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Saturday March 18, 2023 @ 2:00 PM : Alberta Ballet. Id like to thank Edmund Stripe, who set a new vision for the dances in Act 2. There, they are greeted by the Palace Pages and are introduced to the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Marina Paperny and Dr. Shep Secter, Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by Altalink, CHAIRDaryl S. Fridhandler, Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (Calgary), VICE CHAIRJana Neal, SFG Investments (Calgary), CORPORATE SECRETARYFrank Molnar, Field Law (Calgary), CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE & TREASURERJana Neal, SFG Investments (Calgary), CHAIR, SCHOOL COMMITTEEEllie Siebens, EPL Consulting Ltd. (Calgary) & Noel Papadopoulos, Papas Group (Edmonton), Heather Klimchuk, Advocacy, Connections & Communications Consulting (Edmonton), Agnieszka (Aggie) Mikulski, TIPP Consulting (Edmonton), Sarah Palmer, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Calgary), Bob Willows, Willows Construction (2001) Ltd. (Winfield), Feature Image by Paul McGrath with Luna Sasaki and Artists of Alberta Ballet, Alberta Ballet | Alberta Ballet School | Donate Now. If I hadnt seen previous productions of The Nutcracker ballet and this years production was my first time, you couldnt have told me that the original intention for Act IIs compositions was rooted in depictions of different cultures. We are very excited this year as we bring to you our revised and updated version of The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the book entitled "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" written by E.T.A. The Alberta Ballet company will be hosting The Nutcracker from December 16 to 24 this year whether youre a longtime ballet fan, excited for Christmas or maybe just looking to explore exciting art forms, this years ballet is one that you should not miss. Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, in which a young girls beloved Christmas toy a wooden Nutcracker comes alive, battles the evil Mouse King, and then whisks her away to an enchanted kingdom of flowers and confections. Ballet Company Website: Moscow Ballet . This dazzling production showcases 120 performers and includes a live orchestra. Next time we will sit a little closer and purchase tickets sooner. As a registered charity, Alberta Ballet relies on donations to bridge the shortfall to perform in the Jubilee, create new works and attract the best talent. Christopher Anderson began his tenure as Alberta Ballets Artistic Director in July 2022. Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. Listen to The Nutcracker (Complete Ballet Score) by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & David Maninov on Apple Music. While the original piece by Marius Petipa was not an instant hit, Tchaikovskys score spread throughout the ballet community, and choreographers jumped at the challenge of creating their own version. during a dress rehearsal for "The Nutcracker" at the Alberta Bair Theater on Saturday. Wefeelfortunate to have performed as often as we have throughout December. This is a holiday classic your family wont want to miss. Alberta Ballet has made the difficult decisionto cancel thetwo remainingperformancesofTheNutcracker. Upcoming Events. The Nutcracker - Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Events Special Events The Nutcracker Saturday Nov 27, 2021 2:00 PM Saturday Nov 27, 2021 7:30 PM Sunday Nov 28, 2021 2:00 PM Alberta Bair Theater Sold Out 20% OFF Nutcracker Ticket Promo PURCHASE ONE Nutcracker Ballet ticket. Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission. Previous to her position as Rehearsal Director at Alberta Ballet, she was a Principal dancer with Ballet West for 16 years. He bids her good morning and, from under his cape, produces a nutcracker. Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Zachary Boresow, Michael Scott-Kahans Snowflakes | Shiori Otsu, Brittany Broussard, Charlotte Battigelli, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Melissa Eguchi, Caleb Durbin Caramel | Mariko Kondo, Eli Barnes, Zachary Boresow Peppermint | Shiori Otsu, Michael Scott-Kahans Popcorn | Yoshiya Sakurai Christmas Rose | Alexandra GibsonFlowers | Charlotte Battigelli, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Alyssa Churchill, Allison Perhach, Kira Anderson, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Alexandra GibsonCavalier | Kurtis GrimaldiKlara | Luna SasakiKarl | Alan MaDrosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Alexandra Hughes, Mother | Heather DornianFather | Caleb DurbinNikolai | Kale LazarickBabuschka | Brittany BroussardGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Alan MaBallerina Doll | Shiori OtsuRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Yaroslav KhudychMale Guests | Zacharie Dun, Zachary Boresow, Scotto Hamed-RamosFemale Guests | Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Charlotte Battigelli, Mya KresnyakCalvary | Michael Scott-Kahans, Zachary BoresowWolves | Scotto Hamed-Ramos, Caleb DurbinSnowflakes | Shiori Otsu, Brittany Broussard, Sakura Ota**, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Zacharie DunCaramel | Allison Perhach, Yaroslav Khudych, Scotto Hamed-RamosPeppermint | Shiori Otsu, Zachary BoresowPopcorn | Michael Scott-KahansChristmas Rose | Jennifer Gibson Flowers | Charlotte Battigelli, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Heather Dornian Cavalier | Caleb DurbinKlara | Shiori OtsuKarl | Yoshiya Sakurai Drosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Mariko Kondo, Mother | Alexandra HughesFather | Zacharie DunNikolai | Kale LazarickBabuschka | Kira AndersonGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Yoshiya SakuraiBallerina Doll | Sayuri NakaniiRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-RamosMale Guest | Aaron Anker, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav KhudychFemale Guest | Alyssa Churchill, Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Mya KresnyakCalvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav KhudychWolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunSnowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Sakura Ota**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Yaroslav KhudychCaramel | Alexandra Hughes, Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunPeppermint | Allison Perhach, Scotto Hamed-RamosPopcorn | Alan MaChristmas Rose | Luna SasakiFlowers | Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Luna Sasaki Cavalier | Alan MaKlara | Sayuri NakaniiKarl | Aaron AnkerDrosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Alexandra Hughes, Mother | Heather DornianFather | Caleb DurbinNikolai | Michael Scott-KahansBabuschka | Brittany BroussardGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Aaron AnkerBallerina Doll | Shiori OtsuRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-RamosMale Guests | Zacharie Dun, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav KhudychFemale Guests | Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Charlotte Battigelli, KresnyakCalvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav KhudychWolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Caleb DurbinSnowflakes | Shiori Otsu, Mya Kresnyak, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Seira Iwamoto, Zacharie DunCaramel | Heather Dornian, Yaroslav Khudych, Scotto Hamed-RamosPeppermint | Mya Kresnyak, Michael Scott-KahansPopcorn | Kurtis GrimaldiChristmas Rose | Alexandra GibsonFlowers | Allison Perhach, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Shiori Otsu, Melissa Eguchi, Sugar Plum Fairy | Heather Dornian Cavalier | Caleb DurbinKlara | Shiori Otsu Karl | Yoshiya Sakurai Drosselmeyer | Eli Barnes Tsarina | Mariko Kondo, Mother | Alexandra Hughes Father | Zacharie Dun Nikolai | Kale Lazarick Babuschka | Kira Anderson Grandfather | Ari Rombough Hussar Doll | Yoshiya Sakurai Ballerina Doll | Sayuri Nakanii Rat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-Ramos Male Guests | Aaron Anker, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav Khudych Female Guests | Alyssa Churchill, Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Mya Kresnyak Calvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie Dun Snowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Mya Kresnyak, Seira Iwamoto, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Sakura Ota**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Yaroslav Khudych Caramel | Alexandra Hughes, Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunPeppermint | Allison Perhach, Scotto Hamed-RamosPopcorn | Alan Ma Christmas Rose | Luna SasakiFlowers | Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Mariko Kondo Cavalier | Yoshiya Sakurai Klara | Mya Kresnyak Karl | Scotto Hamed-Ramos Drosselmeyer | Kurtis Grimaldi Tsarina | Alexandra Gibson, Mother | Jennifer Gibson Father | Aaron Anker Nikolai | Alan Ma Babuschka | Allison Perhach Grandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Scotto Hamed-RamosBallerina Doll | Kira AndersonRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Eli Barnes Male Guests | Kale Lazarick, Michael Scott-Kahans, Yaroslav Khudych Female Guests | Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Sayuri Nakanii, Shiori Otsu Calvary | Michael Scott-Kahans, Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Kale Lazarick, Zacharie Dun Snowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Melissa Eguchi, Eli Barnes Caramel | Seira Iwamoto, Caleb Durbin, Kale Lazarick Peppermint | Shiori Otsu, Michael Scott-Kahans Popcorn | Aaron AnkerChristmas Rose | Heather Dornian Flowers | Allison Perhach, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Kira Anderson, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii. See which artists youll see on stage in Calgary this December. Christopher Anderson| Artistic Director, Alberta Ballet. Fans Also Viewed Monster Jam See all 120 Events Hoffman. Instead of the heavily fetishized Arabian Dance, the Caramel Dance was a dimly-lit, slow and sensual performance with two men and one woman in costumes that quite literally reflected the ripples and textures of the confection. The Nutcracker lost its magic without Chinese, Arabian and Russian dances. There's a role for everyone! The Alberta Ballet company will be hosting The Nutcracker from December 16 to 24 this year whether you're a longtime ballet fan, excited for Christmas or maybe just looking to explore exciting art forms, this year's ballet is one that you should not miss. The Nutcracker first debuted at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1892. Magical Christmas Ballet. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. Set in two acts, three tableaux, and composed between 1891 and 1892 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, a story written in E.T.A. The Rat Tsar, in revenge, had transformed his nephew, Karl, into a nutcracker, the very nutcracker that Klara was now holding! The celebration continues with dances from the Palaces confectionary delights: Marzipan Caramel, Peppermint, and Popcorn. The company is a resident company of both the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Alberta and the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, Alberta and performs its full season in both venues. The only complaint I have is that the actual theatre doesnt open until 30 minutes before the performance. Caramel, its very, very exotic, and the texture of the music is a creamy caramel, so the movement [of the dance] is a direct mirror of that very soft, its very gooey [and] a lot of the choreography itself is exactly that same way. He was appointed Ballet Master for West Australian Ballet in 1998. A Christmas Eve Party, Toy Soldiers battling Rats to break an evil spell. Today, Alberta Ballet shares live dance performance with thousands of Albertans and through the School trains new generations of dancers at Alberta Ballet School. Call 800-646-8533 ext 2. or email members@albertaballet.com, Jose-Carlos Herrero & Nicole Herrero-Langlais, Hon. A young man, who seems strangely familiar to Klara enters, and as he and Drosselmeyer depart together, Klara begins to wonder whether it was all a dream after all. We are all Treaty people. This tradition is a treasured community event. However, the wolves are the attendants of the Snow Tsarina who appears in her sleigh. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. He joined Edmonton Opera as Chorus Director/Rptiteur, where he made his debut conducting Gounods Romeo and Juliette (1997). Magical Christmas Ballet For general inquiries and questions, fill out the contact us page or email us at smi@nutcracker.com. Alberta Ballet has presented Edmund Stripes version since 2008, performing in the Jubilee Auditoria for Alberta audiences and also touring it across Canada. When our goal of $15 million is reached, the Endowment Fund will start providing consistent, predictable disbursements that will help us bring seasons like this one to life. Use the Admin widget page to populate the sidebar. He premiered Cinderella in 2017 and The Sleeping Beauty in 2018 and Swan Lake in 2021. The Snow Tsarina summons her Snow Princesses and as Klara and Karl frolic in the snow, she guides them towards a mysterious palace far away in the distance. He explains to Klara that it was actually he who was being portrayed in the play earlier that evening and it was he who had built the mousetrap that had angered the Rat Tsar. Numerous ballet companies around the world stage the famous ballet every December. Nikolai accidentally breaks the nutcracker, but Klara soon forgives him. It was a nice performance. We want to inspire readers to take part in their city. Subscribe below to stay up to date on all things Nutcracker! Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. He has also designed the settings for Suzanne Farrells staging of Balanchines Don Quixote for her own company and the National Ballet of Canada. The San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker has a Chinese divertissement that represents a dragon from Chinatown, which is culturally specific but more importantly, not demeaning. Before we knew it, it was August 2022. All ticket holders have been contacted by email regarding their refund. If youpurchase from any other seller or website, you risk receiving fraudulent tickets or paying inflated prices. Love Alberta Ballet and Calgary Orchestra. From The Nutcracker - Alberta Ballet Offers Ballet is Better Together Gather a group of 10 or more and share the beauty of the ballet and 20% savings on regular prices. Summer Dance Camps Learn More Join the Fun this Summer! The Nutcracker (Add-On Show) Share the magic of the beloved holiday classic and create cherished memories to last a lifetime. You and your loved ones will not want to miss this magical, long-standing Alberta . Igniting the curiosity and imagination of people in all communities across the province: thats Alberta Ballets mission. Dancing was fantastic, love the live orchestra!!! Against a wintery Russian Christmas Eve backdrop featuring an illuminated town hall clock, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker got underway last night at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, performed by the Alberta Ballet with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.. EDMONTON DEC 7 11 | CALGARY DEC 16 24, These buttons will connect you to Ticketmaster, the only official ticket seller for Alberta Ballet. The Nutcracker, a much-loved holiday tradition put on annually in the province by the Alberta Ballet, is returning to Calgary in 2021 after a year's hiatus due to the pandemic. Wasn't sure about Act 2 changes. Klara looks around searching frantically for her nutcracker. Dont miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Lavoie started designing lighting in the 1990s for Margie Gillis and has since designed every new work in her repertoire. Unfortunately we had some distracting very young children beside us continuously getting out of their seat to wander around and peak at the orchestra down below and then dropping down into their seats again shaking the entire row, over and over again, but we tried our best to ignore them the costumes were gorgeous, the dancers were brilliant and , the choreography and music were fantastic, an overall 5* performance from all of the artists. The Nutcracker at Red Deer Polytechnic. Seeing that the company had a strong foundation of contemporary and theatrical works in its repertoire, Anderson chose to set classics for his first full-length works for Alberta Ballet. By Aymen Sherwani, December 18, 2022. It is Christmas Eve and the Vishinsky family is welcoming guests to a party at their home. Alberta Ballet School. The Tale of the Nutcracker is loosely based on a 19th-century Prussian tale written by ETA Hoffmann. Your whole family will be in awe by this dazzling production, which showcases 120 performers and includes a live orchestra. Hoffmann. Thank you for your continued generosity through these many uncertain months and for all the ways you support our mission to share dance and ballet. And on stage, performers of all ages make up our cast. Technical prowess wastruly "greatwhimsical sets and giant animal stick puppets and colorful costumes stellar Arabian Variationbreathtaking! These are territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai), the Tsuutina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda, the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Sicannie, Slavey and Dunnesa. Evening and matinee performances will run from December 7 - 1, 2022 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. 722 . A graduate of Purchase Colleges SUNY Conservatory of Dance, he launched his career at Boston Ballet, and two years later was invited to join Salt Lake Citys Ballet West. I was approached by Christopher Anderson, the incoming artistic director of the Alberta Ballet, to see if I would reconsider or revisit the national dances in Act II to be a bit more in line with todays way of thinking in the 21st century to make the performance resonate with as many people as we possibly can access, said Stripe, who has been with the Alberta Ballet company since 2002 and has been the choreographer for The Nutcracker since 2008. Make memories you will cherish forever with The Nutcracker. Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. In the studio, I was working with the dancers to develop the choreography. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, in which a young girl's beloved Christmas toy - a wooden nutcracker - comes to life, battles the evil Mouse King and then whisks her away to an enchanted kingdom of flowers and sweets. Join us for a field trip to The School of Alberta Ballet! The Nutcracker Tickets - A Holiday Classic . An army of soldiers stream out of the fort to engage in a battle with the cossack rats that have gathered on the other side of the parlour. We are very sorry . In an interview with the Gauntlet, the longtime choreographer of the Alberta Ballet Edmund Stripe reflects on the past, inclusivity, and navigating change in a way that preserves the integrity of a tale as old as time. Unwrapped toy donations will also be accepted in support of The Womens Centre of Calgary and The Childrens Cottage. Although it is always a Christmas tradition to visit the Nutcracker every other year we found this years show a little underwhelming than year's past. BUY TICKETS Contact Nutcracker! This year, however, the national dances Spanish, Arabian, Chinese and Russian have been removed entirely and replaced with sweet confections Marzipan, Caramel, Peppermint and Popcorn with Tchaikovskys compositions completely reimagined to reflect the styles of these beloved desserts. He has arrived at the party with tricks and mechanical dolls to entertain the guests. Tagged: alberta ballet, edmund stripe, Performance, review, the nutcracker Regrettably, any customer service issues resulting from reseller tickets cannot be supported by Alberta Ballet. As stewards of a rarified art form, we face a delicate balance, and ticket prices only get us part of the way there. How exactly is the Chinese Dance reinterpreted as the Peppermint Dance? While in London he worked at the Royal Ballet School as a rptiteur which led to become Conductor and Pianist of the Basel Ballet in Switzerland in 1984. The mice army quickly carries away their king. Stream songs including "The Nutcracker: Overture", "The Nutcracker: Scene I - the Christmas Tree" and more. Their children, Klara and Nikolai, play Blind Mans Bluff with the other young guests at the party. Were also debuting new elements this year. To become an Alberta Ballet Member, contact our Patron Services Team. Renew Your Subscription. This is part of our commitment to see The Nutcracker evolve in a way that understands, sees and resonates for everyone in our audiences. JANET QUINNEY LAWSON CAPITOL THEATRE. During his career, he danced leading roles both nationally and internationally and further had several roles created for him by some of todays most exciting choreographers. 403.245.2274 ext. Alberta Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, and Pittsburgh Ballet, all have productions of The Nutcracker designed by Mr. Brown. She joined Alberta Ballet as a dancer in 2008, and has since made Canada her home, becoming a dual citizen in 2019. An uplifting evening of dance featuring a collection of works from three celebrated female choreographers: Moving, Still (Cathy Marston); Skyward (Alysa Pires); and Petal (Helen Pickett). 2nd Floor, West Annex 906 -12 Avenue SW Calgary, AB, Canada T2R 1K7. Volunteer CALGARY -. Donations make it possible for us to deliver the art you love. Ballet Company Phone: (413)499-1733. These territories are also home to the Mtis Nation of . There he had the great opportunity to work closely with his mentor, lighting designer Nick Cernovitch. GET 20% OFF ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ COLLECTIVE - Duke Ellington FIND A CLASS Join Us In Studio April - June! Experience the well-known Christmas story where Clara and her nutcracker are invited on a fantastic adventure. In 2019, he also premiered a contemporary one-act Sixth Breath (2019). NUTCRACKER! SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS 8018696900 . 1.4M views 1 year ago #Ballet # #TheNutcracker The Classical Ballet and Opera House presents The Nutcracker ballet performed by Astrakhan Ballet and Opera Theatre. He retired from professional dance and joined Alberta Ballets leadership team. I still enjoyed it, as always, just preferred the older Act 2. We also revisited the famous Waltz of the Flowers. To donate to the Alberta Ballet Endowment Fund, please contact us at donate@albertaballet.com or call 403.245.4222 ext. In 2002 he moved to Alberta Ballet as Ballet Master and over the next decade, assisted with works by George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, Christopher Wheeldon and Jean Grand-Matre. We arrived 40 minutes prior to the start and barely made it on time to our seats. The parents, in turn, dance a courtly quadrille. It was decided several months ago that a revision of Act 2 was in order, in particular the national dances that celebrate Klara and the Nutcrackers victory over the Rat Tsar. He designed the scenery and costumes for the Tony Award-winning revival of On Your Toes, and he is the recipient of two Emmy Awards for the broadcast of La Gioconda from the San Francisco Opera. Edmund Stripe was born in London, England and trained at the Royal Ballet School where his distinguished teachers included Walter Trevor, Nancy Kilgour, Piers Beaumont, and Richard Glasstone. The celebrated dance company announced its 2021-22 season with a release Wednesday that announced a . Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. The sets and costumes, designed by Emmy-award winner Zach Brown, create a . The story of the Nutcracker is loosely based on a 19th-century Prussian tale written by E.T.A. Before joining Alberta Ballet in 2015, Anderson enjoyed a 16-year career in professional dance. This is true of Alberta Ballet's production, choreographed by Edmund Stripe. For the most part, this has started to change as ballet companies are becoming more diverse, but the narratives that are perpetuated by these stories continue to communicate such exclusion. Magic of Christmas Ballet Tour 2022 Watch on Groups Get The Best Seats at the Best Prices! It will also help Alberta Ballet be a haven for Albertans to connect with each other and themselves whether they are deeply moved in our audience, taking their first step into a community dance class, or pursuing their craft through professional dance training. The Nutcracker is prepared each year with an eye to inspiring the youngest audience members. Saturday . Still beautiful. She defeats the toy Rat Tsar by hitting him on the head with her slipper. There used to be 40+ snowflakes on stage for their entrance at the end of Act 1. 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