Marina performed professionally in new york city ballet s production of the nutcracker, with the eglevsky ballet company, and as a guest in various companies and engagements. Eglevsky students had the pleasure of taking a master class with ms. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker with the massapequa. Eglevsky ballet announces student workshop performance 68. Eglevsky ballet presents special performances of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker. As one of the most reliable and trusted sources for premium event seating and the eglevsky ballet tickets, we offer a comprehensive and userfriendly platform for all our customers. Her parents, andre eglevsky, premier danseur with george balanchines american ballet which later became the new york city ballet and her mother, leda anchutina, also a soloist with nycb, brought to her a legacy of dance that is a fascinating account. If your company matches gifts, please forward a matching gift form with your donation. Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage plainview, ny. Central pennsylvania youth ballet s laszlo berdo hired as artistic director for eglevsky ballet.
Additionally, two summer intensives and a master class series throughout the year complete the dancers training. Eglevsky ballet is on its toes for the nutcracker newsday. Eglevsky ballet will hold auditions for professional male and. An annual professional production of the nutcracker, a spring production. Under laszlos leadership, eglevsky ballet opened its doors to the community with a brand new stateofart facility in bethpage, ny. 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. Geddes delights national ballet audiences with her. She has performed classical and neoclassical ballets with neglia ballet in buffalo, ny, including george balanchines serenade, and has performed soloist roles in both neglia and eglevsky ballet s the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet being performed across new jersey the. The eglevsky ballet s production of the nutcracker, performed saturday night at the lehman center for the performing arts at lehman college in the bronx, is. Southold custer institute and observatory new years eve under the stars, with rhythm and. Eglevsky ballet maurice brandon curry, executive artistic director will hold auditions for professional male and female dancers for its upcoming 201718 season. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview, ny the performances will take place on saturday, december 16th, at 1pm and and.
Eglevsky ballet to put studio in bethpage site on grumman property will offer classes, serve as feeder to ballet company. She holds a bfa in dance from purchase college and an mfa in performing arts management from brooklyn college. For over 50 years, eglevsky ballet has been bringing balletic artistry of the highest caliber to long island and has long been recognized as a prominent school and professional company. A guide to cultural and recreational events on long island.
Eglevsky ballet continues its annual tradition of presenting the nutcracker, the largest and only professional production on long island. At age 11, his mother encouraged him to try an audition for a local nutcracker. Sevin joined eglevsky ballet in 2017, and performed in nutcracker and the brand new production of cinderella, choreographed by maurice brandon curry. Check out our amazing faculty and their awesome accomplishments and credentials in the bios below. Jennifer began her training with warwick ballet theatre of new york under the direction of lucinda henry. Marina eglevsky a legacy of dance, part 1 the adults. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at liu plainview. The eglevsky ballet tickets 2020, the eglevsky ballet tour dates 2020, the eglevsky ballet schedule 2020. The nutcracker tickets are very popular around the holidays.
In 2014, she cofounded fjk dance with the artistic director and choreographer fadi khoury. In 2014, she began studying at the joffrey ballet school in new york as a ballet trainee for two years, dancing as a guest artist with eglevsky ballet for the nutcracker in 2015 with homo veritas dance theatre in 2016. 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. The holidays are just around the corner and audiences of all ages are making plans to experience the holiday tradition of attending the nutcracker. The productions new and innovative scenario, costumes, and choreography was a box office success, surpassing records of previous productions by the company. The eglevsky ballet company is dedicated to enriching long island and its surrounding communities through the presentation and training of ballet in the classical tradition of its founder, andre eglevsky. Professional dance company and preprofesional training program. Buy the eglevsky ballet tickets, seating charts for events. Eglevsky ballet will be closed from march 1629, 2020. Christina franz ballet, pointe dance instructor christina franz brings over 30 years of teaching experience to the old opera house.
Misty copeland to star in opening night of american ballet. February 1, 20 central pennsylvania youth ballet founding artistic director marcia dale weary announced today that cpyb faculty member laszlo berdo has accepted the fulltime position of artistic director for eglevsky ballet, long island. In 2010, laszlo was commissioned to choreograph for the eglevsky ballet, the nutcracker premiered in december of 2010. Eglevsky ballet provides professional training for students of all ages and abilities. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker bethpage, ny. The nutcracker as performed by the eglevsky ballet. Whether you are going to an event with friends or family members to see the eglevsky ballet, ticketsmarter has the best seats for you to choose from. Executive artistic director maurice brandon curry has announced details for the eglevsky ballet s annual student workshop performance to be held at the olmstead theater at adelphi university on. With you in mind, we have made it very easy for you to find your seats with an easy to use interactive venue seating chart. Eglevsky ballet 700 hicksville rd bethpage, ny dance.
Bethpage, new york 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 director, maurice brandon curry and starring unity phelan, soloist at new york city ballet as the sugar plum fairy and jared. Michele lisi, scarsdale ballet studio administrative director, is the former company manager at new york city ballet and loves a good project to organize 200 person pacific rim tour or a new scarsdale ballet studio nutcracker. Dec, 2011 nyc ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker live 2011 synopsis. He was also a guest choreographer for the nutcracker with harford ballet theater for two years and a guest choreographer for north county high school. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island, ny patch. Adults in ballet philanthropy for dance aib is a nonprofit organization that deeply believes in its core mission to provide youth and adults quality dance training, education and performing opportunities for both serious amateurs and professionals, where all dancers can prosper and continue to practice selfexpression through movement. Eglevsky ballet brings the beloved story to the tilles center stage with tchaikovskys magnificent score, stunning costumes, thrilling. Originally from utah, traci graduated from brigham young university with her ba in dance. Dec 27, 2017 over 55 years ago, legendary dancer andre eglevsky envisioned a classical ballet school and company on long island that would equal, if not, rival, the artistic endeavors offered in new york city. Students from nassau, suffolk, and queens travel for the ballet training program, a program that emphasizes classical ballet as an art form for all ages and skill levels. For more information about the eglevsky ballet click here.
We have delayed the closing of eglevsky ballet during this health crisis for as long as we can and, unfortunately, the inevitable time has come. Eglevsky ballet has long been recognized as a prominent, professional school and company. Jillian foley, from niskayuna, ny where she trained with northeast ballet company. Over 55 years ago, legendary dancer andre eglevsky envisioned a classical ballet school and company on long island that would equal, if not, rival, the artistic endeavors offered in new york city. Person is a former principal dancer at dance theatre of harlem and currently the codirector of the ailey. During this time, shana was one of sixty students selected to attend the ny state summer school of the arts. Please share your memories and special moments with us. Curry choreographed a new production of the nutcracker specifically for eglevsky ballet.
She has studied with the eglevsky ballet, new jersey ballet, joffrey ballet, kirov academy of ballet, american ballet theater and the american academy of ballet. Eglevsky and later danced with the eglevsky ballet before spending several. The eglevsky ballet has a rich 50 year history and has established itself as an entity dedicated to. While there, shana performed features roles in the nutcracker, paquita, and other ballets. The northwest ballet academy runs a full season of ballet performances that include dancers from classes held at the jansen art center. 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. Prominent long island ballet company eglevsky ballet is set to bring holiday cheer to the masses with its annual production of the nutcracker.
Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island. Material dating from 1978 to 1989 was created by leda eglevsky following her husbands death in 1977. Unity phelan, soloist with new york city ballet, will star as the sugar plum fairy. Watch as the toys come to life and provide a great familyfriendly show. The nutcracker ballet returns to fathom theatres nationwide. In 2008 laszlo choreographed snow white, premiered peter pan in 2009, restaged swan lake in 2011, and premiered carnival of the animals in 2011. In addition, the company boasts a fulltime professional. He was appointed artistic director and school director of eglevsky ballet in 2011. Eglevsky ballet was founded by legendary new york city ballet principal dancer andre eglevsky, one of the greatest dancers of his generation.
Sevin is a resident choreographer for tarte where she. From 2007 2011, she remained a soloist with the washington ballet and under the direction of mr. He is the cofounder of charm city ballet and is currently directing, choreographing, and teaching for the. The dance studio hosts special events and performances throughout the year such as world tutu day activities held annually on february 2nd. This material consists of her teaching notes and photocopies of some choreographic material and dance notes not otherwise present in the collection. When andre eglevsky took balanchine up on his suggestions and opened the eglevsky ballet company in new york, mr. He also teaches at cpyb and was the 2011 12 director of choreoplan, a. Her notable roles from the past include clara in the nutcracker, white cat from sleeping beauty, alice in alice in wonderland, and the leading role of odetteodile in swan lake. The russian imperial mariinsky theatre was the original home to tchaikovskys the nutcracker in 1892, when it made its worldwide debut. He is the cofounder of charm city ballet and is currently directing, choreographing, and teaching for the company and academy alongside rebecca friedman. The andre eglevsky papers 19291989 are comprised of dancing files and teaching files. The production will feature innovative and exciting choreography by eglevsky ballets artistic director, internationally renowned artist, maurice brandon curry. Connecticut ballet theater school, ballet hispanico, eglevsky ballet school. She began her professional ballet training at eglevsky ballet and continued at the seiskaya ballet.
She was stunning then so i am happy to hear these reports. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker. I would love to see sterling in spf she is so tiny and exquisite. Gary arbour, 19472011 musician 19762005 called north americas most. Nov 28, 2017 george balanchines the nutcracker has, since it was premiered in 1954, defined the christmas season in new york.
Nov 20, 2017 bethpage, new york 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 director, maurice brandon curry and starring unity phelan, soloist at new york city ballet as the sugar plum fairy and jared. Nyc ballet dancers to perform at reg lenna news, sports. Eglevsky ballet, 700 hicksville road, suite 102, bethpage, ny. Durhamwolfeboro in what has become a holiday tradition, northeaster ballet theatre will present the nutcracker, in the seacoast and lakes regions. She also performed leading roles in many contemporary and neoclassical works. For more information about the eglevsky ballet, visit. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker on december 16 or 17. Eglevsky ballet offers a fulltime professional training program in its stateoftheart facility. She has also trained with boston ballet, atlanta ballet, and the nutmeg conservatory. Raleigh dance theatre to host the regional dance americasoutheastern regional. Dec 24, 1985 the eglevsky ballet s 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. The nutcracker mariinsky ballet 2012 rotten tomatoes.
Northeaster ballet theatre to present the nutcracker. Nov 27, 2011 with more than 100 dancers, including 30 professionals and scores of children in ballet training programs, the new jersey ballets nutcracker will be performed dec. Dance lessons at the old opera house, charles town wv. Eglevsky ballet nutcracker snow excerpt jason stotz.
We know it takes extraordinary teachers to create extraordinary dancers. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker at the tilles center sat dec 19. The nutcracker eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker. Andre eglevsky, russianborn american ballet dancer and teacher widely regarded as the greatest male classical dancer of his generation. New york city ballet dancers lauren king and joseph gordon will perform the roles of the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier in the chautauqua regional youth ballet s 2018 nutcracker at the reg lenna center for the arts on dec. Festival ballet festival ballet theatre and southland. 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. Buy the nutcracker tickets, seating charts for events. Guests put new spin on eglevsky ballets production of the. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. In 2011 and 20 she was the choreographer and creative director for the.
Marina eglevsky archives the adults in ballet blog. Eglevsky ballets prestigious professional company on long. Eglevsky ballet brings the nutcracker from nyc to l. My 9 year old daughter is a student at eglevsky and her technique has really improved by leaps and bounds thanks to the amazing faculty. Keeping the dreams of andre eglevsky going one ballerina at a time. All contributions are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law. At this time, we will carefully monitor the pandemic and how it affects our eglevsky ballet students. Join us for a meet and greet with the dancers after the saturday 11.
Join us for a reception following fridays performance to toast our guest artists. The nutcracker baryshnikov, kirkland, charmoli dvd. A valiant nutcracker saves a little girl from the evil mouse king. Nyc ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker live. Dec 10, 2014 eglevsky ballet nutcracker snow excerpt jason stotz. At academy of ballet in peachtree corners we take great pride in our talented and esteemed faculty. The adults in ballet blog philanthropy for dance to. At the age of fifteen, marina eglevsky joined the harkness ballet company and launched her own successful dance career. New york city ballet dancers unity phelan and jared angle play the sugar plum fairy and cavalier in the eglevsky ballet production of the.