Students will learn body isolations, choreography, and hip hop swag through combinations and dance games with ageappropriate music. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a. Free beginner hip hop dance classes beginner hip hop dance moves basic dance steps kinjaz. Tchaikovskys classic ballet gets an urban makeover in njpacs the hip hop nutcracker.
But the joyce theater, one of new yorks busiest dance stages. But at one bay area theater, the classic is being performed with a twist. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her nutcracker prince, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub.
Hip hop nutcracker premieres in the bay area on dec 16 at the fox theatre in redwood city, produced as part of peninsula ballet theaters 50th anniversary celebration events. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway. A recent california philharmonic performance of the nutcracker featured a trio of hiphop dancers who added their own unique twist to the. Jazz hip hop nutcracker, momentum dance theatres fabulous, original modern spin on the traditional holiday show, has been wowing and charming audiences since 2000. Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist.
A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow. It has become an annual tradition for flash pointe dance ballet students to perform scenes from the nutcracker at a visit to santas house that takes place at the burr homestead. Youtube california philharmonic dancers the nutcracker live 2015 duration. Their dance battle integrated hip hop with capoeira to bridge different dance styles born from the african diaspora. The dance of the sugar plum fairies, the spanish dance, the chinese dance, and the russian trepak dance. Dancers are cast in their roles after they spend an afternoon dancing to audition for the opportunity to. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. The nutcracker meets hiphop dance video dailymotion. Hip hop dance was born on the streets in the nineteensixties and seventies, and as its name suggests, it is most often performed to hip hop music.
Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker videothe california philharmonic turned their annual holiday performance of the nutcracker on its head on dec. The dancers of the chicago multicultural dance center plie, pirouette and jete to their own rhythm in a new form called hiplet. This philadelphia production by contempradance theatre. Episode 6 1h 23m 24s a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Hip hop dancers perform amazing version of the nutcracker musical virtuoso victor vener racked brain for new way to perform ballet he enlisted help of cyrus glitch spencer and two other hip hop. Learning to dance with the hip hop nutcracker youtube. James bdash derrick dancing to the nutcrackers trepak. Dec 20, 2016 in the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet.
An orchestra played the nutcracker while a group of hiphop. Peninsula ballet theatre dancers perform hiphop version. Hip hop class starts with a warmup focused on feeling rhythm in the music and. Dec 25, 2019 worcester when tchaikovsky composed the nutcracker, he had no way of knowing his evocative music would prove to be a great timedefying fit for a certain style of dance. The dance draws on both the movements of hip hop and classical. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac with executive producer eva price and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker will feature mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers. Moscow, macomb and hiphop productions dance the nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times.
A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. The marzipan dance had four women dancing ballet and three in hip hop style in witty counterpoint. Weber, artistic director of the brooklynbased allfemale hip hop crew decadancetheatre, directs and choreographs the show. Dec 19, 2015 a recent california philharmonic performance of the nutcracker featured a trio of hiphop dancers who added their own unique twist to the tunes of tchaikovskys ballet. Sep 27, 2019 a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. Simple and easy techniques to learn how to hip hop dance so you can freestyle or learn choreography faster easy to follow movements so you wont feel lost while learning a community of movement loving people who are there right along with. Hip hop students are able to grasp musical elements, and complex, grounded choreography. The dance draws on both the movements of hiphop and classical. There are nostalgic nutcrackers and tongueincheek nutcrackers and burlesque nutcrackers and hip hop nutcrackers. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her prince, myron, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. Holiday dance spectacle the hip hop nutcracker to visit.
What youll discover on this beginner hip hop dance class livestream. A unique and joyful holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. With a dozen hiphop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and rapper and hiphop legend. Dec 08, 2017 the marzipan dance had four women dancing ballet and three in hip hop style in witty counterpoint. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. California philharmonic dancers the nutcracker live. This time of year, so many people go and watch the nutcracker. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her nutcracker prince, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a. He enlisted help of cyrus glitch spencer and two other hip hop dancers. The dance patterns of the waltz of the flowers, choreographed by the dance. Quarantine thoughts what if we added dancers on stage to dance around the space to the iconic timer music. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern. Aug 29, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music will return to nashville for two performances on november 24.
The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines. Races hip hop nutcracker program booking black history month classes. Danceworks performing arts is the schools main facility offering dance classes from toddler to professional. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing. The hip hop nutcracker returns to nashville november 24. Complete with tchaikovskys original score, fused with contemporary music and pop. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern spin on. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hip hop nutcracker. Hip hop dancers perform amazing version of the nutcracker musical virtuoso victor vener racked brain for new way to perform ballet. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, who opens the show. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. In addition to our classical ballet, we also offer an excellent, comprehensive dance curriculum in lyrical, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop and dance technique classes. Stuck sanders, michael alvarez and francis aquino will dance hip hop nutcracker on dec.
Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker video bossip. Why dont we put hiphop dancers doing pinwheels and doing 21st century. The hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her nutcracker prince, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Peninsula ballet theatre dancers perform hiphop version of. Casting versatile professional dancers in jazz, hip hop, salsa, and contemporary for jazz hip hop nutcracker, a dance theater show created and presented in washington dc. The hip hop nutcracker is entertaining for audiences of all ages. The traditional classic tchaikovsky score beautifully complements the power moves of these 12 dancers, with transitional and incidental music remixed and reimagined, helping to bring a beautifully surprising contemporary vibe to the production. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Classical ballet jazzcontemporary hiphop modern tap musical theater acro predance take a look at our virtual dance classes. Tchaikovskys ballet gets a facelift as rap icon kurtis blow mcs a ferocious contemporary reimagining with hip hop dancers. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern spin. A dozen allstar dancers, onstage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city.
An orchestra played the nutcracker while a group of hip. Catherine green, director of elevate, the program dance residency program through which public school students receive six to eight weeks of handson ballet training shares in a video that the brooklyn ballet. About 1,500 pps students were guests of portland5 centers for the arts and got a chance to experience the nutcracker, though this holiday classic came with a twist hip hop. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers. Hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker the atlantic. Dancers are cast in their roles after they spend an afternoon dancing to audition for the opportunity to participate in the performance. Inspire dance centre ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, hip hop. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. California philharmonic dancers the nutcracker live 2015.
Jhhn tells the dancing story of transformation of two kids through the arts. Hyde park school of dance to perform ballet classic the. This class is intended for dancers whom wish to broaden their knowledge in dance. Visions of sugar rum cherries tap dance in her head the. A recent california philharmonic performance of the nutcracker featured a trio of hip hop dancers who added their own unique twist to the tunes of tchaikovskys ballet. About race dance collective race dance company faqs. A student can enroll in just tap, hip hop or stretchtumble dance styles without being required to take our ballet classes. Cyrus glitch spencer choreographed the epic routine to tchaikovskys dance of the sugar plum fairy after he was approached by the. The viral style of dance hiplet is taking over the internet by storm. Worcester when tchaikovsky composed the nutcracker, he had no way of knowing his evocative music would prove to be a great timedefying fit for a certain style of dance. Now that another years production has delighted newark area audiences, we look forward to this annual dance event at the center. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website.
Sep 17, 2015 tchaikovskys magical score is mashed up with explosive hip hop dance and an adaptation of the classic story transplanted to washington heights. But the hip hop nutcracker has been getting people moving. The former so you think you can dance sytycd contestant is known for his love of animation hip hop, a subcategory of the genre that uses popping and freezes to replicate cartoon characters. Hip hop nutcracker, one of races most popular programs has been responsible for mentoring and guiding young dancers in underserved areas into several college programs since its start four. Ddi is the home of wfyb, wake forest youth ballet, the. A modern rendition of a treasured family tradition. Trio took to the stage and began body popping in time to the slow music.
Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to see. Ramone wilkinson, left, and micah just jamz abbrey, execute their dance moves as they and fellow cast members of the hip hop nutcracker perform during rehearsals at. The dance patterns of the waltz of the flowers, choreographed by the dance historian claudia. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker with the california philharmonic. Mix the iconic pieces of the story and tchaikovskys score with a twist to explosive hip hop dance.
Hip hop helps to develop a whole new level of self discipline and adaptability. Dec 15, 2015 calphil with so you think you can dance and americas best dance crew dancers choreographers cyrus glitch spencer, james bdash derrick and kevin kon. Classical ballet instruction with an emphasis on pointe work, jazz, tap, hip hop and modern. Theres a lot going on in this nutcracker spoof, as it calls itself, combining ballet with modern dance, jazz, hip hop, and comedy. Please note that this show, races hip hop nutcracker is a local show here in oklahoma city put on by race dance company 501c3 and 5 area high school programs, not to be confused with the hip hop nutcracker presented by the njpac out of new jersey. Tim norris venturing into new worlds is nothing new for blow.
Brooklyn nutcracker is simply, imperfectly charming. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, returns to the road this holiday season for a 30city national tour including a stop at cobb energy. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker with the california. The new production features 17 hip hop artists from the tribe and poisen, joined by dancers from peninsula ballet theatre. Hip hop nutcracker is a mashup of tchaikovskys famous score and new york city hip hop dance moves. Our kinderballet classes, beginning at age 2 12, gives the children the gift of personal fulfillment by teaching them how to learn, explore and discover the fun and magic of dance. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers, who. Instead of ballet, the dancers will be doing hip hop moves. A cast of allstar dancers, dj, and violinist transport the score and story with a contemporary flavor. Nutcracker ballet nyc dance shows for the 2019 holidays.
A holiday mashup for the whole family,the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Dec 18, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker live puts a contemporary spin on the timeless tale with rap icon kurtis blow hosting on monday, dec. To ignite social awareness and change through dance performance, education, and community engagement. Dec 20, 2018 their dance battle integrated hip hop with capoeira to bridge different dance styles born from the african diaspora. Just like in the original ballet, mariaclara and the nutcracker prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Hiphop dancers nail routine to music from the nutcracker. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hip hop nutcracker youtube. Dec 21, 2015 the dance was choreographed through animation hip hop a form that imitates the movements of cartoon characters. Jazz hip hop nutcracker casting call momentum dance. Free beginner hip hop dance classes beginner hip hop.
The brooklyn nutcracker casting is also representative of brooklyn, in large part thanks to its companys diversity and new talent being regularly added through its school programs. Tickets hip hop nutcracker fox theatre redwood city. Most dancers are breaking out their pointe shoes, and thoughts of sugar plums and tutus fill peoples minds but this season, the hip hop. The hip hop crewe of edgardo solorio, grant torino, stuck sanders, michael alvarez and francis aquino will dance hip hop nutcracker on dec. The hip hop nutcracker providence performing arts center. Its a contemporary spin on a classic, and the show tours around the world. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker, is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. Mar 16, 2017 the dancers of the chicago multicultural dance center plie, pirouette and jete to their own rhythm in a new form called hiplet.
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