Please call the office at 3017621757 to register for any class or. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. Jhhn tells the dancing story of transformation of two kids through the arts. The hip hop nutcracker is a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way. While the hip hop nutcracker plot was by no means flawless, it was undeniably easier to follow than most nutcrackers viewed today. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of tchaikovskys nutcracker and a dj with pinsharp contemporary hip hop dance. The hip hop nutcracker mommypoppins things to do in new. Mc kurtis blowone of hip hops founding fathersopens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. These days, a nutcracker run forms the financial backbone of many dance companies. December 19, 2018 brandon ron pulling some smooth moves during hip hop nutcracker rehearsals. Hip hop nutcracker schedule, dates, events, and tickets axs.
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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. The hip hop nutcracker tickets are available for purchase. The stage is set at the warner theatre in washington with clara and her young brother fritz enjoying themselves at their godfather drosselmeyers 1882 georgetown mansion where his annual christmas. Hoffmann as the writer make up the russian team that created the original nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker is bringing mariaclara, the nutcracker prince, an onstage dj. Find more events near you by clicking the button below. Dec 20, 2018 returning to present day, mariaclara and the nutcracker use music and dance to mend her parents relationship. Fourweek beginners tap and ballet class for one or two kids at making moves dance collective up to 49% off. Your gift will foster incredible social impact by allowing strathmore to remain a strong and vibrant resource in your community. Hip hop nutcracker tickets the hip hop nutcracker tickets though this play is based in an urban setting, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky as composer, marius petipa as the choreographer and e. That is, as long as you consider that steps en tournant are performed on performers heads and sautes are executed with clean beats from one hand to the other.
At the warner theatre, the nutcracker is performed by the washington ballet from november 30 to december 29, 2019, at this historic theatre. The performance also features a dj, a violinist and hiphop legend, mc kurtis blow. Gwdc is dedicated to helping each dancer realize their fullest potential in a caring and nurturing environment. Kennedy center for the performing arts, 2700 f street nw, washington, dc 20566 the hip hop nutcracker dec. Holiday plays in dc christmas plays in dc theatre in dc. There was popping, locking, and breaking among other offshoot styles. Dec 17, 2019 tchaikovsky meets turntables in this retelling of the ballet classic, complete with an onstage dj and electric violinist, an opening set from hip hop legend kurtis blow, and a breakdancing sugar plum fairy. This eveninglength show celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventure. This imaginative performance blends modern hiphop choreography, an onstage dj and an electric violinist to recreate the nutcracker in truly original fashion.
With general washington as the nutcracker, george iii as the rat king, and other historical figures, the story comes to life with over 100 dancers, stunning set designs, and original costumes. The hip hop nutcrackermusic center at strathmore theatre. Sep 17, 2015 cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way. Our cast of over 35 includes some of the best professional dancers from new york and the dc area, and the talented kids in our jazz hip hop academy. Jazz hip hop nutcracker, momentum dance theatres fabulous, original modern spin on the traditional holiday show, has been wowing and charming audiences since 2000. The hip hop nutcracker is a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography. Get discount the hip hop nutcracker tickets for music center at strathmore washington, d. The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by allstar contemporary and hip hop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. The 20 concerts to see in dc between now and 2020 insidehook. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop. 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. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, celebrates its 6th year anniversary. The creative timeline of the hip hop nutcracker puts away the classical 1800s theme for an urban, innercity backdrop.
The hip hop nutcracker, on the other hand, features people. From the traditional atlanta nutcracker, handels messiah and a christmas story to choral arts songs of the season, hip hop nutcracker and santas fly in and everything in between. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow. The hip hop nutcracker is a bit like other versions of the nutcracker. Kurtis blow told metro how he first fell in love with the shows mix of classical sounds with hiphop beats through a mutual friend.
A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography learn more. With momentum dance theatre, the jazz hip hop nutcracker will be performed at the publick playhouse from december 6 to 8, 2019. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical modern day new york city. Dec 16, 2017 the hiphop nutcracker is fun for all, with the aerial tricks and beautiful dancing enrapturing for kids and adults alike. Adults will be wowed by the contemporary take on tchaikovskys score while the kids revel in. Special guest emcee kurtis blow charted the first rap gold record with the breaks in 1980. A dozen allstar dancers, an onstage dj, and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city. The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by allstar contemporary and hiphop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and kurtis blow, one of hiphops founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. Hip hop class and street jazz class schedules metropolitan. The nutcracker with a hiphop twist nearly 50 percent of dance companies within the united states showcase the original stage act, the nutcracker every year. Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist.
Citydance offers dance classes and training across washington, dc and maryland. The performers of the hip hop nutcracker celebrate love, community and the magic of the holiday season. Join fellow alumni and friends at the strathmore for a new twist on a classic. The hip hop nutcracker with special guest mc kurtis blow.
The hip hop nutcrackermusic center at strathmore theatre in dc. C fourweek beginners tap and ballet class for one or two kids at making moves dance collective up to 49% off. Thanks to our performers, audiences, crew, parent volunteers and the capitol hill community foundation for bringing another sparkling season of jhhn to life. Ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, lyrical, hip hop, modern classes for 18 months to 18 yrs. The event youre looking for has either passed or no longer exists. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing to. The hip hop nutcracker tickets from front row will make your live entertainment experience magical. A hip hop nutcracker in washington tickets buy at ticketcity. The 20 concerts to see in dc between now and 2020 bob dylan. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. Our hip hop dance lessons are available for youth ages 7 and up wanting to learn hip hop or street jazz. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition.
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Tchaikovsky meets turntables in this retelling of the ballet classic, complete with an onstage dj and electric violinist, an opening set from hip hop legend kurtis blow, and a breakdancing sugar plum fairy. 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. After decades of operating as an auditorium for movies, the theatre is now known as a destination not only for revitalized downtown washington, but also for national and international recording artists and the finest in theatrical, dance, and television presentations. To buy the nutcracker tickets for sale in washington, dc at discounted prices, choose from the the nutcracker in washington, dc schedule and dates below.
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