Karen alexandria kain cc oont born march 28, 1951 is a canadian former ballet dancer, and the artistic director of the national ballet of canada. In 2003, karen cochoreographed for dayton ballet her first nutcracker, with a cast of over 75 area children. Cast list information for the nutcracker in toronto at the national ballet of canada. The nutcracker is the companys most challenging production, featuring 50 professional dancers and 98 students from the national ballet school.
Overcoming her fear, she throws her slipper at the mouse king at a decisive point in the battle, thus saving the nutcracker. Rediscover the grand, rich sets by peter horne, the stunning costumes by francois barbeau and the magical lighting by nicolas cernovitch, which turn these festivities conceived by fernand nault into a true extrava. The national ballet of canada karen kain artistic director. I have had this on laserdisc for years, watching it. Houston ballet cancels the remainder of its 20192020 season. Sleeping beauty pd karen kain rudolf nureyev youtube. Click on the tabs below to learn more about what happened at balletmet during a specific season. Karen kain, artistic director, national ballet of canada. National ballet postpones karen kains staging of swan lake. Hull, north devon, swale and medway, thurrock, boston and grantham, scunthorpe, teesside and northumberland. The english national ballet has performed the nutcracker as part of its christmas season every year since 1950.
National ballet postpones karen kains staging of swan lake the. Each nutcracker tea ticket includes a prime seat to the 1. Dec 08, 2019 experience tea time prior to or after the matinee performance of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker at the historic warner theatre. This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on christmas eve, and sets out on a wondrous. This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on christmas eve, and sets out on a wondrous journey to the land.
For over 50 years, the ballet inspired by the hoffman tale has been delighting the hearts of children and grownups alike when the nutcracker is presented in montreal. Dont miss this incredible holiday journey set to tchaikovskys renowned nutcracker score. Cast for the nutcracker in toronto at the national ballet. She was accepted into the national ballet school in toronto at the age 11. Dec 19, 2012 the nutcracker out of 4 national ballet of canada. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website.
The english national ballet has performed the nutcracker as part of. The nutcracker tea party at the willard intercontinental hotel sunday, december 8, 2019 at 11. Very soon kain learned and played dual roles in the ballet black swan. Karen kain is an internationally renowned ballerina who became principal dancer with the national ballet of canada in 1970. The naked ambition of national ballet artistic director. At the age of six, her mother enrolled her in ballet school. Jeff goode karen kain makes a welcome return in the role of snow queen or sugar plum fairy in the national ballet of canadas production of the nutcracker in 1989.
All competing schools will celebrate their achievements and enjoy a screening of the nutcracker by the royal ballet at a local cinema. From an early age, karen kain vowed she would be a future ballerina. Adam still, david ward, ashley wegmann, carrie west, karen wing balletmet 2 dancers. Featuring timeless score from incredible composer pyotr i. See more ideas about ballet, dance and ballet beautiful. Before sleeping beauty ever was a classic disney movie, it was a classic, stunning ballet. The naked ambition of national ballet artistic director karen kain. I have had this on laserdisc for years, watching it nowon blu ray is just fantastic.
Critically acclaimed inland pacific ballets the nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent holiday ballet with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage. He presents clara with her nutcracker doll and is the architect of her magical adventure. The national ballet company presents the nutcracker known for high artistic quality and outstanding dramatic performances, the national ballets production of the nutcracker has been entertaining audiences for many years. The national ballet of canada deliver yet another resounding success.
He is transformed into a handsome prince and accompanies clara on her adventure. Placer theatre ballet is a youth ballet company that produces two full length youth ballets a year. Buy nutcracker ballet direct from our russian ballet company. The program will be published by the doubleday books for young readers, random house studio, and random house. Mar 05, 2015 from there, karen kain, the 63yearold artistic director of the national ballet of canada, surveys her dancers, assessing every arabesque, wincing at every shaky landing. The naked ambition of national ballet artistic director karen.
From there, karen kain, the 63yearold artistic director of the national ballet of canada, surveys her dancers, assessing every arabesque, wincing at every shaky landing. A news hub that allows you to delve deeper and learn about our productions and artists. National ballets karen kain makes directorial debut zoomer. The national ballet of canada orchestra is coming out of the pit. The merry widow is entertaining, musically satisfying, lavish sets. Nov 30, 2015 this year, the ballet will be held in the alverson center for performing arts center at the fowlerville high school on december 5 at 2 p. National arts centre ottawa january 31 february 2, 2019. Congrats to all the dancers cast in ballet northwests 2017 nutcracker at the washington center. The magic behind the snow scene in the nutcracker the national ballet of canada duration. Karen became artistic director of dayton ballet in 2011. Take your nutcracker experience to the next level with an exclusive vip experience addon where you can meet the dancers in full costume, enjoy food and drinks, and take memorable photos vip experience is available for these select dates 7. Karen kain, dancerturnedartistic director, to retire from national. Aug 12, 2019 the magic behind the snow scene in the nutcracker the national ballet of canada duration.
Exciting dancers from around the world dazzle the audience with their performances while the children display charm. National ballet of canada orchestra tales from the pit. If you have not seen their onegin you have missed a treat. The national ballet of canada karen kain celebrating 10 years as art director menu. Critically acclaimed inland pacific ballet s the nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent holiday ballet with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage.
The mouse king has been defeated and disappears together with his troops. Karen kains most memorable moments the national ballet. Karen kain 50th anniversary the national ballet of canada. She was quickly promoted to principal dancer in 1971 after her sensational debut as the swan queen in swan lake. Please note, for 2017 the national nutcracker programme will only be running in the following areas. Balletmet has provided artistic excellence in the field of dance to central ohio since 1974. The national ballet company will perform the full length production from december 5th 9th, 2014. The nutcracker leads the tin soldiers in the attack. The national ballet of canada will present a revamped version of the classic swan lake in its new season directed by 67 yearold karen kain, a 50year veteran of the torontobased company. Nutcracker at the washington center ballet northwest.
Cast for the nutcracker in toronto at the national ballet of. Karens dance academy prepares for the nutcracker ballet. Three years later, in 1962, she began training at the national ballet school of canada, which at the time was run by betty oliphant. Apr 30, 2010 acknowledged as one of the leading classical ballerinas of her time, karen kain is also one of canadas foremost arts advocates, bringing the same passion and dedication she exemplified as a dancer to her roles as a spokesperson for canadian culture and as the artistic director of the national ballet of canada. Apr 02, 2020 new york, ny april 2, 2020random house childrens books, together with american ballet theatre abt, announced today a multiyear, multibook publishing program to launch in fall 2020, timed to coincide with the opening of abts 80thanniversary fall season. This year, the ballet will be held in the alverson center for performing arts center at the fowlerville high school on december 5 at 2 p. Tchaikovsky, nutcracker is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. Drosselmeyer turns masha and the nutcracker into a beautiful prince and. Join your favorite nutcracker characters for a magical morning or afternoon tea party.
However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Kains mother enrolled her daughter in ballet training because she believed it would improve her postural alignment, poise, and discipline. The premiere of the nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a fairytale. Our history balletmet worldclass ballet in central ohio. Karen kain shakespeares life carol ann duffy royal shakespeare company ballet companies royal ballet winters tale opening night dance pictures. The real sleeping beauty takes center stage in reno ballet. Karen kain was born in 1951 in hamilton, ontario, the oldest of four children. Acknowledged as one of the leading classical ballerinas of her time, karen kain is also one of canadas foremost arts advocates, bringing the same passion and dedication she exemplified as a dancer to her roles as a spokesperson for canadian culture and as the artistic director of the national ballet of canada. Karen kain has announced that she will stage a new swan lake for the national ballet of canada in celebration of her 50th anniversary with the company. Joining the national ballet at 18, karen kain became principal dancer one year later.
Nutcracker ballet tickets available to purchase online. Dec 11, 1985 the dancers here will include guest artists karen kane of the national ballet of canada and christine sarry, an alumna of the feld troupe. The dancers here will include guest artists karen kane of the national ballet of canada and christine sarry, an alumna of the feld troupe. The english national ballet hosts familyfriendly performances which welcomes children under 5 years old. Houston ballet to tour dubai, united arab emirates with swan lake. A beautiful fairy who resembles claras sister louise. Born in south africa, andrea shermoly andi began her training at the national school of the arts in johannesburg under the direction of vyvyan llorayne. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. One of the cultural gems of north america, the national ballet of canada has strived to push choreographic boundaries and elevate canadian talent for more than half a century. While the orchestra loves the acoustics at the four seasons centre, being in the pit is not the same as being on stage. James kudelkas 1995 version of this evergreen seasonal classic is a perfect gem of a ballet, affectionate and. Houston ballet returns to the wortham with the nutcracker.
Dec 27, 2016 download the nutcracker synopsis run time. Karen kains 50th anniversary at national ballet of canada. The national ballet will perform works by justin peck, george balanchine and frederick ashton at the national arts centre in ottawa jan 31feb 2. Our history balletmet has provided artistic excellence in the field of dance to central ohio since 1974. Hodgkinsons final roles will include upcoming performances in giselle and the nutcracker. Karen kains most memorable moments the national ballet of canada. May 20, 2016 in 2003, karen cochoreographed for dayton ballet her first nutcracker, with a cast of over 75 area children. A nutcracker who may just be a handsome prince in disguise prepare to enter a magical new world. Olga jaeckel and hanane lemlih all tea ticket holders will attend the nutcracker matinee performance at 1. Rehearsals, parent meetings, and costume fittings start saturday, september 30th.
Kain hatte ab dem sechsten lebensjahr ballettunterricht. New york, ny april 2, 2020random house childrens books, together with american ballet theatre abt, announced today a multiyear, multibook publishing program to launch in fall 2020, timed to coincide with the opening of abts 80thanniversary fall season. Karen kains 50th anniversary new swan lake by karen kain three world premieres and three company premieres tour to kennedy center, washington, d. Karen kain shakespeares life carol ann duffy royal shakespeare company ballet companies royal. Since then she has choreographed an original fulllength classical version of cinderella and in 20 brought to life an allnew nutcracker for the dayton ballet. Karen kains most memorable moments the national ballet of. The june 2020 performance will focus on the love story thats given the ballet its emotional staying power. National ballet of canada the nutcracker ticket prices. Get the latest news and videos from the national ballet. I took my 2yearold daughter to see the nutcracker as part of the english national ballet christmas season. A new ballet based on margaret atwoods maddaddam books has also. Mas ballet ershter vals opened the kennedy centers 20 ballet across america and it was premiered by queensland ballet in australia in august 20.
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