Schlagwort: Nutcracker

Unique Christmas Gifts for Ballet Lovers

Only 15 Days Until Christmas – Still Plenty of Time to Plan!

Watch The NUTCRACKER – the most famous Christmas Ballet! 

One of the most magical gifts you can give is the experience of a live performance. Treat your loved one to tickets to The Nutcracker or Swan Lake, paired with a glass of champagne to toast the evening. The thrill of seeing ballet on stage is unforgettable and makes for a truly special holiday memory.

For a more budget-friendly option, consider gifting tickets to a ballet cinema screening. The Royal Ballet’s incredible cinema programme brings breathtaking performances to screens worldwide, allowing ballet lovers to enjoy world-class productions without the travel expense.Link to the Royal Ballet Cinema  https://www.rbo.org.uk/about/cinema-2425

If you’re planning a more intimate celebration, invite your ballet-loving friend to a cozy night in. Stream The Nutcracker on YouTube in full length, have some Christmas cookies, and enjoy the timeless beauty of this Christmas classic from the comfort of home.

THE NUTCRACKER – my suggestions
Sergei Polunin & Natalia Osipova https://youtu.be/3_HjBqVq_Lk?si=soHwy_lD7RCIC_2K
New York City Ballet https://youtu.be/ya4DasxL47g?si=wm1ACuHYoB4YvFEy

Mariinsky Theater https://youtu.be/xtLoaMfinbU?si=5pLJLe8qi-zrBNsS

Christmas ormaments

One of my favorite things is hunting for ballet-themed ornaments or ballet inspired jewelry at Christmas markets. A tiny pointe shoe or sparkling ballerina for the tree feels like bringing a bit of the stage home.

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Ballet cookie cutters are another fun idea. I’ve made cookies shaped like pointe shoes and tutus—they’re so easy to decorate and make a sweet, personal gift.

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Personalized presents are always a winner too. A monogrammed journal, a custom photo book, or a framed poster of their favorite ballet shows how much you care.

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My Top 5 Ballet and Dance Videos filmed in lookdown

Ballet Dancers in Isolation

Swans For Relief

32 premier ballerinas from 22 dance companies in 14 countries perform Le Cygne (The Swan) variation sequentially with music by Camille Saint-Saëns, performed by cellist Wade Davis, in support of Swans for Relief. Organized by Misty Copeland and Joseph Phillips, 100% of the funds raised will be distributed to each dancer’s company’s COVID-19 relief fund, or other arts/dance-based relief fund in the event that a company is not set up to receive donations.

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Add Your Own Touch and Live That Story

Interview with Michelle Willems on her career at Ballet Zurich 

You danced the main roles in Nutcracker and the Mouseking, the little Match girl and Sleeping beauty. The characters are totally different. Could you tell us about the challenges of each ballet?

Nutcracker was my fist big role at the Ballet Zurich. I was lucky to get this opportunity and didn’t want to disappoint. I enjoyed it very much to play a little girl. 

Ballett Zürich – Nussknacker und Mausekönig – 2017/18 © Gregory Batardon
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The Art of Pas de Deux

What are the challenges of a classical Pas de Deux?

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Balletdancer in Home Office

Watch as Dominik Slavkovský, Ballet Zurich, makes the best of quarantine – on his new ballet floor.

How do you train in times of corona? 

When working in the theatre we always get driven by new guest classes that usually take place for about two weeks and we get a choice from variety of teachers here in Ballett Zürich and it‘s actually incredible that this time we can just go online and take a class from different teachers everyday by our taste 😀.

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Zu Weihnachten gehört der Nussknacker ins TV!

Ballett Nussknacker und Mausekönig am 25.12.19 im 3SAT um 10.25 Uhr

Ein brilliant erzähltes Handlungsballett virtuos getanzt und neu erzählt!   
Der Starchoreograf des Balletts Zürich Christian Spuck beweist wieder einmal, dass er ein exzellenter Geschichtenerzähler ist. Sein besonderer Clou: Die Vorgeschichte der Originalversion von E.T.A. Hoffmann wird in den Ballettklassiker integriert. Aus der gewohnten einfältigen, wenn auch geliebten Nummernrevue wird ein Thriller, der einen von der ersten bis zur letzten Sekunde fesselt. Mit tollem Tanz – ohne jeden Kitsch und Ballast – präsentieren Christian Spuck und sein Team eine grotesk düstere Handlung.

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My favourite Drosselmeyers……

are without question Li Cunxin and Dominik Slavkovský.

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Li Cunxin with Queensland Ballet photo by David Kelly

Magic happened when Ballet Star Li Cunxin, was lured out of 18 years retirement for a special performance of the NUTCRACKER with the Queensland Ballet. Taking to the stage in Brisbane for one night only, the 56 year old dancer delivered a mesmerizing performance. While Drosselmeyer is predominately a character role, Li incorporated his own choreography – adding pirouettes and jumps to the performance. His twists and turns hinted at his past brilliance.

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Disney’s Nussknacker und die 4 Reiche

Zuviel Zuckerguss und zu wenig Ballett!

Wochenlang habe ich mich auf den neuen Disney-Film, eine Neuinterpretation des berühmtesten Weihnachtsballetts NUSSKNACKER, gefreut. Als Primaballerina wurde die fantastische Misty Copeland vom American Ballet Theater angekündigt, als Partner der berühmt berüchtigte Sergei Polunin. Ein wirklich vielversprechende Projekt!

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I try to be distinctive and true to myself on stage

Interview with Daniel Mulligan, Soloist at Ballet Zurich

First of all, congratulations on your nomination as a brilliant Mephisto by Dance Europe!

You have been with the Ballett Zurich for 11 years. What were the most important steps of your career?

The first job which was offered to me after ballet school was a contract with the Junior Ballet in Zurich in 2007. Heinz Spoerli, the ballet director at that time, pushed me quite a lot and gave me some good opportunities and small roles. After 2 years I was offered a position as „Gruppe mit Solo“ in the main company which means being a dancer in the Corps de Ballet of Ballet Zurich with some solo roles. I was very surprised that Heinz Spoerli appreciated me that much.

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Swan Lake has taken 4 years of patience

Interview with Li Cunxin, Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet, also known as Mao’s Last Dancer

Everybody knowns the story of Mao’s Last Dancer but not everyone is aware of his current career as the Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet. I was lucky to get the opportunity to talk to him about the new production of Swan Lake in May 2017. Then I was invited to watch a rehearsal which I really loved. It was heartbreaking!

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