The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by allstar contemporary and hiphop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and kurtis blow, one of hiphops founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. Documentary animation archival music timelapse travel. Nutcracker noir is a sexy world for adults only bring your. Dec 16, 2017 a hip hop version of the nutcracker appropriately titled the hip hop nutcracker takes place in currentday brooklyn, where drosselmeyer, mariaclara, and her nutcracker prince. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing to. With the hiphop nutcracker, kurtis blow gets in the holiday spirit. Weber says the new take on an alltime favorite is meant to engage entire families in what.
Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Colorado ballet launches gofundme for the nutcracker westword. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker, is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Nov 03, 2017 the hip hop version of this widely produced holiday show follows the basic storyline about mariaclara and the nutcracker prince who go on an adventure that involves toys coming to life, fighting. Hip hop nutcracker denver center for the performing arts. Livi pass this around to the people we talked about. We will oversee the entire a hip hop nutcracker transaction from the time you purchase until you get your tickets, so if there are any last minute questions. What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of tchaikovskys nutcracker and a dj with pinshar. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is. Through this remixed and reimagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of the hip hop nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love. Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and innovative interpretations, including a hip hop take on the classic story and even an aerial. Syracuse is the last location on its 29city tour this year. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance.
Nov 18, 2014 livi pass this around to the people we talked about. Tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance, nyc style the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Rap pioneer kurtis blow talks the hiphop nutcracker, new film. Greater york dances the hip nut mixes cultures and genres. The hip hop version of this widely produced holiday show follows the basic storyline about mariaclara and the nutcracker prince who go on an adventure that involves toys coming to life, fighting. When you buy a hip hop nutcracker tickets, feel confident that your credit card information will be safe and secure. The hiphop version of this widely produced holiday show follows the basic storyline about mariaclara and the nutcracker prince who go on an adventure that. Hiphop nutcracker spins a new version of an old tale, 1. Orchestra plays the nutcracker while a group of hiphop. In fact, the way hip hop nutcracker presents the 120yearold russian ballet is not that different from the way blow interprets the gospel for his congregations giving the material a. Through this remixed and reimagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of the hip hop nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season. But at one bay area theater, the classic is being performed with a twist.
When i walked into the historic state theatre last night, it was clear that. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. Peninsula ballet theatre sets nutcracker ballet to hip hop. Compare stubhub the hip hop nutcracker tickets to ticketst and save up to 40%. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. Hiphop nutcracker spins a new version of an old tale, 1 night only. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hiphop dance company decadancetheatre. Its been exciting to evolve the show over the last five years as audiences continue to come back to see the creative changes we make to the production, said weber. The hip hop crewe of edgardo solorio, grant torino, stuck sanders, michael alvarez and francis aquino will dance hip hop nutcracker on dec. The hip hop nutcracker, according to dpacs website, is a contemporary dance spectacle set to. A contemporary take on the classic holiday ballet the nutcracker aims to bring the community together. Instead of ballet, the dancers will be doing hiphop moves. We will oversee the entire a hip hop nutcracker transaction from the time you purchase until you get your tickets, so if there are any last minute questions, you only have one number to call, 866. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to.
Initially, critics didnt take the nutcracker seriously. Peninsula ballet theatre dancers perform hiphop version of the. A reimagined holiday classic, the brooklyn nutcracker fuses ballet, hiphop and a myriad of world dance genres to create a new tradition for todays audience. Hip hop christmas the show returns to to the durham performing arts center for two shows on nov. The nutcracker gets fresh spin at dance zone community. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and. We pride ourselves on the high quality of our customer service. Dec 24, 2018 in fact, the way hip hop nutcracker presents the 120yearold russian ballet is not that different from the way blow interprets the gospel for his congregations giving the material a.
The hip hop nutcracker brings a new twist to a christmas. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city. Nov 28, 2014 the baltimore symphony orchestra performs duke ellingtons nutcracker with step afrika. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a. Compared to the hip hop nutcracker tickets stubhub, ticketst have one of the largest inventory in the market and some of. Sure, its easy to move toward the breaks, the hiphop classic he recorded and released and released in 1980 that. Weber says the new take on an all time favorite is meant to engage entire families in what has become a holiday. The hip hop nutcracker is bringing mariaclara, the nutcracker prince, an onstage dj and an electric violinist to your city.
Nov 20, 2019 this year, there will be multiple traditional productions, including one from moscow, a hip hop take and a circus version. The audience will find that very refreshing and surprising, owner sarah absher says, the familiarity is there, but its a different take. However, what if you put a modern twist on one of these beloved stories. Jennifer weber directorchoreographer is a lucille lortel and bessieaward nominated choreographer. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker the atlantic. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow. The nutcracker with dancer cyrus glitch spencer, jr tight eyex, james derrick, and the california phil in pasadena on dec. Hip hop nutcracker university of alabama at birmingham. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. You can catch the event at the polk theatre in nashville on saturday, november 24. The hip hop nutcracker presents a similar world told through the language of hiphop movement vocabulary.
Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to see. Peninsula ballet theatre sets nutcracker ballet to hiphop. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker a unique take on an holiday favorite. Legendary rapper kurtis blow turns back the clock for an 80s. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her prince, myron, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. The hip hop nutcracker isnt the first time that the deca crew has tackled a. Cbs a crowdpleasing and uplifting saga just in time for the holiday season. Set, naturally, in the borough, the classic characters are updated to represent the cultural diversity the youll find in the county of kings. Make plans to see the hip hop version of the classic.
The nutcracker is peter ilyich tchaikovskys version of e t a hoffmans popular story the nutcracker and the mouse king. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. Christmas decorations holiday sweater all you need is tickets to the hip hop nutcracker to make the season complete. I just want to take my hat off to all the radio djs and radio personalities who have been. Wnet in new york brings us this version as part of their all arts series in motion. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. United palace of cultural arts the hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hiphop dance company decadancetheatr.
Blow born kurtis walker today speaks of his song without any reactionary vibe. Its a time to thank your friends and family and god for all the blessings youve received throughout the year. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. This year, there will be multiple traditional productions, including one from moscow, a hiphop take and a circus version. For a truly fresh reinterpretation of tchaikovskys score, visit the kings theatre one more time for the hip hop nutcracker, narrated by kurtis blow. As the holiday season comes upon us, many ballet companies around the country are getting ready to present tchaikovskys traditional christmas classic, but the hip hop nutcracker is mixing things up and changing the story to keep up with the times. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. Bbq state of mind looped in texas sports nation texas take. In this retelling, the action takes place in new york city on new years eve. The audience will find that very refreshing and surprising, owner sarah absher says, the familiarity is there, but its a. Nov 22, 2017 as the holiday season comes upon us, many ballet companies around the country are getting ready to present tchaikovskys traditional christmas classic, but the hip hop nutcracker is mixing things up and changing the story to keep up with the times.
The hip hop nutcracker alys stephens performing arts center. Hiphop nutcracker breaks boundaries, modernizes a holiday. Dec 29, 2017 nutcracker noir is a sexy world for adults only bring your id. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, who opens the show.
The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Expect to see ballet accompanied by tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary in dance zones the nutcracker remixed 2 p. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist and mc. Hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. Leslie said the hip hop version takes a turn in the second act, when the dancers shed light on what the world might look like in the.
Nutcracker noir is a sexy world for adults only bring your id. The hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance set to music by tchaikovsky. The second film adaptation was a 1993 film of the new york city ballet version, titled george balanchines the nutcracker, with david zinman conducting the new york city ballet orchestra. The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by allstar contemporary and hip hop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. Tours to various cities see schedule here set in modernday new york city, this production uses but shakes up tchaikovskys score.
The nutcracker remixed is a new take on the classic tale. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist. A hip hop version of the nutcracker appropriately titled the hip hop nutcracker takes place in currentday brooklyn, where drosselmeyer, mariaclara, and her nutcracker prince. Nov 24, 2016 ballet meets hip hop in this marvellous mashup. The baltimore symphony orchestra performs duke ellingtons nutcracker with step afrika. Top 5 best singer on auditions americas got talent all time duration. You can take something thats from the street and put it in a classical.
Through this remixed and reimagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of the hip hop nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic. This version of the 128yearold ballet swaps out ballerinas for breakdancers, and switches an orchestra for a dj and a single violinist. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all. The plot of the original story is much more complex, with flashbacks whereas for the purpose of this ballet, it has been simplified making it less complicated. This time of year, so many people go and watch the nutcracker. Colorado ballet launches gofundme for the nutcracker. Leslie said the hiphop version takes a turn in the second act, when the dancers shed light on what the world might look like in the. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, who. Peninsula ballet theatre dancers perform hiphop version of. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest. This holiday, theres more than one way to crack a nut the nutcracker, the 1892 christmas ballet, is a holiday tradition.
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