James Sewell Ballet Presents: Pointed Humor
The approximate run time of the event is 105 minutes with a fifteen minute intermission. James Sewell Ballet leaps onto the stage with bold new works. Featured is the highly-anticipated choreographies of two guest choreographers and old friends of the company. Shohei Iwahama (former JSB dancer and current member of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo) brings an expansive group work that emanates curiosity, play, and kinship. And Michael Walters returns with his fourth choreographic commission with a passionate duet, at moments both gritty and gentle. This remarkable evening includes two Sewell works: a new sextet that blends classical and contemporary ballet within Bach’s ‘Concerto for Violin & Oboe’; and a remount of ‘Doo-Be-Doo’, which combines high-energy playful antics with stunning technical feats. *For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility
James Sewell Ballet Presents: Pointed Humor
The approximate run time of the event is 105 minutes with a fifteen minute intermission. James Sewell Ballet leaps onto the stage with bold new works. Featured is the highly-anticipated choreographies of two guest choreographers and old friends of the company. Shohei Iwahama (former JSB dancer and current member of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo) brings an expansive group work that emanates curiosity, play, and kinship. And Michael Walters returns with his fourth choreographic commission with a passionate duet, at moments both gritty and gentle. This remarkable evening includes two Sewell works: a new sextet that blends classical and contemporary ballet within Bach’s ‘Concerto for Violin & Oboe’; and a remount of ‘Doo-Be-Doo’, which combines high-energy playful antics with stunning technical feats. *For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility
SPB@25: Nutcracker Reimagined
Run time is approximately 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission.St. Paul Ballet’s 25th anniversary performances will be a celebratory affair, featuring alumni from the past 25 years as well as special guests. To mark our legacy as a trailblazer in MN ballet training, we are thrilled to feature guest artists from our 25 years alongside our already exceptional youth performers. Make use of our Pay-As-Able ticketing to gather family, friends and relatives to experience a performance that will be talked about for years to come. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this! St. Paul Ballet students of all ages will perform a mix of classic and brand-new choreography created and directed by SPB faculty such as Helen Hatch, Anthony Jones, and Alejandra Iannone. Those who have attended our past productions of The Nutcracker know to expect a multi-cultural, multi-genre take on the masterpiece. In past years, SPB has collaborated with beloved artists and dance organizations such as T. Mychal Rambo, CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, and James Sewell Ballet. Full guest artist announcements will roll out throughout the fall. Keep connected via social media and our mailing list to stay in the loop!
SPB@25: Nutcracker Reimagined
Run time is approximately 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission.St. Paul Ballet’s 25th anniversary performances will be a celebratory affair, featuring alumni from the past 25 years as well as special guests. To mark our legacy as a trailblazer in MN ballet training, we are thrilled to feature guest artists from our 25 years alongside our already exceptional youth performers. Make use of our Pay-As-Able ticketing to gather family, friends and relatives to experience a performance that will be talked about for years to come. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this! St. Paul Ballet students of all ages will perform a mix of classic and brand-new choreography created and directed by SPB faculty such as Helen Hatch, Anthony Jones, and Alejandra Iannone. Those who have attended our past productions of The Nutcracker know to expect a multi-cultural, multi-genre take on the masterpiece. In past years, SPB has collaborated with beloved artists and dance organizations such as T. Mychal Rambo, CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, and James Sewell Ballet. Full guest artist announcements will roll out throughout the fall. Keep connected via social media and our mailing list to stay in the loop!
SPB@25: Nutcracker Reimagined
Run time is approximately 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission.St. Paul Ballet’s 25th anniversary performances will be a celebratory affair, featuring alumni from the past 25 years as well as special guests. To mark our legacy as a trailblazer in MN ballet training, we are thrilled to feature guest artists from our 25 years alongside our already exceptional youth performers. Make use of our Pay-As-Able ticketing to gather family, friends and relatives to experience a performance that will be talked about for years to come. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this! St. Paul Ballet students of all ages will perform a mix of classic and brand-new choreography created and directed by SPB faculty such as Helen Hatch, Anthony Jones, and Alejandra Iannone. Those who have attended our past productions of The Nutcracker know to expect a multi-cultural, multi-genre take on the masterpiece. In past years, SPB has collaborated with beloved artists and dance organizations such as T. Mychal Rambo, CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, and James Sewell Ballet. Full guest artist announcements will roll out throughout the fall. Keep connected via social media and our mailing list to stay in the loop!
Ballet Minnesota Presents the 35th Annual ‘The Classic Nutcracker’
Total run time is approximately two hours, which includes a 15 minute intermission.Ballet Minnesota’s 35th annual ‘The Classic Nutcracker’, returns to the O’Shaughnessy! Come celebrate this annual family holiday tradition!For novices to the ballet, this holiday story begins on Christmas Eve. We join a young girl, Clara, her mischievous brother, Fritz, and their family hosting a Christmas party. A latecomer to the party is Clara’s mysterious Godfather Drosselmeyer. He presents her with a marvelous gift, a Nutcracker doll.As Clara goes to sleep that night, we are transported into her dream of the Rat King fighting the Nutcracker and his army of toy soldiers. The Nutcracker Prince escorts Clara through an enchanted snow-covered forest and on to his Kingdom of the Sweets where Clara accepts the throne from the Sugar Plum Fairy. Enjoy The return of this classic holiday favorite!
Ballet Minnesota Presents the 35th Annual ‘The Classic Nutcracker’
Total run time is approximately two hours, which includes a 15 minute intermission. Ballet Minnesota’s 35th annual ‘The Classic Nutcracker’, returns to the O’Shaughnessy! Come celebrate this annual family holiday tradition!For novices to the ballet, this holiday story begins on Christmas Eve. We join a young girl, Clara, her mischievous brother, Fritz, and their family hosting a Christmas party. A latecomer to the party is Clara’s mysterious Godfather Drosselmeyer. He presents her with a marvelous gift, a Nutcracker doll.As Clara goes to sleep that night, we are transported into her dream of the Rat King fighting the Nutcracker and his army of toy soldiers. The Nutcracker Prince escorts Clara through an enchanted snow-covered forest and on to his Kingdom of the Sweets where Clara accepts the throne from the Sugar Plum Fairy. Enjoy The return of this classic holiday favorite!
Ballet Minnesota Presents the 35th Annual ‘The Classic Nutcracker’
Total run time is approximately two hours, which includes a 15 minute intermission. Ballet Minnesota’s 35th annual ‘The Classic Nutcracker’, returns to the O’Shaughnessy! Come celebrate this annual family holiday tradition!For novices to the ballet, this holiday story begins on Christmas Eve. We join a young girl, Clara, her mischievous brother, Fritz, and their family hosting a Christmas party. A latecomer to the party is Clara’s mysterious Godfather Drosselmeyer. He presents her with a marvelous gift, a Nutcracker doll.As Clara goes to sleep that night, we are transported into her dream of the Rat King fighting the Nutcracker and his army of toy soldiers. The Nutcracker Prince escorts Clara through an enchanted snow-covered forest and on to his Kingdom of the Sweets where Clara accepts the throne from the Sugar Plum Fairy. Enjoy The return of this classic holiday favorite!
St. Paul Ballet – Welcome Spring! 2023 Annual Showcase
Approximate run time is 90 minutes with a fifteen minute intermission. Welcome Spring! Celebrates the rich emotion and exuberance of St. Paul Ballet’s student dancers. Audiences will ride the surging emotions of the music together with the dancers in this perfect blend of classics and original work created specifically for them.The annual showcase highlights the talent in the School, from young students beginning their training to advanced students on the verge of professional dance careers. The younger dancers explore movement inspired by famous artwork with choreography by teaching artists, Christina Onusko, Alejandra Iannone, Aloe Lui, Jennifer Mack, Hannah Pierce, and Siri Drontle with musician John Banks and lighting by Kevin Jones.Performances by the upper-level dancers feature premieres by Penelope Freeh and Sean Scantlebary and timeless excerpts from the fantasy worlds of Le Corsaire and Don Quixote staged by Helen Hatch. Penelope Freeh, a McKnight Artist, creates along with the dancers to develop their own voices during her year-long composition classes. Sean Scantlebary is a performer and choreographer. He danced with Eliot Feld in New York for ten years. Helen Hatch has had a busy year producing and performing in work for her own company, Hatch Dance as well as teaching year-round for St. Paul Ballet. She is fresh off a retrospective celebrating five years of her choreographic works at the Cowles Center.We invite you to join us for the annual spring performances and be introduced to the highly skilled dancers of the future. Nothing matches the boundless passion of young talent in live theater. Don’t miss this!
St. Paul Ballet – Welcome Spring! 2023 Annual Showcase
Approximate run time is 90 minutes with a fifteen minute intermission. Welcome Spring! Celebrates the rich emotion and exuberance of St. Paul Ballet’s student dancers. Audiences will ride the surging emotions of the music together with the dancers in this perfect blend of classics and original work created specifically for them.The annual showcase highlights the talent in the School, from young students beginning their training to advanced students on the verge of professional dance careers. The younger dancers explore movement inspired by famous artwork with choreography by teaching artists, Christina Onusko, Alejandra Iannone, Aloe Lui, Jennifer Mack, Hannah Pierce, and Siri Drontle with musician John Banks and lighting by Kevin Jones.Performances by the upper-level dancers feature premieres by Penelope Freeh and Sean Scantlebary and timeless excerpts from the fantasy worlds of Le Corsaire and Don Quixote staged by Helen Hatch. Penelope Freeh, a McKnight Artist, creates along with the dancers to develop their own voices during her year-long composition classes. Sean Scantlebary is a performer and choreographer. He danced with Eliot Feld in New York for ten years. Helen Hatch has had a busy year producing and performing in work for her own company, Hatch Dance as well as teaching year-round for St. Paul Ballet. She is fresh off a retrospective celebrating five years of her choreographic works at the Cowles Center.We invite you to join us for the annual spring performances and be introduced to the highly skilled dancers of the future. Nothing matches the boundless passion of young talent in live theater. Don’t miss this!
