Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern spin. Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist. But the hip hop nutcracker has been getting people moving. 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. 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 at united palace the new york times. Holiday dance spectacle the hip hop nutcracker to visit. Dec 18, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker live puts a contemporary spin on the timeless tale with rap icon kurtis blow hosting on monday, dec.
Races hip hop nutcracker program booking black history month classes. The dance patterns of the waltz of the flowers, choreographed by the dance historian claudia. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. About 1,500 pps students were guests of portland5 centers for the arts and got a chance to experience the nutcracker, though this holiday classic came with a twist hip hop. Orchestra plays the nutcracker while a group of hiphop. Dec 08, 2017 the marzipan dance had four women dancing ballet and three in hip hop style in witty counterpoint. There are nostalgic nutcrackers and tongueincheek nutcrackers and burlesque nutcrackers and hip hop nutcrackers. Moscow, macomb and hiphop productions dance the nutcracker.
Catherine green, director of elevate, the program dance residency program through which public school students receive six to eight weeks of handson ballet training shares in a video that the brooklyn ballet. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, returns to the road this holiday season for a 30city national tour including a stop at cobb energy. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hip hop nutcracker. Cyrus glitch spencer choreographed the epic routine to tchaikovskys dance of the sugar plum fairy after he was approached by the. The hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle featuring a dozen allstar dancers, an onstage dj and an electric violinist. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker video bossip. Simple and easy techniques to learn how to hip hop dance so you can freestyle or learn choreography faster easy to follow movements so you wont feel lost while learning a community of movement loving people who are there right along with. Hyde park school of dance to perform ballet classic the. Just like in the original ballet, 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. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker with the california philharmonic. A dozen allstar dancers, onstage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city.
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. The new production features 17 hip hop artists from the tribe and poisen, joined by dancers from peninsula ballet theatre. Hip hop dance was born on the streets in the nineteensixties and seventies, and as its name suggests, it is most often performed to hip hop music. This class is intended for dancers whom wish to broaden their knowledge in dance. Dec 21, 2015 the dance was choreographed through animation hip hop a form that imitates the movements of cartoon characters. Danceworks performing arts is the schools main facility offering dance classes from toddler to professional. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. California philharmonic dancers the nutcracker live. Why dont we put hiphop dancers doing pinwheels and doing 21st century. Sep 17, 2015 tchaikovskys magical score is mashed up with explosive hip hop dance and an adaptation of the classic story transplanted to washington heights. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. What youll discover on this beginner hip hop dance class livestream. Dancers are cast in their roles after they spend an afternoon dancing to audition for the opportunity to participate in the performance.
The hip hop nutcracker is entertaining for audiences of all ages. Mix the iconic pieces of the story and tchaikovskys score with a twist to explosive hip hop dance. Hip hop nutcracker, one of races most popular programs has been responsible for mentoring and guiding young dancers in underserved areas into several college programs since its start four. The traditional classic tchaikovsky score beautifully complements the power moves of these 12 dancers, with transitional and incidental music remixed and reimagined, helping to bring a beautifully surprising contemporary vibe to the production. Its a contemporary spin on a classic, and the show tours around the world. This philadelphia production by contempradance theatre. A recent california philharmonic performance of the nutcracker featured a trio of hiphop dancers who added their own unique twist to the. The nutcracker meets hiphop dance video dailymotion. Ramone wilkinson, left, and micah just jamz abbrey, execute their dance moves as they and fellow cast members of the hip hop nutcracker perform during rehearsals at. Trio took to the stage and began body popping in time to the slow music.
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 of hip hops founding fathers. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker videothe california philharmonic turned their annual holiday performance of the nutcracker on its head on dec. Dec 15, 2015 calphil with so you think you can dance and americas best dance crew dancers choreographers cyrus glitch spencer, james bdash derrick and kevin kon. Hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. Spencer stayed true to the playful nature of animation hip hop, but also folded in elements of the traditional nutcracker. Hip hop students are able to grasp musical elements, and complex, grounded choreography. An orchestra played the nutcracker while a group of hip. Hip hop nutcracker is a mashup of tchaikovskys famous score and new york city hip hop dance moves. A unique and joyful holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to see. Tchaikovskys classic ballet gets an urban makeover in njpacs the hip hop nutcracker. Complete with tchaikovskys original score, fused with contemporary music and pop. Tickets hip hop nutcracker fox theatre redwood city. Stuck sanders, michael alvarez and francis aquino will dance hip hop nutcracker on dec.
Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in. 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 former so you think you can dance sytycd contestant is known for his love of animation hip hop, a subcategory of the genre that uses popping and freezes to replicate cartoon characters. The dance of the sugar plum fairies, the spanish dance, the chinese dance, and the russian trepak dance. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker, is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern. Hip hop dancers perform amazing version of the nutcracker musical virtuoso victor vener racked brain for new way to perform ballet. Casting versatile professional dancers in jazz, hip hop, salsa, and contemporary for jazz hip hop nutcracker, a dance theater show created and presented in washington dc.
Visions of sugar rum cherries tap dance in her head the. Dancers are cast in their roles after they spend an afternoon dancing to audition for the opportunity to. Theres a lot going on in this nutcracker spoof, as it calls itself, combining ballet with modern dance, jazz, hip hop, and comedy. A recent california philharmonic performance of the nutcracker featured a trio of hip hop dancers who added their own unique twist to the tunes of tchaikovskys ballet.
The dance draws on both the movements of hip hop and classical. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. Ddi is the home of wfyb, wake forest youth ballet, the. The viral style of dance hiplet is taking over the internet by storm. From a choreographic perspective, the show proved highly entertaining as dancers utilized the entire stage with visually and viscerally stimulating choreography.
With a dozen hiphop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and rapper and hiphop legend. To ignite social awareness and change through dance performance, education, and community engagement. Aug 29, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music will return to nashville for two performances on november 24. Classical ballet instruction with an emphasis on pointe work, jazz, tap, hip hop and modern.
Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern spin on. Youtube california philharmonic dancers the nutcracker live 2015 duration. James bdash derrick dancing to the nutcrackers trepak. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker with the california. 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 of hip hop s founding. Weber, artistic director of the brooklynbased allfemale hip hop crew decadancetheatre, directs and choreographs the show. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway. The dancers of the chicago multicultural dance center plie, pirouette and jete to their own rhythm in a new form called hiplet. Brooklyn nutcracker is simply, imperfectly charming. Free beginner hip hop dance classes beginner hip hop. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Peninsula ballet theatre dancers perform hiphop version of. 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.
The dance draws on both the movements of hiphop and classical. 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 of hip hop s founding fathers. An orchestra played the nutcracker while a group of hiphop. 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. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hip hop nutcracker youtube. Dec 20, 2016 in the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. A cast of allstar dancers, dj, and violinist transport the score and story with a contemporary flavor. Dec 20, 2018 their dance battle integrated hip hop with capoeira to bridge different dance styles born from the african diaspora. 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 hop s founding fathers, who. He enlisted help of cyrus glitch spencer and two other hip hop dancers. Learning to dance with the hip hop nutcracker youtube. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker the atlantic. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a.
In addition to our classical ballet, we also offer an excellent, comprehensive dance curriculum in lyrical, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop and dance technique classes. Students will learn body isolations, choreography, and hip hop swag through combinations and dance games with ageappropriate music. Instead of ballet, the dancers will be doing hip hop moves. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. The brooklyn nutcracker casting is also representative of brooklyn, in large part thanks to its companys diversity and new talent being regularly added through its school programs. Hip hop class starts with a warmup focused on feeling rhythm in the music and. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. Jhhn tells the dancing story of transformation of two kids through the arts. Episode 6 1h 23m 24s a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Jazz hip hop nutcracker, momentum dance theatres fabulous, original modern spin on the traditional holiday show, has been wowing and charming audiences since 2000. 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.
Inspire dance centre ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, hip hop. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac with executive producer eva price and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker will feature mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers. 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. But the joyce theater, one of new yorks busiest dance stages. Now that another years production has delighted newark area audiences, we look forward to this annual dance event at the center. This time of year, so many people go and watch the nutcracker. Hiphop dancers nail routine to music from the nutcracker. California philharmonic dancers the nutcracker live 2015. Peninsula ballet theatre dancers perform hiphop version. 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. It has become an annual tradition for flash pointe dance ballet students to perform scenes from the nutcracker at a visit to santas house that takes place at the burr homestead.
How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. But at one bay area theater, the classic is being performed with a twist. Tchaikovskys ballet gets a facelift as rap icon kurtis blow mcs a ferocious contemporary reimagining with hip hop dancers. Our kinderballet classes, beginning at age 2 12, gives the children the gift of personal fulfillment by teaching them how to learn, explore and discover the fun and magic of dance. 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. Mar 16, 2017 the dancers of the chicago multicultural dance center plie, pirouette and jete to their own rhythm in a new form called hiplet. Hip hop helps to develop a whole new level of self discipline and adaptability. Dec 25, 2019 worcester when tchaikovsky composed the nutcracker, he had no way of knowing his evocative music would prove to be a great timedefying fit for a certain style of dance. The dance patterns of the waltz of the flowers, choreographed by the dance. A student can enroll in just tap, hip hop or stretchtumble dance styles without being required to take our ballet classes. Most dancers are breaking out their pointe shoes, and thoughts of sugar plums and tutus fill peoples minds but this season, the hip hop.
Quarantine thoughts what if we added dancers on stage to dance around the space to the iconic timer music. 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 returns to nashville november 24. Sep 27, 2019 a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. Jazz hip hop nutcracker casting call momentum dance. The marzipan dance had four women dancing ballet and three in hip hop style in witty counterpoint.
The hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest. Free beginner hip hop dance classes beginner hip hop dance moves basic dance steps kinjaz. About race dance collective race dance company faqs. The hip hop nutcracker providence performing arts center. 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 hop s founding fathers. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. A holiday mashup for the whole family,the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. A modern rendition of a treasured family tradition. 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. Nutcracker ballet nyc dance shows for the 2019 holidays.
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