A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj and a violinist. Dance event in atlanta, ga by the fox theatre and the hip hop nutcracker on sunday, november 26 2017 with 39k people interested and 1. Sep 03, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby the nutcracker suite march hip hop remix blue claw philharmonic tchaikovsky.
Gotta dance nutcracker is the chance for your child to perform with professional dancers. Of the 5 performers in this weekends show, fewer than 10. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Four bboys and four poppers created a street dance version of the waltz of the snowflakes inspired by the nutcracker ballet. 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. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca, and includes hiphop interludes remixed and reimagined by. Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre. Nov 22, 2017 he then transitioned into introducing the actual dance production itself by jokingly saying,i mean, if mr. The hip hop nutcracker presents a similar world told.
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Its a contemporary spin on a classic, and the show tours around the world. Kurtis blow joins the hip hop nutcracker tour hiphopdx. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. The hip hop nutcracker turns a classic ballet on its headspin. Dec 20, 2016 pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. The production begins with a festive party scene, follows clara as she dreams of dancing snowflakes, and meets all of the beloved characters from the land of sweets. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary reimagination of tchaikovskys timeless music, is a holiday mashup for the entire family featuring mc kurtis blow. Dec 16, 2017 the hiphop nutcracker is fun for all, with the aerial tricks and beautiful dancing enrapturing for kids and adults alike. Dec, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is a full production of the nutcracker produced by new jersey performing arts center that aims to bring the experience of the show to a larger and younger audience by adding.
Buy the hip hop nutcracker ny tickets from the official ticketmaster. The remaking of the 120plusyearold ballet, geared to excite new audiences, sets hiphop dance against tchaikovskys classical score and takes over charlottes booth playhouse dec. Every year the moscow dance company comes to perform. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Christmas wouldnt be christmas without this seasonal favorite, in which a young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure. The hip hop nutcracker clark strikes a pose with her characters love interest in the show, played by sammy soto. Mar 09, 2016 don quixote act i finale marianela nunez and carlos acosta, the royal ballet duration. The nutcracker behind the scenes nutcracker ballet. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hip hop nutcracker. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is. The hip hop nutcracker celebrates love, community and the magic of new years eve. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hiphop dance company decadancetheatre.
How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing to. Gotta dance nutcracker your childs time to shine with. He then transitioned into introducing the actual dance production itself by jokingly saying,i mean, if mr. The hiphop nutcracker is a full production of the nutcracker produced by new jersey performing arts center that aims to bring the experience of the show to a larger and younger audience by adding. Dec 23, 2015 the remaking of the 120plusyearold ballet, geared to excite new audiences, sets hiphop dance against tchaikovskys classical score and takes over charlottes booth playhouse dec. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her nutcracker prince, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. The folk dance troupe collage starts it off with a tight turkish step dance, followed by group hiphop and tap, led by tap dynamo khalid hill. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score. To ignite social awareness and change through dance performance, education, and community engagement. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis.
Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow. Grab your family and friends for an incredible performance and reimagining of the classic holiday story. At an hour long, it is the perfect length for an audience of all ages. This production makes the story hiphop in a number of ways. I enjoyed the violinist the most and it was a welcomed change from the traditional ballet. Dec 20, 2016 in the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. The hip hop nutcracker brings a new twist to a christmas.
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Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet duration. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. North charleston performing arts center north charleston. Feb 06, 2015 the royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara, ricardo cervera as the nutcracker and gary avis as drosselmeyer, recorded in 2012.
Last year and again this year, it was moving light dance. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. Tchaikovsky was here today, he would probably do a nutcracker like this in the hood. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet.
From diy tutus to sunflowers, hip hop and recycled snowflakes, maria. Join us for a charming version of the nutcracker including act i and act ii. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing. He rescues her from a gang whose emblem is mouse earsa nod to the original story. The hip hop nutcracker turns the classic holiday ballet on its head. Nov 14, 2019 musicdance producer mike fitelson, who debuted his hip hop nutcracker in new york in 2014, grew up in oaklands montclair neighborhood and got his first look at the ballet right here. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring kurtis blow, to hit the. There was popping, locking, and breaking among other offshoot styles. Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this. Start by finding your event on the the hip hop nutcracker 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and. The nutcracker classical remix greatest songs music remixes.
The hiphop nutcracker is fun for all, with the aerial tricks and beautiful dancing enrapturing for kids and adults alike. George balanchine s the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes duration. This classical nutcracker story is brilliantly blended with a fusion of hip hop and contemporary dance to guide you through the falling snowflakes and waltzing flowers. Special guest mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, will appear as the special guest mc. When blow came to town in 2015 with the hip hop nutcracker, he spoke with the currents sean mcpherson. The hip hop nutcracker was back by popular demand for two shows on its third national tour following the success of the two previous soldout tours on friday, nov. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca, and includes hip hop interludes remixed and reimagined by. Its a play in which she, kurtis, bboysandbgirls, and a production team utilize digital graffiti and. Randi rascal freitas, right, executes a dance move as she and fellow cast members of the hip hop nutcracker perform during rehearsals at screenland studios in north hollywood on tuesday, oct. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes dance channel tv. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no. Start by finding your event on the the hip hop nutcracker 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below.
Bunch, 54, said she loves the idea of introducing the nutcracker to student dancers at her 20yearold hip hop dance company. Act i of the nutcracker ends with snow falling and snowflakes dancing. The performance is led by the stellar peridance contemporary dance company dancers, alongside young students from the school at peridance, the talented peridance youth ensemble. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography learn more. Hip hop nutcracker made its world premiere at the fox theatre in. Nov 03, 2017 randi rascal freitas, right, executes a dance move as she and fellow cast members of the hip hop nutcracker perform during rehearsals at screenland studios in north hollywood on tuesday, oct. George balanchines the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes. In most of the very famous versions of the ballet, the order of the dances has been slightly rearranged, andor the music has been altered.
Hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. We provide world class service and premium seating. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a. The hip hop nutcracker a unique take on an holiday favorite. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. The opening street scene, backdropped by iconic landmarks the citgo sign, the state house dome, the custom house clock is quickly populated with doowop singers, hiphop dancers. The performance is led by the stellar peridance contemporary dance company dancers, alongside young students from the school at peridance, the talented peridance youth ensemble, and preprofessional dancers from the certificate program. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times.
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