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November 2010

2nd Annual NUTCRACKER FESTIVAL

NUTCRACKER FESTIVAL

"9 Amazing Events - All Family Favorites!"

If you haven't already done so - make a family tradition of NUTCRACKER!

WHAT: THE NUTCRACKER

WHEN: Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 7:30 PM Saturday and Sunday, December 18 & 19, 2010 @ 2:00 PM

WHERE: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Gainesville, FL

TICKETS: TicketMaster outlets and Phillips Center Box Office $15-$35

"It wouldn't be the Holiday Season without the Nutcracker!" Become entranced by the beauty of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dazzling Court, enchanted by the swirling snowflakes and breathtaking snow, and cheer for the tiny toy soldiers and their leader, the handsome Nutcracker Prince. A sparkling production with beautiful costumes and sets, this is truly.... 'The all-time family favorite'.

WHAT: CHOCOLATE & CHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY GALA

WHEN: Saturday, December 18, 2010 @ 8:00 PM

WHERE: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Gainesville, FL

TICKETS: TicketMaster outlets and Phillips Center Box Office $75 each or $600 table

"The ULTIMATE Holiday Party!" With the Nutcracker Winter Wonderland as your background, you'll dance on the stage of the Phillips Center to the fabulous sounds of Gosia and Ali. Delectable buffet catered by Blue Water Bay and enjoy exclusive holiday shopping at our silent auction. Complimentary chocolate, wine and champagne. The party of the season!

WHAT: SUGAR PLUM TEA

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, December 18 & 19, 2010 @ 4:00 PM

WHERE: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Fackler Foyer East Gainesville, FL

TICKETS: TicketMaster outlets and Phillips Center Box Office $15

"The Perfect Ending to the Perfect Day!" Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and her court. Touch a snowflake, tease a mouse, and enjoy a tea that only a Sugar Plum Fairy could present. Have your picture taken with your favorite character. Another wonderful memory to build with your favorite children!

WHAT: MOMMY & ME ON STAGE

WHEN: Thursday, December 16 @ 5 PM

WHERE: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Gainesville, FL

TICKETS: 352-371-2986 $50 each

"Truly Magical!" Mother (or grandmother/grandfather/aunt/ uncle/etc.) and children join the dancers onstage during their final dress rehearsal of the Nutcracker. Sitting up close and personal is a special experience never to be forgotten.

NUTCRACKER SCHOOL SHOWS

When: Friday, December 17^th @ 10 & 11:45

For information: Call 352-371-2986

For public, private and home school children. Groups of 10 or more.

FOR INFORMATION OR TICKETS:

352-371-2986

dalive@bellsouth.net

www.dancealive.org

Reka Gyulai and Andre Valladon as 'Sugar Plum' and 'Cavalier'. Photo Johnston Photography.

THREE DIFFERENT NUTCRACKERS!

So who is going to be the 'Sugar Plum' Fairy? This year principal dancer Andre Valladon will have THREE partners - Michele Incollingo, Carla Amancio and Reka Gyulai. (Check the December newsletter for the dates each will perform.) FOR SURE, Christine McCall and Rostislav Dzabraev will dance 'Russian Trepak'. (NO ONE jumps higher than Mr. Dzabraev and Ms. McCall is one of the best "turners" around.) 'Snow Queen' will be danced by the amazingly long leggy Ashley Bocinsky while Ben Slayen, most recently seen as 'Renfield' in Dracula, with dance the role of 'Nutcracker' with Rachel Ridley his 'Clara'.

After 24 years, Tak Kwan Chu has given up his role a 'Mouse King'. He will perform as a guest in Act I and as 'Chinese' in Act II with Mr. Dzabraev performing 'Mouse King'

We have been waiting and waiting on our two new male dancers! Visa's have made life interesting, but they both should arrive before Thanksgiving. They will make a welcome addition to the Company! Carla Amancio and Daniel Canedo will share the role of lead 'Spanish' with Reka Gyulai and Rostislav Dzabraev while Fhilipe Teixeira and Beth Ann Maslinoff will dance 'Arabian'. Look for these two new men in 'Spirits' and as 'Cavalier' in 'Waltz of the Crystalline Flowers'.

This promises to be an exciting NUTCRACKER. You can come all three times and see a different show!

Beth Ann Maslinoff in 'Arabian'. Photo Todd Bedell

Dance Alive National Ballet Our new website is up! Lots to see and enjoy. Check out the gorgeous pictures and learn about our amazing dancers.

Dance Alive National Ballet is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency,the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Dance Alive National Ballet is also sponsored in part by the City of Gainesville, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs and a Tourist Development Tax Grant from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in conjunction with the Alachua County Tourist Development Council.
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In This Issue

9 Amazing Events!

Sugar Plum Teas

Nutcracker On The Road

Dracula Success

Chocolate & Champagne Holiday Gala

December 18th 8 PM

On Stage at the Phillips Center

This year's party promises to be one of the best ever! Now in its 22nd year, Chocolate & Champagne has proven to be one of the best parties of the year!

Aside from great dance music, provided by Gosia and Ali, and phenomenal food, provided by Blue Water Bay, C&C offers the best of chocolates and complementary champagne and wine. For those who haven't completed their holiday shopping, C&C offers a silent auction with lots of tempting items! Just to give you a glimpse ....

4 hand painted martini glasses from Simply Gorgeous complete with Grey Goose Vodka and shaker.
One week at a condo in Crescent Beach.
From an incredible jeweler friend: 4 rings (topaz, citrine and amethyst) and a silver bracelet with multi-color precious stones.
Two season subscriptions to Gainesville Chamber Orchestra - and Dance Alive National Ballet!
5 day/4 night cruises for two on Carnival Cruise and Royal Caribbean.
8 day/7 night stays for two in Aruba, Saint Martins or the Bahamas.
Classes in Bikram-styled Hatha Yoga (they even have a 6 AM class).
Tickets to the Hippodrome Theatre along with dinner gift certificate for a great evening for two out on the town!

AND EVEN MORE!

Plan on a night to remember!

SUGAR PLUM TEAS A HIT!

Saturday and Sunday, December 18th & 19th 4 PM

Carla Amancio as 'Sugar Plum Fairy' with a tiny fan. Photo Johnston Photography

Dance Alive National Ballet's Sugar Plum Teas have become a great favorite! This is a wonderful opportunity for young dance fans to talk to the professional dancers performing the principal roles in the Nutcracker. Its the perfect party with goodies that only a Sugar Plum Fairy could provide! Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. Last year we were almost sold out! You can get your tickets at the Phillips Center or order them through DANB by calling 352-371-2986.

Please see www.dancealive.org for more information!.

MOMMY & ME ON STAGE

In it's third year, Mommy & Me has grown to be a very popular event! Tiny people with their family or good friends sit right on stage watching the professional dancers. A great time to take some wonderful pictures and share a great memory. Swirling skirts ALMOST touch tiny fingers as the dancers swirl and twirl. Call 352-371-2986 for tickets. Seating is very limited, so get your tickets early!

NUTCRACKER ON THE ROAD

Rostislav Dzabraev in 'Russian'. Photo: Johnston Photography.

December is always a busy month for professional dancers! Reka Gyulai and Rostislav Dzabraev will be in Mobile December 3rd guesting as 'Sugar Plum Fairy' and 'Cavalier' before returning for DANB's performance of NUTCRACKER December 5th at the Villages in Lady Lake and December 11th for two performances in Lady City. Then Andre Valladon, Michele Incollingo and Ms. Dzabraev travel to Bristol for another NUTCRACKER December 13th before heading home for five performances in Gainesville.

If you are interested in catching the show at the Villages, go to www.thevillages.net/boxoffice/. For Lake City, call Community Concerts of Lake City at 386-752-3370 or 386-466-8999.

DRACULA A HUGE SUCCESS!

Andre Valladon at Turlington on UF campus. Note person below. Mr. Valladon had to be at least 1/2 bat to get to the top of limestone!.

ALL of the shows went remarkably well at all the venues. While technically challenging (the show really wasn't designed to be toured), everywhere we went brought standing ovations. At two locations there was no way to fly anything and the castle had to be pulled up by hand with a huge wench - the back tied on to piping on the back walls. At one location we deleted the crypt for one scene to allow the dancers enough room to perform! Crews were amazed that we were able to get everything into a twenty-five foot Penske! Artistic Director Tuttle had it planned down to the last prop.

A fantastic job, well done by everyone involved in this complicated project!

Subscribe to GES. 6 events for $89 - The perfect Holiday Gift!

Dance Alive National Ballet, the Hippodrome Theatre, UF School of Music, UF School of Theatre and Dance and UF Performing Arts hav

e Joined together to present the Gainesville Entertainment Sampler. You receive one voucher to each of the above - over 50 events. An amazing deal! You can find brochures at all of the above organizations and numerous places such as Visit Gainesville. You can order on-line at www.gainesvillearts.com or call the HIPP at 352-375-HIPP to place your order. These make great gifts!

Resident Choreographer Skinner

Recommended for Fellowship

Judy Skinner. Photo Colleen Rand.

DANB Resident Choreographer Judy Skinner has been recommended for an Individual Fellowship from the State of Florida. Applicants for dance fellowships may apply every other year. Recommendations for Fellowships are made by a panel of 5 professionals in the field and are based on the applicants past work. The $5,000 award may be awarded to one recipient or divided between two. Ms. Skinner received the highest score of all the applicants and is being recommended for the full $5,000 fellowship. Fellowship recipients may apply every five years. This will be Ms. Skinner's fourth fellowship from the State of Florida.

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