Nutcracker DreamĀ is a beautiful interpretation of the beloved holiday classic that premiered last season at the Emelin Theatre, andĀ delighted audiences young and old with its artistry and storytelling. Inspired by the work of Marius Petipa and Rudolf Nureyev,Ā Nutcracker DreamĀ is a one-hour family friendly adaptation of the seasonal favorite, created by world-renowned Choreographer Carole Alexis, and performed by Westchesterās premier dance company Ballet des AmĆ©riques. Alexisā interest in creatingĀ Nutcracker DreamĀ is to bring families and friends together around the essence of what the story represents, namely, the beautiful balance between Marieās childhood playfulness and her coming of age in the midst of her own circle of family and friends.Ā Professional dancers from Ballet des AmĆ©riques perform the featured roles of the ballet, while additional roles will be cast by audition among young dancers from across the area.
Tickets
https://emelin.org/nutcracker-dream/
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ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHER
French-American choreographer Carole Alexis has electrified audiences with her Ballet des AmĆ©riques dance company since its foundation in 2011 and has won numerous awards and proclamations for her contributions to the arts and the advancement of culture. A student of Maurice BĆ©jart, Alexisā choreographic work is rooted in classical ballet training and tradition while drawing upon influences as disparate as childrenās games, island rituals, natural phenomena, and modern urban life. Her dances entice and charm the viewer with elements of humor, psychological insight and surprise. Her companyās extensive and eclectic repertoire bears her distinctive signature and vision, reinvigorating āballetā for new audiences and dance connoisseurs alike.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
VOTED BEST OF WESTCHESTER 2019
Under the directorship of French-American choreographer Carole Alexis, Ballet des AmĆ©riques, has been staging productions at the Emelin Theatre since 2012. Proclaimed āWestchesterās Premier Dance Companyā by the County Executive and recently voted āBest Ballet Companyā by the editors of Westchester Magazine, Ballet des AmĆ©riques is committed to developing inclusive dance audiences through choreography and performances of the highest quality. Ballet des AmĆ©riques is proud to take itsĀ Nutcracker DreamĀ on international tour following the productions at the Emelin.