Children invited to auctioned for Miami City’s Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center
KIDS INVITED TO AUDITION FOR MIAMI CITY BALLET’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER® AT THE KRAVIS CENTER
Performances on December 28-30, 2016. Tickets On Sale Now.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – (August 1, 2016) – On Sunday, August 28, Miami City Ballet will hold auditions at Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach for boys and girls from Palm Beach and Broward Counties who want to participate in the South Florida company’s annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®.
Each year MCB provides local kids with previous ballet training ages 8 and up with the chance to portray several roles in the production, including party children, angels, polichinelles and even the lead role of Marie. Known for its magnificent scenery and Tchaikovsky’s magical music, the annual production is a highly anticipated staple in Miami City Ballet’s repertoire. Selected children will participate in rehearsals where they will learn and practice the ballet’s choreography and then take the stage with MCB dancers for performances at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
One of the only companies in the country to perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Miami City Ballet’s production boasts a cast of over 100, with many roles performed by children. The perfect holiday treat for the entire family, performances will take place at Kravis Center on December 28-30, 2016. Tickets begin at just $25, and are available at miamicityballet.org, or by calling the MCB Box Office at 305.929.7010 or 877.929.7010 toll-free.
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When & Where Sunday, August 28
Location: Dreyfoos School of the Arts – 501 S. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Contact: Chelsea Nasby, 561.683.0096 or email balleteastfl@gmail.com
Registration (Height up to 4’4”) 11:30 am-12 pm / Audition Class 12 -1 pm
Registration (Height 4’5” to 4’10”) 12:30-1 pm/ Audition Class 1-3 pm
Registration (Height 4’10” to 5’1”) 3-3:30 pm / Audition Class 3:30-4:15 pm
Details: Kids auditioning must bring a full body 4×6” picture, preferably in tendu á la seconde or in échappé, in dance attire and with a solid background.
Rehearsals for children selected to perform will begin on Sept. 10 and will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Ballet East (2365 Vista Parkway, Ste. 7, West Palm Beach, FL 33411) leading up to the performance.
Performances at the Kravis Center: Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 7 pm Thursday, Dec. 29 at 2 & 7 pm Friday, Dec. 30 at 2 & 7 pm
About Miami City Ballet: Miami City Ballet recently celebrated its 30th anniversary season, earning critical acclaim from The New York Times: “Bold, light, immediate, intensely musical, the dancing of Miami City Ballet flies straight to the heart.” Led by Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez since 2012, MCB was founded in 1985 by Miami philanthropist Toby Lerner Ansin and Founding Artistic Director Edward Villella. The Company has 51 dancers and a repertoire of more than 100 ballets. MCB performs for nearly 100,000 patrons annually during its South Florida home season in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Naples, and tours to top theaters domestically and internationally.
Miami City Ballet School, the official school of Miami City Ballet, is one of the most respected ballet training academies in America. The School’s renowned faculty, challenging syllabus and affiliation with Miami City Ballet make it a place where all students – from children to adults – can receive comprehensive dance training. The School trains approximately 400 students, ages 3-18, in its year-round program, and 400 during its summer programs, granting nearly $500,000 in scholarships annually. More than 500 adults participate in a vibrant community division.
Miami City Ballet is headquartered in Miami Beach, Fla., at the Ophelia & Juan Js. Roca Center, a facility designed by renowned architectural firm Arquitectonica.