Mar 2, 2016 frank ohman and davon doane nutcracker rehearsals. Holiday ballet by tchaikovsky adapted from the story the nutcracker and the mouse king by e. The nutcracker ohman s new york dance theatre at john cranford adams playhouse. New york dance theatre, under the direction of former new york city ballet soloist frank ohman, will present its 37th season of the nutcracker at hofstra university, hempstead turnpike, hempstead, on saturday, dec. His critically acclaimed ballet career began with the san francisco ballet in 1959 and in 1962 he joined the new york city ballet where he was a soloist for twentytwo years. For more than 30 years, frank ohman s new york dance theatre, together with the ohman school of ballet, has presented the nutcracker story ballet every december. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. New york city ballets daniel ulbricht and brittany pollack will perform the roles of cavalier and sugarplum in ohmans new york dance theatre production of. Frank ohman, the founder and artistic director of the new york dance theater, danced under george balanchine at the new york city ballet for more than 20 years. Frank ohman s new york dance theatre presents its 35th annual performance of balanchines choreography for the new york. Frank ohman and davon doane nutcracker rehearsals rehearsal. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in new york. It was adapted by alexander dumas in 1844 and became a bestseller.
Dancer or parent must notify the office of any absence for class or rehearsal 631 4626266. The proud father of a young ballerina takes his home. Ohman school of ballet serves as a training ground for young ballet dancers and offers students the opportunity to learn classical ballet in the tradition of george. Ohman schools nutcracker is a legacy to its founder newsday. Located on long island, the frank ohman school of ballet was founded in 1979 by frank ohman, former soloist at new york city ballet nycb and is one of the few remaining direct links to the teaching of george balanchine.
Linda vartoogiangetty images via getty images after his final performance with the new york city ballet, danish dancer peter martins right is greeted by american choreographer jerome robbins 1918 1998. The board of directors of new york dance theatre, inc. Dancer must attend classes and rehearsals consistently. The nutcracker ballet presented each year by the frank ohman school of ballet at hofstra university is a christmas tradition. The tale of frank ohman s life and his time with balanchine and nycb is an inside look into the world of dance that few get to see.
East moriches sisters in nutcracker with nyc ballet stars. Port washington student in nutcracker with nyc ballet. The childrens roles are performed by students of the frank ohman school of ballet in commack, representing a variety of towns in nassau and suffolk counties. Only place on long island to learn true classical balanchine ballet. This short film captures the innocence, the aspiration, the dedication and excitement of the children during each phase of the production. This years production will be the first without new york dance theatre founder and former new york city ballet soloist frank ohman, who passed in july 2019 at age 80. Nutcracker set by 5 ballet groups the new york times. At that age, ballet classes were something i did for fun i never thought i would find such a passion for ballet and the dance world. Russianborn french dancer rudolf nureyev 1938 1993 second left dances with an unidentified cast members in frank ohman s new york dance theatre production of the nutcracker, in new york, new york in 1982. The nutcracker ballet at hofstra university is a christmas tradition on long island, ny. Frank ohman school of ballet commack tbr news media.
An unidentified male dancer performs in frank ohman s new york dance theatre production of the nutcracker in new york, new york, in 1982. With its annual profusion of yearend performances across long island, the nutcracker is one of the sure signposts of the season. Frank ohmans the nutcracker at john cranford adams playhouse. And over eighty versions have been produced for movies and television. See more ideas about ballet, 1800s fashion and nutcracker tickets. Teena mcconnell and frank ohman in a spanish dance chocolate, in a new york city ballet production of the nutcracker. Frank ohman founder the frank ohman school of ballet. New york dance theatre, under the direction of former new york city ballet soloist frank ohman, will present its 37th season of the nutcracker at hofstra. New york dance theatre, under the direction of former new york city ballet soloist frank ohman, will present its 36 th season of the nutcracker at hofstra university, hempstead, ny on saturday, december 16 and sunday, december 17 with performances each day at noon and 5. This years production will be the first without new york dance theatre founder and former new york city ballet soloist frank ohman, who. His story is one of enthusiasm, talent, spirituality, and humility. It wouldnt be the holidays without the nutcracker, and whether you live in manhattan, brooklyn, queens, westchester county, rockland county, nassau county, or suffolk county, there is a place for you to take your children and your entire family to see the classic holiday ballet.
The original tale of the nutcracker and the mouse king was written by e. Frank ohman school of ballet new york dance theatre. Ohman schools nutcracker is a legacy to its founder brittany pollack and daniel ulbricht of the new york city ballet will perform in the ohman schools new york dance theater production of the. A visual history of the nutcracker in 100 photos huffpost. George balanchines the nutcracker, given by the new york city ballet at. This is a full production ballet with guest artists from leading companies and a cast of eighty children, semiprofessional and. Come to the ohman school of ballet in commack,new york and visit the studios and meet the teachers. Through the years, frank ohman created original dances and scenes which have been incorporated into the ballet and set his production apart. Port student performs in largest li production port washington. Long islands largest nutcracker returns with new york. Located in commack, the school serves as a training ground for promising young. The frank ohman school of ballet was founded in 1979 by frank ohman, former soloist at new york city ballet nycb. Commack students in nutcracker with new york city ballet stars. Nutcracker, christmas carol performances on long island.
From nutcracker performances by professional ballet companies, like the new york city ballet, or a local. See, touch and feel the quality of vistaprint business cards. Yet even a dependable chestnut like this one undergoes change as shown, for example, by recent developments at the eglevsky ballet. Brittany pollack and daniel ulbricht of the new york city ballet will.
She has also danced with the faith project dancers, perfections dance company, and in many regional and local productions. The proud father of a young ballerina takes his home video camera an. New york dance theatre, under the direction of former new york city ballet soloist frank ohman, will present its 35th season of the nutcracker at hofstra university, fulton ave. Guest starring nyc ballet principals brittany pollack and daniel ulbricht. Northport students in nutcracker with nyc ballet stars. Did you know vistaprint has vertical flat invitations 5. Nutcracker ballet by the frank ohman school of ballet. The nutcracker spawns many versions on long island the. During the 22 years that frank ohman danced with the new york city ballet, he appeared in every production of george balanchines nutcracker performing every male role from the lead father. Ballet master frank ohman, nycballet soloist under the direction of balanchine, directs this lively production featuring soloists from new york city ballet and dance theatre of harlem. This documentary was produced by the proud father of a.
The nutcracker presented by frank ohmans new york dance theatre, starring new york city ballets daniel ulbricht and brittany pollack. In 1891, when he completed his score for the nutcracker, tchaikovsky expressed reservations about this latest collaboration with marius petipa. Student testimonials the frank ohman school of ballet. Legendary dancer and choreographer george balanchine grew up with the nutcracker, playing the lead roles, in turn, of the little prince, the mouse king and a hoopholding jester, on a. The ballet by russian composer pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky is said to be the most popular ballet around the world. Ohman s production is the largest nutcracker on long island with added music, scenes, and dances, and is the only one performed in the tradition of new york city ballets lincoln center version. The ohman school of ballet was founded in 1979 by frank ohman, former soloist at new york city ballet. The magic flute, a ballet, has nothing to do with mozarts opera. Since 1982, frank ohman s new york dance theatre, together with the ohman school of ballet, has presented the full length nutcracker story ballet every december. This is a full production ballet with guest artists from leading companiesand a cast of eighty children, semiprofessional and professional dancers. The making of frank ohmans nutcracker clip youtube. Commacks new york dance theatre gears up for its 37th. Ohman and the nutcracker a considerable part of my childhood, and went on to dance many different roles in the years to come. Teena mcconnell and frank ohman in a spanish dance.
This production is especially a treat for young children who will be enthralled by performers as young as 5 years old. Every year, dozens of young ballerinas audition for frank ohman s production of the nutcracker, a christmas tradition at hofstra universitys adams playhouse on long island, ny for more than two decades. Frank ohman of the huntingtonbased new york dance theater readily admits his choreography is taken from mr. Ohman schools nutcracker is a legacy to its founder. New york dance theatre, under the direction of former new york city ballet soloist frank ohman, will present its 37th season of the nutcracker at hofstra university on saturday, dec. Frank ohman, a former nyc ballet soloist under george balanchine, is one of a select few authorized. The nutcracker at hofstra pays homage to balanchine. A comedic tale for audiences of all ages, this charming work tells the story of a young girl who loves a poor but proud boy, yet is forced by her crafty parents to wed a wealthy older man. Dancer must be a registered student of the ohman school of ballet for at least the fall semester during which rehearsals and performances take place. Nutcrackers showing personal touches the new york times. Nutcracker glides in for its centennial the new york times. Commack students in nutcracker with new york city ballet. Ohmans production is the largest nutcracker on long island with added music, scenes and dances, and is the only one presented in the tradition of new york city ballets legendary george balanchine. New york dance theatre, under the direction of former new york city ballet soloist frank ohman, will present its 36th season of the nutcracker at hofstra university in hempstead on saturday.