The academy of new england ballet company will present the traditional holiday classic, nutcracker on saturday, december 14th at 2 pm and sunday, december 15th. Tulsa ballet official site for tulsas premiere ballet company. Marcello bernard from ajkun ballet theatre company in new york city will dance the role of the snow king and the candy cane. Ajkun ballet theatre is always interested in dancers and art professionals, whether experienced or talented firsttimers. Create lasting memories with the holidays favorite ballet.
The globetrotting career of chiara ajkun inspired the scope of ajkun ballet theatre. The nutcracker ajkun ballet theatre mommypoppins things. Sevin joined eglevsky ballet in 2017, and performed in nutcracker and the brand new production of cinderella, choreographed by maurice brandon curry. The ajkun ballet theatre aka ajkunbt was founded in new york in 2000 by a board of directors to support the artistic vision and professional philosophy of leonard and dr. Ajkun ballet theatre audition form for nutcracker new. Nov 14, 2017 ajkun ballet theatre company dancers join forces with students from the new rochelle public school district for a performance of the magical nutcracker suite in new rochelle high schools. Search all ajkun ballet theatre events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Dec 10, 2017 the ajkun ballet theatre from manhattan will present the ballet in nrhss whitney young auditorium at 7 p. Ajkun ballet theatre is auditioning professionals and dance.
The ajkun ballet theatre supports the philosophy of choreographer, dance teacher and cultural leader chiara ajkun through performances, training and. The nutcracker winter session october december children in the westchester county and new york city areas experience a curriculum in movement, musicality and performance techniques ballet or hip hop, along the choreography of the nutcracker with. Talk of the sound news new rochelle, ny the ajkun ballet theatre will perform the nutcracker at the whitney auditorium at the new rochelle high school on december 5, 2014 at 7 p. Performances of the ajkun ballet theatre in westchester county, ny. Ajkun ballet theatre presents nutcracker in new rochelle written by. Dec 22, 2010 excerpts from ajkun ballet theatre s swan lake. Dont miss the fall of the ballerina snowflakes in this longtime ballet brought onstage by the dancers of the ajkun ballet theatre. A guide to lehigh valley nutcracker performances the. Eglevsky ballets prestigious professional company on long. At the end of the show, join the cast for pictures and to discover what goes on behind the scenes.
The companys extensive repertory spans from 19th century classics to compelling new choreography performed in its new york city theaters and on national and. Best kidfriendly nutcrackers and holiday shows for. He currently lives in new york city and is a soloist with both companies as well with dances patrelle, cellopointe and km dm. Whilst in australia she ran the auditions for the ajkun ballet theatre in melbourne and sydney. Tulsa, ok tulsa ballet brings the magical story of dorothy and the prince of oz back to the tulsa performing arts center stage, february 16. Ajkun ballet theatre tickets ajkun ballet theatre schedule. Ajkun ballet theatre brings the nutcracker come to life, with the assistance of new rochelle students.
The ajkun ballet theatre will present the nutcracker at new rochelle high schools whitney theater 265 clove road, new rochelle at 7 p. Company contracts are fulltime or by tour engagement. Take pictures with the cast at the end of the show. I too didnt get the performance and wouldnt recommend going to.
The ajkun ballet theatre supports the philosophy of choreographer, dance teacher and cultural leader. Audition season ajkun ballet theatre is always looking for talented dancers. Nov 27, 2015 treasured ballets and vibrant contemporary dance all in one upbeat season. Mar 27, 2020 the artists are ajkun ballet theatre s most important community. Ajkun ballet theatre presents nutcracker in new rochelle. We pride in providing opportunities to artists of all citizenships, as we consider diversity an enrichment to the arts community. See more ideas about ballet theater, contemporary dance and theatre. In 2014, she cofounded fjk dance with the artistic director and choreographer fadi khoury. Swan lake, sleeping beauty, nutcracker, choreography by chiara ajkun. Chiara ajkun performing art organization touring company dance education new york city notforprofit, 501 c 3 since the year 2001 ajkun. Young dancers program, 270 centre ave, new rochelle, ny 2020. The ajkun ballet theatre is looking for professional dancers for its new york season andor international tours.
The ajkun ballet theatre from manhattan will present the ballet in nrhss whitney young auditorium at 7 p. Americas most original company, ajkun ballet theatre, offers up a diverse performance season of trending world ballets with something for everyone. About ajkun ballet theatre the internationallyrenowned ajkun ballet theatre brings new and captivating direction to worldclass performances thanks to choreographer chiara ajkun. Krista baker was born in santa ana, ca and began her dance training at the age of three with her mother, a former professional ballerina. Begin a truly special holiday season with ajkun ballet theatre s magical nutcracker suite. Here, she continues to direct classic ballets and choreographs an average of five new programs each year. The new rochelle performances incorporate as many as 80 students. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Seeking children for the nutcracker in new rochelle new.
Performances, dancers and repertory of the ajkun ballet theatre company, in new york city and on tour. Performances, dancers and repertory of the ajkun ballet theatre company. Then in 2012, he joined ajkun ballet theatre as a soloist and has been featured in principal roles. Morgan is also a part of intermezzo dance which was founded by american ballet theatre soloist, craig salstein. Ajkun ballet theatre the sweetest holidays tradition brings together children and adults to watch the nutcracker doll battling the mice before taking clara to the kingdom of sweet. Ballet academy ventura dance school and theater arts. Ajkun ballet theatre is auditioning professionals 1835 years old and dance students 817 years old for a tour in europe nov 2019 january 2020. Students perform in ajkun ballets nutcracker talk of the sound.
Louisville ballet, the official state ballet of kentucky, was founded in march 1952 as a civic ballet company. The ajkun ballet theatre is looking for professional dancers. Director chiara ajkun and the magic toys of herr drosselmeyer take you through the battle with the mice into the land of sweets to meet the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier. The ajkun ballet theatre is internationally renowned for its worldclass performances of riveting new choreography by artistic director and multiaward winner. Ajkun ballet theatre company dancers join forces with students from the new rochelle public school district for a performance of the magical nutcracker suite in. Begin a truly special holiday season with ajkun ballet theatres magical nutcracker suite. The companys expansive repertoire ranges from largescale productions such as swan lake to oneact ballets such as spartacus. Cheap tickets to all ajkun ballet theatre shows are available on cheaptickets. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Jun 19, 2019 ajkun ballet theatre auditions thousands of dancers, every year, interested in a company position or one of the dance education programs offered. The nutcracker performed by the ajkun ballet theatre. Qualifying dancers are offered a position on a firstcome, firstserve basis. Nov 30, 2016 happy holidays from the artists of ajkun ballet theatre directed by chiara ajkun.
The ajkun ballet theatre performs the nutcracker story in an intimate studio setting where you can enjoy a closeup of clara and her nutcracker doll battling the mice before taking off among ballerina snowflakes to meet the sugar plum fairy. Performances in new york by the ajkun ballet theatre. Sep 26, 2018 the ajkun ballet theatre is seeking children to perform in the nutcracker alongside the ajkun ballet theatre s professional company. 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. Ajkun ballet theatres new york city season 20192020, featuring the classical ballets for our hometown audience.
Ajkun ballet theatre and all affiliated organizations, the associated personnel, including the owners of the theaters and facilities utilized for the program against any claims by or on behalf of the registrant that may arise during or afterward the participation. Krista also trained throughout the country at various schools and intensives including the kirov academy in washington, d. Nov 08, 2014 ajkun ballet theatre presents nutcracker in new rochelle written by. The ajkun ballet theatre will perform the nutcracker at the whitney theater 265 clove road, new rochelle at 7 p. Mar 27, 2020 the artists are ajkun ballet theatres most important community. The ballet s repertoire spans from 19thcentury masterpieces to compelling new choreography of contemporary dance for shows that cant be experienced anywhere else. Happy holidays from the artists of ajkun ballet theatre directed by chiara ajkun. Audition for ajkun ballet theatre the dance enthusiast.
Ajkun ballet theatre 112 photos performing arts 129 west 56th. Audition for ajkun ballet theatre season at ajkun ballet. At the end of the show, audience members will have the opportunity to join the cast on stage for pictures and to discover what goes on behind the scenes. Originally from maine, russell hewey trained under lynne penndavison and cosmin marculetiu while performing with portland ballet, ballet new england, konservatoriet dance ensemble, ajkun ballet theatre, and jose mateo ballet theatre. Dec 06, 2019 ajkun ballet theatre brings the nutcracker come to life, with the assistance of new rochelle students. A graduate of southern nh dance theater, kelly diamond went on to dance professionally with first state ballet theatre, richmond ballet, albany berkshire ballet, ajkun ballet theatre, neglia ballet, freefall contemporary dance company and great bay academy of dance. The ajkun ballet theatre is internationally renowned for its worldclass performances of riveting new choreography by artistic director and multiaward winner choreographer chiara ajkun. The companys expansive repertoire ranges from largescale productions. The nutcracker on broadway presented by ajkun ballet. Ajkun ballet theatre auditions rome feb 1 chicago feb 8 nyc. No phone calls, no invitation required ajkun ballet theatre processes an average of 2,000 audition requests, each year. The ballets repertoire spans from 19thcentury masterpieces to compelling new choreography of contemporary dance for shows that cant be experienced anywhere else.
Ella joined the london ballet company as an intern in 2016 and has recently been promoted to. Most come from the webster, barnard, jefferson, davis, ward and trinity elementary schools, and albert leonard middle school. Whether a family tradition or discovering the magic of ballet for the first time, this extraordinary experience will evoke joy and stay with you forever. For tickets and information, call 9187496006 or visit tulsaballet. The internationallyrenowned ajkun ballet theatre brings new and captivating direction to worldclass performances thanks to choreographer chiara ajkun.