INhale Performance Series

12-18-2009 - 12-18-2009

Friday

CHI Movement Arts Center

http://www.kunyanglin,org

CHI Movement Arts Center - 1316 S 9th Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $10

267-687-3739

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers' INhale Performance Series is a community initiative to help local and emerging movement artists perform their work Selected artists, who are chosen via an application process, receive free performance space, technical assistance and audience feedback Call now to reserve your tickets – our previous performances have been sold out!

River North Dance Chicago

01-14-2010 - 01-16-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $24-$42 (afternoon performances) $28-$48 (evening performances)

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): Thursday, January 14 at 7:30 pm Friday, January 15 at 8 pm Saturday, January 16 at 2 pm and 8 pm

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this hot, sassy, and daringly versatile group with five new works created by Artistic Director Frank Chaves and choreographers Robert Battle and Lauri Stallings Enjoy Broadway to ballroom, jazz to contemporary, and everything in between, performed by an outstanding powerhouse company of dancers Program highlights include Chaves’ Habaneras, the Music of Cuba, an homage to his heritage, set to music by Cuba’s most popular composers including Ernesto Lecuona, and Sherry Zunker’s original signature work, Reality of a Dreamer These performances are part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents

Bad Boys of Dance

04-15-2010 - 04-17-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $24-$42 (afternoon performances) $28-$48 (evening performances)

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 pm Friday, April 16 at 8 pm Saturday, April 17 at 2 pm and 8 pm

Wunderkind and prodigy Rasta Thomas (winner of just about every gold medal at major international ballet competitions) wants to show you that men can dance His troupe, Bad Boys of Dance, features the most versatile virtuosi male dancers on the planet These techno wonders can and do anything and everything, fusing hip-hop, capoeira, jazz, and contemporary ballet into one awe-inspiring event, wowing audiences worldwide You’ve seen some of his dancers on TV’s So You Think You Can Dance, but you’ll have to attend the show to find out if you think they can dance! These performances are part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents

MOMIX: Botanica

05-20-2010 - 05-22-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $24-$42 (afternoon performances) $28-$48 (evening performances)

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): Thursday, May 20 at 7:30 pm Friday, May 21 at 8 pm Saturday, May 22 at 2 pm and 8 pm

From the creator of Lunar Sea, Opus Cactus, Baseball, Orbit, and Passion, comes Botanica Creating a total theatrical dance environment, MOMIX returns to the Annenberg Center and transforms the stage into other worldly beauty, transfixing the audience with their special brand of stage magic MOMIX combines larger-than-life athletic dance, riveting music, inventive costumes and props to create a world of surrealistic images, brought to life by a cast of dancer-illusionists Costumes, projections, and props designed by Michael Curry (The Lion King) evoke a vivid landscape populated by Artistic Director Moses Pendleton’s whimsical, mythical imagination These performances are part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents

Brandywine Ballet’s The Nutcracker is firmly rooted in the magnificent splendor of the Victorian Era during Act I, transporting audiences to the enchanted Land of Sweets in Act II Join Clara’s journey full of imagination, in which Toy Soldiers and Mice ballet fiercely, the Sugar Plum Fairy reigns, and an all ages cast of over 80 dancers and actors create pure balletic magic The Nutcracker, a long running tradition in Chester County and across the country, is sure to delight and set your holiday season off on the right track

Nutcracker Ballet + Santa Tea Party

12-20-2009 - 12-20-2009

Sunday

Valley Forge Dance Theatre

http://www.ValleyForgeDance.com

Upper Merion Middle School - 450 Keebler Rd King of Prussia PA 19406

Admission: $20 for Nutcracker Ballet (reserved seat) $25 for Nutcracker Ballet + Santa Tea Party

610 337 1772

mjacobs@comcast.net

http://www.ValleyForgeDance.com

Start Time(s): Two Nutcracker Ballet shows: 1 pm and 4 pm Santa Tea Party: 2:30-3:30 pm

Valley Forge Dance Theatre presents their 30th annual Nutcracker Ballet, a full 90 minute family-friendly production, as was formerly seen at the Valley Forge Music Fair The theatre is in a new modern King of Prussia theater, with easy access, lots of parking, and reserved $20/ticket seating Buy tickets online or at the door Stay after the first 1 pm show, or arrive early before the second 4 pm show, and meet Santa, plus costumed dancers from the show, at the  traditional Santa Tea Party, for only $5 more (Bring your camera!) Includes a light refreshment buffet of desserts, lemonade, and tea

Philly's Dance Collective

11-20-2009 - 11-21-2009

Friday, Saturday

ContempraDance Theatre

http://www.contempradancetheatre.org

Painted Bride Art Center - 230 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $20

6102253007

infor@contempradance.com

http://www.danceboxoffice.com/

Start Time(s): Friday 7:30 pm Saturday 7:30 pm

ContempraDance Theatre presents Philly's Dance Collective featuring Philly's top professional dance companies/artists Featured companies/artists for Friday, November 20th: ContempraDance Theatre, Kate Jordan, Extreme Kicks, West Chester Dance Works Signature Co, 180 Dance Company, Diana Jewell, Marcel Williams Foster, Louis DeVaughn Nelson Featured companies/artists for Saturday November 21st: ContempraDance Theatre, SHARP Dance Co, Chisena Dance, Dangerous & Movin Dance Co, JT Lotus Dance Co, David Perschica & Tapography, Tara Madsen, Francesca Stigliano

Philly Nutt Crak-Up

12-11-2009 - 12-12-2009

Friday, Saturday

ContempraDance Theatre

http://www.contempradance.com/theatre/thtr_sched.html

Drexel University - Mandell Theater - 3201 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Adults: $25 Children/students: $22 (Call for Group Rate of 15 or more)

6102253007

info@contempradance.com

http://www.danceboxoffice.com

Start Time(s): Friday: 7:30 pm Saturday: 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm

The Rappin SugarPlum Fairy is back in Philly with her battling Hip Hoppin Rats, City Hall Dolls, Captain Philadelphia and Liberty Belle-Anne for another season of the hilarious holiday dance spoof, "Philly-Nutt-Crak-Up" This crazy holiday take-off of the Nutcracker is based on an original rap song written by the SugarPlum Fairy herself A story filled with superheroes, kung-fu fighting, and making friends at the Kingdom of Prussia, the “Philly-Nutt-Crak-Up” combine’s comedy, hip-hop, jazz, modern and ballet dance to create a memorable event for audiences The story is filled with references to local Philadelphia places, personalities, foods and skylines The Philly Nutt has been featured in Philadelphia Magazine, Dance Magazine, the City Paper and a feature segment on 6 ABC’s Prime Time Weekly show (Dec 2007) Appropriate for all audiences of all ages You can’t miss this one! Saturday 2:30 Showbring a camera and have your child get an autograph and photo taken with your favorite Philly Nutt character after the show!

The Nutcracker

12-19-2009 - 12-19-2009

Saturday

International Ballet Exchange

http://www.internationalballet.org

Plymouth/Whitemarsh High School - 201 E Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting PA 19462

Admission: $18 student/senior $28 adult (All tickets reserved seating)

215-849-7950

Start Time(s): 2 pm & 6:30 pm

The world acclaimed Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine will be performing "The Nutcracker" for two shows only Eighteen professional from Ukraine will share the stage with 40 area children Don't miss the chance to see the dazzling technique and artistry of this outstanding ballet company

ContempraDance Theatre and Youth Regional Dance Festival

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

ContempraDance Theatre

http://www.contempradancetheatre.org

Painted Bride Art Center - 230 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $20 general admission

6102253007

info@contempradance.com

Start Time(s): 2:30 pm

ContempraDance Theatre presents an afternoon of eclectic dance works featuring new choreography by Gail Vartanian followed by a special performance of the “Youth Regional Dance Festival”, the regions top pre-professional youth dance companies featuring, ContempraYouth Dancers, Verve Danz Ensemble, Chester Valley Dance Company, LeRoux School of Dance, Academy of Notre Dame, Hand Cap Dance, Nardhana Academy of Dance

BalletX: Fall Series 2009 at the Wilma Theater

11-19-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

BalletX

http://www.balletx.org/

The Wilma Theater - 265 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: $30 General, $25 Senior, $20 Student

215-546-7824

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8531&org=wt

Start Time(s): Thursday-Saturday, Nov 19-21 at 8 pm Saturday-Sunday, Nov 21-22 at 2 pm

BalletX opens its third season as the resident dance company of The Wilma Theater with Fall Series 2009, an intriguing presentation of three dance premieres by three choreographers: Alex Ketley, an award-winning independent dance maker, presents Silt, an exciting dance of extreme physicality exploring how personal ideas about oneself can get lost in the sweep of life SILT is set to a collage by TarJMB of the music by Chris Clark, Giovanni Pergolesi and Arvo Pärt Meredith Rainey, a former soloist with Pennsylvania Ballet, returns to BalletX after dancing with the company for two past seasons His new work is inspired by a Chris Armstrong painting called “Summerhead “ and is set to a contemporary cello piece “World to Come” by David Lang Title TBA Matthew Neenan, co-founder and artistic director of BalletX, features his new ballet that brings out individuality of dancers, focusing on solo and duet dancing, set to a contemporary soundtrack Please stay a little longer after a show to meet the choreographers at one of the Post-Show Q&A Sessions offered at the opening night performance on November 19 (with Alex Keltey and Meredith Rainey) and following the Saturday matinee, November 21 (with Alex Ketley and Matthew Neenan)

The Nutcracker

11-20-2009 - 11-22-2009

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?theatre=magic

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center - 601 N Lansdowne Avenue Drexel Hill PA 19026

Admission: $10 - $22 $1 off tickets for children 12 & under $2 off for members

6106221189

http://www.udpac.org

Start Time(s): November 20 at 7:30 pm November 21 at 11 am & 3 pm November 22 at 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm

The story of Marie, danced to the music of Tchaikovsky, features her journey through a winter wonderland where she is treated to a dazzling display of delights from many lands The ballet has become a family tradition during the holiday season Danced by the classically trained dancers of the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet and featuring professional soloists The production is on par with many professional performances at a much more affordable cost

Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company Presents The Nutcracker

12-05-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company

http://www.svrdc.org

Hill School Center for the Arts - Beech Street and Sheridan Street Pottstown PA 19464

Admission: Adults: $20 Students and Seniors: $15 Discounts available for groups of 10 or more $5 off with DancePass

484-941-0683

thesvrdc@yahoo.com

http://www.danceboxoffice.com

Start Time(s): 12/5/09 - 7:30 pm 12/6/09 - 2 pm

Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company will be performing the Nutcracker at the Hill School Center for the Arts Join a cast of over 80 local dancers and guest artists, such as Ruben Ybarra from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet, on December 5 at 7:30 pm and December 6 at 2 pm Enjoy this classic family favorite with beautifully enhanced choreography by Michelle Jones Wurtz, as well as former Kirov principals Elena Martinson and Andrei Ustinov, just in time for the holidays

Broadway's Best join South Jersey's rising stars onstage in The Nutcracka this December   With a nearly sold out show last, year, The Nutcracka, a Hip Hop version of the classical ballet, presented by, Remix Theater, a South Jersey dance theatre company, has quickly become a new holiday tradition for the whole family In this years performances, South Jersey's young stars are joined by World Renowned artists like, Karen Callaway Williams (Lincoln Center Performer, Touring member of Riverdance), Maurice Chestnut (from Carnegie Hall and Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) Fred Vasallo, Co-Director and choreographer, has adapted the classic holiday favorite, "remixed" the story through a new and dynamic perspective which uses a combination of drama, music and urban hip hop dance Fred Vasallo's choreography is pure joy in motion! This production will appeal to a wide variety of audiences both young and old alike - it will certainly inspire a whole new generation of theatergoers! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a new version of a classic holiday event with the whole family in the storybook atmosphere of the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood 

Metropolitan Ballet Company Family Concert Series

11-21-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Metropolitan Ballet Company

http://www.metropolitanballetacademy.com

Abington Friends School - Josephine Muller Auditorium - 575 Washington Lane Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: Tickets $12 in advance or $15 at door

2156631665

lcv@snip.net

Start Time(s): Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11 am and 3 pm; Sunday, November 22nd at 3 pm only

Metropolitan Ballet Company, a pre-professional regional dance company, presents two premieres: Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly – an adaptation of the beloved children’s book, choreographed by Mary LeGere; and a world premeire of Kanji Segawa’s Hansel & Gretel with scenic design by Adam Riggar and costumes by Elena Comendador Program will be presented Saturday, Nov 21st at 11 am and 3 pm and Sunday, Nov 22nd at 3 pm Special Event: At Sunday’s 3 pm show, former Pennsylvania Ballet dancer Robin Preiss Glasser, acclaimed illustrator of the “Fancy Nancy” books, will sign copies of Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly Bring your own copy, or purchase one for signing at the show!

Nutcracker 1776

12-05-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Rock School for Dance Educations

http://nutcracker1776.com

Merriam Theater - 250 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: Family Circle: $10 Balcony: $22 Orchestra: $32 15% Group discount for groups of 20 or more $5 student rush tickets, available one hour before showtime $5 off any ticket with Dance USA Pass

215-893-1999

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?id=3616

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Set against the backdrop of Revolutionary-era Philadelphia, the story follows two children entrusted with a magical key and the “Nutcracker” on the trip of a lifetime, meeting George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and other colorful characters This dynamic, hour-long production is an abridged version of the classic holiday tale and is designed for families with children of all ages Nutcracker 1776 features a cast of nearly 200 Rock School students, including the School’s pre-professional students and its award-winning prodigies Students in the production not only hail from Philadelphia, but from across the nation, as well as Colombia, Mexico, Spain, France, Bulgaria, Thailand, Japan, and Canada

"The Nutcracker" Audio-Described Performance

12-20-2009 - 12-20-2009

Sunday

Pennsylvania Ballet

http://www.paballet.org/season/production.aspx?id=39&src=l

Academy of Music - 240 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: Mention Promo Code "AD1220" and receive 20% off! Discounted tickets range from $3680-to $7120 depending on seat location

(215) 587-6921

abackman@paballet.org

Start Time(s): 4:00 pm

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania Ballet presents an audio-described performance of its timeless holiday classic!

The Nutcracker Ballet for Children

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

Saturday

Trinity Center for Urban Life

http://www.trinitycentercity.org

Trinity Center for Urban Life - 2212 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Adult: $10 Children under 12: $6

215-732-2515

info@trinitycentercity.org

http://www.trinitycentercity.org

Start Time(s): 11 am

A one-hour adaptation of the classic ballet The Nutcracker, performed by Pages to Pirouettes in full costume, accompanied by a reading of the story

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

12-12-2009 - 12-31-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Pennsylvania Ballet

http://www.paballet.org/season/production.aspx?id=39&src=l

Academy of Music - 240 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $24-$129 (Groups of 10 or more can purchase discounted tickets by calling 215-587-6921)

215-893-1999

http://www.paballet.org/season/production.aspx?id=39&src=l

Start Time(s): Saturday, December 12 @ 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm Sunday, December 13 @ Noon and 4 pm Friday, December 18 @ 7 pm Saturday, December 19 @ 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm Sunday, December 20 @ Noon and 4 pm Wednesday, December 23 @ 7 pm Thursday, December 24 @ Noon Saturday, December 26 @ 2 pm and 7 pm Sunday, December 27 @ Noon and 4 pm Monday, December 28 @ 2 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, December 29 @ Noon and 4 pm Wednesday, December 30 @ Noon and 4 pm Thursday, December 31 @ Noon

The magic of the holiday season comes to life on stage as Pennsylvania Ballet and PNC Arts Alive present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, the most beloved holiday tradition for families throughout the Philadelphia region Pennsylvania Ballet, one of the premier ballet companies in the nation, is proud to perform this timeless production, now in its 41st year Steeped in tradition yet revitalized by stunning new sets and costumes in 2007, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is sure to charm young and older audiences alike No other production matches its majesty