Home to south bay ballet for the past years, the dance studio on sartori avenue in old torrance is in a building with a long and storied past. South bay ballet, a nonprofit organization, provides quality artistic performances to the community as well as outstanding training to young and preprofessional dancers. Throughout his training and professional career, he has worked with renowned choreographers such as garrett ammon, jacqueline colledge, heather gray, alan hineline. While under diane lauridsens direction, delaney performed principal roles in coppelia, midsummer nights dream, graduation ball, cinderella and nutcracker. Directed by diane lauridsen and elijah pressman, the ballet follows the tale of grandmother clara reciting the story of a young girl on christmas eve, who dreams of a nutcracker prince whisking her. South bay ballets 2009 2010 season showcases the companys versatility with a variety of ballets beginning with the nutcracker in december, as well as its annual bravo. Originally from long beach, ca, skylar burson began his formal training at lauridsen ballet centre in torrance, ca under the artistic direction of diane lauridsen. Lauridsen danced with south bay ballet and went on to become a certified pilates teacher, studying with marie jose blom at long beach dance conditioning. The nutcracker middecember at the marsee auditorium 2. People actually move to the south bay to attend this school. Oct 23, 2019 south bay ballet, a nonprofit organization, provides quality artistic performances to the community as well as outstanding training to young and preprofessional dancers. Delaney attended summer intensives at san francisco ballet, american ballet theater, and. Ive seen this production in years past, its very well done. Director diane lauridsen, and assistant artistic director elijah pressman, the companys mission as a.
Celebrate the holidays with nationally known south bay ballets festive. The nationally known south bay ballet delivers a holiday confection for savvy ballet audiences who are looking for impeccably trained artists and a creative. Move, groove, and shake it at one of lauridsen ballet centres topnotch dance classes. South bay ballet set to perform the nutcracker for the 25th. So as you can see, lauridsen ballet centre is the place to be this. Skylar burson week 3 began his formal training at lauridsen ballet centre in torrance, ca under the artistic direction of diane lauridsen. Ballet classes in san jose kids adults bay ballet academy. Ashley ellis received her dance training at the south bay ballet under the direction of diane lauridsen. Under the direction of artistic director diane lauridsen and assistant artistic director candice davis, lauridsen ballet centre is the official school show more. The nationally known dance company brings more than 100 dancers to the stage, performing charles maples choreography to tchaikovskys original score.
Other instruction included alicia head, mario nugara, charles maple, and kimberly olmos. Dec 17, 2014 each year, artistic director diane lauridsen invites a notable community member to play the role of grandmother clara, a character exclusive to south bay ballets choreography. Artistic director diane lauridsen adds, south bay ballets nutcracker is different because of the special twist to the traditional story with clara transitioning from grandmother clara to little clara to dream clara, and back again. The nationally known south bay ballet delivers a holiday confection for savvy ballet audiences who are looking for impeccably trained artists and a creative, accessible interpretation of tchaikovskys classic. South bay ballets young men awarded scholarships from. South bay ballets nutcracker an exemplary holiday production. She began her professional career with american ballet theatres studio company and later joined american ballet theatre as a company dancer. South bay ballet, guest artistic director, eva stone, seattle, guest artist. Diane lauridsen, artistic director for the south bay ballet, agrees that anything parents can do to familiarize the child with the ballet reading a story, playing the music and watching the. I detested about the original nutcracker, says artistic director diane lauridsen. And on to south bay ballets production of the nutcracker. South bay ballet s 2009 2010 season showcases the companys versatility with a variety of ballets beginning with the nutcracker in december, as well as its annual bravo. May 09, 2019 before usc, hetzer trained at south bay ballet with diane lauridsen. For the size of this school, were so proud of it because there are so many kids that get professional contracts, lauridsen says.
Skylar is looking forward to joining the oakland ballet for the 20192020 season. Dancers actually take a break from their home schools just to have diane lauridsen help them correct bad habits. Pressman and diane lauridsen with gorgeous sets and costumes, the nutcracker is a spectacular ballet. South bay ballet delivers a unique interpretation of the nutcracker with the auditorium filled with attendees, the ballet company made full use of the space, with performers leaping. Dec 21 the nutcracker by south bay ballet redondo beach. Dancers actually take a break from their home schools just to have diane lauridsen. It will take place at the historic hoover theater in the rose garden on nov. Diane lauridsen, artistic director for the south bay ballet, agrees that anything parents can do to familiarize the child with the balletreading a story, playing the music and watching the. Featuring tchaikovskys beautiful score and choreography by charles maple, this ballet is sure to enchant the entire family. Almaliis lauridsen began her training with diane lauridsen and studied diane lauridsens unique approach to healthy dancing. Ashley ellis principal dancer with boston ballet youtube. Nicholas keeperman, from wilmington, illinois comes from kansas city ballet where he performed david parsons a play for love, septime webers wizard of oz, val caniparolis lady of. South bay ballet delivers a unique interpretation of the. South bay ballet set to perform the nutcracker for the.
I think south bay ballet, puts on a terrific performance, they have some very young dancers and some very seasoned professionals in company, christophersen. Nutcracker performances in the south baylong beach area. South bay ballet, a nonprofit organization, provides quality artistic performances. Delaney katherine zieg is from long beach, california. Candice will reprise one of her roles as head mistress in south bay ballets graduation ball on feb 28 and march 1, 2020 and is choreographing for south bay ballets. The map of south bay ballet shows the approximate location in torrance, but you should call them at phone number 310 5330602 to verify their address is 1261 sartori avenue, torrance, california 905012718 and to get hours and driving directions. Other teachers included alicia head, mario nugara, charles maple, and kimberly olmos. She trained with south bay ballet at lauridsen ballet centre in torrance, california. The nutcracker presented by south bay ballet the nationally known south bay ballet delivers a holiday confection for savvy ballet audiences who are looking for impeccably trained artists and a creative, accessible interpretation of tchaikovskys classic.
Catherine jacobson business profile south bay ballet. Dancers actually take a break from their home schools just. And if you came, lauridsen says, youll understand it. South bay ballet presents the nutcracker, choreographed by charles maple, on friday at 7, saturday at 2, and sunday at 2 p. He has set original works on south bay ballet and utah metropolitan ballet ii that were selected to perform at rdap annual festivals and was the ballet master for south bay ballet for two years. She began her dance training at the south bay ballet under the direction of diane lauridsen, where instruction included alicia head, mario nugara, charles. Lauridsen has numerous esteemed alums throughout the professional ballet world, e. The nutcracker south bay ballet artistic direction by elijah s. South bay ballet 1261 sartori avenue, torrance, california 90501 rated 4. Thus far, with everything so beautiful at the ballet, lauridsen admits to the most difficult part of her work, other than the 80hour weeks.
Directed by diane lauridsen and elijah pressman, the ballet follows the tale of grandmother clara reciting the story of a young girl on christmas eve, who dreams of a nutcracker prince whisking. Nov 08, 2019 under the artistic direction of diane lauridsen and elijah s. Candice continues to choreograph and guest perform with south bay ballet, most recently for their production of the sleeping beauty in june 2019. Under the guidance of artistic director diane lauridsen, and assistant artistic director. Dec 12, 20 artistic director diane lauridsen adds, south bay ballets nutcracker is different because of the special twist to the traditional story with clara transitioning from grandmother clara to little clara to dream clara, and back again. South bay ballet, a nonprofit organization provides quality artistic performances to the community as. South bay ballet presents tchaikovskys classic with exquisite dance moves.
You wont need to get a sitter before heading to this theater. South bay ballet artistic director diane lauridsen announced programming today for the companys 30th season. Cinderella at the south bay ballet june 2nd and 3rd, 2012. Almaliis lauridsen began her training with diane lauridsen and studied diane lauridsen s unique approach to healthy dancing. South bay ballet production of the nutcracker december 15, 2018. Before usc, hetzer trained at south bay ballet with diane lauridsen. Nicholas keeperman, from wilmington, illinois comes from kansas city ballet where he performed david parsons a play for love, septime webers wizard of oz, val caniparolis lady of the camellias, and devon carneys the nutcracker. Under the artistic direction of diane lauridsen and elijah s.
After graduating from long beach city college, skylar joined utah metropolitan ballet. We are excited to announce bay ballet academys unique production of the nutcracker in san jose. As south bay ballet prepares for its annual production of the nutcracker. Directed by diane lauridsen and elijah pressman, the ballet follows the.
Featuring tchaikovskys beautiful score and choreography by charles. Mother and son team diane lauridsen and elijah pressman direct more than 100 dancers, performing charles maples choreography to tchaikovskys original score. The twoact ballet that is being codirected by diane lauridsen and elijah s. It may have been a bank, says the companys founder and artistic director diane lauridsen.
South bay ballets nutcracker pirouettes into 10th season. Under the artistic direction of diane lauridsen, the ballet school delivers a creative interpretation of tchaikovskys classic. South bay ballet delivers a unique interpretation of. South bay ballet on sartori ave in torrance, ca is in the beach california sections fine arts schools. The ballet is directed by diane lauridsen and assistant director elijah pressman. Skylar joined the oakland ballet in 2019, dancing the nutcracker in graham lustigs the nutcracker. Lauridsen ballet centre is the school and south bay ballet is the preprofessional performing company rdapacific affiliate. With gorgeous sets and costumes, the nutcracker is a spectacular ballet. Moscow ballet for two decades, this russian company has toured the united states with what it calls the great russian nutcracker. Directed by diane lauridsen and elijah pressman choreography by charles maple. Dec 21 the nutcracker by south bay ballet redondo beach, ca. Dec 21, 2019 the nutcracker south bay ballet artistic direction by elijah s. South bay ballet, 1261 sartori avenue, torrance, ca 2019. A number of her students and former students have done really well.
Headed by the inimitable diane lauridsen, the sbb and its corresponding school the lauridsen. Lauridsen ballet centre is a home for the serious student interest in celebrating the art of dance. South bay ballet presents coppelia classical ballet comedy. Ellis trained at the south bay ballet under the direction of diane lauridsen, other influences included alicia head, mario nugara, charles maple, and kimberly olmos. Under the guidance of artistic director diane lauridsen, and assistant artisti. Torrance, ca february 2012 the dreams storybook tales are made of really do come true when south bay ballets cinderella, under the artistic direction of diane lauridsen, takes the stage june 2 and 3, 2012 at the james r. This year, betty lieu, wife of state senator and congressmemberelect ted lieu, makes her second guest appearance as grandmother clara. Each year, artistic director diane lauridsen invites a notable community member to play the role of grandmother clara, a character exclusive to south bay ballets choreography.