December 13-23 at the Orpheum Theatre, downtown Phoenix
International award-winning students from Master Ballet Academy dancing alongside professionals
Phoenix, AZ, November 7, 2019 -- Phoenix Ballet presents Slawomir Wozniak's The Nutcracker this December 13th through 23rd at the gorgeous, historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix.
The Nutcracker is one of the most iconic ballets and holiday productions of our time. Phoenix Ballet brings its unique style to the show, while maintaining its rich traditional history and story. Artistic Director Slawomir Wozniak choreographed his version to highlight the magic of the season by utilizing professional dancers and students to bring this story to life. Audience members will see all the famous scenes set to Tchaikovsky's melodic score with lush costumes, beautiful sets and rich scenes that include a snowfall on stage, dancing mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.
What makes Phoenix Ballet’s production unique and extra magical is the fact that audiences will see top students from internationally-ranked fourth best ballet school in the world, Master Ballet Academy (MBA), perform featured roles and dancing very skilled parts in a technical, professional manner you can’t see anywhere else in Arizona. The role of Clara (the main character in this story) is danced by young students on pointe performing leaps, jumps and spins with talent that competes with adults at professional companies. It’s truly a sight to cherish.
"The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that I am honored to share with Arizona audiences. Our school, Master Ballet Academy, is a huge part of my Nutcracker and you’ll see very young students dance large parts. It’s something like nowhere else, the technical and artistic skill the young dancers bring that even the highest level of expectations regarding performing will be satisfied," states Slawomir Wozniak, Artistic Director.
What:Phoenix Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams, Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
When: Friday, Dec 13, 7PM
Saturday, Dec 14, 2PM and 7PM
Sunday, Dec 15, 1PM and 5PM
Thursday, Dec 19, 7PM
Friday, Dec 20, 7PM
Saturday, Dec 21, 2PM and 7PM
Sunday, Dec 22, 1PM and 5PM
Monday, Dec 23, 2PM and 7PM
Tickets: Online at: PhoenixBallet.org
By phone: (602) 262-7272
Discounts available for children, students, seniors and military
Demonstrating its commitment to the community, Phoenix Ballet also partners with ActOne to provide tickets to local Title One schools and underserved adults, as well as VetTix to provide tickets to our veterans and other local outreach initiatives. Phoenix Ballet is dedicated to serving its community by educating audiences, children and adults who may have not have the opportunity to enjoy live performing arts.
Visit www.phoenixballet.org or www.MasterBalletAcademy.com for more information.
Pictures, video and interviews and more available.
Please contact Heather Hudak at 602-882-2659 / heather@phoenixballet.org
ABOUT PHOENIX BALLET:
Phoenix Ballet is a non-profit organization dedicated to artistic excellence, dancer development and offering the best in classical and contemporary ballet to audiences not only in Phoenix, but worldwide. With multiple dancers recognized in the ballet world, Phoenix Ballet is expanding the international exchange of cultural programs, as well as promoting Arizona and the United States’ artistry and talent throughout the world. Phoenix Ballet is under the artistic direction of Slawomir Woźniak, former Principle Dancer of Teatr Wielki in Łόdź and The National Opera in Warsaw. Phoenix Ballet is dedicated to serving its community by offering education and outreach initiatives that serve over 2,000 children and adults each year.
Master Ballet Academy, the official training institution of Phoenix Ballet,offers the highest-level dance education and is the only internationally and nationally recognized ballet school in the state of Arizona. Master Ballet Academy (MBA), along with Phoenix Ballet members, has received numerous medals, honors and awards from prestigious competitions all over the United States and the world in such places as Germany, China, Moscow and many more. MBA was ranked the #4 Ballet School in the world by "A Ballet Education" 2017 and has won Outstanding School of the Year, Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Choreography awards at the Youth American Grand Prix International Ballet Competition and Festival. Alumni of MBA includes Gisele Bethea, professional dancer at American Ballet Theater in NY; Juliet Doherty, professional dancer and actress to star in “High Strung” a movie that comes to theaters in October2019; William Jackson Beckham who won a gold medal at the Varna International Ballet Competition (considered the Olympics of ballet) and many others who have gone on to have professional dance careers. Info at www.masterballetacademy.com.
