Under the direction of former american ballet theatre dancer rodney gustafson and worldrenowned choreographer william soleau, they are a group praised for their commitment to technical and artistic excellence, and applauded for their versatility and innovation. In addition, she has been teaching ballet to figure skaters at the lake placid summer skating program for the last four years. State street ballet of santa barbaras nutcracker durango. State street ballet of santa barbara to perform classic nutcracker san juan symphony featured at community concert hall event, dec. Featuring the opera san luis obispo grand orchestra, and the talented students of gustafson dance alongside our professional dancers, this is the perfect way to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. This seasons granada performances of the classic ballet feature students from gustafson dance, a youth choir from matilija junior high, and. Gustafson dance 2285 las positas road santa barbara, ca 93105. Under the bicoastal artistic direction of rodney gustafson and william soleau, based in santa barbara and new. Throughout the year, gustafson dance families can receive a discount to state street ballet shows, but why not receive 25% off now. State street ballet performs alongside students of the gustafson dance and the opera san luis obispo grand orchestra. The nutcracker presented by state street ballet state. Dec 24, 2017 the thomas fire came dangerously close to santa barbara last saturday and after more than a week of offagain onagain terror, stinging air pollution, falling ash and empty shops as people stayed home in droves, it looked like normalcy would be awol for several more days, the fires unpredictability a major angst factor for the entire community. The nutcracker presented by state street ballet state street ballet brings together its professional dancers, students of gustafson dance, and the opera san luis obispo orchestra to perform this holiday classic in true santa barbara style.
Sep 28, 2019 view rodney gustafson s business profile as artistic director of state street ballet at gustafson dance. Nov 19, 2018 the valley performing arts council is partnering young, local dancers with the professionals of the state street ballet of santa barbara to bring you a performance like none other. Formed in 1994 by former american ballet theatre dancer rodney gustafson, state street ballet puts on. State street ballet presents the nutcracker the santa barbara. Ice in paradise does not share email addresses with. Sierra developed and implemented a dance program for students with special needs while at gustafson dance. Gail towbes center for dance celebrates opening news. Ballet theatre dancer rodney gustafson, state street ballet puts on a.
The class will be at my previous artistic home state street ballet and gustafson dance. Nicole is a year old student at santa barbara middle school where she is currently in 8 th grade. Rodney gustafson founded state street ballet in santa barbara in 1994. The nutcracker in santa barbara at granada theatre 2019. Compete with opulent sets, a gigantic christmas tree, and the granada theatres periodperfect architecture, this production is a familyfavorite.
Complete with opulent sets, a gigantic christmas tree, and the granada theatres periodperfect architecture, this production is a familyfavorite. Elsa loves her family with gustafson dance and ssbyd and is so grateful to be a part of. This beloved holiday tradition will delight audiences of all ages. The nutcracker state street ballet brings this annual holiday favorite to the grandeur of the granada theatre. Cecily macdougall is from santa barbara, ca and received her dance training from santa barbara ballet center and marin dance theatre. State street ballets nutcracker the santa barbara family and life. Amid thomas fire, state street ballet nutcracker prince saves santa barbara after dec. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Dec 05, 2017 state street ballet of santa barbara was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit organization by gustafson, who was formerly with geneva ballet, cleveland ballet and american ballet theatre.
Santa barbara festival ballet, the nutcracker, saturday, december. Her students perform the nutcracker each year at the granada theatre. Gustafson dance 2285 las positas rd, santa barbara, ca. Gustafson dance, rudolph, 2pm and 6pm saturday, december 7, 2019. State street ballets nutcracker returns to the granada.
Nutcracker by state street ballet of santa barbara youtube. Fall level 3a will perform one jazz dance in rudolph at the lobero, and one ballet part in nutcracker with state street ballet company and live orchestra at the granada theatre. Gustafson dance, 2285 las positas road, santa barbara, ca 2020. Best 20 dance studios in santa barbara, ca by superpages.
Dress rehearsal class 4b spring choreography concert degas and the little dancer. Santa barbara is state street ballets last stop on their west coast nutcracker tour. Meet rodney gustafson of state street ballet youtube. One might expect the collaboration between a ballet. State street ballet of santa barbara valley performing arts council. State street ballet of santa barbara valley performing arts.
Rodney gustafson s magical choreography for the nutcracker sant. Nov 28, 2018 santa barbara festival ballet accompanied by elise unruhs live orchestra will perform on dec. Gustafson dance students lily conroy and julia depaoli will share the role of clara. State street ballet is a professional ballet company located in santa barbara and dedicated to presenting excellent new works in dance while preserving the classics. State street ballet is a company comprised of professional dancers from around the world. The date and location for this event is 22dec19 at granada theatre santa barbara, santa barbara. Spring choreography concert degas and the little dancer. State street ballets nutcracker comes home for holidays. They closed this past weekend at home at the granada theater in santa barbara with three thronging performances liberally filled with students from the companys school. They will be joined by opera san luis obispo grand orchestra, gustafson dance students, and the matilija junior chamber choir. Ava is years old and a 8th grader at marymount of santa barbara. Gustafson dance in santa barbara, ca get driving directions to 2285 las positas rd santa barbara, ca 93105. State street ballet nutcracker has both sparkle and.
Many gustafson dance students will be performing in state street ballets nutcracker, dec. The california central coasts most experienced eventvideography team. State street ballet is a professional dance company that combines classical traditions with sophisticated styles, inspiring diverse international audiences through performances, collaborations, and unique education and outreach programs. A holiday tradition, state street ballets nutcracker features sets by daniel nyiri and choreography by rodney gustafson. We know there are many venues in choosing dance for your child, and we offer below some important considerations when. It is a pioneering collaborative supporting international ensemble dancers, and consistently striving for new and innovative artistic opportunities that serve a broad audience. Santa barbara festival ballet accompanied by elise unruhs live orchestra will perform on dec. Few are strangers to tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker, the tale of a young girls christmastime adventure to a world of sugar plum fairies, armies of mice, and faraway lands. Artistic director rodney gustafson holds true to the.
Gustafson dance is the official school of state street ballet. Allison jones gustafson is currently the director of gustafson dance, the official school of state street ballet of santa barbara. Nov 30, 2018 more than 80 local dancers will join the professionals of the state street ballet of santa barbara to present the magical holiday ballet the nutcracker at the community concert hall at fort. Gustafson dance, 2285 las positas road, santa barbara, ca. Nutcracker santa barbara living real estate brokerage. State street ballet, founded in 1994, is an internationally acclaimed dance company based in santa barbara, ca under the bicoastal artistic direction of rodney gustafson and william soleau.
Becase i love santa barbara and the people, the energy, its was my home for so many years there is not better way for me to celebrate my love for the city that dance with you. By melding familiar storylines with exciting dance movement and stateofthe. State street ballet has been busy with its version traveling to spokane and durango. The role of clara the girl who dreams that her nutcracker comes to life is cast from among local dance students. Nicole has been dancing with gustafson dance since the age of 3 and is so excited to now be a part of ssbyd. The company combines the discipline and timeless elegance of classical ballet technique with updated, cuttingedge choreography that satisfies todays diverse. The dancers may be in one or more performances of rudolph and nutcracker. In the fall semester, the monday class will rehearse for nutcracker.
To state street ballet director rodney gustafson, the nutcracker is a critical way we introduce dance to mainstream america and the primary motivator to get. State street ballet brings together its professional dancers, students of gustafson dance, and opera san luis obispo grand orchestra to perform the holiday classic in santa barbara style. While in santa barbara, she has also been an instructor at gustafson dance, where she taught ballet, tap, jazz, and conditioning classes. This years nutcracker is particularly important to gustafson dance students who were disappointed by 2017 show cancellations due to the thomas fire. Find the best santa barbara, ca dance studios on superpages. Stroke survivor regains her rhythm santa barbara family.
State street ballet is a vibrant, innovative professional dance company based in santa barbara, california. State street ballet performs alongside students of. Santa barbara independent, 41620 by sb independent issuu. Two chances to see the nutcracker in santa barbara. Dont miss nutcracker this weekend pagosa springs journal.
Jim norton and sam roberts live stream 122319 secret santa 2018 replay chippy streamz 586 watching live now merry christmas. State street ballet presents the nutcracker the santa. The greater santa barbara area has a number of productions of the nutcracker running this winter, but perhaps the most lavish and visually stunning production is that of state street ballet ssb, santa barbaras professional ballet company. Performance memories the california central coasts. The dance blizzard that is the american nutcracker season is drawing to a close. Gustafson dance 2285 las positas road, santa barbara, california 93105. We provide instruction in dance for all levels of advancement, beginner through professional. Gustafson dance, 2285 las positas road, santa barbara, california 93105 805 563danc 3262 ext. The valley performing arts council is partnering young, local dancers with the professionals of the state street ballet of santa barbara to bring you a performance like none other. Gustafson has been teaching ballet to all levels of adults and children for 25 years. State street ballet presents its version of the ballet on saturday, december 21, and sunday, december 22, at the granada theatre. Santa barbara festival ballet home of nutcracker at the. Known for combining the rigors and timeless beauty of classical technique with updated looks, special effects and digital technology, the company produces original works that captivate todays diverse audiences. For 47 years, bonnie curtis has operated her eponymous curtis studio of dance in carpinteria, and.
Gustafson dance, 2285 las positas road, santa barbara, california 93105. The greater santa barbara area has a number of productions of the nutcracker running this winter, but perhaps the most lavish and visually stunning production is that of state street ballet ssb, santa barbara s professional ballet company. The nutcracker at the granada will bring together state street ballet. Featuring the opera san luis obispo grand orchestra, and the talented students of gustafson dance alongside worldclass professional dancers, this is the perfect way to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. Complete information about the nutcracker in santa barbara at granada theatre. We said class, but really, this will mostly be a fun party to dance together. Featuring the opera san luis obispo grand orchestra, and the talented students of gustafson dance alongside worldclass professional dancers, this is. The nutcracker at the granada will bring together state street ballet a granada theatre resident company, more than 100 students from gustafson dance, and musicians and singers from the surrounding counties to perform dec. Since joining state street ballet in 2009 she has performed as jean veloz in an american tango, russian in the nutcracker, and micaela in carmen. The nutcracker ballet listing nutcracker performances. Instrumental christmas music with fireplace 247 sleepify 3,732. A holiday tradition performed by state street ballet of santa barbara under the direction of rodney gustafson.
As a dancer with american ballet theatre, gustafson worked with many of the greatest dancers of our time including mikhail baryshnikov and famous. Sbfbs nutcracker at the arlington is a true santa barbara holiday tradition for over four decades. State street ballet, nutcracker tour and santa barbara. Susans ballet, 100 e carrillo st, santa barbara, ca 2020. Dec 23, 2019 jim norton and sam roberts live stream 122319 secret santa 2018 replay chippy streamz 586 watching live now merry christmas.
The marriage between song and dance is the impetus for state street ballets transcendent sterling anniversary season. Our company, protrack program, and gustafson dance ballet school are shuttered until the public health situation improves. Known for combining the rigors and timeless beauty of classical technique with updated looks, special effects and digital technology, the company produces original works that. Welcome to the exciting experience of watching your child grow through the exposure to the world of dance. Leila drake is from santa cruz, ca, and graduated from ucsanta barbara. Local dancers to join santa barbara ballet on stage. Curtis studio of dance continuing annual performances of. The couple moved to santa barbara and soon opened state street ballet, where rodney is the assistant director. Gustafson dance provides instruction for dancers of all levels, beginner through professional. State street ballet brings this annual holiday favorite to the grandeur of the granada theatre.
We provide instruction in dance for all levels of advancement, beginner through professional gustafson dance, 2285 las positas road, santa barbara. Find contacts direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Gustafson dance 2285 las positas road santa barbara, 93105. This seasons granada performances of the classic ballet feature students from gustafson dance, a youth choir from matilija junior high, and opera san luis obispo grand orchestra. State street ballet of santa barbara valley performing. The last contributor to their team gustafson dance is the school for the state street ballet dancers, ranging from young to old and novice. Rodney gustafsons magical choreography for the nutcracker sant. Seeking a principal female dancer for santa barbara based state street ballets 2016 nutcracker tour and santa barbara performances.
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