevsky ballets professional company will be joined by. The nutcracker as performed by the eglevsky ballet.
Keeping the dreams of andre eglevsky going one ballerina at a time. Cinderella performed by eglevsky ballet tilles center. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview. Dec, 2009 the gala may lend extra pizazz to what has become an annual tradition for the nonprofit eglevsky ballet. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview, ny the performances will take place on saturday, december 16th, at 1pm and and. Festival ballet festival ballet theatre and southland. Sevin is a resident choreographer for tarte where she. She began her professional ballet training at eglevsky ballet and continued at the seiskaya ballet. Marina eglevsky to be honored at ballet gala the new. From 2007 2011, she remained a soloist with the washington ballet and under the direction of mr. Eglevsky ballet provides professional training for students of all ages and abilities.
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. In 2014, she cofounded fjk dance with the artistic director and choreographer fadi khoury. Laura jost jacqueline keatonford james lenz eleanor lieberman marilyn london. Tchaikovskys ballet of the nutcracker is based on alexandre dumas translation of the original tale by e. Unity phelan, soloist with new york city ballet, will star as the sugar plum fairy.
Additionally, two summer intensives and a master class series throughout the year complete the dancers training. Find 2 listings related to eglevsky ballet in bethpage on. Northeaster ballet theatre to present the nutcracker. Eglevsky ballet seeks male and female dancers for 201718. Christina franz ballet, pointe dance instructor christina franz brings over 30 years of teaching experience to the old opera house. Sevin joined eglevsky ballet in 2017, and performed in nutcracker and the brand new production of cinderella, choreographed by maurice brandon curry. Kat wildish grew up in tampa, florida, but she shot from the beach to the balletic big time at the age of 15, when she toured the southern united states as a member of ballet gala, on stage with such superstars as rudolf nureyev, margot fonteyn, cynthia gregory, and fernando bujones. For over 50 years, eglevsky ballet has been bringing balletic artistry of the highest caliber to long island and has long been recognized as a prominent school and professional company. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage site on grumman property will offer classes, serve as feeder to ballet company. Melissa hayden and andre eglevsky sleeping beauty beauty. The 2010 2011 ballet chicago performance season is dedicated to david l. Check out our amazing faculty and their awesome accomplishments and credentials in the bios below. Guests put new spin on eglevsky ballets production of the. Katharine kat wildish born 21 september 1959 is a ballerina from tampa, florida, u.
Maurice brandon curry serves as choreographer and executive artistic director of eglevsky ballet, while the massapequa philharmonic orchestra conducted by david bernard accompanies the performances with live music. 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. Bethpage, new york eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents. Eglevsky ballet announces student workshop performance 68. The nutcracker promises to delight with visions of a sugar plum fairy, her dashing cavalier, angels, dolls, and a. Central pennsylvania youth ballet s laszlo berdo hired as artistic director for eglevsky ballet. In april 2011 she was awarded the third place prize for choreography at the national society of arts and letters southeast chapter. Article contributed by chautauqua regional youth ballet. Located at the tilles center for the performing arts, liu post no classes at eglevsky ballet on these days.
Act one tells a story of how little clara aids her magical christmas gift a nutcracker in the form of a soldier defeat an army of mice. Eglevsky ballet is the premier ballet academy and professional company on long island. 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. Dec 07, 20 classic ballet nutcracker celebrates 50 years. He performed with the royal ballet, the royal opera ballet, and the london festival ballet before coming to new york in 1976 to join the eglevsky ballet as ballet master and resident choreographer. At academy of ballet in peachtree corners we take great pride in our talented and esteemed faculty. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island. Join us for a meet and greet with the dancers after the saturday 11. Marina eglevsky archives the adults in ballet blog. At the age of fifteen, marina eglevsky joined the harkness ballet company and launched her own successful dance career. The chautauqua regional youth ballet is thrilled to announce that new york city ballet dancers, lauren king and joseph gordon will perform the roles of the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier in crybs 2018 nutcracker which will be held at the reg lenna center for the arts on december 14 and 15 the production had become a holiday. The eglevsky ballet tickets 2020, the eglevsky ballet tour dates 2020, the eglevsky ballet schedule 2020.
In 1979 she joined the eglevsky ballet, under the direction of edward villella and then michael vernon. Ballerina dream summer camp june june 17, 2011 ballet. The eglevsky ballet s production of the nutcracker, performed saturday night at the lehman center for the performing arts at lehman college in the bronx, is. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island, ny patch. Eglevsky ballet will hold auditions for professional male and female dancers for its upcoming season. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker with the massapequa. He was appointed artistic director and school director of eglevsky ballet in 2011. A valiant nutcracker saves a little girl from the evil mouse king. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage plainview, ny. As a senior company member, kaitlyn performed as clara 2011, 2012, dew drop fairy, and sugar plum fairy in nutcracker, snow white in snow white and. Harris has taught for the inland pacific ballet, alvin ailey, long island academy of dance, the conservatory of dance and at kids on campus at naugatuck valley community college and as an adjunct faculty member at westover school. Eglevsky ballets prestigious professional company on long. 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. The nutcracker guest artists ellen green, joshua ishmon.
Dec, 2011 nyc ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker live 2011 synopsis. Nicole ford began her training at the age of 5 and has studied for the last 6 years at white marsh ballet academy. Wildish is a master teacher of ballet, certified from primary through level 7 the highest of the abt. Nyc ballet dancers to perform at reg lenna news, sports. She also performed leading roles in many contemporary and neoclassical works. Dec 27, 2017 bethpage, new york eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents. New york city ballet dancers lauren king and joseph gordon will perform the roles of the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier in the chautauqua regional youth ballet s 2018 nutcracker at the reg lenna center for the arts on dec. Bethpage, new york eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker featuring choreography by the companys executive artistic director, maurice brandon curry and starring unity phelan, soloist at new york city ballet as the sugar plum fairy and jared. The gala may lend extra pizazz to what has become an annual tradition for the nonprofit eglevsky ballet. Marina eglevsky, born into ballet royalty, started dancing very early almost as soon as she could walk. Ballet, tap and hip hop dance teachers fort lauderdale. We know it takes extraordinary teachers to create extraordinary dancers. Material dating from 1978 to 1989 was created by leda eglevsky following her husbands death in 1977.
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