A vast nutcracker face was projected on a screen behind the stage. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Nov 03, 2017 produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker, comes to the fox performing arts center in riverside nov. A timeless artist and hip hop legend, he blazed the trail for early hip hop artists, and continues to carry the torch for hip hop music into new arenas. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway. And elle magazine summed it up as a truly oneofakind experience, filled with high. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in.
The hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj. All you need is tickets to the hip hop nutcracker to make the season complete.
Rap pioneer kurtis blow a natural for the hip hop nutcracker legendary rapper says the modern version of the classical ballet, performed thursday at the masonic temple, offers what the kids. Pages public figure artist the hip hop nutcracker videos christmas decorations. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Jan 24, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker adds a new twist to the classic ballet nbc nightly news duration. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines. But at one bay area theater, the classic is being performed with a twist. Start by finding your event on the the hip hop nutcracker 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. Advance publicity made a big deal of the fact that the brooklyn nutcracker incorporates both hip hop and ballet. Join hip hop legend mc kurtis blow walker as he shakes up this classic holiday tale fit for the whole family. Dec 20, 2016 pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. The hip hop nutcracker, touring to roughly two dozen cities across the country this year, is one of many alternative productions of the holiday classic. Filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014.
The new production features 17 hip hop artists from the tribe and poisen, joined by dancers from peninsula ballet theatre. The hip hop nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker new york. Search at, the number one source for concerts, sports, arts, theater, theatre, broadway shows, family event tickets on online. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing to. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. Pages public figure artist the hip hop nutcracker videos its time for a new family tradition. This is the hip hop nutcracker, 2016 promo by jennifer weber on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring kurtis blow, to hit the.
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. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no. Hip hop nutcracker schedule, dates, events, and tickets axs. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist. And today we have so much to get into because theyre talking about another year another successful year of the hip hop nutcracker in which you hold hands. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way.
The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. Nov 26, 2016 the hip hop nutcracker has been called a truly oneofakind experience, filled with highpowered choreography and a very modern storyline by elle magazine, while cbstv raved, the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to see. Joining us tuesday afternoon is the shows special guest mc, one of the original. Rap pioneer kurtis blow a natural for the hip hop nutcracker.
Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless. Elle magazine a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is better than ever. To ignite social awareness and change through dance performance, education, and community engagement. Its tchaikovsky reimagined with high powered hip hop choreography.
Hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow in the hip hop nutcracker move over, tchaikovsky. Episode 6 1h 23m 24s a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Special guest mc kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers, will open the hip hop nutcracker at dpac on saturday, november 26. Tchaikovskys magical score is mashed up with explosive hip hop dance. Sep 17, 2015 cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way.
Video by the atlantic pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. Were bringing together classical and contemporary at the hip hop nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker should make appearances in englewood, kansas city, aurora and san diego when the new schedule comes out. Kurtis blow will kick off the show with a short set before rapping the introduction to the show. Feb 03, 2015 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow is back and better than ever. Hip hop nutcracker brings a generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls. 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 is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker a unique take on an holiday. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the. The international tour of the hip hop nutcracker is playing at the ordway center for the performing arts. Choreographer george balanchines version of the the nutcracker ballet, which.
The hip hop nutcracker returning to the fox theatre. The hip hop nutcracker alys stephens performing arts center. Kurtis blow discusses dance event the hip hop nutcracker. Based on the nutcracker by peter ilyich tchaikovsky production stage manager james steele lighting designer burke wilmore video designer. This time of year, so many people go and watch the nutcracker.
Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. The hip hop nutcracker is bringing mariaclara, the nutcracker prince, an onstage dj. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. The hiphop nutcracker the official guide to portland. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. Hopefully the hip hop nutcracker concerts will be kicking off again in 2021. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow puts modern spin. Hip hop nutcracker premieres in the bay area on dec 16 at the fox theatre in redwood city, produced as part of peninsula ballet theaters 50th anniversary celebration events. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city.
For the seventh year, race dance company a professional hip hop, contemporary and jazz dance company based in oklahoma city is celebrating the season with races hip hop nutcracker. Hip hop is a culture based on samples and we wanted to sample as much of the nutcracker as we could, she said. The hip hop nutcracker played their last concert in 2020 on august 10th in cleveland. The hip hop nutcracker, now in its fifth year, is bringing new moves to the familiar ballet by adding hip hop choreography to tchaikovskys original score. The hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow majestic.
Tickets hip hop nutcracker fox theatre redwood city. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance. Arttix is the official source for tickets for live at the eccles events. 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. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker the atlantic. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop. Not your grandmas nutcracker a hiphop version of a. Peninsula ballet theatre dancers perform hiphop version. 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. Hoffmanns 1816 story of the nutcracker and the mouse king. Find upcoming event tour dates and schedules for hip hop nutcracker at axs. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary work set to tchaikovskys timeless music, embarks on an international tour on the strength of its soldout performances of the world premiere at new jersey performing arts center njpac and united palace of cultural arts upca in new york city. I walked into the hiphop nutcracker with an open mind, highschool. This years the show features a cast of nearly 150 dancers at four performances saturday and sunday at oklahoma city community colleges visual and performing arts center theater.
Dec 07, 2018 nov 6, 2019 for the seventh year, race dance company a professional hiphop, contemporary and jazz dance company based in oklahoma city is celebrating the season with races hip hop nutcracker. Instead of ballet, the dancers will be doing hip hop moves. Season 1 30s directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a holiday mashup for the. Dec 22, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker, now in its fifth year, is bringing new moves to the familiar ballet by adding hip hop choreography to tchaikovskys original score. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website.
The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, hits the road this holiday season to 28 u. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. The hip hop nutcracker doesnt deviate much from the original story line, based on the alexandre dumas adaptation of e. Dec 25, 2019 worcester when tchaikovsky composed the nutcracker, he had no way of knowing his evocative music would prove to be a great timedefying fit for a certain style of dance. The hip hop nutcracker adds a new twist to the classic ballet nbc nightly news duration. Buy the hip hop nutcracker touring tickets from the official site. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Live at the eccles presents the hip hop nutcracker thursday, november 21, 2019 at the eccles theater on main street in downtown salt lake city. Cbs a truly oneofakind experience, filled with highpowered choreography and a very modern storyline. We provide world class service and premium seating. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a. A holiday mashup for the whole family,the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. The hip hop nutcracker a unique take on an holiday favorite. Last year, njpacs production of the hip hop nutcracker completed its fifth national tour, spread out across 28 u.
The hip hop nutcracker adds a new twist to the classic ballet. Worcester when tchaikovsky composed the nutcracker, he had no way of knowing his evocative music would prove to be a great timedefying fit for a certain style of dance. The hip hop nutcracker a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. The hip hop nutcracker tickets from front row will make your live entertainment experience magical.
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