Mar 02, 2011 the royal ballets first new fulllength narrative work in years, alices adventures in wonderland opened on monday. Sep 11, 2014 christopher wheeldons ballet alices adventures in wonderland adds a prologue, a deanery, a rajah and a romance. With over 50 dancers performing in locations throughout washington d. Oregon ballet theatre is thrilled to bring you the west coast premiere of a new fulllength ballet suitable for families. Dancedc dancedc is an interdisciplinary program that provides 7week inschool residencies to second and third graders, combining ballet with core curriculum. Oct 20, 2009 with over fifty dancers performing in locations throughout washington d. Wonderland the washington ballet wonderland commemorative book martin, cade 15. From their technicolor characters and musical soundtracks we cant help but sing along to, disney makes dreams come true.
Alice in wonderland at the washington ballet at the. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. Artistic director julie kents longterm vision is to elevate the prominence of the company as worldclass ballet company in the nations capital by concurrently expanding the size of the company while broadening its repertoire. The washington ballet world premiere runs april 11th, 12th, th, 14th and 15th in the kennedy centers eisenhower theatre. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Apr 14, 2012 jonathan jordan the white rabbit and maki onuki alice in the washington ballet s alice in wonderland. Apr 04, 2012 the washington ballet presents alice in wonderland. The great chinese famine, 19581962 jisheng, yang 12. Designed by design army and photographed by cade martin. A whimsical medley of tchaikovskys music provides the perfect backdrop to the madness of deranged tea parties, unhinged games. Alice in wonderland at the washington ballet at the kennedy. National ballets alices adventures in wonderland gets a.
The washington ballet twb was founded as the washington school of ballet in 1944 by mary day and incorporated as a professional company in 1976. Alice in wonderland at the washington ballet by carolyn. Alices adventures in wonderland is a ballet in three acts by christopher wheeldon with a scenario by nicholas wright. As a character, alice appeared on broadway in 1905s victor herbert musical wonderland and in jerome kerns song alice in wonderland in 1914s the girl from utah, but not until 1915 did a production of alice in wonderland open. Washington ballet, cincinnati ballet, and national ballet of canada. From the program friday, october 24, 2003 the washington ballet studio company connects the washington school of ballet to the professional company by giving budding professional dancers the essential performing experience and intensive training needed for a career on stage. Alice arrived in new york at least as early as 1898, when emily prime delafields stage adaptation was presented in a benefit performance at the waldorf. Go behind the scenes of this shoot with an exclusive interview wtih design armys jake and pum lefebure here. The washington ballet gathered up these worldclass dancers to present a holiday mustsee show, the nutcracker. Education and outreach programs have served over 80,000 students since inception in1999.
Washington ballets alice in wonderland the washington post. Check out costumes from the alice in wonderland ballet in dc. At the end of his opening night speech thanking patrons and investors for making possible the production of alice in wonderland which quickly sold out its threeday run at the kennedy center last week, washington ballet artistic director septime webre told those of us lucky enough to be in the audience to buckle your seatbelts, as its going to be a wild ride. It is that philosophy which drove wonderland, our most recent project with the. Check out wonderland, the commemorative book they did for septime webre and the washington ballet, going to venues all over washington to illustrate septimes favorite ballets, and unifying the portraits with text from alice in wonderland. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. It is that philosophy which drove wonderland, our most recent project with the washington ballet twb. Win free tickets to see the washington ballet s alice in wonderland at the kennedy center. Youre in for a wild ride, washington ballet artistic director, septime webre, warned the audience, before the curtain went up on his brandnew production, alice in wonderland, presented by the company at the kennedy centers eisenhower theater this april.
Wonderland design army is a firm believer in creative before cash. The royal ballets first new fulllength narrative work in years, alices adventures in wonderland opened on monday. The washington ballet septime webre, artistic director alice in wonderland choreography by septime webre design by liz vandal music by matthew pierce never before has the washington ballet combined such forces to create a new ballet. The story of alice in wonderland california ballet. Alices adventures in ballet, love story added the new. After the success of wonderland, the studio wanted the book to come alive and tell the story of its creation from concept and design to photography and art direction. A group of professional and trained ballet dancers will soon be performing a spectacle worth watching. The music by joby talbot is the first fulllength score 1 hour 40 minutes for the royal ballet in 20 years. For more information on tickets, please click here. Jonathan jordan the white rabbit and maki onuki alice in the washington ballets alice in wonderland.
This event is free to anyone with an alice in wonderland ticket. I took one look at some of their layouts, and was blown away. Washington ballet alice in wonderland dean alexander on. The washington ballet s 10 year commemorative book.
As expected, the first act centers around tiny alice who flies. Apr 16, 2012 at the end of his opening night speech thanking patrons and investors for making possible the production of alice in wonderland which quickly sold out its threeday run at the kennedy center last week, washington ballet artistic director septime webre told those of us lucky enough to be in the audience to buckle your seatbelts, as its going to be a wild ride. Beneath its surface blend of fantasy, nonsense, outlandish characters and a vivid dreamworldan irresistible blend, especially for childrenthe book has a subterranean reach extending into the realms of philosophy, language, psychology and. Here, sets and costumes change frequently, the performances are. Cincinnati ballet is pleased to offer meet the artists, a preperformance discussion series where audiences will have the opportunity to meet choreographers, dancers and members of the creative team. An adventure beyond the average adaptation or story ballet, there was something special happening at the kennedy center last friday night. Washington dcbased photographer cade martin captures images that resonate an ethereal, dreamlike quality. Wonderland i collaborated with design army and the washington ballet to create a oneofakind book commemorating septime webres 10th year as the dance companys artistic director.
May 08, 2015 the washington ballets performance of alice in wonderland is delightful for someone like me who is not a connosseur of ballet. The book is a mystical, visual journey with stunning photography and art direction, capturing the dynamic spirit of the washington ballet. In february, we follow an exuberant young girl as she plunges down a rabbit hole into an extraordinary, imaginative world. Wonderland the washington ballet wonderland commemorative book martin, cade, photos by cade martin on.
Christopher wheeldons ballet alices adventures in wonderland adds a prologue, a deanery, a rajah and a romance. Designarmys lovely abbey road inspired wonderland image for the washington ballet dancinphotos showing posts with label cade martin. From the age of discovery to a world of war 14921914 bennett, william j. In alice in wonderland, septime webres trippy, dazzling new production for the washington ballet, the title character is not only a kid with a fantastic imagination shes also an. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates.
Instantly and dramatically obvious is that alice is only possible in our multimedia era. Editorial and advertising photography for the washington ballets alice in wonderland. In the fall of 2007, kee juan han joined twb as school director of the washington school of ballet. Few books of any kind are as unique and have left such an imprint on culture as lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland. The washington ballet endeavors to reach underserved areas of the washington, dc community. And shell talk about what its like to lead the prestigious washington ballet and the washington school of ballet, where shes also a mom to one of its students. Pictures from wonderland cade martin cade martin just recently collaborated with design army and the washington ballet to create a oneofakind book commemorating septime webres year as the dance companys artistic director.
More importantly, wonderland is a tribute to the dedication that design army has to their clients and the arts community in washington, dc. Editorial and advertising photography for the washington ballet s alice in wonderland. The washington ballets performanes of alice in wonderland, based on lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, continue through. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich we will continue to uplift, engage, and inspire our community, from afar, via our social media channels. A sequel, through the lookingglass and what alice found there, followed six years later. The zaniness of lewis carrolls timeless characters will fill the stage at the poway center for the performing arts for three performances. It was commissioned by the royal ballet, covent garden, and the national ballet of canada and had its world premiere on monday, 28 february 2011. Septime webres trippy alice in wonderland is dazzling.
We seek nothing less than excellence for our clients regardless of budgets. The washington ballet has seen a meteoric rise under the leadership of artistic director septime webre. Wonderland, a compilation of images featuring the washington ballet s landmark productions recreated in mystical places in washington, dc, is a tribute to the success of community effort. Design armys work for the washington ballet is also quite distinctive with a rather different tone including a commemorative book for wonderland. It is amazing to look back through photos and programs of years past and to see the thousands of individuals twsb has touched, inspired, and welcomed to learn the art of ballet. Septime webre brings us deeper and deeper into the washington ballets world premiere ballet alice in wonderland. Washington ballet studio company washington ballet. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich. The washington ballet gathered up these worldclass dancers to present a. Metaphysical bible dictionary unity school of christianity 24. Whether you want a nursery rhyme book or a kids learning book, your child is woven into the magic of the story, transforming the book into a keepsake with purpose. The great chinese famine, 19581962 jisheng, yang 18. The washington ballets performance of alice in wonderland is delightful for someone like me who is not a connosseur of ballet. Attendees must present alice in wonderland ticket for admission.
With over fifty dancers performing in locations throughout washington d. Newly led by former american ballet theatre principal dancer julie kent, the washington, dcbased company presents stunning technique, impressive range, and iconic contemporary works heralding the groups elegant new era sarah kaufman, the washington post. With the 2011 premiere of christopher wheeldons alices adventures in wonderland, based on lewis carrolls childrens book for grownups, the various recent trends in ballet have been united in a masterful souffle. Alices adventures in wonderland national ballet of canada. The washington ballet presents alice in wonderland. Step into a surreal world of outlandish illusion, dreamlike scenery and your favorite lewis carroll characters in derek deanes alice in wonderland. You can buy the book at the washington ballets website. The magic of dance and the architectural beauty of washington, dc came to life in wonderland a compilation book of fantastical images featuring stars of the washington ballet. The washington ballet presents sleepy hollow the connection between design army and septime webre goes back to his days at the washington ballet. Mar 21, 2012 the washington ballet world premiere runs april 11th, 12th, th, 14th and 15th in the kennedy centers eisenhower theatre. Next weekend, october 15 and 16, california ballet company will be performing our ballet adaptation of lewis carrolls masterpiece, alice in wonderland, alongside wayne davis classically beautiful souvenir. The washington ballet s the bachbeatles project photo by cade martin for wonderland, the washington ballet s commemorative book.
Aug 05, 2010 with 40 dancers performing in locations throughout washington d. With 40 dancers performing in locations throughout washington d. The washington ballet presents alice in wonderland youtube. So we created this commemorative book called wonderland that captures dancers performing around washington d. Wonderland the washington ballet wonderland commemorative.
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