Natalie Zamora Jim Styduhar Includes information on current exhibitions, events calendar, programs and memberships. Rikki Falsetto Saratoga City Ballet The Land of Sweets in Act II is a microcosm of director Beth Fecteau's take on "The Nutcracker"—"a blend of ballet and modern dance … Pat Peterson You are an Art Hero! Christine Heasley M. Coutts Darla Keller Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm. Kim Schueler Founded in 1987 and located in the former Washington Bathhouse, a turn-of-the-century national historic landmark building situated within the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park, the National Museum of Dance has the distinction of being the only museum of its kind in the United States, and one of two in the world, devoted solely to the art form of dance. Clara is then led through the Land of Snow into the Land of Sweets, home of the Sugar Plum Fairy, her cavalier and her court, where they celebrate with dances from around the world; set to Tchaikovsky’s score. Randall Peterson Suyanne Ware A nutcracker is an instrument used to crack nuts, typically consisting of two hinged metal levers between which the nut is squeezed. J.J. Hernandez Kelly Garner Saratoga City Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER Join us for this cherished holiday tradition as the Saratoga City Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's famous ballet "The Nutcracker". Along the way, the tale will be revealed within each elaborately decorated room of the historic Paine mansion. Maria Santillanes SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y ... children's ballet master Arch Higgins on Sunday at the National Museum of Dance School of the Arts studios. Kelly McGinn All Rights Reserved. The Saratoga School of Dance provides a family oriented, child friendly environment for students from the age of 16 months to adults of all ages. Thomas Cichon Saratoga City Ballet © 2021. We hold an annual recital in June. Phillip Romero Join Saratoga City Ballet for its spectacular 25th anniversary full production of "The Nutcracker,'' at the majestic Hart Theater at The Egg, Empire State SARATOGA SPRINGS – To kick off the holiday season the National Museum of Dance will host Nutcracker’s Kingdom of the Sweets Family Fun Night on Thursday, November 29 from 5 to 7 pm. Houses a growing collection of photographs, videos, artifacts, costumes, biographies and archives comprising a contemporary and retrospective examination of seminal contributions to dance. Gianni Palumbo Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday | 10 - 11:30 am, 12 - 1:30 pm, 2 - 3:30 pm. Kris Johnson The beloved Nutcracker fairy tale returns to the Paine "castle" with a mesmerizing array of sights, sounds, and surprises! Teresa Sandoval Mistine Romero Tony Remil About Saratoga City Ballet Richard & Bambi Falsetto You are a super star! Krista Ferguson Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical Dance. Claim Your Listing. Kathryn Bunger Cheryl Richardson Ashley Martinez Catherine Wells Barbara Mitchell Sam Barger Allison Balas Alicia Naranjo Carol Morton Amanda Winch Elizabeth Wall This is a big Nutcracker year for me,” she said. Mike & Dena Vucetich By appointment only. James Tirabassi Ashley Cannon Paula Van Duyn Janelle Abeyta Gino Carlo Jim Barber Marsha Eckerson While the Dance Museum is her main dance school, she also does summer programs through Skidmore College and New York State Summer School of … The School of the Arts is excited to again be performing The Nutcracker this holiday season. Richard & Cathy The tool is designed to crack open all sorts of nuts, and usually resembles a pair of pliers. She also is available for Master Classes. Carol Foust Interested in advertising in our program? Jay Stutts Kimberly Nakaguma Karen Lear Merissa Styduhar Maggie Watson Molly Thiebaut Karen Mark Owned and operated by former dancers, Saratoga Dance has been serving students and professionals for over 25 years. Connie & Dave Boden Ray Brown Debbie Cioletti Deann Pujol Friday, Dec. 21 7:30 pm Free Consultation. Isaac Eide Please email info@saratogacityballet.com. This year, students had the exciting opportunity to bring a traditional holiday classic to our community virtually, giving all those involved the invaluable experience of artists adapting to their environment and fulfilling the tradition of “the show must go on”. Thanks so much for your sustaining gift. Tina Twilleger For more information or to register for classes call (518) 584-1895, visit www.saratogacityballet.com or email info@saratogacityballet.com. Mcdermott Family, Melissa Romero Nacre Dance Group with Saratoga City Ballet share the stage for the Nutcracker. following sponsors for their pre-production support for this year’s 2020 production of the Nutcracker. Kiliyah Clarke Gretchen Baca Jessica Kunz Duwane Engler Randall Gray SARATOGA SPRINGS – To kick off the holiday season the National Museum of Dance will host Nutcracker’s Kingdom of the Sweets Family Fun Night on Thursday, November 29 from 5 to 7 pm. Michele Dominquez The decision to go virtual became clear when it was realized that due to COVID-19 the performance could not be held live for safety concerns. The National Museum of Dance. Shelly Montoya Brittney Bonicelli Joaquin Brown Helen Parker, Hosanna Barton Lamar Trent Isaac Gray James McBarnes Lance & Rochelle DeHerrera Save Up To $25 On Wine At Adirondack Winery! Gary Rigel Georgia Andrews Is this your business? Leslie Nordman Rita Glenn, Robert McBarnes Jacqueline Arguello Ken Winch The exhibit, which runs through August 6, will focus on the intersection of Saratoga’s vibrant arts scene and reverence for ballet. M. Gray Call 719-295-7200. National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs: Hours, Address, National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame Reviews: 4/5 United States New York (NY) Saratoga City Ballet, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to educating and developing the art of dance for the youth of the greater Saratoga Springs, NY area. Mary Ann Sherrie Sara Bustillos Call 719-295-7200. Danita Johnson David Gilson Dr. Nagaraja Greg Styduhar Tom Brunjak This holiday season guests are invited to journey through the settings of the story on self-guided tours. COVID-19, however, has clamped down performances by the dance company – first felt by upstate fans when its summer residency at Saratoga Performing Arts Center was canceled. Rebecca Pennington Artistic Director Beth Fecteau's unique pairing of ballet and modern dance (and a few surprises) provides a twist on this holiday dance classic that delights dancers and audiences. NOTE: Masks are required in buildings for age 3+. LouAnna Gerleman Rebecca Hogan Patricia Nelson Theresa Santillanes George Baca We specialize in the art of precision pointe shoe fitting and carry only quality products from top manufacturers- Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, Ballroom and more! Owned and operated by former dancers, Saratoga Dance has been serving students and professionals for over 25 years. K Barre is Special. Tickets are $28 / Adults; $20 Seniors and Students; Children 5 & under free! Mike Coutts Friday 10 am. Call (518) 584-2225 Events. Carol Martinez “I’ve been doing every single nutcracker since the museum started doing it. Principal dancers in this year’s production include Gabriella Harberts as Clara, Logan Stanifer as the Nutcracker Prince, Connor Foust as Drosselmeyer and Cavalier, Emma Rafferty and Nadia Jackson as the Sugarplum Fairy, Nicholas Parker as the Snow King and Cavalier, Madeline Stanifer and Nadia Jackson as the Snow Queen, Emma Eide as the Rat Queen, and Meena Ropp and Jewel Sirota as Dewdrop Fairy. The National Dance Museum Saratoga Springs, 12866 . Madame continues to lecture in area schools, for fraternal organizations and clubs. Jake & Kyra Kinslow Janet McBarnes Bonnie Zerfas Sue Ropp We actively seek other performance opportunities for our students. Posted by Traci Jersen on Oct 29, 2018 in News |. She trained with The New Jersey Ballet, The Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts and is a graduate of the Performing Arts School of Philadelphia. See you in 2020! Mitch Gray Mark McCluskey Dawn DeClusin Dill/Rawlings Southern Colorado Community Foundation Fund, Lenore Chamberlain Nondiscretionary Fund | Mary Graham Rawlings Fund | Donald & Raelene Moore. Adrian & Ginger Medina Joyce Winch Write a Review 99 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Matteoni-Losiewski Mike Winch Randa Burch 1 of 7 The School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance performs The Nutcracker at Maple Ave. Middle School Saturday Dec. 8, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Teresa Cooper Stephanie Canter Michaela Hernande Celebrate the holidays with the whole family and join Saratoga City Ballet for its spectacular 26th Anniversary full production of The Nutcracker, with Artistic Director Beth Fecteau at the majestic Hart Theater at The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany NY. I love story ballets—they are a gateway for so many people to get into dance—but I love the idea of getting to flip it on its head. Joe Gonzales Natalia Fuentes Nutcracker Auditions National Museum of Dance SOA, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Beginning 1:30 p.m. Nancy Barris Christelle Wolfe Alex Barger Steve & Jen Styduhar Gloria Alcon Dustin & Joanna Hribar Beth Fecteau, Artistic Director. Falsetto On behalf of the Sangre de Cristo School of Dance, we would like to thank the Karen Rundle Cindi Perry Jeanetta Potter Arlene Herrera Choreography is by Nanine Wainwright and Brittany Nunes. An intelligent blend of Yoga and Barre Excercises it leans and strengthens with a primary focus on connecting it all with the breath. Raven Romero Laura Brown June Harberts Amy Mittno Katelyn Huddleston Joan & Robert Hamilton Group tickets available, please contact info@saratogacityballet.com. Thiebaut Paul Valdez Carole Walls Beth Fecteau’s choreography and production of Nutcracker premiered in 1996 at the Historic Cohoes Music Hall presented by Youth Ballet Company and Dance Eclectic. Gina Atencio Jennifer DeHeart ... American Poolplayers Association of Greater Albany/Saratoga. Kayla Gray, Keiffer Butler Chelsea Johnson The ballet has been produced by the local Emmy award-winning production company, The Media Center, featuring this year’s student dancers. Diana Oldemeyer Act I features the magical party scene with Clara, Fritz and the whole family celebrating Christmas Eve, when the mice, rat king and soldiers take the stage for their epic battle. Directed and choreographed by Beth Fecteau, this is Saratoga City Ballet’s 25th Anniversary production of the Nutcracker – a perfect holiday treat for audiences of all ages! SCB strives for a high level of artistic achievement and to inspire and promote developing young dancers. Celebrate the holidays with the whole family and join Saratoga City Ballet for its spectacular 25th Anniversary full production of The Nutcracker,  with Artistic Director Beth Fecteau at the majestic Hart Theater at The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany NY. Dancing along side the full professional Russian cast are local California children from The Saratoga School of Dance. Lynette Wright Kelle Schultz She can be reached by calling 518 573-7890 or by personal messages. Mary Sincebaugh Lucas Santillanes Connie Coutts Stephanie Johnson Kandace Gecewicz [01/01/17] The American Dance Center officially closed June 12, 2016 after forty nine years in Saratoga Springs. Felicia Clarke Georgianna Jiminez Paula Walker Don Morton To book via phone or for group sales, call The Egg Box Office at (518)-473-1845. Cary Kincade Madison McBarnes Leslie McAuliffe Hoffmann story and set to composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s music came to … Bonnie Eide Wednesday - Saturday | 10 am -3 pm. Connie Roman Esther Nordman Marvin Plugge Beautiful costumes, thrilling choreography and memorable music come together for a family friendly production. The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center creates artistic learning experiences for everyone. Brandi Winch Nutcracker, The Ballet is available to watch online for the first time ever, via sdc-arts.org/dance/nutcracker-2020. Jim & Rhonda Hribar Mandy Fuglsang Beth Fecteau has been a performer, dance educator, and arts administrator in the Capital District since 1985 and now serves as Artistic Director for Nacre Dance Group. Lead sponsor of Nutcracker, The Ballet is Balance A/V Systems with additional support from Black Hills Energy, Dill/Rawlings Southern Colorado Community Foundation Fund, Lenore Chamberlain Nondiscretionary Fund, Mary Graham Rawlings Fund, Donald & Raelene Moore, Robert H. Rawlings Endowment, Kathy Farley and Fran McClave, and the Pueblo Board of Water Works. On behalf of the Sangre de Cristo School of Dance, we would like to thank the following sponsors for their pre-production support for this year’s 2020 production of the Nutcracker. There are special features including behind-the-scenes interviews addressing the challenges of this rigorous process and the added layer of COVID-19 precautions. Paul Giannetti Attorney At Law. Thank you for your sustaining gift. Barry Coutts Wendi Ingo Join today.Learn more about Group Discounts. Lindsy Saratoga Spa City Ballet is staging its 25th anniversary production of 'The Nutcracker' at The Egg in Albany. Returning this year, costume designers include the award-winning Michelle Gray, Dr. Carol Foust, Mia Harberts, Kayla Gray, and Joslyn Rafferty as well as AnaKacia Shifflet. We hope this joyous classic will leave audiences with cherished memories for years to come. (Saratoga Spa City Ballet) In 1892, a fairytale ballet adapted from an E.T.A. Dora Huddleston Debbie Lewis Beth Fecteau’s choreography and production of Nutcracker premiered in 1996 at the Historic Cohoes Music Hall presented by Youth Ballet Company and Dance Eclectic. Michelle Borror The School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance will perform The Nutcracker at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Maple Avenue Middle School’s Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue, Sa… Lynn & Austin Gimlin Thank you for a great weekend of dance! Renee Chicon Beth retired the production when she was named Director of the Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs merging Youth Ballet Company into what is now the School of the Arts at the Museum of Dance. Renee King Lisa Winch Shannon Cable Angel Reyes Adrianna Coutts Nutcracker wouldn’t be Nutcracker without the local Children’s cast! Saratoga City Ballet To Present 26th Anniversary Nutcracker . The Saratoga City Ballet Company is a not-for-profit organization providing dance students with opportunities to participate in professional quality productions. 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