I am so excited for this next chapter of my career and life. Aug 09, 2019 this winter, hong kong ballet will present the farewell season of terence kohlers beloved the nutcracker at hong kong cultural centres grand theatre on 2023, 2529 december 2019. Davit vardanyan has studied in armenian national school and graduated from john cranko school in stuttgart taught by pioter pestov. Ballet auditions for summer intensives, colleges and companies. Hong kong ballet is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style. Dancers invited to audition for hong kong ballets alice. Childrens audition for le corsaire and the nutcracker 2017. Hong kong ballet offers an attractive 12 monthcontract beginning july 2019. Stella lau, veteran ballerina, well reputed in rehearsal directing, is currently senior. Ballet company auditions the national ballet of canada. Ballet of the national theatre brno rescheduling the audition date.
Hong kong7 december 2019 this christmas, the worlds most popular festive ballet returns to. Times and locations of auditions are subject to change, so please check back closer to your audition date. Oct 30, 2017 gba nutcracker ballet 2019 performance tickets on sale now. Worldwide auditions and jobs for dancers, ballerinas, dance. Gba nutcracker ballet 2017 performance tickets on sale now. Venue of audition, studio 1, hong kong dance company. The company performs between 6 to 8 seasons in a year, including theatre productions and outdoor shows, as well as regular outreach and education programmes to schools and community groups. May 16, 2019 hong kong ballet is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style. Since 1979 hong kong ballet has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organisation with accomplished dancers and a strong repertoire. Hk ballets annual nutcracker in hong kong 2019 little steps. But stevenson spread the fame of houston ballet farther afield than ever, with a twoweek tour to beijing and shanghai, china, during the summer of 1995, and tours to hong kong in 1999 and moscow in 2003. Hb at home stay connected with our dancers and staff from home visit. Dancing in the nutcracker is different from other performances in that it requires.
Set of 2 viletta china the grand finale 1981 and the snow king and queen 1979. Photograph is printed on thick poster board and is in original gold tone frame. Nutcracker ballet the grand finale, the snow king and. Hong kong ballet is seeking exquisite classical dancers at the corps and principal levels for the 202021 season to dance in one. Career highlights include performances of mozarts don giovanni and mendelssohns ballet a midsummer nights dream in the singapore and hong kong festival of arts. Hong kong ballet performance at peace center canceled due. Halfway around the world in east asia, hong kong ballet was hiring a new. Open audition for the role of clara in this years nutcracker. Singapore dance theatre is a nonprofit arts company with a full strength of 35 dancers, plus apprentices and trainees, and 15 administrative staff. Hong kong ballet taiwan tour baby flamingos youtube.
Due to the recent development regarding coronavirus in europe, we are rescheduling the audition date to 23rd of may, 2020. Philanthropic support allows balletmet to provide rich experiences. Hong kong ballet will stage two fulllength productions of le corsaire from 35 and 1012 november 2017 and the nutcracker from 1517, 1920 and 2226 december 2017 at the grand theatre, hong kong cultural centre. Between december 15 and 26, the hong kong ballet is putting on a magical performance that follows the journey of clara and the nutcracker prince as they meet a host of colourful characters and. The 12yearold french international school student earned a place on the stage in the role of clarchen the doll belonging to lead character clara in hong kong ballets production of the beloved tale this year. He has performed with the london festival ballet, and was a principal dancer with the royal new zealand ballet, the national ballet of zimbabwe, ballet west and p. Under direction of boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen and boston ballet ii associate director peter stark, boston ballet ii bbii features classically trained young dancers as they begin their professional performing careers. Vaganova ballet academy auditions young dancers duration. Hong kong ballets the nutcracker time out hong kong. Aug, 2017 ballet school audition video 2010, years old at jean m. China nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
Swan lake, fancl proudly presents the nutcracker and ballet classics for children. Hong kong ballet artistic director septime webre said the group is putting the health and safety of its dancers and the general public first, but is committed to returning to south carolina in the. She was awarded the hong kong jockey club music fund scholarship twice while studying there. Vanessa lai noksze also joined the hong kong ballet in 20. The program will take place during the company season summer 2020 to summer 2021 and will provide emerging artists with a weekly honorarium. Tseng had the great honor of performing in london in the production of hong kong heartbeat where he was privileged to meet princess diana. Audition for richmond ballets professional company. However, inside this limited space, it lives a bunch of adult dancers who are chasing after their unlimited dream. The hong kong ballet the nutcracker trailer youtube. Nutcracker audition registration 2020 canadas ballet jorgen. Hong kong ballet s the nutcracker an annual christmas tradition, with a tighter narrative to chew on. Patrice will share the role with three other dancers but even with four places up for grabs, it wasnt easy getting a spot.
The hong kong ballet group, founded since 1964 with the mission of promoting ballet education and nuturing ballet talents in hong kong. Jun 22, 2019 hong kong ballet holds an annual international audition tour and accepts video auditions. Aug 22, 2019 gba nutcracker ballet 2019 performance tickets on sale now. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Auditions for 202021 company contracts are by invitation only. Today, the company released the new phase of its yearlong ad campaign, which includes the below film, a wes andersonesque romp through the city fusing ballet with pop culture, filled with ferry boats, pom pomwielding grannies and dim s. We consider this production hong kong s defining holiday tradition. Audition rep list negotiable position audition fee will be refunded at audition 100 services offered per season on average.
Open audition for the role of clara in this years nutcracker dance perfomance. His work bolero 2015 with yuh egami won outstanding ensemble performance at the 2016 hong kong dance awards, and he received the award for young artist in dance at the 2012 hong kong arts development awards. Hong kong ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in asia and is internationally recognised as a worldclass institution that represents hong. Dear dancers, thank you for your interest in auditioning for national theatre brno. Ballet in south africa, where he won the ivan soloman award for best male dancer in 1973, 1976 and 1980. The school of alberta ballet s academic stream today attracts students from around the world and graduates of this program have gone on to work with hong kong ballet, norwegian national ballet, san francisco ballet, ballet bc, and of course, several have gone on to join alberta ballet. Gba fall 2019 ballet classes registration now open. Sep 24, 2018 during her work at the stanislavsky theater ekaterina had performed numerous roles in such ballets as the sleeping beauty, coppelia, the nutcracker, giselle and scheherazade.
Elizabeth harrison was born in hong kong, where she started dancing at age four. Hong kong sinfonietta will provide live accompaniment to hong kong ballet s performances of nutcracker under the baton of paolo bortolameolli join hong kong ballet on an enchanted journey up the christmas tree with little clara, as snowflakes swirl, flowers waltz, and the heroic nutcracker battles the villainous rat king to reunite with his ballerina love. The performance is set to tchaikovskys iconic music with live accompaniment by hong kong sinfonietta. Ticket holders are entitled to redeem a complimentary fancl x hk ballet the nutcracker doll christmas edition at selected fancl shops in hong kong, from 1 december 2019 to 15 january 2020. Audition registration despite the cancellation or delay of many of our inperson auditions we still want to you to audition for us.
Students may register onsite with cash or check only. Applicants are asked to submit the following material only. Hong kong ballet offers an attractive 12 monthcontract beginning. Through an audition process, 54 children will be chosen to dance with the worldrenowned hong kong ballet in roles such as hedgehogs, daisies and playing cards, said amy dupain vashaw, center for the performing arts audience and program development director. Dancers dont have to be experienced, but need talent, training and coordination, says webre. Marketing department, hong kong ballet, ground floor, 60 blue pool road, happy valley, hong kong. This winter, hong kong ballet will present the farewell season of terence kohlers beloved the nutcracker at hong kong cultural centres grand theatre on 2023, 2529 december 2019. A video with no introduction or fancy editing, consisting of the following performed in leotard and tights for women and tight fitting dance attire for men. He has guest performed with bavarian state ballet, norwegian national ballet, mariinsky ballet, staatsballett berlin, the national ballet of canada, english national ballet, universal ballet of korea, ukraine national theatre of kiev and currently with hong kong ballet.
Frame has no glass and is missing corner bracket on the back which shouldnt be hard to replace. Cost factors limited houston ballet s ability to tour extensively during the 1990s. And the hong kong sinfonietta was impressive under the baton of. Hong kong ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in asia and is internationally recognised as a worldclass institution that embodies hong kong s unique character. Since its founding in 1979, hong kong ballet has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organisation with accomplished dancers and a strong repertoire composed of. Young dancers audition for nutcracker pacific northwest ballet duration. On being named a royal ballet school international scholar, sophia said. Christopher powney first saw sophia dance at the royal ballet school hong kong spring intensive 2019. I look for factor x, which while undefined is something extraordinary. The travels took her to bella academymumbai, india, edge n pointe dance centerhong kong, audrey balletjakarta, indonesia, southpointe dance institutemanila, the philippines, and canterbury balletchristchurch, new zealand. Bbii dancers have also gone on to professional careers in numerous american and international companies, including the royal ballet, nederlands dans theater, american ballet theatre, houston ballet, pennsylvania ballet, and the national ballet of canada. Hong kong ballets season trailer takes it to the next level. This twoyear program bridges the divide between training and professional careers with major dance companies.
Complete the registration form below and we will get back to you with all the details on how best to make that happen for each registrant specifically. Gravity ballet hong kongs adult ballet specialists. Time for christmas cheer, the smell of pine trees, and of course the annual hk ballet nutcracker. Fancl proudly presents the nutcracker hong kong ballet.
Boston ballet attn arthur leeth, music administrator 19 clarendon street boston, ma 02116 please no phone inquiries. Balletmet donation form you can help inspire, engage and educate through dance. Students ages 811 may only attend the philadelphia auditions at spb. Vibrant costumes, elaborate scenery, dramatic lighting and dynamic guest artists. She teaches ballet technique, pointe classes for females and ballet repertory, and is advisor to postgraduate students at the academy. Applications to audition for the 202021 season will be accepted between september 30 january 31, 2020. The seamless choreography in annamarie holmess le corsaire vividly depicts an exotic fable of a dashing pirates love for a. Hong kong ballet holds an annual international audition tour and.
Auditions for 202021 season hong kong ballet is seeking exquisite classical dancers at the corps and principal levels for the 202021 season to dance in one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. Applicants must be dancers with strong, classical ballet technique and have performing experience with a professional company. Nov 07, 2011 hong kong ballet 201819 season 201819 duration. Gba june 2019 spring gala ballet performance tickets now on sale. What immediately struck me was the respect and care the teachers put into presenting the abt curriculum. Dancers from kansas city ballet, pacific northwest ballet, and eugene ballet shared the stage with students of the summer intensive program. She attended hong kong academy for performing arts hkapa, where she performed in les sylphides, flower festival, paquita, the four temperaments and persistent memory. Hong kong ballet announces its 40th anniversary season and. The nutcracker dance in hong kong time out hong kong. I am so amazed to be included in the international scholarship programme, this is a dream come true. I never expected id end up in phoenix and i most definitely didnt think id ever move to hong kong. The ballet world is a beautiful thing and i consider myself very. Auditions are open to all male and female students ages 821. All students ages 821 that are unable to attend an audition on our tour may submit a video audition.
Nutcracker metropolitan ballet poster featuring an adorable little redhaired ballerina holding a wooden nutcracker. Cincinnati ballet will hold open auditions for all dancers interested in joining the professional company or cb2 cincinnati ballet second company. Application forms not accompanied by the said information will not be accepted. Auditions for 202021season hong kong ballet is seeking exquisite classical dancers at the corps and principal levels for the 202021 season to dance in one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. Hong kong ballets season trailer takes it to the next.
Its not her first time dancing with the hong kong ballet either. Hong kong ballet holds an annual international audition tour and accepts video auditions. In 1990, he accepted a twoyear, full scholarship to the hong kong academy for performing arts where he developed a strong background in classical ballet and partnering technique. The hong kong sinfonietta will be on hand to perform tchaikovskys iconic score as a live accompaniment, so the story of clara, her prince, the sugarplum fairy and king rat will be a thrilling performance. Today, the company released the new phase of its yearlong ad campaign, which includes the below film, a wes andersonesque romp through the city fusing ballet with pop culture, filled with ferry boats, pom pomwielding grannies and dim sum served in hot pink containers. This year, for the 60th anniversary, colorado ballet will debut brand new sets and costumes in the classic victorian style, created especially for colorado ballet.
Resident conductor from 2002 2011 with edmonton opera, he started conducting for alberta ballet in 2001 with the nutcracker and was appointed music director in 2005. Ballet bc is looking for talented graduates who have completed a professional training program to join the ballet bc emerging artist program. Hong kong ballet 40th anniversary season brand video. Im always surprised where this profession has taken me. Audiences simply cant get enough of colorado ballets acclaimed production of the nutcracker. Registration onsite will begin one half hour prior to each audition, except where otherwise noted on the audition tour information. Bbii alumni make up more than a third of the current boston ballet roster.
We have now sent out invites to the selected applicants. Hong kong ballet is holding audition for male dancers. The sets in this production are also intricately beautiful. His commitment to creating original work coupled with his demonstrated choreographic and artistic vision continues to lead his company, school and work to local, national and international.
Born and raised in hong kong, stella started her training at the hong kong academy of ballet when she was 20. In 2015 and 2012, ballet hawaii presented alice in wonderland, which showcased innovative choreography by septime webre, artistic director of hong kong ballet, with music by matthew pierce. Septime webre septime webre is an internationally recognised ballet director, choreographer, educator and advocate. In 2003, ekaterina had received a teaching degree from bolshoi ballet academy higher education department and was promoted to a full time professorship at the bolshoi. He assumed artistic directorship of hong kong ballet from july 2017, prior to that, he led the washington ballet for 17 years and the american repertory ballet from 19931999. We are inviting young ballet dancers to audition for the roles in the nutcracker. National audition tour preregistration pittsburgh ballet.