In addition to the companys annual production of the nutcracker, they present a fulllength ballet each spring and attend numerous dance festivals each year. Ddf is excited to have just finished our 12th year as a student run club dance team on the university of delaware campus. Her unequaled dedication to her school, students, and instructors and her unique, thorough teaching style have brought the dance center a reputation as one of the top preprofessional and most widely respected training institutions in the tristate area. Emma hawes was born in delaware, ohio and trained at the balletmets dance academy in columbus, ohio and canadas national ballet school. Julianne borden dance classes fierce dance academy delaware. At the delaware valley high school auditorium in milford, pa tickets. Delaware dance company has presented an annual production of the nutcracker since 1984. Midatlantic ballet class of 2012 madelyn attended midatlantic ballet for years. Delaware dance company, episcopal school of jacksonville, open door studios and moving poets charlotte. As in years past the dance company will also hold two performances for. Over the years, autumn has been a faculty member for a number of studios, as well as a guest teacher.
Single tickets to george balanchines the nutcracker will go on sale on june 11, 2012 and to the rest of the season on september 4, 2012. Her unequaled dedication to her school, students, and instructors and her unique, thorough teaching style have brought the dance center a reputation as one of the top preprofessional and most widely respected training institutions in. Kristin also performs with brian feigenbaum and peter dimuropublic displays of motion, and creates duets regularly with tony guglietti in addition to creating independent works. Eisner, professor of education and art, stanford university. Pennsylvania ballet announces 201220 season the dance. This is angelas sixth season with the company, where she has performed both corps and soloist roles in the nutcracker, paquita, don quixoteand danced aurora in the sleeping beauty.
Elisa friedman company member elisa friedman has been dancing for 19 years, in 2006 and 2007 she performed in the delaware ballet companys nutcracker. First state dance prepares for nutcracker express milford. Please enjoy this short clip from our nutcracker 2012 production. Company xivs nutcracker rouge wins goldstar national. All students age 5 and up and currently enrolled in ballet are eligible.
Delaware ballet is proud to broaden its horizon as a member company of regional dance america northeast. On saturday, september 22 at our main location at 219 cuthbert street, 3rd floor, the philadelphia dance academy will hold auditions for our 3rd annual nutcracker. On friday, a fully costumed performance at mitchell hall will showcase what the campers have learned. Meagan graduated in may of 2017 with an ma in dance from florida state university. Angela zielen first state ballet theatrefirst state. A scene from the delaware dance companys 2012 the nutcracker. Madelyn is attending the university of richmond majoring in biology with minors in dance and healthcare. I, march 2012, pcbt debuted at delaware dance festival ddf which is attended by over twenty dance studios from delaware, new jersey, pennsylvania, and maryland. In 1984, the nonprofit delaware dance company was incorporated as a performing group associated with the school. She joined the performing company in 1985 and rose through the ranks to principal dancer. The dance companys repertoire of ballets includes cinderella, the little mermaid, aladdin, snow white, sleeping beauty and the world of beatrix potter. Angela was awarded the delaware dance festival artistry award in 2012 and was invited to take the yagp finals master class in 2015. Her many and varied roles include princess aurora in sleeping beauty and the sugar plum fairy in the annual production of the nutcracker.
Schedule of events the nutcracker delaware valley high school tba spring dance concert 2012 delaware valley high school tba. In addition to the company s annual production of the nutcracker, they present a fulllength ballet each spring and attend numerous dance festivals each year. In 2015, we assumed operation of the playhouse on rodney square formerly the dupont theatre, adding the best of touring broadway to our roster. After the lavish party, those mice will be defeated in battle by brave soldiers and before the evening is over, clara and her prince will travel through the land of the sweets in ddcs engaging production of. First state dance has an academy that teaches dance and a performing company. Dont miss the christmas eve party presented by delaware dance company in its 36th annual presentation of the nutcracker ballet. Nov 26, 2012 november 26, 2012 sussex dance academy and its youth ballet company, sussex ballet, will present its 9th annual production of the holiday classic the nutcracker at 7 p. Company petra ballet company lifting up the name of jesus.
She continued her dance education at midatlantic ballet in newark, delaware, where she studied classical ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly. Company xiv has won the 11th annual goldstar national nutcracker award, the only award which honors live performances of the seasonal classic. Angela zielen first state ballet theatrefirst state ballet. She is also a rehearsal director for ddcs nutcracker. About the delaware dance company delaware dance company. Faculty delaware valley dance academy united states. We are proud to announce that ddf just won overalls at our 4th annual evolve dance convention and competition that we created four years. Ryan has been guest teaching all over delaware and pennsylvania for the last three years showcasing his versatility in style, choreography, and love for dance. Allyson cohensherlock has trained at delaware dance company since she was four years old. Her choreography has been set on various companies and schools in the united states including canton ballet, delaware dance company, episcopal school of jacksonville, open door studios and moving poets charlotte.
Delaware dance company presents its 30th the nutcracker this year. Miss allyson has also studied at the rock school of the. Delaware valley dance academy presents a holiday tradition. Friday november 30th at 10am general public performanc. Join us this december for the holiday classic, the nutcracker. Diamond dance company continues founders legacy milford.
Sarah todd emery is artistic director of watershed dance theatre. She has had the privilege of teaching for the rock school, cecil dancenter, delaware dance company, first state ballet theatre, central delaware dance academy, delaware dance festival, and sussex dance academy. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike. She joined the national ballet of canada in 2011 and was promoted to first soloist in 2017. She trained in classical and contemporary ballet, as well as modern and jazz at delaware dance company for 16 years. She has also performed the nutcracker with other surrounding companies. She was a dance major at cab calloway school of the arts where she graduated in 2012. Company petra ballet company lifting up the name of. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly families. Ethan hunter raysor first state ballet theatrefirst. Delaware dance company is pleased to offer three, oneweek dance camps this year.
She has also been a guest teacher and choreographer for the delaware dance company. The show is the traditional nutcracker ballet with the battle scene but with the polar express storyline incorporated in the story. The first studio was located at 906 west street in wilmington, delaware, and in october of 1958, the ballet studio was moved to 209211 west 14th street before coming to its current location in trolley square in 2009. Delaware ballet hopes to provide each of its company members with an invaluable. She was accepted as a trainee with petra ballet company in 2011, promoted to apprentice in 2012, and became a company member in 2014. Convention, delaware dance festival, grand prix, etc. In 2018, xiques changed the name of the performance company to dance company x, which is abbreviated danceco x, keeping the name of the dance school as first state dance. The dance company, inc madison, huntsville alabama. Dont miss the christmas eve party presented by delaware dance company in its annual presentation of the nutcracker ballet. Her favorite roles at mid atlantic ballet were sugar plum fairy, mother gingone, and arabian in the nutcracker, womens story by diane sharpnachsin and persephone in persephone. Courtney was classically trained in ballet and pointe for years at delaware valley dance academy, and has greatly expanded her dance genres to include modern, jazz, contemporary ballet, and hiphop. Nov 19, 2012 delaware valley dance academy presents a holiday tradition.
The production will take place in mitchell hall on the ud campus in newark for three days. Ethans roles at ddc included the prince in cinderella and arabian and snow king in the nutcracker. Midatlantic ballet class of 2012 linnea began her dance education with linda moores, former principal dancer of group motion. In addition to being a first soloist with the national ballet, ms. She received her early training with the delaware dance company and continued her studies with daniel catanach of urban ballet theatre and the atlanta ballet. Now atlantabased, audrey is teaching at atlanta dance central and performing with sideways contemporary dance company since 2012, fuerta dance company since 2016, and watershed dance theatre since 2019. This allowed her to incorporate her name in the dance company. Ryan has performed professionally with alchemy dance company 2012 2015 and most recently as a special guest artist with the mid atlantic ballet in 2018. Sussex dance academy and its youth ballet company, sussex ballet, will present its 9th annual production of the holiday classic the nutcracker at 7 p. For the second year, first state dance academy and their dance company, danceco x, are preparing for their holiday show, the nutcracker express.
Ddc continues nutcracker ballet tradition milford live. The dance center is the official school of brandywine ballet, and students from the dance center are invited to participate in large brandywine ballet productions like the nutcracker, adding to their educational experience. Ryan has performed professionally with alchemy dance company 20122015 and most recently as a special guest artist with the mid atlantic ballet in 2018. He began his training with james zynda and later enrolled at delaware dance company, where he studied ballet, jazz and modern dance. Ring in the season with tchaikovskys timeless score, and be transported to the magical land of sweets as you join clara and the sugar plum fairy on the journey of a dream. Brandywine ballet is chester countys premier, regional, 501c3 nonprofit ballet organization. Meagan served as the ballet mistress for btm from 20092014, where she also choreographed and taught for the company and school. After attending summer programs at boston ballet school and charlotte ballet school, ethan graduated from cab. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit or call 3027382023. Delaware nutcracker ballet performances 2012 delaware today.
Ethan hunter raysor first state ballet theatrefirst state. Delaware dance company a quality dance school in newark. Top 2017 the nutcracker performances visit delaware. Delaware valley dance academy nutcracker 2012 youtube. I, march 2012, pcbt debuted at delaware dance festival ddf which is attended by over twenty dance studios from. The delaware dance company presents its 30th annual production of the nutcracker on dec. Annual performances include the nutcracker in november and a production in march. Mason, carlsen join delaware dance company for annual. In the early 90s, the school was absorbed into the nonprofit and ddc now supports two performing groups, the youth dance ensemble, for intermediate dancers 11 to years, and the preprofessional ddc performing company, for.
Over these past years, diamond dance company has introduced 30,000 thousand school children to share in the magic of this. To advance the knowledge and appreciation of dance in the community and region through instruction, performances, and outreach programs. The nutcracker is a holiday tradition to not only the dance world but to so many families. Muzio has been the director of the dance center for over 44 years. She holds a ba in dance from goucher college, where her choreography was presented at the american college dance festival. After studying instrumental music, he decided quickly that he wanted to pursue ballet. With a curriculum founded in a strong ballet core, students are encouraged to take classes in other styles to prepare themselves for broader range of personal or professional goals.
For those looking to pay it forward in these difficult times please donate to our newly initiated covid19 tuition relief fund. Established in 1996, pspa is a highly regarded preprofessional institution for young actors, singers, and dancers. Kristin has been dancing with kairos dance theater since 2012, and currently serves as principal dancer and rehearsal director for the company. Feb 16, 2015 the delaware dance company presents its 30th annual production of the nutcracker on dec. To subscribe to pennsylvania ballets 201220 season today, call 215.
Latshaw was the original clara in the delaware dance companys first. Sussex dance academy to perform the nutcracker nov. In 1967, wilmington ballet began its beloved holiday production of the the nutcracker. Delaware dance company is a leader in dance training and performance in northern delaware and the surrounding area. For more than 140 years, the grand opera house has been delighting the citizens of wilmington, delaware, and the greater brandywine region with the finest live entertainment the country and the world have to offer. Our performances are held in the walter theatre on the campus of st. After the lavish party, those mice will be defeated in battle by brave soldiers and before the evening is over, clara and her prince will travel through the land of the sweets in ddcs engaging production of this wellloved ballet. This production showcased pcbt dancers in excerpts from three classical ballets, swan lake, paquita, and the nutcracker. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and. Diamond dance company is a non profit organization comprised of ballet students in the kent and sussex county areas and is beginning its 14th season of the milford, delaware production of the nutcracker ballet. She continues to dance and choreograph, and is very excited to be back at dvda as a dance instrutor. Aimee string, one of the directors at diamond dance company and tatiana akinfieva.