Hamilton City Ballet

Exciting News!

Mr. Max was nominated for a City of Hamilton Arts Award. At the awards presentation on November 24, Mr. Max won the Hamilton Arts Award 2008 for Dance! Finally the city of Hamilton is recognizing the incredible jewel they have with Hamilton City Ballet and the talents of Mr. Max and Miss Melania. We are all so lucky to have them here to teach and share their extensive knowledge.

In other news, Ricky and Caleigh were both accepted by Ontario Ballet Theatre for its upcoming Nutcracker production.. They just completed two weeks of intensive training, and from November 25 through December 21 they will be touring and performing the Nutcracker in many different communities throughout Ontario. Check out www.ontarioballettheatre.com to get tickets in a community near you.

Up and coming!

Tis the season for Nutcracker….. almost. Hamilton’s own Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble will be performing the Nutcracker along with the esteemed Ballet Nacional de Cuba. This is a unique version of the Nutcracker, not to be missed, and features local dancers including several from HCB. Performances are December 11-14. Check out www.cbye.ca for more information and to get tickets.

Ballet Jorgen will also be presenting the Nutcracker in various locations throughout Ontario in November and December. Check out www.balletjorgen.ca for more information on their performances.