Dec 08, 2017 the dancers of the judith svalander dance theatre will bring the magic of the holiday season to woodstock when they present the nutcracker, on the opera house stage dec. The judith svalander school of ballet has been a fixture at the woodstock opera house. The studio has been performing the nutcracker, fulllength ballets. Judith svalander school of ballet to host nutcracker. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal. 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.
Catherine began her ballet training in crystal lake, illinois at the judith svalander school of ballet. The first fulllength nutcracker performance was in 1992. Cinderella and the nutcracker at the kravis center of performing arts. The judith svalander school of ballet wants to give children ages 5 to 7 the chance to appear in the nutcracker at the woodstock opera house. She began her training with judith svalander, and later studied at the school of ballet chicago, performing with the ballet chicago studio company. After more than a 10 year friendship with judith svalander, owner of the svalander ballet school located in crystal lake, illinois, i was inspired to create these cards by our many conversations about her students, their progression and her love for dance.
The nutcracker ballet offers holiday magic the woodstock. The company plays a key role in the cultural vitality of the region, inspiring people through its expressive performing artists, acclaimed choreographers, skilled teachers, and stunning productions. Experience claras magical and enchanting journey as tchaikovskys world renowned music is brought to life through the talent and grace of svalanders ballet company. The dancers of the judith svalander dance theatre will bring the magic of the holiday season to woodstock when they present the nutcracker, on the opera house stage dec. How suburban dance companies keep the nutcracker fresh. After 26 years, judith svalanders nutcracker still. Crystal lakes judith svalander dance theatre is the resident dance company for woodstock opera house, which opened just two years before tchaikovskys original premiered in 1892 in st. Ballet for adults swan lake odettes white swan variation. Brittany tynan sisk brittany sisk preston center dance. Judith svalander school of ballet celebrates 40 years.
Originally from the chicago area, madeline mass began her training at the judith svalander school of ballet under the direction of judith svalander, julie hirsch and greg begley. Presented by judith svalander dance theatre tickets. The judith svalander school of ballet in downtown crystal lake is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. See more of judith svalander school of ballet on facebook. The nutcracker is a holiday treat for the entire family. Judith svalander school of ballet 14 years, indiana university jacobs school of music receiving his bachelors of science in ballet performance with an outside field in arts managements 3 years. This american school is known to prepare dance students for all venues in dance. Dec 12, 2017 the judith svalander school of ballet celebrates 25 nutcrackers this season, nestled into a northwest enclave at the cozy woodstock opera house. Illinois, at the judith svalander school of ballet. Find judith svalander school of ballet in crystal lake with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Nicole has been on staff with ballet theatre of carmel and ballet theatre of carmel academy since 2017. She continued her training at the university of missouri kansas citys conservatory of music and dance where she had many performance opportunities.
The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Svalander has been bringing the magical story of the nutcracker to life through dance on the woodstock opera house stage since 1984. Roles that she has performed include juliet in kenneth macmillans balcony scene in romeo and juliet, george balanchine s who cares five girls, george balanchine s square dance, george balanchine s the nutcracker, and an original work adams key. Ballet for adults swan lake odettes variation part i of iii this is a teaching tool for an adult ballet 5 week intensive winter workshop at judith svalander s school of ballet in crystal lake, il. Judith svalander school of ballet, 83 e woodstock st. Each year, the jsdt performs the nutcracker and a spring showcase as the. When judith svalander s the nutcracker ballet first opened on the woodstock opera house stage, she worried about selling enough tickets to. Kathleen was educated at columbia college, hubbard street dance and the joffrey.
The judith svalander dance theatre jsdt, based in crystal lake, was founded in 1979 by judith svalander and has grown out of the preprofessional level dance program at jssb. Kelanie murphy is from crystal lake, illinois, where she began her formal dance training at judith svalander school of ballet. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Students have the opportunity to enrich their life through professional dance instruction, while combining the skills and the joy of movement and music. Faculty prepares the dancer for the need to adapt as a professional to each technique. The studio has a professional and knowledgeable staff and offers classical ballet lessons for all ages and levels throughout the year. She said she has performed in at least 10 nutcracker.
Start your holiday celebrations with a scrumptious trip to the court of sweets and ballet austins spectacular annual production of the nutcracker. For 25 years, judith svalander has been producing the nutcracker in the kind of venue audiences flocked to when the victorian ballet first came on the scene. Lyn guinsatao is from chicago, illinois and began dancing at the judith svalander school of ballet where she trained under mrs. Kathleen received her dance training in chicago, illinois, and performed in the judith svalander ballet company for 6 years. Nov 21, 2012 the judith svalander school of ballet in downtown crystal lake is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Ellen green elly is from illinois and has been dancing since she was a young child. Every year, judith svalander school of ballet puts on the nutcracker at the woodstock opera house. The judith svalander dance theatre jsdt, based in crystal lake, was founded. Judith svalander dance theatre nutcracker woodstock opera house, 121 van buren street, woodstock box office.
Experience claras magical and enchanting journey as tchaikovskys world renowned music is brought to life through the talent and grace of svalander s ballet company. Classical ballet features the finest elements of the french, italian, danish, english, and russian schools. Dec 20, 20 mchenry residents invited to nutcracker ballet december 20, 20 by mark the woodstock opera houses resident dance company, the judith svalander dance theatre will be presenting tchaikovskys the nutcracker balletthe beloved magical tale of clara and her beloved nutcracker, her prince battling the rat kingall with visions of. Im nicole, from this is a teaching tool for an adult ballet 5 week intensive winter workshop at judith svalander s school of ballet. Performers with the judith svalander dance theatre rehearsed wednesday for the nutcracker at the woodstock opera house. Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from judith svalander school of ballet, performing arts school, 83. Judith svalander archives the woodstock independent. Judith svalander dance theatre presents the nutcracker.
Barb gallagher childrens movement and pre ballet teacher at green bay school of dance since 1996. She has studied at ballet schools including omaha theater ballet school under the. Just a short film of some dancers with the judith svalander school of ballet in class. Company artist kelanie murphy is a ballet instructor at amb school kelanie began her dance training in crystal lake, il at judith svalander school of ballet. This year she will showcase about 140 dancers two full casts of 70 each in 10 shows from the judith svalander school of ballet in crystal lake. Judith svalander school of ballet is a unique school, completely dedicated to the development of wellbalanced performers through dance. Nutcracker steeped in local tradition the woodstock. The judith svalander school of ballet celebrates 25 nutcrackers this season, nestled into a northwest enclave at the cozy woodstock opera. Some of our dancers warming up for our school show this morning. She also performed the role of juliet in romeo and juliet. This year, two central students were involved in the production.
While there she had the opportunity to perform leading roles in the nutcracker, swan lake, and cinderella. Tchaikovskys world renowned music is brought to life through the talent and grace of svalander s ballet company. Judith svalander school of ballet, 83 e woodstock st, crystal. Westmontbased salt creek ballet will perform the nutcracker at four different venues. Since graduating high school, she has been attending palm beach atlantic university and will be graduating with her b. A timeless tale of claras magical journey into the land of sweets, children and adults alike are sure to be captivated by the ballets choreography, costumes, music, set, and holiday flair. Lyn guinsatao palm beach atlantic university crystal. Judith svalander never imagined when her beloved version of the nutcracker ballet first opened at the opera house 26 years ago shed still be bringing families together for a classic holiday.
Dec 09, 2017 celebrating its 25th anniversary, the judith svalander dance theatres production of the nutcracker ballet returns for a dec. Woodstock resident ashley fredricksen wallen was a student of judith svalander, owner and artistic director of the ballet school. Judith svalander dance theatre nutcracker woodstock opera house, 121 van buren street, woodstock. This is the 25th year the dance company has presented this production of the nutcracker at the opera house. For her junior and senior years of high school, she commuted to chicago to train with the ballet chicago studio company under the artistic directorship of daniel duell. Kathleen baffert has been teaching dance for 30 years to children and adults and is inspired by watching others find their love for dance. Nutcracker brings holiday magic to stage the woodstock. From its vibrant sets and costumes to the impressive cast of more than 200 dancers, this colorful winter classic brings families and friends together every year to enjoy the worlds bestknown. During her high school years, she choreographed and taught for the fillies, denton ballet academy, and for the judith svalander school of ballet.
This is the 25th year the dance company has presented this production of the nutcracker. Judith svalander school of ballet 20 senior video youtube. A timeless tale of claras magical journey into the land of sweets, children and adults alike are sure to be captivated by the ballet s choreography, costumes, music, set, and holiday flair. Each year, the jsdt performs the nutcracker and a spring showcase as the resident dance company at the woodstock opera house. Ballet for adults swan lake odettes variation part iii of. Green bay school of dance purpose the purpose of the green bay school of dance is to provide a high quality educational setting for dancer training. Three ways to get your nutcracker fix in the fox valley. Dec 06, 2018 judith svalander never imagined when her beloved version of the nutcracker ballet first opened at the opera house 26 years ago shed still be bringing families together for a classic. Judith svalander never imagined when her beloved version of the nutcracker ballet first opened at the opera house 26 years ago shed still be bringing families together for a classic. She went on to study at ball state university and received her bfa in dance in 2017.
Dance companies throughout chicago and the suburbs are staging versions of tchaikovskys beloved ballet the nutcracker starting this. A pre ballet program is designed for children ages. Opus jazz, mark morriss sandpaper ballet, michael vernons the nutcracker, and martha grahams diversion of angels. Dec 17, 2019 judith svalander works with the ballet dancers onstage during a rehearsal for the nutcracker on wednesday at the woodstock opera house. Before joining the butler fellowship program, madeline.
Ballet theatre of indiana, judith svalander school of ballet. Nutcracker performances in mchenry county little mchenry. Judith svalander school of ballet in crystal lake judith. Tiffany williams after moving to a suburb of chicago at the age of 10, she received her primary training in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and lyrical at the judith svalander school of ballet where she had the opportunity to perform in productions the nutcracker, cinderella, hansel and gretel, and swan lake. Experience claras magical and enchanting journey through a performance that has come to represent holiday joy to so many. Judith svalander works with the ballet dancers onstage during a rehearsal for the nutcracker on wednesday at the woodstock opera house. Since 2007, she has been involved with the national ballet of panama in sleeping beauty and the nutcracker, performing such roles as bluebird, red riding hood, clara, colombina, dewdrop, and snowflake. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago. American midwest ballets talented professional dancers hail from around the nation and abroad.
Mchenry residents invited to nutcracker ballet minuteman. Dec 14, 2016 svalander has been bringing the magical story of the nutcracker to life through dance on the woodstock opera house stage since 1984. Experience claras magical and enchanting journey as tchaikovskys world renowned music is brought to life through the talent and grace of svalander s ballet. Alexa glomp and tori barrington, both juniors at clc, are part of the company at judith, the elite group of dancers at the studio. Each year, the jsdt performs the nutcracker and a spring showcase as the resident dance. Nutcracker ballet woodstock illinois woodstock opera house. Nicole dean began dancing at the age of 5 at the judith svalander school of ballet in crystal lake, illinois.
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