Caitlyn gallison is a san diego native who grew up training at san elijo dance academy, evolution dance center and city ballet school. California nutcracker ballets, the nutcracker events photo. Jared nelsons bolero, micaela in carmen, sarah morgans time squared. San benito dance academy offers classical ballet instruction, as well as other additional dance forms. Hannah states, dancing with my studio has built my confidence as a performer. Jessica was a member of the conservatory program from 201020 and had the opportunity to perform roles such as russian, flowers, spanish lead, merliton, snow and ballerina doll in the nutcracker. Nutcracker mother ginger dance upstage cam 2018dec23. Pacific dance academys nutcracker, performing arts center, cal state northridge. Christina wurz dance instructor choreographer at san elijo dance and music academy san marcos, california 30 connections. Clara makes a final daring charge throwing her slipper at the mouse queen. San diego dance academy on kuhn dr in chula vista, ca is in the beach california sections fine arts schools. Danny tidwell will appear with international stars carrie imler and rasta thomas in performances of the nutcracker, with the san elijo dance and music academy at the california center for the arts in escondido, december 2123 2007. At age 14, jessica joined the ballet conservatory program at san elijo dance. For over 29 years, i have been photographing the passionate work of the story tellers who have shown their craft on the stages of san diego and other cities around the country.
San ramon valley dance academy srvda varieties nutcracker. The nutcracker came to life in 1816 as a work of german playwright e. We take great pride in participating in such a special tradition. These galleries contain quite a bit of my theatre work as well as a few pet projects that are close to my heart. While its true that the ballet had its origins in 19th century russia, it wasnt until willam christensen choreographed the first american nutcracker on the san francisco ballet in 1944, that it became the. Raymond tilton was born in san marcos and trained at san elijo dance academy and san francisco ballet school prior to being named an apprentice in 2010 with the san francisco ballet and joining the company in 2011. Pacific north west ballet, school of american ballet, san francisco ballet, ballet west, american ballet theatre and ballet arizona. West coast ballet theater presents the nutcracker the san. We provide a supportive environment for every dancer. Treat your loved one to a date night and catch a great movie at san elijo. San elijo dance academy music centers san marcos, ca.
The nutcracker and his army can go on no longer and are captured by the mice and their queen. Kellie has taught pre, beginning and intermediate ballet, along with jazz and hip hop for ballet society of fallbrook, as well as for san elijo dance academy and city of san marcos. Local dancer competes for the title of teen carlsbad san. Nutcracker chinese dance upstage cam 2018dec23 youtube. She attended various summer intensive programs from 20072015 at. Excellent show with amazing guest artist from pnb, sb.
Bondy juarez is from vista, california and received her first training with new west ballet school and then went on to study with san elijo dance and music academy. Ariel sobel professional profile, photos on backstage. The finest, funnest music and dance classes san diego offers. San elijo dance academy, ca center for performing arts. I have even been a dancer of the year finalist at a few dance competitions. Saddleback college, mission viejo, ca call 949 5824656. Her early years of ballet training began with ben and lauriemichelle houk at san elijo and music academy in san marcos, ca. Together, beautiful dancers, a live orchestra, spectacular sets and gorgeous costumes light up the stage as this magical. Although san elijo dance and music academy is known for preparing students for the most prestigious companies and schools in the nation, you dont have to be a preprofessional dancer to take classes and come have a great time with us. The academy offers a high level of dance classes to north county communities and focuses on technique, artistry, strength, flexibility, coordination, poise and confidence in a positive, creative atmosphere in jazz, lyrical, and hiphop in addition to ballet. Dancers ages 1021 are invited to attend with their parents. Laurimichelle houk trained at the school of american ballet in new york city. Summer intensives with pacific northwest ballet, miami city ballet, and houston ballet. San diego dance academy on kuhn dr, chula vista, ca.
The nutcracker is a holiday tradition that dates back to 1892 and is performed by ballet companies worldwide. The map of san diego dance academy shows the approximate location in chula vista, but you should call them at phone number 619 6563827 to verify their address is 825 kuhn drive, chula vista, california 919143564 and to get hours and driving directions. Adams ballet academy is one of the oldest and most respected classical ballet studios in arizona. She has performed as a guest artist for san francisco youth ballet academy, palomar. West coast ballet theatre in association with san elijo dance and music academy presents, san diegos the nutcracker at california center for the arts, escondido. Clorox is the beginning, what comes next is everything. Over the past 25 years, impressions of the nutcracker has become a holiday tradition, anticipated and enjoyed by the entire valley.
Christina wurz dance instructor choreographer san elijo. Ariel sobel is a current nyu tisch student in the lee strasberg studio. For over 29 years, i have been photographing the passionate work of the story tellers who have shown their craft on the stages of san diego and other cities. She spent her summers studying at the school of american ballet, houston ballet and central pennsylvania ballet.
Faculty classical ballet training in san diego county. San elijo dance and music academy 1635 s rancho santa fe. Houk most recently directed and taught at the san elijo music and dance academy in san marcos, california. Dec 24, 2010 san elijo dance and music academy s annual nutcracker show performed at center for the arts, escondido, ca. Caitlyn competed at the youth american grand prix in san diego, winning second place in contemporary. The academy is equally acclaimed for encouraging all levels of students in a nurturing and fun environment. Academy of dance and the american pacific ballet company team up to perform the nutcracker. Visit our classes page for more info on our current offerings and schedule. She attended pacific northwest ballet schools summer intensive programs in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Please see our nutcracker website here for more information.
All five students are a part of a cohesive, preprofessional conservatory ballet program at san elijo dance and music academy sedma. Dec 12, 2010 in its 9th year of production by the san elijo dance and music academy, the nutcracker, now produced by sedmas semiprofessional arm, the west coast ballet theatre, is the perfect way to nurture an appreciation for the performing arts in young family members. She danced with chicago city ballet, was a soloist with pacific northwest ballet 19871994, and was a principal dancer with the nashville ballet. California center for the arts, escondido san diego. Impressions of the nutcracker is the academys annual holiday production. I have had the great pleasure to work with one of the best theatrical communities of our country. The centers unique campus includes a 1,500seat concert hall, a 400seat theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a fullservice conference center with meeting and banquet facilities ready to host corporate gatherings, weddings and other special life events.
The nutcracker classical ballet academy by artslandia. San elijo dance and music academy s annual nutcracker show performed at center for the arts, escondido, ca. At age 14, jessica joined the ballet conservatory program at san elijo dance academy where she focused on studying ballet and pointe work. Allyson barkdull a california native, allyson began her training in san diego. San elijo dance and music academys annual nutcracker show performed at center for the arts, escondido, ca. French marzipan, snow queen and dew drop fairy in the nutcracker. The best 10 dance schools near san elijo dance and music.
San elijo dance and music academy north county dance studios. Excellent show with amazing guest artist from pnb, sb and other top ballet companies. San elijo dance and music academy north county dance. Beyond ballerinas started by two local san elijo dance and music academy teachers is having a local event on saturday march 22nd, titled facing fears. In its 9th year of production by the san elijo dance and music academy, the nutcracker, now produced by sedmas semiprofessional arm, the west coast ballet theatre, is the perfect way to nurture an appreciation for the performing arts in young family members. Many people think of the nutcracker as being a russian ballet. Hannah spends over 10 hours a week dancing at san elijo dance and music academy. Its so wonderful to see our alums continuing to express themselves with dance. Laguna ballet annually produces a full length version of nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker ballet featuring west coast ballet theater.
San diego, heres your 2019 nutcracker assortment the. Ballet, oceanside dance academy, georgias school of dance, ramonajulian. For over 18 years, san elijo dance and music academy has proudly mentored kids from ages two to teen to help them realize their dreams, gain self awareness and poise, and develop an everlasting education in, and appreciation of the performing arts. Heres claire, class of 2017 who is a freshman at university of southern california and will be performing with the usc glorya kaufman school of dance. The mouse queen has an epic fight with the nutcracker oneonone.
Come see our beautiful dancers perform in the nutcracker on december check out sdnutcracker for. West coast ballet theater presents the nutcracker the. What makes the academy different than other studios. At san elijo dance and music academy north county, we offer hip hop dance classes, ballet dance classes and a school of cutting edge dance studios san. The san diego nutcracker features international ballet stars including carrie imler and stanko milov. Pasadena dance theatres nutcracker, san gabriel civic auditorium. His repertory with the san francisco ballet includes tomassons nutcracker. And getting to be in their production of the nutcracker is bar none the best.
San diego, heres your 2019 nutcracker assortment the san. The nutcracker producer, choreographer cal center for the arts escondido, with civic youth orchestra. The nutcracker seems to be no match for the mouse queen. Five san marcos dance students accepted to exclusive. Flowers, spanish lead, merliton, snow and ballerina doll in the nutcracker. She trained at san elijo dance academy under the direction of ben and laurimichelle houk. For over 18 years, san elijo dance and music academy has proudly mentored kids from ages two to teen to help them realize their dreams, gain self awareness and poise, and develop an everlasting education in.