For more information call the robert thomas dancenter at 515 2330826. The nutcracker ballet to hold auditions at stephens auditorium. The nutcracker ballet matinee iowa state center iowa state. Owner, robert thomas dancenter, talks about 38 years of the nutcracker. Although there are many pages of stories of our experiences and those of the dancers along the way, we have never varied form that goal. Dancenter north the magic of the nutcracker tickets. The nutcracker ballet tells the story of a young girl, a heroic prince, and the fantastic dream they share. Casey bagnall graduated from robert thomas dancenter in 2010.
Stephanie shin received her early training from robert thomas dancenter in ames, iowa. She was a member of the iowa youth ballet for seven years and performed in iowa state centers production of the nutcracker ballet. This video is about isu nutcracker 12 2015 isu nutcracker sunday december 2015 artistic directors miyoko kato thomas robert thomas. Talking about the nutcracker brian makes a promise.
Exploring creativity through dance and materials engineering. Only two days until nutcracker auditions 97 at cy stephens auditorium in ames, ia. This year, two former students who are now professional dancers return to ames to perform the principal roles of the sugar plum fairy and the cavalier. She furthered her classical training with the school of ballet iowa and central iowa dance. Emma peeler began her dance career at robert thomas dancenter at the age of three. Chance is excited to be in his first production with gregory hancock as an intern with the company. Nov 23, 2016 this production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the dancenter in ames. The classic holiday fairy tale, ithe nutcracker balleti, makes its 29th annual appearance at stephens auditorium. Spotlight dance cup des moines, ia ida peoples choice award winner best open performance robert thomas dancenter. The nutcracker stephens auditorium, ames, ia tickets. Liza kroeschell and brock henderson will dance the. Original story still withstanding, the production has also added a number of other characters.
Nutcracker ballet follows the tale of a girl and a. The nutcracker will delight audiences of all ages in this holiday masterpiece. Former executive director, iowa state center many careers began at c. Irish dance is rapidly growing in popularity in central iowa, and the robert thomas dancenter is meeting this demand by offering the area an irish performance team. Since 1981, iowa state centers glittering production of the nutcracker has been a local favorite and this year is no different. Videos iowa state centers 50th iowa state university. She took part in iowa state centers the nutcracker ballet for 10.
The programs include dancenter dancer company, iowa youth ballet, and the irish performance team. Thirtysix years ago, the robert thomas dancenter of ames put on the first largescale production of the nutcracker of its kind in central iowa. Set to peter tchaikovskys famous score, the 34th annual iowa state center production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas, owners of the dancenter in ames. Individual workshops, intensives, and private training are periodically scheduled or available upon request. The nutcracker ballet is a perennial favorite for many people, and next weekend the robert thomas dancenters production of the holiday classic will show for the 36th consecutive year. The longestrunning nutcracker performance in the area, this years production will. Iowa state center presents the nutcracker 2018 sunday.
Robert and miyoko are producers of the awardwinning dancenter dancers and artistic directors of the iowa youth ballet. Owner, robert thomas dancenter, talks about how the nutcracker came to c. Robert thomas dancenter is a central iowa dance studio based in ames, iowa. Auditions nutcracker ballet at stephens auditorium. Perez gonzalez also takes dance classes at the robert thomas dancenter in ames. Aug 18, 2017 for more information regarding the auditions, call the robert thomas dancenter at 515 2330826. Iowa youth ballet robert thomas dancenter, 319 s 17th st. Wagner has been teaching and choreographing for over 15 years, she has performed with robert thomas dancenters nutcracker and professionally as a soloist with the neuman dance project. Karen grew up in ames, ia, where she began her dance training at the robert thomas dancenter. She was a member of the iowa youth ballet for seven years and performed in iowa state centers production of the nutcracker ballet for. He received a bachelor of fine arts in both music theater and dance from wichita state university in 2015. This video is about isu nutcracker 12 11 1982 this video is about isu nutcracker robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas co artistic directors. Auditions are traditionally held the weekend after labor day and rehearsals are held on weekends at the robert thomas dancenter starting in.
Robert thomas dancenter central iowa dance studio ames. The nutcracker ballet tells the story of a young girl. In more than 30 years of dance instruction, robert thomas dancenters have trained more than 10,000 young dancers. Robert thomas dancenter professionals will lovingly bring out the dancer in you or your child and provide the fundamentals needed for. Part of the holiday tradition at stephens auditorium each december since 1981, this annual iowa state center production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the robert thomas dancenter in ames.
Its nice to explore that style of dance because it is different than the classical ballet that i grew up learning. She has studied ballet, contemporary ballet, jazz, pointe, gymnastics, and lyrical under the instruction of lisa luikenwoxell, maureen mcgrath, ellen mullen her motherit runs in the family. The royal ballets don quixote 20 carlos acostas production was created for the royal ballet in 20 and it brings the sunshine of spain and the exuberance of the entire company to the stage. The nutcracker ballet by stephens auditorium issuu. Apart of the nutcracker in different roles for 4 years. For more information regarding the auditions, call the robert thomas dancenter at 515 2330826. Liza kroeschell and brock henderson will dance the leads for.
Dec 15, 2019 this annual iowa state center production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the robert thomas dancenter in ames. All tickets must be picked up by december 8th at the south robert thomas dancenter. Stephens auditorium to feature annual the nutcracker ballet. The iowa state center production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the dancenter ames. Robert and miyoko opened the first dancenter in 1978 in ames. Be the first to know and let us send you an email when iowa youth ballet robert thomas dancenter posts news and promotions. Welcome to dance studio management by robert thomas software. Aug 15, 20 for more information call the robert thomas dancenter at 515 2330826. Isu 36th annual isu nutcracker ballet december 11, 2016 1. Kroeschell, henderson return to dance principal nutcracker. Aug, 2019 the nutcracker ballet to hold auditions at stephens auditorium.
Nutcracker rehearsal entertainment the ames tribune. Leanna has ten years of lead and assistant teaching and choreography experience at robert thomas dancenter, inspiring dance, university of iowa youth ballet, and charlees elite school of dance, primarily in ballet and pointe technique to students of all ages. The ballet has been an isu tradition since the first show in 1981. Robert thomas, an iowa native, studied dance in iowa until 1964. Iowa youth ballet robert thomas dancenters cover photo. Thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the robert thomas dancenter in ames.
The nutcracker ballet iowa state center iowa state. Haley lauterbach began dancing at a very young age, gaining much of her training from the robert thomas dancenter in ames. This annual iowa state center production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the robert thomas dancenter in ames. This production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the robert thomas dancenter in ames. Two ames natives make their debut as the sugar plum fairy.
Dancenter north the magic of the nutcracker tickets can be found online if one wants to see a smart and interesting interpretation of the nutcracker. Annual nutcracker performance robert thomas dancenter ames. Irish dance program robert thomas dancenter 319 s 17th st ames, 50010. Dancenter north to present the magic of the nutcracker. Originally chance began his training at robert thomas dancenter under the instruction of robert and miyoko thomas in ames, iowa. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at. Stephens auditorium robert thomas owner, robert thomas dancenter, talks about how the nutcracker came to c. This annual iowa state center production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the dancenter ames. Robert and miyoko own and operate the robert thomas dancenters in ames, fort dodge, iowa falls, story city, newton, and marshalltown. Liz started her dancing career at age three at the robert thomas dancenter in ames, iowa, and has danced there ever since. Nutcracker rehearsals are going well robert thomas. With choreography from robert and miyoko kato thomas of robert thomas dancenter, glorious sets and costumes and tchaikovskys unforgettable score, dont miss your chance to see this treasured holiday tradition. Nov 03, 2017 this production features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the dancenter in ames. Robert thomas dancenter has trained over 10,000 iowa dancers of all ages and has recently celebrated a 40 year anniversary.
The environment created was the robert thomas dancenter. Inside an unassuming tin building on south 17th street in ames, the robert thomas dancenter is filled to capacity with young dancers leaping and pirouetting in unison. The performance features choreography by robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas of the dancenter, ames, set to russian composer peter tchaikovskys 1892 score, the nutcracker. It stars more than 200 schoolage and adult dancers from central iowa communities, and features professional dancers in the roles of the sugar plum fairy and her. Only 2 weeks until nutcracker weekend robert thomas. Leanna mullen began dancing at age 3 and began her ballet training at age 11 at robert thomas dancenter in ames, iowa, under the instruction of robert thomas and miyoko kato thomas, former joffrey ballet dancers. All dancers must wear leotards, tights and ballet or pointe shoes. More than 200 local dancers from surrounding central iowa communities participate with guest principal dancers performing the roles of the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier. Robert and miyoko own and operate the robert thomas dancenter in ames two locations. She is excited to be sharing in her love for ballet with her students here at bw cas. Iowa state centers production of the nutcracker ballet for ten years. Robert thomas dancenter central iowa dance studio ames, iowa. Holiday ballet performances are this weekend inside iowa.
The classic holiday fairy tale, the nutcracker ballet, makes its 29th annual appearance at stephens auditorium. The nutcracker ballet to hold auditions at stephens. Tickets on sale for the nutcracker ballet newton daily. Dancenter north of libertyville is preparing once again to bring the magic of the nutcracker to lake county. She fell in love with ballet there and has been dancing ever since, even through university and graduate school. Dancers should be dressed, warmedup and ready to audition at the times listed below. The nutcracker returns to stephens auditorium for the. Auditions nutcracker ballet at stephens auditorium think ames. The nutcracker ballet has come to life each year at stephens auditorium in ames since 1981. Annual nutcracker performance robert thomas dancenter. Dec 03, 2016 the nutcracker ballet is a perennial favorite for many people, and next weekend the robert thomas dancenter s production of the holiday classic will show for the 36th consecutive year. Dec 10, 2015 robert and miyoko are producers of the awardwinning dancenter dancers and artistic directors of the iowa youth ballet. The nutcracker tells the story of a young girl, a heroic prince, and the fantastic dream they share.
Serendipity robert thomas dancenter des moines, ia. Venuworks and former iowa state center executive director, stephens auditorium is the. The nutcracker returns to stephens auditorium for the 36th. Welcome to dance studio management by robert thomas. Receive the latest news, special offers, trips, classes, private coaching, guest instructors, special workshops and more sign up here. Unique to iowa state centers nutcracker ballet are several dances not seen in other productions like irish, american, harlequins, puppets and hungarians. This video is about robert thomas dancenter west ames ia location a studio tour by ellen mullen. They are preparing for iowa state centers annual production of, the nutcracker, which will have three performances on dec. A classic holiday fairy tale comes to life in the 37th annual production of the nutcracker ballet in stephens auditorium. Her dance experience includes training with such noted teachers as joffrey trained lynn andlauer lavin, bolshoi ballet academys konstantin uralsky and. Aug 09, 2016 this video is about isu nutcracker 12 2015 isu nutcracker sunday december 2015 artistic directors miyoko kato thomas robert thomas.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in iowa. Tickets on sale for the nutcracker ballet newton daily news. Fatherdaughter wedding quinceanera dances robert thomas. Produced by the iowa state center, robert and miyoko have. During her 11 years as a dancenter dancer company member, she was part of several 1st national routines. The nutcracker ballet this classic holiday fairy tale has come alive on stage at stephens auditorium each december since 1981. Nov 17, 2012 inside an unassuming tin building on south 17th street in ames, the robert thomas dancenter is filled to capacity with young dancers leaping and pirouetting in unison. Use the links below to download studio policies and other resources. She took accelerated ballet classes and performed many roles in the nutcracker ballet and was a member of the iowa youth ballet. At wsu, he was able to train with top vocal coaches, directors, and choreographers, and he traveled across the globe to perform. The nutcracker ballet iowa state center iowa state university. The nutcracker ballet tells the story of a young girl, a heroic prince, and the fantastic. In more than 20 years of dance instruction, robert thomas dancenters have trained over 8,000 young dancers.
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