The hiphop nutcracker is fun for all, with the aerial tricks and beautiful dancing enrapturing for kids and adults alike. The nutcracker dance of the sugar plum fairy trap remix duration. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a holiday mashup for the whole family featuring allstar dancers, an onstage dj and an electric violinist. Just as in the original, in the hip hop nutcracker, mariaclara and the nutcracker prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Mix the iconic pieces of the story and tchaikovskys score with a twist to explosive hip hop dance. Instead of ballet, the dancers will be doing hip hop moves. Director jennifer weber has transplanted tchaikovskys most famous ballet into urban america, where hip hop, more than ballet, is.
Hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. Celebrate with njpacs very own holiday smash and pbs special an urban dance retelling of the fairy tale, featuring kurtis blow as special guest mc. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. We welcome dancers of any race, religion, body type, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and family income. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist. From their first class to their graduation performance, mason dance center is a great place for your child to learn to dance. The best dance studio for ballet training, tap, jazz, hip hop and more. Therefore,the schools nine months of dance education includes decembers performance of the nutcracker and culminates with mays student recital production. That is, as long as you consider that steps en tournant are performed. The hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. To ignite social awareness and change through dance performance, education, and community engagement. Hip hop nutcracker university of alabama at birmingham. She street 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 altria theater official website.
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. Ck dance studiorockwall texasrockwall ballet company. The entrepreneuractor dancer comedian extraordinaire has years of dancing under her belt and a relentless creative streak. But choreographer jennifer weber recognizes that not everyone digs ballet.
Most dancers are breaking out their pointe shoes, and thoughts of sugar plums and tutus fill peoples minds but this season, the hip hop nutcracker turns the classic on its head, literally. Jazz hip hop nutcracker 2019 was a fabulous success. Ale martinez as hip hop clara and her nutcracker in hip hop nutcracker, to be danced on dec. I hope to do it again later this year for christmas 2017. Hyde park school of dance is a 501c3 nonprofit providing opportunities for students of all ages to study, perform, and create classical and contemporary dance at the highest levels of discipline and artistry. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new. Kurtis blow discusses dance event the hip hop nutcracker.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions. All right, so this nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker is more different than most. The hip hop nutcracker is an modern twist on a holiday classic performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. The hip hop nutcracker a unique and joyful holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. 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. Buy the hip hop nutcracker ny tickets from the official site. Its a contemporary spin on a classic, and the show tours around the world. The hip hop nutcracker brings breakdancing and so much more to a christmastime classic, perfect for fans of oldschool hip hop and their families. Peninsula ballet theatre dancers perform hiphop version. Tchaikovskys score with new york dance style rap pioneer kurtis blow serves as emcee for the show november 20th, 2018 by barry courter. Familyfriendly, kidcentered performing arts education. Jazz hip hop nutcracker, momentum dance theatres fabulous, original modern spin on the traditional holiday show, has been wowing and charming audiences since 2000.
The idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Here, dance informa speaks to the director and choreographer of this sensational blend of hip hop and classical music, jennifer weber, to learn more. Hip hop dancers perform amazing version of the nutcracker musical virtuoso victor vener racked brain for new way to perform ballet he enlisted help of cyrus glitch spencer and two other hip hop. Jhhn tells the dancing story of transformation of two kids through the arts.
We are a premier dance studio offering classes for tots to adults specializing in ballet, tap, jazz, baton twirling, gymnastics, lyricalcontemporary, hip hop and musical theaterglee. Please note that this show, races hip hop nutcracker is a local show here in okc put on by race dance company 501c3 and 8 area high school programs, not to be confused with the hip hop nutcracker presented by the njpac out of new jersey. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker with the california. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is a holiday mashup for the entire family. Races hip hop nutcracker program booking black history month classes. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern spin on. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography learn more.
The nutcracker with a hip hop twist nearly 50 percent of dance companies within the united states showcase the original stage act, the nutcracker every year. 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. 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. We offer classes for both the recreational and competitive dancer along with performance opportunities for both. True, the nutcracker has also been associated with classical ballet in the nearly. For the seventh year, race dance company a professional hip hop, contemporary and jazz dance company based in oklahoma city is celebrating the season with races hip hop nutcracker. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one. Hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. But at one bay area theater, the classic is being performed with a twist. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, musical theater dance, modern and acro are taught. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city. What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of tchaikovskys nutcracker and a dj with pinsharp contemporary hip hop dance.
Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. Thanks to our performers, audiences, crew, parent volunteers and the capitol hill community foundation for. 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 tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. This is not a ballet, but a hip hop version of the classic. Hip hop nutcracker brings a generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls. 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 with a short set. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hip hop nutcracker youtube. The hip hop nutcracker is a bit like other versions of the nutcracker.
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. I walked into the hiphop nutcracker with an open mind, highschool level dance experience, and a noted history of loving the traditional ballet. 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. Transcript for kurtis blow discusses dance event the hip hop nutcracker it candice williams eighty feet radio of course is general men this fine fine specimen is. Astrid audet academy of ballet premier dance and ballet classes for ages 2adult in ft lauderdale. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. 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 opens the show with a short set. Classical ballet instruction with an emphasis on pointe work, jazz, tap, hip hop and modern. 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. That is, as long as you consider that steps en tournant are performed on performers heads and sautes are executed with clean beats from one hand to the other. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever.
How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing. A vast nutcracker face was projected on a screen behind the stage, which contained a miniature nutcracker doll, a large magicians cloak on a stand, and a red bag. This time of year, so many people go and watch the nutcracker. See the hip hop nutcracker, a holiday classic made. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber and produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac and cocommissioned by united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength. Advance publicity made a big deal of the fact that the brooklyn nutcracker incorporates both hiphop and ballet.