Years ago i saw this nutcracker on pbs and was amazed at the magical partnership of gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov. Laurie hernandez learns a nutcracker routine with the new york. But my favorite nutcracker of all is this one from 1977, featuring the american ballet theater and starring two great ballet dancers. This year, dumbos gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet will perform the nutcracker in dumbo from december 10 through 20. Gelsey kirkland balletroxey balletballet frontier of texas myyoutube. Last night i went to the opening performance of the gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet production of the nutcracker. There is no land of the sweets, as in other versions, but rather a theatre in the sky, inhabited by an elegant court augmented by foreign guests. Get excited for behind the scenes look at gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker making its brooklyn premier at the gk artscenter this december 1020. The legendary ballerina founded the gelsey kirkland academy in. In 2015, she joined the ballet theatre of maryland as a trainee, and was later promoted. Pace university presents gelsey kirkland ballet in the. Gelsey kirkland ballets nutcracker production is on a smaller scale relative to more grand, elaborate, and expensive nycb and abt works.
Gelsey kirkland ballet performs the nutcracker the new. Gelsey kirkland s the nutcracker 20 where to see it. First up was christmas ballet the nutcracker, performed by the gelsey kirkland ballet company in dumbo, brooklyn. The nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland michael laughlin. Arguably one of the most recognized ballets of all time, the. Although smaller in stature in the intimate schimmel center at pace university in downtown manhattan, the work packs quality dancing from dancers that artistic directors kirkland and husband michael chernov have assembled over. A fairy tale within a fairy tale, the dancers playing the roles of the prince and marie in gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker are newly. Gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in the nutcracker. The gelsey kirkland ballets inaugural production, a new staging of the nutcracker, was performed at pace universitys michael schimmel center for the arts. On december 11, 2014 my first viewing of the nutcracker this season was the opening night of gelsey kirkland ballets delightful version, choreographed and. Anns warehouse, a 9,000 square foot theater which seats 600.
Although smaller in stature the work packs quality dancing from dancers that artistic directors kirkland and husband michael chernov have assembled over the past five years. Between december 12 and 15, gelsey kirkland ballet will take to the stage in its worldpremiere at pace universitys schimmel center for michael chernovs production of the holiday classic, the. Published on nov 18, 2015 get excited for behind the scenes look at gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker making its brooklyn premier at the gk artscenter this december 1020. Gelsey kirkland ballets nutcracker is a wonderful, multifaceted production that pays dividends from multiple viewings. The permanent space for the gelsey kirkland academy is on 29 jay street way downtown in the dumbo area of brooklyn right by the east river. Gelsey kirkland had left the new york city ballet to dance with the russian superstar, and their partnership was magical. Gelsey kirkland academy holiday performance ballet focus. Members of the gelsey kirkland ballet perform the nutcracker in 20. Based in manhattan, the company is under the artistic direction of gelsey kirkland and michael chernov and is comprised of nineteen dancers and eleven apprentices. The nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland youtube. Schimmel center at pace university presents the nutcracker.
Kirkland joined the new york city ballet in 1968 at age 15, at the invitation of george balanchine. Gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker mommypoppins. While she was called by mikhail baryshnikov, himself, the best of her generation, she was probably more famous for her raging cocaine addiction and offstage behavior. Michael chernovs choreography showcases the talent and technique of all the dancers onstage, professional and amateur alike. Ive seen the production over the past three years, but pick up interesting features every time i see it. Choreography by michael chernov, vasili vainonen,marius petipa and alexandra lawler directed by gelsey kirkland and michael chernov.
In 2015, she joined the ballet theatre of maryland as a trainee, and was later promoted into the company in 2017. A home for classical storytelling for children is that of the gelsey kirkland arts centers performance of the nutcracker. Gelsey kirkland received her early training at the school of american ballet, gaining early stage experience dancing childrens roles in balanchines the nutcracker, a midsummer nights dream and. Innocentlooking, girlish and pretty, this diminutive and emotional legendary ballerina has had more drama in her reallife than there ever was onstage. She is currently enjoying her first season with the u. Schimmel center at pace university is proud to host the return engagement of gelsey kirkland balletsproduction of the perennial holiday classic the nutcracker. However, this year, dancers in the holiday kirkland performance were students from her.
She was promoted to soloist in 1969, and principal in 1972. Gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker at pace new. Gelsey kirkland ballet in petipas cavalry halt and harlequinade april 2, 2015 critical dance is an international volunteer community in support of the dance arts. Gelsey kirkland ballet generally performs a great nutcracker this time of year. The snow scene from alexei ratmanskys the nutcracker. Finding the right nutcracker for you and yours the new. It is very expensive trying to fit in all the holiday shows of late. I missed the previous performances, just due to time factors and money. Gelsey kirkland born december 29, 1952 is an american ballerina. Baryshnikov has unbelievable strength, speed and charisma. Former american ballet theatre star gelsey kirkland stages this version of the nutcracker in the european tradition of classical ballet. Gk arts center presents gelsey kirkland ballets the. Despite the fact that the gelsey kirkland ballet did not have an orchestra, this was an impressive production all around. Gelsey kirkland ballet in petipas cavalry halt and harlequinade.
Kirkland joined the new york city ballet in 1968 at age 15, at the invitation of george. Gk artscenter is proud to announce performance dates for nutcracker thursday, december 10th at 7. This presentation of the ballet featuring a cast of 70 dancers was created by legendary dancer gelsey kirkland and. Gelsey kirkland ballet presents the nutcracker youtube. And yet another version of nutcracker on ice, this one starring tai babilonia as clara and randy gardner as the nutcracker prince, was released straighttovideo in 1998, appearing on dvd in 2007. Nutcracker 2015 performance dates gk artscenter is proud to announce performance dates for nutcracker thursday, december 10th at 7.
Kirkland seems to float when she dances with such an ethereal quality. The nutcracker is mikhail baryshnikovs breathtaking and critically acclaimed emmy nominated production. Another edition of nutcracker on ice, also only an hour in length, was made in 1996 and was telecast in some areas in december 2009. The gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet childrens program was created for aspiring dancers ages 3 11 who want to experience the joy that comes from dancing. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and gelsey kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the american ballet theatre. Alicia was born in dallas, texas where she began her training with texas. Mnay movies have attempted to translate this legendary dance story to the screen, usually with disastrous results. Gelsey kirkland ballet moved from tribeca into its new home in dumbo, brooklyn in june. Students develop creative movement skills, musicality, rhythm, coordination, expression, character, and confidence. Image gallery gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet. Gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet in dumbo brooklyn. Baryshnikov in the title role and given prominent first billing, the star of the nutcracker is gelsey kirkland as clara, as this is all claras story. The renovated space now houses four studios in addition to office space, according to the wall street journal.
In 20, she continued her training at the gelsey kirkland academy in nyc. Pace university, 3 spruce street, new york, ny 10038, usa schimmel center presents the return engagement of gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker coartistic directors gelsey kirkland and michael chernov december 1121, 2014 for more information and to purchase tickets, please. Chernov and kirkland s concept stresses the notion of the nutcracker as a journey into an ideal realm. The nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland.
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