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The Nutcracker: A Grand Holiday Tradition
The Nutcracker:
A Grand Holiday Tradition
Saturday, December 8, 2018
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 9, 2018
2:00 pm
University of Illinois at Springfield
Sangamon Auditorium
Springfield, IL
217-206-6160
Click
HERE
to order tickets online, or call the ticket office directly at 217-206-6160.
Presenting Sponsor: US Bank
The Springfield Ballet Company proudly presents its 44th annual production of
The Nutcracker.
The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic that follows Clara and her Nutcracker from a lavish Christmas party to a fierce battle with the evil Mouse King, then to a magical journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. The production features a cast of more than 120, including our Company dancers, local adult actors, young dancers from the community and professional guest artists.
Did you know!?
The Springfield Ballet Company is going on tour! We have been hired by the Danville Symphony Orchestra to perform
The Nutcracker on December 2, 2018, at the Dick Van Dyke Auditorium in Danville, IL. For more info or tickets to our touring production, visit the Danville Symphony Orchestra's website
HERE.
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Springfield Ballet Company dancers will be performing excerpts from our upcoming production of
The Nutcracker throughout our community during November and December!
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Friday, November 23, 2018
SBC performs at 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Holidays Through Our History
Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
Saturday, November 24, 2018
SBC performs at 11:00 am
Sangamon Auditorium
Saturday, December 15, 2018
7:30 pm
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Educating Our Dancers
Springfield Ballet Company dancers and Trainees had an exciting weekend of education October 20 and 21!
On Saturday, October 20,
Aasne (Vigesaa) and
James Daniels led our Company dancers in an acting workshop where they explored the concept of using a verb to drive their motivation for their characters. The girls were very eager and receptive to adding another layer to their performance qualities! Aasne is an assistant professor of theatre at Illinois College; and she and her husband James are actively involved in community theatre. (Aasne also performs in SBC's annual production of
The Nutcracker as Clara's mother, Frau Silberhaus.)
On Sunday, October 21,
Grace Luttrell Nanavati taught our Trainees a challenging classical ballet technique class. Grace co-founded the Springfield Ballet Company in 1975 and still serves on our board of directors as Director Emeritus.
In addition to regular classes with SBC Artistic Director Julie Ratz and Ballet Mistress Gina DeCroix Russell, Company dancers and Trainees are continually exposed to a broad range of talented and inspiring master teachers throughout the season!
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To the POINTE...
To the POINTE, the Springfield Ballet Company's e-newsletter, highlights what's happening throughout our season -- whether it be performances, dancer spotlights, community events, workshops, giving opportunities, special discounts or general announcements! We hope you enjoy receiving these updates.
And, if you love the information you are receiving, please forward our e-newsletter to a friend!
All the best,
Julie Ratz, SBC Artistic Director
Sally Hamilton, SBC Administrative Director
Gina DeCroix Russell, SBC Ballet Mistress
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Our Mission
The Springfield Ballet Company provides dance education and performances to enrich our community through the beauty, energy and diversity of dance.
Springfield Ballet Company
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S. Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217-544-1967
217-544-1968 (fax)
www.springfieldballetco.org
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Upcoming Events:
SBC's Boys & Girls Clubs Ballet Outreach Program:
Ongoing through fall and spring
The Nutcracker:
December 8 & 9, 2018
First Night Springfield:
December 31, 2018
Open Auditions for Cinderella:
January 12, 2019
SBC's Girl Scouts Workshop:
March 23, 2019
Cinderella:
March 23, 2019
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Photos:
Caryn Broomby
Shane & Tammy Bumgarner
Donna Lounsberry
John Muchow
Patrick Russell
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