the performance calendar for Nov-Jan 2018
November 16-18 TWUDanceMakers Concert Series
November 16 at 4 pmandNovember 17-18 at 7 pm| $5-$10| Margo Jones PerformanceHall, 304AdministrationDr,Denton, TX76204|
www.twu.edu
November 17-18 Dallas Premieres BruceWoodDance
World Premiere by JoyAtkinsBollinger. Pre-showartist talk and after showQ+AwithGayleHalperin,KimiNikaidoh, JoyAtkins Bollinger and
dancers.November 17-18 at 8 pm|Moody PerformanceHall, 2520 Flora St,Dallas, TX75201| $25-$100 | 214-428-2263 |
www.brucewood.org
November 18-19 GreatRussianNutcracker
November 18, 2017 at 3 pmand 7 pmandNovember 19, 2017 at 1 pm|$28-$49| SMUMcFarlinMemorialAuditorium, 6405Boaz Ln, Dallas, TX75205 |
www.smu.edu
November 18-19 TheNutcracker
Ballet Frontier has been captivating audienceswith their production of TheNutcracker for ten years.With its cast comprised of professional dancers, talented youth, andwith dazzling costumes, andworld class choreography, the stage is set for an unforgettable holiday experience! November 18, 2:00 pm&7:30 pm,November 19, 2 PM|$35-$45|Will Roger’sAuditorium, 3401WLancasterAve, FortWorth, TX76107 | 817-852-6887 |
www.balletfrontier.org
November 24-26 TheNutcracker
ChamberlainPerformingArts’ production of TheNutcracker features NewYorkCityBallet Principal dancers,TilerPeckandTylerAngle. | $15-$100|EisemannCenter, 2351 PerformanceDr,Richardson, TX 75082 |
www.chamberlainperformingarts.org.
November 24-26 TheNutcracker
MomentumDanceCompany’s annual production of TheNutcracker is a Thanksgivingweekend staple, and a greatway to start the holiday season.With choreography byArtisticDirector, JacquelynRalls Forcher, each year brings a fresh approach to appeal to returning
audiences.Guest artists this year areEmilyDixon, Shea Johnson, SarahAustinandChrisEdwards asHerrDrosselmeyer. The Sugar PlumFairyReception after the final showgives audiencemembers a chance tomeet and greetwith favorite
characters.November 24th and 25th at 7:30 pm, and SundayNovember 26th at 1:30 pm| IrvingArts Center,CarpenterHall, located at
3333N.MacArthurBlvd., Irving, TX. 75062| $15-$25,with group discounts
available.All ISDemployees receive Student priceswith ID| 972-252-ARTS |
www.irvingartscenter.com|
www.momentumdancecompany.org
November 24-26 TexasBalletTheater presentsTheNutcracker
ComewithClara to a dreamland of heroic battles and breathtaking beauty in a holiday classic for all
ages.Choreographed byBen Stevenson,
O.B.E.November 24-26 andDecember 1-3, various times | $20-$105 |WinspearOperaHouse, 2403 Flora St.Dallas, TX75201 | 817-763-0207 |
texasballettheater.org
DANCE!NORTHTEXAS a publication of the dance council of north texas
Pictured: Sarah Lane,AmericanBallet Theatre andDanielUlbricht,NewYork CityBallet performing in LakeCitiesBallet Theatre’s TheNutcracker. Photo:Nancy Loch
vol. 20 • no. 4
www.thedancecouncil.orgNovember-January 2018 page 7
November 25-26 TheNutcracker LakeCitiesBalletTheatre performs its holiday classic, TheNutcracker, onNovember 25th and 26th at LakeDallasHigh School,Corinth, Texas. TheNutcracker is a favorite seasonal ballet ofwonder andmagic withmusic composed in 1891 byPyotr IllychTchaikovsky. The bal- let is performed in two acts,with an opening scene that takes us to a Victorian era party hosted by thewell-to-doMayor Silberhaus and his
family.Guests arrive bearing gifts,while children dance and play among the party festivities. Themayor’s young daughter,Clara, played by LBTmemberMorganHolloway, is soon enchanted by hermyste- riousGodfather,Drosselmeyer, played by our very special returning guest artist and former London FestivalBallet Principal artist,Kenn Wells,who bestows herwith the gift of a nutcracker. This simple gift will soon trigger a fanciful flight into amagical dreamworld as Scene Two introduces the audience to theNutcracker Prince, played by LBT
memberTrevinRalphs.Afrenzied battle ensues as the evilMouse King, played byRobert Stewart, and hisminionmice engage the Nutcracker Prince and his band of toy
soldiers.Clara and her new found prince escape harmand travel through amagical snowladen landscape of dancing fairieswhere they dance a beautiful snowpas, as Act I comes to a
close.Act II’s opening scene reveals beautifulGuardian Angels keepingwatch over delicate tiny angels and cherubs, as they glide across the stage in anticipation of the arrival ofClara and her charming prince. Scene Two of this second act gives the audience a true holiday treat as the SugarplumFairy, SarahLane,withAmerican Ballet Theatre and herCavalier, danced byDanielUlbricht,withNew YorkCityBallet,NY, dazzleClarawith unparalleled grace and power. The Land of Sweets is filledwith dance and delight asClara is treated to performances by dancers fromall around the globe. The Sugarplum Fairy helpsClara find herway homewith awarmembrace and a fond adieu, as the dancers all bid her farewell and sweet dreams. Themagi- cal story closes as theNutcracker Prince deliversClara to the safety of her own bed and gives her a final salute, a promise that hewill be ever watchful. Marvel at thewondrous staging and flawless choreography ofKellyKilburn Lannin. Youwon’twant tomiss it!November 25 at 7:30 pmandNovember 26 at 2 pm| $25-$45 | LakeDallasHigh School, 3016 ParkridgeDr.,Corinth, TX76210 |
http://www.lakecitiesballet.org/performances |
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