About us miami city ballet mcb is the 8th largest ballet company in the united states by budget size, with 46 dancers and a fiscal year 202014 budget of. Agon, western symphony, the nutcracker, twyla tharps push comes. Aurene theater at the broward center ft lauderdale, fl. But last weekend, as miami city ballet opened its holiday season at the philharmonic in naples, luis serrano did it twice in two days. At age ten, he started his ballet studies with the goh ballet academy in. Mcb box office contact our customer relations team. Single ladies, beyonce, alex wong and jeremy cox duration. The couple have designed a new set and costumes for miami city ballets production of george balanchines the nutcracker.
Come watch the nutcracker in the january of 2014 as it is brought back to life yet again by the miami city ballet. Miami city ballet is one of our citys greatest and most beloved treasures. Alex wong and his over the top grand ecartees here. Miami city ballets the nutcracker miami city ballet is one of our citys greatest and most beloved treasures. In 2000, alex won two junior world titles in tap and showdance. At age ten, he started his ballet studies with the goh ballet academy in vancouver, canada. Biography and booking information for alex wong, foxs so you think you can dance allstar, miami city ballet principal soloist. Alex danced briefly with american ballet theatre before joining miami city ballet. Daniel sarabia marc spielberger andrea spiridonakos alex wong yang zou. Cheap tickets to all miami city ballet shows are available on cheaptickets.
Dec 05, 2017 a nutcracker dressed in bon bons, with a pineapple throne. Miami city ballet is one of the few companies in the country to continuously perform george balanchines the nutcracker, which it has done for almost 30 years. I have never seen anyone doing such ecartees with the ballon and elasticity as wong did them, always touching his feet with his. Nov 28, 2006 in the annals of the nutcracker, its probably a rare feat for a dancer to triumph both as the sugar plum fairys cavalier, and also as drosselmeier. Miami city ballet s holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in the new production of george balanchines the nutcracker. Miami city ballet miami beach 2020 all you need to. In 2009, alex chose to audition for the fox dance series, so you think you can dance. Miami city ballet miami beach 2020 all you need to know. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. American ballet theatre studio company dancer new york city american ballet theatre dancer new york city on your toes musical ballet troupe new york city buick car launch china choreographer, headliner dir.
Miami city ballet is a performing arts charity located in miami beach, fl. Soon after, he began to study ballet with the goh ballet academy in vancouver, canada. Miami city ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker. After his experience on the show, alex was promoted again to the ranks of principal soloist at mcb. Save up to 25% off with these current miami city ballet coupon code, free miamicityballet.
Awarded with the royal academy of dancing solo seal, alex. To be a part of miami city ballet mcb extraordinary events, hurry up. Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, colorful characters, and the enchanting dance of the sugarplum fairy, set to the music of tchaikovsky performed by a live orchestra. Nutcracker in naples miami city ballet ballet alert. Youngsters dont need to sit out a trip to this theater its super familyfriendly and perfect for little customers and their folks. Alex wong was born in canada and began training in tap and jazz traning at the age of seven. Miami city ballet is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Who knew that a tribute to edward villella could lead to this. From a young age she studied the cecchetti method of ballet and won. A highlight of the holiday season, supporting miami city ballet.
In the annals of the nutcracker, its probably a rare feat for a dancer to triumph both as the sugar plum fairys cavalier, and also as drosselmeier. Search all miami city ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Dancewear corner had the honor of having alex wong in the store on friday, april 27, 2018, to meet with dancers and take selfies with him. Jan 10, 2016 mcb box office contact our customer relations team. The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through vivid seats. George balanchines nutcracker highlights ballet video. Under the wing of miami city ballet founding artistic. Click onto their website to book tickets to see this performance group in action all year round, with classic ballets, modern interpretations and much more. Former miami city ballets alex wong on so you think you can. Miami city ballets performances are part of cal performances focus on twyla tharp series. Alex auditioned for the fox dance show, so you think you can dance in 2009. Western symphony, the nutcracker, twyla tharps push comes to shove. Even though he made it through vega week and was chosen for the final top 20, he had to withdraw due to contractual issues with the miami city ballet.
Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, colorful characters, and the enchanting dance of. If your holiday plans include seeing the nutcracker, weve found a way you can see the miami city ballet performance of the holiday classic for less. Youngsters dont need to sit out a trip to this theater its super familyfriendly and. In 2005, alex danced briefly with american ballet theatre before joining miami city. Alex wong started his dance training at the age of seven in canada.
Under the wing of miami city ballet founding artistic director edward villella, the 23yearold had already been promoted to principal soloist, was acclaimed for his powerful skyhigh jetes and effortless pirouettes, and had recently been named one of dance magazines 25 to watch. Miami city ballet 2200 liberty ave miami beach, fl opera. Miami city ballets nutcracker gets a makeover pointe. The premier ballet company in the sunshine state, the miami city ballet is home to some of the most majestic, elegant and graceful performances you will find. He breezed through vegas week and was chosen for the final top 20 but was forced to withdraw due to contractual issues with the miami city ballet. One of the most entertaining ballet performances returns to the stage this christmas season. Miami city ballet the nutcracker deal miami on the cheap. Alex wong was born in canada and began his tap and jazz training at the age of seven. In 2005, alex danced briefly with american ballet theatre before joining miami city ballet where he danced with our own ballet mistress deanna seay. Through all of this alex took his time talking with every single dancer that came to see him.
In 2005, alex danced briefly with american ballet theatre before joining miami city ballet. Will alex wongs play on so you think you can dance attract a. Born in canada, alex began dancing at the age of seven eventually studying at the goh ballet academy in vancouver. Five years ago, alex wong had the kind of career most ballet dancers only dream of. Don quixote the tickets identified in this promotion are made available through vivid seats. The company is known for its repertory series and performances of george balanchines the nutcracker. Miami city ballets holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in the new production of george balanchines the nutcracker. However after his sytycd season five audition, alex was promoted again to the rank of principal soloist at mcb. Each and every performance by miami city ballet that i have attended, has been beautifully and. Alex wong was born in canada and began training in tap and jazz traning at. Leighann esty in george balanchines the nutcracker by miami city ballet, via flickr.
To be a part of miami city ballet mcb extraordinary events, hurry up and purchase your miami city ballet tickets. An excerpt from the fox trot, as performed by miami city ballet. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. The miami city ballet is staging george balanchines version of the tchaikovsky work, with more than 100 dancers and children, elaborate costumes and spectacular scenery. Alex wong was born in canada and began his tap and jazz traning at the age of seven. In early 2007, alex was promoted to the rank of soloist at mcb. The twoact ballet premiered in russia in 1892, but, as we all know, it ended up becoming a holiday obsession here in the u. To do justice to such a beloved ballet, she has partnered with the music center for a new production to deb. Alex wong fox upfronts with sytycd self nyc cw upfronts with lmfao dancer nyc paris by night dancer dir. In its more than 30 years, it has emerged to become one of the leading dance companies in the united states.
A nutcracker dressed in bon bons, with a pineapple throne. Neither groupon nor vivid seats owns the tickets to this event or sets ticket prices. Have you seen alex dance on stage with miami city ballet. He then joined the american ballet theater company and after that the miami city ballet. After nearly three decades at miami city ballet, george balanchines the nutcracker demanded a makeover. Costumes and scenery, as artistic director lourdes lopez admits, were faded and frayed. Miami city ballet performances renewing subscriber. The music center last week presented the nutcracker for the first time in five years. The performances of miami city ballet company are wellknown for their crisp numbers, energy, stretch and dance which uniquely demonstrate the power of music rather than merely being a response to it. Miami city ballet symphony in c 02 alex wong mcb principal soloist george balanchines the nutcracker. Alex wong is coming to dancewear corner dancewear corner. I really miss the great alex wong and his over the top grand ecartees here. Alex wong was born in canada and began his tap and jazz traning at the age. Carnival of the animals, and coffee in george balanchines the nutcracker.
Click onto their website to book tickets to see this performance group in action all year round, with classic ballets, modern interpretations and. Miami beach is happy to boast the theatrical stylings of miami city ballet. When youre out and about in the area, youll love that this theater has a restaurant to take care of any last minute hunger. Join miami city ballet for its fifth year celebrating nutcracker magic enjoy five hours of fun with a unique winter wonderland event for children followed by a performance of the acclaimed george balanchines the nutcracker. Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring. I saw alex dance in the 2009 nutcracker and was astounded, and i am now thrilled to be watching him on sytycd. Apr, 2018 alex auditioned for the fox dance show, so you think you can dance in 2009. Alex wong promoted to principal soloist miami city ballet. I have never seen anyone doing such ecartees with the ballon and.