The community nutcracker is committed to supporting and maintaining the highest quality of artistic vision as a nonprofit, 501c3, volunteer organization using local community talent and providing a beautiful holiday tradition for the city of jacksonville. Since 1927, the florida theatre has hosted performances of all kinds, drawing 250,000 people to jacksonville s center each year. Here she found a studio to continue her passion for dance, which led her to auditioning for the community nutcracker of jacksonville for the. The annual performance is a great holiday show for the whole family. Moscow ballet casts student dancers ages 618 in ancillary roles performing sidebyside with the full russian company. Additionally, the community nutcracker issues 2,000 free tickets to various jacksonville agencies and organizations to attend a community. Community nutcracker joined the thanksgiving day parade on cbs47 this morning. Community nutracker jacksonville fl the nutcracker ballet. This year, these fully staged educational performances are offered in the moran theater at the timesunion center for the performing arts on thursday, december 12 and. Your ticket purchase helps us continue to present the nutcracker ballet and support other local nonprofits. The jacksonville symphonys first coast nutcracker ballet offers a wonderful way to learn while enjoying quality entertainment just days before the holiday break in december. Performances for the annual production of the ballet will be dec.
Auditions will be held at the douglas anderson school of the arts, located at 2445 san diego road, and dancers are to report to the dance building 30 minutes prior to the date and time of their assigned age group. Karate america windsor commons 4792 windsor commons ct, ste 1. The roar of the jaguars cheerleader excels in community. Community nutcracker of jacksonville on facebook watch. Check the community nutcracker of jacksonville florida theatre schedule of events for official performance times and more local events. Dancers should audition with their appropriate level and will be cast at the discretion of the artistic directors who reserve the right to make all final casting decisions. The nutcracker, one of the most famous and loved ballets of all time, is a holiday tradition. More than 200 children from northeast florida audition for and perform in the production. The community nutcracker returns to the florida theatre. In jacksonville, there are several productions to see, including some at. Community nutcracker reserves the right to limit onsite registrations. Cast announcements of roles will be on sunday, august 20th at 5.
Give5 campaign covid19 updates summer auditions affiliate organizations. Jacksonville symphonys first coast nutcracker begins. Community nutcraker of jacksonville florida theatre schedule. Each year 1250 community service tickets are given to deserving families throughout the first coast region. Jacksonville symphonys first coast nutcracker auditions. Moscow ballet casts student dancers ages 618 in ancillary roles performing. Sofies community nutcracker 2017, bon bon duration. Students are required to audition for the conservatory.
Auditions for this seasons first coast nutcracker will be held in the dance building of douglas anderson school of the arts. For our community service night performance, approximately 1900 free tickets are issued to various jacksonville agencies, organizations, non profits and nursing homes to attend a performance of the nutcracker ballet. Auditions for the jacksonville symphonys annual first coast nutcracker, presented by vystar credit union, will be held friday, august 23rd at 4 p. Auditions will take place at douglas anderson school of the arts located on 2445 san diego road. Experience tchaikovskys timeless ballet as it should be experienced. Community nutcracker performs the nutcracker ballet at the historic florida theatre located in the heart of downtown jacksonville. Auditions for the jacksonville symphonys annual first coast nutcracker, presented by vystar credit union, will take place friday, aug. Timesunion center for the performing arts 300 water street, suite 200 jacksonville, fl 32202 ticket office. Nutcracker educational performances jacksonville symphony. Auditioning in no way guarantees that a dancer will be cast in the production. Presented by vystar credit union, the first coast nutcracker has been a beloved tradition in northeast florida for over 40 years. Jacksonville symphonys first coast nutcracker begins auditions august 23 published wednesday, august 7, 2019 auditions for the jacksonville symphonys annual first coast nutcracker, presented by vystar credit union, will be held friday, august 23 and saturday, august 24. Additionally, the community nutcracker issues 2,000 free tickets to various jacksonville agencies and organizations to attend a community service night performance.
This will be the 44th year of the first coast nutcracker which features musicians from the jacksonville symphony. Under the direction of choreographer and artistic director, rhonda stampalia, the first coast nutcracker showcases internationally renowned principal dancers, our areas finest young dancers, and tchaikovskys bestloved melodies performed by the jacksonville symphony. Community nutcracker ballet dreams come true of jacksonville. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in jacksonville. The stahlbaums are getting a new tree and they need ornaments. A great night at the jacksonville community nutcracker. Swimming safari swim school 4775 windsor commons ct. Jacksonville symphonys first coast nutcracker has been a tradition in north florida for over 40 years. Louis after college to start her career in journalism at the florida timesunion. There are two levels, junior and senior divisions, that perform in various community performances throughout the year. Auditions for the jacksonville symphonys annual first coast nutcracker, presented by vystar credit union, will be held friday, august 24 and saturday, august 25. Calling local student dancers to audition tuesday, october 4, 6 p.
From ballet and opera to contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country and blues the florida theatre offers 200 cultural and entertainment events annually for every taste and age. Dont miss your chance to purchase your apparel today. Community nutcracker of jacksonville videos facebook. Jacksonville centre of the arts, 300 east state street. Florida theatre jacksonville fl community nutcracker venue. Moscow ballets unique dance with us program brings the rare opportunity of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing with a professional, international touring ballet company in the great russian nutcracker and other classic russian story ballets to generations of american ballet students moscow ballets great russian nutcracker stops in 144 cities across the country this holiday. The first coast nutcracker stages the production of a worldclass ballet which allows more than 180. Natalia is a laureate of the 2010 international ballet competition in athens.
Community nutcracker of jacksonville home facebook. The jacksonville symphony first coast nutcracker, will be holding auditions for the 2016 performances on friday, august 26 and saturday, august 27 at douglas anderson school of the arts. I nterested in the florida ballet conservatory program for the 20192020 school year. The community nutcracker is a local volunteerrun organization that offers a portion of its proceeds to local charitable agencies with each performance. Buy tickets for local nutcracker performances in jacksonville. More than just an entertainment center, the florida theatre is also home to graduations, awards ceremonies, lectures, business meetings and. These recipients are families who would otherwise be unable to attend without assistance. Jacksonville music academy 5755 ramona blvd jacksonville, 32205. The nutcracker ballet is produced by the community nutcracker, inc. Natalia gubanova was b orn in saint petersburg, russia, home of the vaganova ballet school considered the best method in the world. First coast nutcracker auditions free press of jacksonville.
Making the ballet accessible to as many families as possible is a commitment held by the first coast nutcracker. Russian nutcracker auditions free press of jacksonville. Northside community involvement 14th annual tournament of unity golf fundraiser. North florida ballet theatre, 4792 windsor commons ct. Places to go, fun things to do and where kids eat free in north florida including duval, clay, st. Nutcracker apparel is the perfect way to remember each special production. Auditions will take place at douglas anderson school of the arts located. The premiere community nutcracker in jacksonville, fl, the nutcracker ballet proudly presents community nutcracker of jacksonville. Want to be a part of production with no audition necessary. The community nutcracker has named heather stevenson loveland of heather loveland dance academy and suzanne saltmarsh of saltmarsh dance of jacksonville as guest choreographers for the 2017 season. She is a graduate of the world famous vaganova ballet academy, named after agrippina vaganova who is the namesake of the russian ballet style. Minimum requirements for consideration are outlined below. The mission of the florida ballet is to enrich and inspire the cultural landscape of our community through the education and art of classical ballet. Jcbc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing young dancers and giving them a performance outlet.
Dreams come true has been proud to be supported by the community nutcracker ballet since 2005. More than 200 children from northeast florida audition and perform in the production. Community nutcracker of jacksonville, jacksonville, florida. Here she found a studio to continue her passion for dance, which led her to auditioning for the community nutcracker of jacksonville for the first time. The audition for claire and all of her new friends for the holiday production of the golden nutcracker is on, friday, august 18thsaturday, august 19th. Every year the community nutcracker delights audiences of all ages with this holiday classic.