Mr. Max is the Artistic Director for this year’s production of the Nutcracker by Ontario Ballet Theatre. Ontario Ballet Theatre tours around Ontario for 4 weeks performing shows throughout the province. For information on performances in your area please check out their website- www.ontarioballettheatre.com
Tis the season to go see the Nutcracker!
The Dvd’s from last year’s performance of “Coppelia” are now available. There are two dvd’s available- Friday evening’s performance and Saturday evening’s performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a copy of this beautiful production starring Hamilton City Ballet’s fine ensemble of dancers. If you did not get to see the performance live, then this is the next best thing (but don’t miss next year’s show live!)
The wait is over and we now have the beautiful photos from the year-end recital of “Coppelia”! Please go to the website for the Hamilton Academy of the Performing Arts ~ www.haofpa.com~ to view the photos. There are many lovely photos up for viewing. We are asking that if anyone would like to download and print photos that they please make a donation to the Academy. Enjoy!
Congratulations to all the HCB dancers for two fine performances. Everyone has done a wonderful job in bringing “Coppelia” to life in Hamilton. For those who haven’t made it to a show there is one final performance tomorrow, Sunday, at 2pm. A huge thank you to Mr. Max and Miss Melania for bringing everything together!
Three HCB students will be performing this evening and tomorrow evening in “An Evening of Dance” at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The show begins at 7:30pm and the students- Ulana, Caleigh, and Ricky will be performing in the “Giselle” portion of the performance. Break a leg Ulana, Caleigh, and Ricky!
Our recital is fast approaching and we are all feeling the excitement in the air! The recital will be in Hamilton at the Downtown Arts Centre, situated at 28 Rebecca Street (corner Hughson), one block South-east from the Hamilton City Ballet studio.
• Friday, June 12 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 PM, and
• Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM
• General rehearsal on Thursday, June 11
Tickets are now on sale. This year the seats are assigned (except for balcony). Tickets may be purchased at the HCB office or at the theatre one hour before each show- $15 each- cash only. Tickets sell quickly so purchase yours today and we’ll see you at the show!
We are pleased to announce that the preparations for our year-end recital have begun. Hamilton City Ballet is proud to present for the very first time - “Coppelia”- a three act Ballet. There is no more need to pester Mr. Max about his annual secret- which ballet the dancers will be performing that year!
The recital will take place in Hamilton at the Downtown Arts Centre- 28 Rebecca St.
Performance Dates: Friday, June 12, Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14
The school will be having three performances this year! Mark these dates on your calendars!
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.
This weekend, on Saturday, October 4 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 5 at 2 pm at the Great Hall at Hamilton Place, the Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble presents Giselle, performed by the Ballet Nacional de Cuba. While the Cuban Ballet company is not well known in Canada, the dancers are amazing to watch. Their strength and skill is unmatched and watching their passion for dance is sheer joy.
Giselle was the prized role that Ballet Nacional de Cuba founder, Alicia Alonso, made almost untouchable. Alicia Alonso has once again graced Hamilton with her presence. Going to see Giselle is worth it even for a brief glimpse of this fabulous lady.
As a young woman Alicia practiced dancing in her mind when she was on bed rest for her eye problems. Later as her eyesight failed her she continued to dance in spite of her challenges. Today she remains the head of the ballet company and guides the final product for the ballet productions. While her sight is very limited, her vision is very clear and her productions are a sight to behold and enjoy. Now THAT is a prima ballerina.
We highly recommend taking the time to go see the Cuban ballet perform Giselle this weekend. While Alicia will not be in the starring role, her presence will still be felt in this ballet that has meant so much to her.
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