Andre eglevsky, russianborn american ballet dancer and teacher widely regarded as the greatest male classical dancer of his generation. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in new york. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview. New york nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The productions new and innovative scenario, costumes, and choreography was a box office success, surpassing records of previous productions by the company. Eglevsky ballet announces student workshop performance 68. Marina eglevsky to be honored at ballet gala the new. This material consists of her teaching notes and photocopies of some choreographic material and dance notes not otherwise present in the collection. The stiletto precision of todays performers is not present in these vintage works. The dbcs performance contained elements from the original story written by e. This year, the production will feature new and innovative choreography by the eglevsky ballets new director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry.
The annual holiday classic, choreographed by maurice brandon curry, and featuring tchaikovskys beloved score performed by the massapequa philharmonic, conducted by david bernard. For more information about the eglevsky ballet click here. Anthonys student nabs leading role in eglevsky ballets the nutcracker catch sarah gavillas performance as clara at the tilles center for performing arts this. Eglevsky ballet recently announced its annual production of the nutcracker on saturday, dec. The performance levels of the dancers are more roughhewn than longtime followers of balanchine might recall. Everyone is on their toes for the holidays at the tilles center with a performance of the nutcracker. Join us for a meet and greet with the dancers after the saturday 11. The andre eglevsky papers 19291989 are comprised of dancing files and teaching files.
Eglevsky ballets production is the longest, continuously running nutcracker production on long island and will be joined by select students from the eglevsky ballet academy to tell the story of. Eglevsky ballet nutcracker 20 tiles center for the performing arts long island, ny director. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage farmingdale. The production will feature innovative and exciting choreography by eglevsky ballets artistic director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. Eglevsky was often acclaimed as the greatest male dancer of his generation, and was the guiding creative force behind the companys growth. Dec 24, 1985 the eglevsky ballets production of the nutcracker, performed saturday night at the lehman center for the performing arts at lehman college in the bronx, is a version that does honor to this. Dec 27, 2017 bethpage, new york eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents.
One of her classmates, james sewell, an eglevsky alumnus now with the feld ballet, suggested her for the nutcracker role. One of long islands biggest nutcracker draws is the eglevsky ballet at tilles center, dec. The orchestras performance of tchaikovskys holiday classic at tilles center in brookville will be the first time in two decades that the annual eglevsky nutcracker show will be accompanied. In spring 2018, the company will premiere a new production of. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage plainview, ny. Jackie faherty, senior scientist and astrophysicist at the american museum of natural history and hayden planetarium. Eglevsky, who in 1940 was the first to dance the leading male role in the nutcracker in this country, presenting the ballet in such an area does not cause overriding. Anthonys student nabs leading role in eglevsky ballet. The nutcracker matinee presented by the eglevsky ballet opened with an enthusiastic welcome from the executive artistic director, maurice brandon curry. Lichtenberger was trained at the school of american ballet, under such notables as felia doubrovska, helene dudin, murial stuart, antonina tumkovsky, anatole oboukhov and pierre vladimirov. The long island ballet theatre connecting long island to. Eglevsky ballet is the premier ballet academy and professional company on long island. If you are interested in hiring us for your upcoming nutcracker performance, please let us know. The nutcracker eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker.
New york city ballet dancers unity phelan and jared angle play the sugar plum fairy and cavalier in the eglevsky ballet production of the. The gala may lend extra pizazz to what has become an annual tradition for the nonprofit eglevsky ballet. The nutcracker as performed by the eglevsky ballet. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker with the massapequa. An annual professional production of the nutcracker, a spring production. An annual professional production of the nutcracker, a spring production, outreach performances, and artsineducation program allow the company and its dancers to bring the art of dance alive and to the long island community. Additionally, two summer intensives and a master class series throughout the year complete the dancers training. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island, ny patch. Eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker featuring choreography by the companys executive artistic.
Though he left russia as a child during the revolution, eglevsky acquired the traditional style and technique of the imperial russian ballet by studying in paris. Located at the tilles center for the performing arts, liu post no classes at eglevsky ballet on these days. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview, ny the performances will take place on saturday, december 16th, at 1pm and. Eglevsky ballet presents special performances of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker. Material dating from 1978 to 1989 was created by leda eglevsky following her husbands death in 1977. In 2010, his first year as artistic director, berdo created a reimagined performance of the nutcracker. The eglevsky has presented this traditional holiday treat for more than 30 years at the. The nutcracker is a holiday treat for the entire family. The nutcracker ballet with the eglevsky ballet massapequa. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker bethpage, ny. Performances at the patchogue theater for the performing arts. The tilles center for the performing arts at liu post will be presenting a special performance of the nutcracker. I began dancing with eglevsky ballet at the age of six and made many great friends over the years.
I performed in eglevsky s production of the nutcracker for five years as a child and loved every moment of it. The nutcracker spawns many versions on long island the new. Nutcracker performances will be staged throughout the lower hudson valley. Eglevsky ballet continues its annual tradition of the nutcracker, the largest and only professional production on long island. Eglevsky ballet brings the nutcracker from nyc to l.
For more information about the eglevsky ballet, visit. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island. Find a show near you and get your tickets before they sell out. Join us for a reception following fridays performance to toast our guest artists. Eglevsky ballet offers a fulltime professional training program in its stateoftheart facility.
Nov 22, 2019 from nutcracker performances by professional ballet companies, like the new york city ballet, or a local performance featuring talented children from your area, youre sure to find a familyfriendly performance of the nutcracker your kids will love. And audiences attending a performance by the fedicheva ballet. Eglevsky ballet presents a special onehour performance of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker. Visual works is a state of the art production company specializing in ballet, dance and theater video production. Curry choreographed a new production of the nutcracker specifically for eglevsky ballet. Unity phelan, soloist with new york city ballet, will star as the sugar plum fairy. Dec 17, 2000 can ballet companies live by the nutcracker alone. After taking a year off, the company returns with the nutcracker on friday at tilles center.
In 2014, she cofounded fjk dance with the artistic director and choreographer fadi khoury. Eglevsky ballet, 700 hicksville rd, bethpage, ny 2020. The eglevsky ballet takes you there, featuring artists from the dance theatre of harlem. Executive artistic director maurice brandon curry has announced details for the eglevsky ballets annual student workshop performance to be held at the olmstead theater at adelphi university on. This year, though, she is the prima ballerina in the eglevsky ballets 22d. Angle was promoted to principal dancer following a performance during a company visit to denmark for the reopening of the tivoli concert.
Enter below for a chance to win 4 tickets to the nutcracker performance of your choice. Long islands premier ballet academy and professional company. Eglevsky ballet is on its toes for the nutcracker new york city ballet dancers unity phelan and jared angle play the sugar plum fairy and cavalier in the eglevsky ballet production of the. Prominent long island ballet company eglevsky ballet is set to bring holiday cheer to the masses with its annual production of the nutcracker on saturday, dec.
Eglevsky ballet brings the beloved story to the tilles center stage with tchaikovskys. Eglevsky ballets the nutcracker long island events. Eglevsky ballet brings its annual production of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker. Nutcracker, christmas carol performances on long island. Eglevsky ballet is on its toes for the nutcracker newsday. Eglevsky ballet provides professional training for students of all ages and abilities. Eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker. The nutcracker by the eglevsky ballet 2017 at tilles center. Guests put new spin on eglevsky ballets production of the. Nov 22, 2017 eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview, ny the performances will take place on saturday, december 16th, at 1pm and and 5pm and sunday, december 17th at 2 pm at the tilles. In 1961 andre eglevsky, premier danseur of george balanchines new york city ballet, founded the eglevsky ballet. An exploration of the solar system and the universe featuring a performance of gustav holsts the planets with commentary and a presentation of nasa imagery by dr.
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