If the idea of a hiphop nutcracker playing at the schnitz fills you with dread, rest assured this updated version of the tchaikovsky classic is worth a look. Its a contemporary spin on a classic, and the show tours around the world. Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this. Although the hip hop nutcracker is far from a ballet, its evident that the dancers were influenced by that art form, as they jumped, twirled, and melded hiphop moves with traditional steps. Hiphop nutcracker at arlene schnitzer concert hall in. A modern rendition of a treasured family tradition. The hip hop nutcracker datetime december 27, 2017 to december 30, 2017. Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist. Hip hop choreography pops in cincinnati ballets nutcracker.
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If you think that the nutcracker, originally choreographed by marius petipa in the early 1890s, is just a ballet, you probably havent seen the milwaukee ballets current production first staged by artistic director michael pink in 2003 to be sure, it is executed by the mbs stellar company of ballet dancers. Nutcracker gets a hiphop boost enquirer contributor published 12. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring kurtis blow, to hit the. The hip hop nutcracker will be at the palace theatre on december 22 at 7. The hip hop nutcracker brings a new twist to a christmas. Hiphop dancers nail routine to music from the nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Complete with tchaikovskys original score, fused with contemporary music and pop. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker video bossip. Please note that this show, races hip hop nutcracker is a local show here in oklahoma city put on by race dance company 501c3 and 5 area high school programs, not to be confused with the hip hop nutcracker presented by the njpac out of new jersey. Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this nutcracker. Compared to the hip hop nutcracker tickets stubhub, ticketst have one of the largest inventory in the market and some of. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop.
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Hip hop nutcracker premieres in the bay area on dec 16 at the fox theatre in redwood city, produced as part of peninsula ballet theaters 50th anniversary celebration events. I enjoyed the violinist the most and it was a welcomed change from the traditional ballet. Nov 24, 2016 ballet meets hip hop in this marvellous mashup. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the.
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Elementz hip hop dancers join nutcracker cast cincinnati. See inside the studio as choreographer derrek burbridge teaches cincinnati ballet dancers the hip hop choreography, a recent addition to frischs big boy presents the nutcracker. Dec 19, 2015 hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker videothe california philharmonic turned their annual holiday performance of the nutcracker on its head on dec. Both members appeared on gang starrs critically acclaimed 1994 effort hard to earn, on the. The viral style of dance hiplet is taking over the internet by storm. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. Hip hop hip hop dancewear battles breaking capoeira freestyle hip hop hip hop advanced.
Dutch ballet orchestra combines music and dance into a magical experience. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing to. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. To be sure, it is executed by the mbs stellar company of ballet dancers. Dec 19, 2015 a recent california philharmonic performance of the nutcracker featured a trio of hiphop dancers who added their own unique twist to the tunes of tchaikovskys ballet. A recent california philharmonic performance of the nutcracker featured a trio of hiphop dancers who added their own unique twist to the tunes of tchaikovskys ballet. Popping dancing performance on nutcracker ballet hiphop breakdance. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to see. 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. 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. A group of hiphop dancers have made our christmas by performing a. What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of tchaikovskys nutcracker and a dj with pinshar. Compare stubhub the hip hop nutcracker tickets to ticketst and save up to 40%.
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 hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway. The reaction to the dancers themselves was ambivalent. Find out more about our expert teachers, new studio. In addition to its flexibility, part of the beauty of the nutcracker is its accessibility to a wide array of audiences. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. The nutcracker with dancers cyrus glitch spencer, jr tight eyex, james derrick, accompanied by the california philharmonic in pasadena, directed by maestro victor vener. Group home is a hip hop duo, composed of members lil dap birth name james heath and melachi the nutcracker birth name jamal felder.
This is how the brooklyn ballet does the nutcracker metro us. Dancing hip hop to classical music played live by the norwegian radio orchestra. Elementz hip hop dancers join nutcracker cast a unique collaboration after originally joining forces for kaplan new works, cincinnati ballet and elementz hip hop dance group collaborated on hip hop choreography, making a unique addition to this seasons frischs presents the nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker to feature hip hop pioneer kurtis. Dec 21, 2016 hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker is coming to the eisemann center in richardson. Dec 20, 2016 in the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet.
Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow. The brooklyn nutcracker at kings theatre, the second act carries. This is not your traditional nutcracker production and i, for one, am excited to see how choreographer jennifer weber and her crew of poppers, lockers and breakers have taken this classic 19th century ballet and flipped it on its head to fit todays culture in the hip hop nutcracker, which comes to the eisemann center for performing arts this. Sep 17, 2015 eleven hip hop dancers, a dj, electric violinist, and digital scenery bring holiday magic to life. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance.
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