Why the dearth of hip hop dance on twin cities stages. Complete with tchaikovskys original score, fused with contemporary music and pop. A modern rendition of a treasured family tradition. The hip hop nutcracker to feature hip hop pioneer kurtis. Hiphop nutcracker to bring new life, big talent to old. The mouse kings moves in disneys new nutcracker movie come from memphis. Hip hop and classical fans alike could flip for this nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker is coming to the eisemann center in richardson. All arts presents the hip hop nutcracker at njpac youtube. Were super pumped to announce our summer 2020 hip hop camp trolls world tour. This camp is open to students ages 311 with or without prior hip hop class experience. 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 hops founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. The nutcracker dance of the sugar plum fairy trap remix. The hip hop nutcracker to feature hip hop pioneer kurtis blow.
Britains got talent 2016 s10e05 boogie storm star wars inspired cosplay dance. Jabbawockeez at world of dance bay area 2014 duration. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to. Its the hip hop nutcracker, returning to the majestic. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys.
This new take on the holiday classic plays homage to both the tradition of nutcracker and future of dance. 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. Annsylvia clark and sammy soto star in the hip hop nutcracker, jennifer webers riff on a holiday classic ballet, at the united palace of cultural arts. Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this. 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.
It will feature crafts, snacks, and lots of hip hop dancing including music from the upcoming trolls world tour movie. The hip hop nutcracker heads to the fabulous fox for the. Peninsula ballet theatre presents hip hop nutcracker 2017. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city. Dec 09, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker was born in 2014. Minneapolis could barely contain the pulsating energy of a couple of dozen hiphop dancers. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather drosselmeyers morgan freemans annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. For this performance, the ballet slippers are put aside as dancers perform explosive urban choreography that defies gravity. New jersey performing arts center njpac presents the hip hop nutcracker, an urban dance retelling of the timeless fairy tale, featuring rap legend kurtis blow as special guest mc. Weber has made the new york hustle succeed in dance, one of the most. The first by a professional company was new york city ballets the nutcracker when i was 11 years old what was the first piece of theatre or dance that.
The hip hop nutcracker is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Dec 21, 2015 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. Faculty tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, dance teams, competition. Today, altria theater joins asm global live, the worlds leading provider of. Sep 27, 2019 directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength production featuring a dozen all star dancers, an onstage dj and an electric violinist. The nutcracker and the four realms is further evidence that disney doesnt need to make a live action remake of, you know, literally everything. Dec, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is a full production of the nutcracker produced by new jersey performing arts center that aims to bring the experience of the show to a larger and younger audience by adding. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary work set to tchaikovskys timeless music featuring rap legend kurtis blow as special guest mc, embarks on an international tour on the strength of last decembers soldout performances of the world premiere at new jersey performing arts center njpac and united palace of cultural arts upca in new york city. Nov 28, 2017 the hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all star dancers, dj and violinist. The hip hop nutcracker will come to the palace theatre tuesday, and will breathe a modern, urban perspective into the production. Annsylvia clark and sammy soto star in the hip hop nutcracker, jennifer weber s riff on a holiday classic ballet, at the united palace of cultural arts. 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.
The hip hop nutcracker is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all star dancers, dj and violinist. The mouse kings moves in disneys new nutcracker movie. I spoke with weber about what makes the hip hop nutcracker special. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Elementz dancers add moves to nutcracker battle scene. The new production features 17 hip hop artists from the tribe and poisen, joined by dancers from peninsula ballet theatre. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, hits the road this holiday season to 28 u. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary work set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all star dancers, an onstage dj, an electric violinist and rap legend kurtis blow as mc. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all star dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. Roosevelt anderson from bk, new york flex dancing on live to dance. Stacked with a dozen all star dancers, a dj, a violinist and the performer lauded as one of the founders of hip hop as emcee, the hip hop nutcracker promises a unique experience when. Dec, 2015 new york cbsnewyork what do you get when you mix tchaikovskys famous score with a group of all star dancers, an electrical violinist and a dj. New jersey performing arts center njpac celebrated the season on friday evening december 20th and saturday afternoon, december 21st with hip hop nutcracker.
A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all star dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow. The hip hop nutcracker turns the classic holiday ballet. Enter the brand new, threeweek boston conservatory at berklee commercial dance intensive, aimed at dancers ages 1522 and emphasizing industryspecific skillsfrom urban dance to singing to hip hop to acting for the camera. Tickets hip hop nutcracker fox theatre redwood city. Hip hop nutcracker premieres in the bay area on dec 16 at the fox theatre in. Tours to various cities see schedule here set in modernday new york city, this production uses but shakes up tchaikovskys score. We get to enjoy this magical moment on a bench while dancers. Breaking down 5 classic minnesota productions and 3 funky ones.
After watching it, i can say that theres nothing awful about the movie. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. Jul 22, 2016 the viral style of dance hiplet is taking over the internet by storm. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to see. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance. Sep 27, 2019 a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography.
And same with the hiphop world we dont see a lot of ballet creativity. The production features 17 hip hop artists from the tribe and poisen, joined by dancers from peninsula ballet theatre. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. This production interprets the classic with hip hop choreography and an updated version of the holiday story. But the hip hop nutcracker has been getting people moving. It features all star dancers, the onstage dj and an electric violinist. Mackenzie foy takes us into the fantastical world of the nutcracker and the four realms and shares why she loved performing her own stunts.
Hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. 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. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker, comes to the fox performing arts center in. A cast of 17 allstar hiphop artists from the tribe and poisen join peninsula ballet. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength production featuring a dozen all star dancers, an onstage dj, and an electric violinist. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever.
The hip hop nutcracker is a full production of the nutcracker produced by new jersey performing arts center that aims to bring the experience of. Lil buck returns to memphis to star in the new ballet ensembles nut remix program. In early 2017 he choreographed and was showcased on the new hit reality tv show world of dance by jennifer lopez. Dec 21, 2016 jennifer weber and her network of dancers in new york may have found one of the most interesting spins via dj spins and hiphop dance. The new york times a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography. Faculty new england dance academy tap, jazz, ballet, hip. Lil dap made his rhyming debut on gang starrs 1992. Joshs style goes beyond hip hop, josh is the real deal with the perfect combination of natural ability, learned skills and determination. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. Group home is a hip hop duo, composed of members lil dap birth name james heath and melachi the nutcracker birth name jamal felder. The dancers of the chicago multicultural dance center plie, pirouette and jete to their own rhythm in a new form called hiplet. In 2012 he was a backup dancer for jordan knight on the live and unfinished tour. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Dec 28, 2017 another new addition is amanda morrow, an actor with new village arts theatre in carlsbad who was brought in to juice up the dancers acting skills.
They came to prominence as members of the gang starr foundation. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern spin on. The hip hop nutcracker is bringing kurtis blow, mariaclara and the nutcracker prince to your city. The hip hop nutcracker dances into newark next weekend. Aug 30, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength production thats directed and choreographed by jennifer weber. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring kurtis blow, to hit the. Nov 03, 2017 produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker, comes to the fox performing arts center in riverside nov. Uploaded march 02, 2011 amazin nutcracker boyz dont fck up my dance label submitted 20,430 comment count.
The music complements the 12 dancers while the transitional music brings a contemporary vibe to the show. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all star dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, who. With a dozen hiphop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and rapper and hiphop. A dozen allstar dancers, onstage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city. We get to enjoy this magical moment on a bench while dancers playing snowflakes do tricks.
Produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac. Mix it up this year with a new take on the holiday classic. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all star dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers, who. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is set to return to the new york and new jersey area this holiday season. Clara and her friends enjoy a holiday party in claras victorian home. Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary new york city. Hip hop dancers perform the nutcracker with the california. Yet the nutcracker is now seasonal entertainment even in parts of america where snow seldom falls. To add a unique element to the dozen all star dancers, dj, electric violinist, is that the legendary kurtis blow is the special guest mc of the event.
Dec 11, 2014 annsylvia clark and sammy soto star in the hip hop nutcracker, jennifer webers riff on a holiday classic ballet, at the united palace of cultural arts. A young adult, mariaclara is at a new years eve street party where. 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. Over the last 70 years this balletconceived in the old world has become an american institution. Tchaikovsky busts a move in the hip hop nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring kurtis blow, to dance into. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Stacked with a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist and the performer lauded as. The hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to. The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by all star contemporary and hiphop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and kurtis blow, one of hiphops founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. A dozen all star dancers, rapper kurtis blow, an onstage dj, and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city. The hip hop nutcracker comes to majestic theatre december 5. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop.
The dance draws on both the movements of hip hop and classical. A dozen all star dancers, onstage dj, and electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city. All clara mackenzie foy wants is a key, a oneofakind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary work set to tchaikovskys timeless music, embarks on an international tour on the strength of its soldout performances of the world premiere at new jersey performing arts center njpac and united palace of cultural arts upca in new york city. Exclusive first look at competitors in nbcs world of. It was a film no one really asked for and few people were super fired up to see. The hip hop nutcracker, touring to roughly two dozen cities across the country this year, is one of many alternative productions of the holiday classic. Show tufli hammer dance freestyle unsigned female artist 20,447 comment count. Jan 22, 2017 world s famous hip hop dance performances.
Hip hop nutcracker to bring new life, big talent to old. Dec 03, 2016 meet new yorks 4 nutcracker princesses. Act i of the nutcracker ends with snow falling and snowflakes dancing. The hip hop nutcracker tour to hit united palace, njpac. Holiday dance spectacle the hip hop nutcracker to visit. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is a holiday mashup for the entire family. The hip hop nutcracker dance adrienne arsht center. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all star dancers, dj and violinist.
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