Nutcracker Receives Rave Reviews
December 14, 2009. Audiences rose to their feet giving the dancers of Birmingham Ballet a standing
ovation as they concluded their 2009 Nutcracker season at the BJCC. Many agreed
that this holiday tradition, a Birmingham favorite, was the best yet in its
14th year. Featured principals and soloists included Michelle Lou as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Cole Companion as the Nutcracker Prince, Sarah Paul as the Snow Queen, Carl Dean as Drosselmeyer, Olivia Jones and Jessie Dennis sharing the role of Clara, Christian Free as Jack Frost, Gina Maiola as the Dew Drop Fairy, Mark Milner and Elizabeth Howell in Arabian, Nicole Lou in Chinese and Sara Flemming in Marzipan.
Audience comments:
“I wanted to tell you what a lovely time I had and how impressed I was with the
level of professionalism and polish your performers displayed. It was an incredibly enjoyable experience to watch such talented young people
who seemed to genuinely enjoy their art.” A. Jernigan
“People are still telling us how much they enjoyed ‘The Nutcracker’! It was a very meaningful part of our Christmas.” D. and S. Burns
“My husband and I had the opportunity to see the performance this afternoon and
WOW!! The costumes, the adorable young performers, the talented older performers and
all that choreography....it was all fabulous.”
J. Stachelski
Nutcracker Auditions
Saturday, September 11, 2010
at Birmingham Ballet Academy
2198 Columbiana Road - next to Vestavia’s Columbiana Crossings Shopping Center
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Birmingham Ballet’s The Nutcracker will appear December 10-12 at the BJCC Concert Hall. Community Cast rehearsals are primarily on Saturdays at Birmingham Ballet
Academy.
Questions? Call Birmingham Ballet at 979-9492
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Age Group
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Time
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Casting
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5 Years Old -
Boys & Girls
(must be enrolled in 5K)
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9:30 - 10:15
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Cake Carriers, Dragon Tamers
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6 - 9 Years Old -
Boys & Girls
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2:30 - 4:00
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Christmas Elves, Party Children, Mice, Soldiers, Candle Angels, Candy Canes,
Dragon Tamers, Lantern Carriers, Bakers
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10 - 12 Years Old - Boys & Girls
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10:30 - 12:00
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Clara, Fritz, Christmas Elves, Party Children, Soldiers, Gingersnaps, Candy
Canes, Starlight Angels, Peppermints,
Petites Fours, Frost Fairies
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13 years old thru Adult Dancers -
Male & Female
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12:15 - 2:15
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Clara, Harlequin, Pierot, Snowflakes, Snow Queen, Mistletoe,
Aerial Frost Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers, Dew Drop Fairy,
All Divertissements, Party Adults
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Semi-professional and Professional Dancers - Male & Female
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12:15 - 2:15
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Soloist, Demi-soloist, and Principal roles including Harlequin, Pierot,
Snowflakes, Snow Queen, Mistletoe, Aerial Frost Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers,
Dew Drop Fairy, and All Divertissements
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Sleeping Beauty Auditions
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Schedule: TBA
Birmingham Ballet 2198 Columbiana Road Suite - 100 Birmingham, Al 35216 Phone: (205) 979-9492 info@birminghamballet.com