The Rock School NUTCRACKER 1776

Wondering how to keep the kids engaged while having fun, too, over the next four days?  Hie thee off to the Kimmel Center for The Rock School Nutcracker 1776!

If I had a ballet-loving young daughter and/or son, THIS would be a must-see Thanksgiving weekend event.  The Pennsylvania Ballet's  Nutcracker is exquisite, but how many youngsters are going to make it to that level of dance?  A wonderful dream that I believe deserves nurturing, BUT the version at the Kimmel Center this weekend features breathtakingly talented students & teachers, artists with whom fledgling ballet stars can relate!  

I'll let the reviews speak for themselves.  

"Nutcracker 1776 is such a professional performance, that it is difficult to remember the show is put on by students." -- Becky, Feasterville, PA

"The story involving the city's history is a twist on the Nutcracker; choreography and costumes are spectacular, but I love the performers the most." -- Jen, Philadelphia, PA

"Nutcracker 1776 is an adaptation of the original ballet that is attractive to the whole family. Kids love it. The costumes are amazing. The corps of ballet can compete with any professional ballet company, in fact they are as good if not better than professional ones I've seen." -- Yenni, Barrington, NJ

"Nutcracker 1776 has become a cherished tradition in our family as a kickstart to the holiday season. Each year, we look forward to the stellar performance of the Rock School students & faculty. It's a delight to view these talented & dedicated dancers who are such a credit to the art as well as the city of Philadelphia and its unique history." -- Heather,  Philadelphia, PA

Wanna see credentials? Here's an excerpt from  The Dance Enthusiast:
The Rock School for Dance Education is one of the nation's most prestigious pre-professional dance training programs. Located in Philadelphia with a second campus in West Chester, PA, the school is  primarily geared for those seeking training in classical ballet.  Students range from as young as three years old all the way up to 20+ years, and it's hard not to bump into one!  Nearly 1,500 students audition for the school each year and alumni fill the stages of  top ballet companies ( as well as  Broadway houses, film and television studios.)

Here are a few alums you may recognize: Devon Alberda -New York City Ballet; Tamara Allison- Child Lead NY Radio City Christmas Spectacular; Alexandra Ansenelli,Principal - New York City Ballet; Laura Breckenridge -The Crucible on Broadway, Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl and CSI:Crime Scene Investigation; Fabrice Calmels- Principal - Joffrey Ballet; and Michaela DePrince - Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dutch National Ballet.

 

 

GREAT NEWS! 
The Rock School Nutcracker 1776 is also playing at Centennial Hall, The Haverford School, on December 12th & 13th, two performances each day (1p.m. & 4 p.m.).  I can GO!  

And you can order a DVD!