Ballet hawaii continues to bring a range of celebrated productions to the stage, including coppelia, giselle, sleeping beauty, peter pan, and an annual hawaiian themed nutcracker, a production that has become a tradition beloved by the community. In addition to the respectable array of guest artists and the superior choreography, the costuming and. Yes, i was the only male of any age wearing shorts. She suggested that the party scene be based on a christmas eve party in 1858, hosted by mary dominis at her home, honolulus historic washington place. Our goal is to develop healthy, confident, compassionate young leaders and dancers, who are well prepared for success in their next stage of life. Matsushita was inspired to teach by her mentor, saying, the hard work, blisters and pain are worth it to perform and pass on the passion for dance. The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through vivid seats. The performance on saturday night 1214 was by far one of the best. West hawaii dance theatre puts on the nutcracker ballet.
Hsb offers ballet classes for both children and adults whether for exercise. Ballet hawaii to perform nutcracker with hawaiian twist. And to make a city loved by its people, it must be lovable since no city can be complete without dance. Ballet hawaii production of nutcracker returns dec. Ballet hawaii has been enriching hawaii s cultural environment by teaching. Pamela taylor tongg is the artist director at ballet hawaii. The nutcracker ballet whisks maui dancers to hawaii. Ballet hawaii presents the nutcracker, honolulu, oahu. Hawaii state ballet presents the nutcracker at mamiya. Despite what friends tell you, it is not cool to wear shorts to a ballet opening in honolulu, despite how nice of an aloha shirt you wear. Vivid seatss thirdparty sellers list and sell the tickets. Ballet hawaii has been enriching hawaiis cultural environment by teaching. Proservice is thrilled to be a supporting partner empowering ballet hawaii to succeed.
Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Dont miss ballet hawaiis holiday tradition, its annual production of the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Ballet hawaiis mission is to teach, present, promote and produce dance in hawaii. Under the baton of maestro brian dollinger, musicians of the west hawaii dance theatre orchestra will accompany the dancers. The nutcracker ballet whisks maui dancers to hawaii island visions of sugar plum fairies. Ballet hawaii has exciting events throughout the year.
I have seen performances of the nutcracker many times in my life. Ballet hawaii has been enriching hawaii s cultural environment by teaching, promoting and producing dance since 1976. This will show the total ballet hawaii 2020 schedule laid on top of a computergenerated calendar so guests can see a full months dates at a time. Right before christmas and all thru the isle, mapa presents the nutcracker in holiday style. Hawaii ballet theatre presents the 38th anniversary edition of the nutcracker.
Dancers debut, return in ballet hawaiis nutcracker. Hawaiian nutcracker university of hawaii at hilo performing. Nutcracker west hawaii dance theatre ballet and dance. Ballet hawaii s mission is to teach, present, promote and produce dance in hawaii. Ballet hawaii presents the nutcracker photos by james garrett special to the staradvertiser december 17, 2018 updated on december 23, 2018 at 9. Ballet hawaii goes big with the nutcracker honolulu star. This delightful holiday classic is performed at kahilu theatre on thursday, december 21 and friday, december 22, 6. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. She saw something special in matsushita, who started ballet at age 4 on a scholarship, graduated to pointe at 12, and will perform in her 18th nutcracker alongside her ballet hawaii students. Share the holiday magic with tickets to ballet hawaiis the nutcracker a memorable christmas gift.
West hawaii dance theatre puts on the nutcracker ballet at. Four performances are scheduled at blaisdell concert hall friday through sunday, december 15, 16. This years roster includes shaina liebson alberta ballet, damir emric royal danish ballet, miho tsutsumi matsuyama ballet company, ryuske kishida yanomoko ballet. Yoshiko kamikusa was 6 when her family came to hawaii in 2002. Due to increasing health concerns regarding covid19, hawaii state ballet will be canceling all classes. Choreographed by septime webre, this nutcracker incorporates the history and c.
Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in hawaii. The nutcracker blaisdell concert hall december 1416, 2018 venue. West hawaii theatre presents nutcracker big island now. Choreographed by septime webre, this nutcracker incorporates the history and culture of hawaii, and features guest artists from nycb and other companies. The hawaiian nutcracker university of hawaii at hilo. Mahalo to ballet hawaii for continually putting on their annual nutcracker performances and featured performances such as a sleeping beauty with professional dancers.
Four performances are scheduled at blaisdell concert hall friday through sunday, december 15, 16 and 17. If you have a desire to view the times for ballet hawaii tickets 2020 in calendar view your welcome to click the calendar view logo at the uppermost part of the listings in the right side top corner. The nutcracker is a ballet by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, composed in 189192, and based on the nutcracker and the mouse king, a story by e. All children must be 6 years of age by december 1st to participate. Casting for nutcracker is chosen by audition in september. Hawaii nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Ballet hawaii hires principal guest artists from leading ballet companies from around the world, with musical accompaniment by the hawaii symphony orchestra. Join our nutcracker family and experience the magic. West hawaii dance theatre and academy lights up the holidays by presenting the nutcracker ballet. Within a year, ballet had become her passion and she was a student at. Dec 06, 2016 pamela taylor tongg is the artist director at ballet hawaii. The west hawaii dance theatre and academy will present the nutcracker ballet at the kahilu theatre in waimea on tuesday and wednesday, dec. Honolulu classical ballet provides the highest quality specialized dance instruction in classical ballet, while cultivating a commitment to excellence in its dancers.
The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Hsb offers ballet classes for both children and adults whether for exercise, to study an art form, or to pursue dance as a profession. Nutcracker all school students have priority casting for ballet hawaii s nutcracker. Ballet hawaii ballet hawaiis mission is to teach, present. Tchaikovskys classic ballet will once again be set in the 1858 kingdom of hawaii. The nutcracker, presented by ballet hawaii, is definitely a treat and feast for ones eyes. West hawaii dance theatre lights up your holidays by presenting the traditional nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker ballet whisks maui dancers to hawaii island. Enjoy tchaikovskys classic ballet reinterpreted and set in the 1858 kingdom of hawaii. Ballet hawaii presents the nutcracker honolulu star. Choreography by kea kapahua, celeste staton, and annie bunker. Beautiful music, sparkling costumes, and enchanted toys come to life as the sugar plum fairy, a little girl clara, a handsome prince, and a cast of dancers bring this holiday classic to life on stage at the blaisdell concert hall. The nutcracker is a ballet by pyotr ilich tchaikovsky, composed in 189192, and based on the the nutcracker and the mouse king, a story by e. Originally a support group for the honolulu city ballet, this nonprofit organization provides.
Dec 02, 2015 island dance academy performs the nutcracker ballet tap dancing soldiers, sword fighting combatants, whirling twirling dancers all take to the stage for one weekend only, friday through sunday, dec. Ballet hawaii artistic director, pam taylortongg, got my attention when she invited me to create a new adaptation of the nutcracker for ballet hawaii. Dec 15, 2017 ballet hawaii s nutcracker 2017 datetime dec 15, 2017 to dec 17, 2017 07. Honolulu, hawaii 96816 st louis high schoolchaminade campus.
This years nutcracker ballet will again include an amazing live orchestra led by conductor brian hollinger, with guest dancers timour bourtasenkov, frederick davis and more. Ballet hawaii made history in 2016 when it changed the setting of the nutcracker story from the home of a wealthy family in late 19thcentury germany to washington place in honolulu, in the. Hawaii state ballet presents the nutcracker at mamiya theatre. West hawaii dance theatre lights up the holidays by presenting the nutcracker ballet at kahilu theatresaturday, december 21, sunday, december 22, and monday, december 23, 2019. Featuring the uh hilo and hawcc dance classes as well as community members and dancers. Dec 17, 2017 the nutcracker ballet whisks maui dancers to hawaii island visions of sugar plum fairies. West hawaii dance theatre will light up the holidays with its the nutcracker ballet at kahilu theatre in waimea. Ballet hawaii executive director john parkinson and yoshiko kamikusa, principal dancer. Music by the hawaii symphony orchestra and some of ballets biggest stars. A holiday tradition continues when hawaii ballet theatre presents its 39th annual production of the nutcracker. You may have seen it before in chicago, new york, or l. What better way to celebrate the holidays than by combining a timeless nutcracker with the grandeur and elegance of the hawaiian monarchy. The nutcracker is a ballet by pyotr ilich tchaikovsky, composed in 189192, and based on the the nutcracker and the mouse king, a. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
Originally a support group for the honolulu city ballet, this nonprofit organization provides opportunities for selfgrowth, while instilling selfesteem and pride in its students, patrons and audiences. Shaina was a soloist dancer with ballett im revier in germany and spent five seasons as a principal dancer with bay pointe ballet which was based in the san francisco area. Hawaii state ballet provides the highest standard of excellence in classical training. Ballet hawaii the nutcracker at the concert hall neal s. The second film adaptation was a 1993 film of the new york city ballet version, titled george balanchines the nutcracker, with david zinman conducting the new york city ballet orchestra. She has been a dancer with several companies including alberta ballet, ballet austin, and ballet san jose where she performed for eight years. Buy tickets online now or find out more with honolulu theatre. The hawaiian nutcracker is a local adaptation of the classic holiday ballet, using the same music by composer peter ilych tchaikovsky. The adaptation was originally created by a uh hilo dance instructor, earnest morgan, in collaboration with professional dancer and choreographer willie dean ige in 1990. Ballet hawaii will perform the nutcracker, but it will be set in the hawaiian kingdom. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. Our annual the nutcracker is a professional production.