It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca, and includes hiphop interludes remixed and reimagined by. The hip hop nutcracker a unique take on an holiday favorite. The hip hop nutcracker, on the other hand, features people dealing with real problems, like when our young heroine, mariaclara, faces down a. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her. The hip hop nutcracker brings a new twist to a christmas. Public hosted by the fox theatre and the hip hop nutcracker. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york.
Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. The hip hop nutcrackers show in newark, nj dec 19, 2020 presale code wiseguys has the hip hop nutcracker presale code during this exclusive presale period you have got the chance to acquire show tickets before the public. Nov 21, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber and includes dancers, a violinist and dj. A recent california philharmonic performance of the nutcracker featured a trio of hiphop dancers who added their own unique twist to the tunes of tchaikovskys ballet. I am a christmas rapper kurtis blows dancing, rapping and preaching all come together in. Dec 17, 2014 of the three new york citybased performances we delved into, the hip hop nutcracker presented by the united palace theatre in washington heights was the biggest departure from tradition. When blow came to town in 2015 with the hip hop nutcracker, he spoke with the currents sean mcpherson. The hip hop nutcracker tour visits united palace, new jersey performing arts center and kings theatre hip hop pioneer kurtis blow returns. Kurtis blow does some christmas rappin in the hip hop. Dec 20, 2016 in the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. The hip hop nutcracker tour visits united palace, new jersey.
This year, pbs has exclusively partnered with the production to air all arts presents the hip hop nutcracker at njpac on the all arts broadcast. Firecrackers 1st place hip hop group kids dance fest novi sad. Tchaikovsky was here today, he would probably do a nutcracker like this in the hood. Nov 27, 2016 the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is a holiday mashup for the entire family. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is set to return to.
Tchaikovskys classic ballet gets an urban makeover in njpacs the hip hop nutcracker. Nov 28, 2014 listen up folks you need to be in attendance for the uptown debut of the hiphop nutcracker at the venerable united palace on sunday, december 7th. Here is what we know about the hip hop nutcracker touring show. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, returns to the road this holiday season for a 30city national tour including a stop at cobb energy performing arts centre on friday, november 29, 2019. Of the three new york citybased performances we delved into, the hip hop nutcracker presented by the united palace theatre in washington heights was the. This might be your only chance ever to see the hip hop nutcracker touring live in newark. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hip hop nutcracker youtube. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is a holiday mashup for the entire family. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her prince, myron, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. Oct 03, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, returns to the road this holiday season for a 30city national tour including a stop at cobb energy performing arts centre on friday, november 29, 2019. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber and produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac and cocommissioned by united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength. This spectacle has it all dance, energy, rhythm, movement and magic.
Pauls ordway centerthe hip hop nutcracker opens tuesday, nov. One 1 winners will each be awarded two 2 tickets to the hip hop nutcracker at the fox theatre on november 30 th. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. This production interprets the classic with hiphop choreography and an updated version of the holiday story. This production interprets the classic with hip hop choreography and an updated version of the holiday story. Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre. I am a christmas rapper kurtis blows dancing, rapping and preaching all come together in hip hop nutcracker at the ordway this week. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow. The hip hop nutcracker contest will begin on monday november 19, 2018 and end on friday november 23, 2018 sweepstakes period. The hiphop nutcracker returns to atlanta on november 29. Kurtis blow brings his classic christmas rapping to hip. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, hits the road this holiday season to 28 u. The nutcracker behind the scenes nutcracker ballet. Capa presents the hip hop nutcracker at the palace theatre 34 w.
Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city buy tickets and see show information. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca, and includes hip hop interludes remixed and reimagined by. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength production featuring allstar dancers, an onstage dj and an electric violinist. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. The events include a dozen dancers, an onstage dj and electronic violinist, and the story of the nutcracker brought to life every night throughout the holiday season.
Hip hop nutcracker contest official contest rules hot. Sep 09, 2017 every year, the hip hop nutcracker tours the united states, with some of the best new york city hip hop dance troupes performing to the classical tchaikovsky score. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. The production comes to the fox theatre on tuesday. In this retelling, the action takes place in new york city on new years eve.
A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary reimagination of tchaikovskys timeless music. Filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. Filmed at the united palace theatre, nyc december 2014. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring kurtis blow, to hit the. Listen up folks you need to be in attendance for the uptown debut of the hiphop nutcracker at the venerable united palace on sunday, december 7th.
Every year, the hip hop nutcracker tours the united states, with some of the best new york city hiphop dance troupes performing to the classical tchaikovsky score. During intermission, theres a palpable relief that the remaining scenes wont be the last for the hip hop nutcracker, thanks to next. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all. Built in 1930 as a grand movie theater and one of five loews wonder theaters, the united palace is famous for its eclectic architectural styles, classic motifs, and international decorative touches. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary reimagination of tchaikovskys timeless music, is a holiday mashup for the entire family featuring mc kurtis blow.
Dec 16, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker the duo emerges once more for act ii. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber and includes dancers, a violinist and dj. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop. We attended a new york city performance to witness the international cast dance their own exciting version at the united palace, a 4,000seat. The hip hop nutcracker is an modern twist on a holiday classic performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hiphop dance company decadancetheatre. This show is destined to become a new holiday classic and you get to catch it in its very first run. Dec 02, 2016 the hip hop nutcracker will open at the united palace of cultural arts in washington heights saturday.
The hip hop nutcracker presents a similar world told through the language of hiphop movement vocabulary. Kurtis blow brings his classic christmas rapping to hip hop. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the.
Nov 28, 2015 in the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys story and music are matched up with urban hip hop dancing in the streets of new york city. Jun 27, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker, scene excerpts duration. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary work set to tchaikovskys timeless music, embarks on an international tour on the strength of last decembers soldout performances of the world premiere at new jersey performing arts center njpac and united palace of cultural arts upca in new york city. Hip hop or hiphop, is a culture and art movement that was created by african americans, latino americans and caribbean americans in the bronx, new york city. Holiday dance spectacle the hip hop nutcracker to visit. Not your grandmas nutcracker a hiphop version of a. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. The hip hop nutcracker to bring tchaikovsky and hip hop. The hip hop nutcracker to bring tchaikovsky and hip hop dance. The hip hop nutcracker is produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by united palace of culture arts.
One 1 winners will each be awarded two 2 tickets to the hip hop nutcracker at the fox theatre on november 30th. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is set to return to the new york and new jersey area this holiday season. The hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow will be staged on monday, dec. As distinct, diverse, and magical as manhattan itself. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, maria. The contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music returns to boston. We pride ourselves on the high quality of our customer service. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway.
A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. During intermission, theres a palpable relief that the remaining scenes wont be the last for the hip hop nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, returns to the road this holiday season for a 30city national tour including a stop at cobb energy. Columubs the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary reimagining of tchaikovskys timeless music performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, an onstage dj, and an electric. Hip hop nutcracker to be performed in washington heights. Dec 01, 2016 the hip hop nutcracker, on the other hand, features people dealing with real problems, like when our young heroine, mariaclara, faces down a mouseeared gang on the mean streets of new york. Nov 22, 2017 he then transitioned into introducing the actual dance production itself by jokingly saying,i mean, if mr.
On its second year of touring, the show makes its st. The hip hop nutcracker the duo emerges once more for act ii. So well, in fact, that three years after the hip hop nutcracker premiered with performances at the new jersey performing arts center and new yorks united palace of cultural arts, the show is. The hip hop nutcracker a unique take on an holiday. As the holiday season comes upon us, many ballet companies around the country are getting ready to present tchaikovskys traditional christmas classic, but the hip hop nutcracker is mixing things up and changing the story to keep up with the times when i walked into the historic state theatre last night, it was clear that this was not going to be the nutcracker i had grown up watching. While the term hip hop is often used to refer exclusively to hip hop music including rap, hip hop is characterized by. But the traditional classic ballet is getting a new twist once again this year in hip hop nutcracker. Tickets for the hip hop nutcracker go on sale on friday, aug. What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of tchaikovskys. The newest hip hop nutcracker touring presale code is now available to our members. The hip hop nutcracker bridges genres in unusual hybrid.
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Aside from just the type of dance, the show has a number of. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to. Dance event in atlanta, ga by the fox theatre and the hip hop nutcracker on sunday, november 26 2017 with 39k people interested and 1. This is your best chance to get the hip hop nutcracker touring show tickets before the public. Its a contemporary spin on a classic, and the show tours around the world. As soon as people hear hip hop and nutcracker strung together, they.
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