Streaming The Nutcracker

 A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is streaming an encore presentation of The Nutcracker. Go to avaballet.com for a link. The show will be available the entire month of December.

The Notcracker

While we will not be allowed to perform a traditional “The Nutcracker” we are going to do our best to inject a little of the show’s holiday spirt into the community. A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Phil will take the lemons they have been given and make lemonade.

First, we will be doing pop-up mini dances all throughout the community. Several Reno Phil musicians and A.V.A. Ballet Theatre dancers will perform a suite, such as the Mirlitons, from “The Nutcracker” at a museum, a restaurant, and other public spaces. We can’t announce in advance where these pop-ups will occur because we can’t risk drawing a large unsafe crowd. But we plan to have a little Mother Ginger here and mice and soldiers over there. Keep on the lookout for the holiday fun.

In addition, we are going to perform excerpts of Act II at the Pioneer Center. We can do Act II because maintaining social distancing with the dancers is possible. So the lucky 50 people in the theater will get to see Spanish, Chinese, Arabian, Mother Ginger, Russians, Waltz of the Flowers, and the Sugar Plum Fairy perform. There will be a much reduced Reno Phil in front of the stage, not in the orchestra pit. Sets will be minimal but we want to let the dancers perform and show us the talent they have been forced to put on hold for the last seven months.

Finally, the entire month of December, we will be streaming an encore performance of last year’s “The Nutcracker”.  It was the 25^th anniversary production and if you need your “The Nutcracker” fix it is extremely entertaining. We are also having our popular Nutcracker boutique set up in the Pioneer lobby throughout December 5th, 12th, and 19th 1pm to 3pm. I know many people collect Nutcrackers so you can purchase a Nutcracker and help a worthwhile non-profit organization. We will post details of these events on-line at avaballet.com

The Little Mermaid Postponed Again

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is being forced to cancel the September performances of The Little Mermaid. The ballets will be performed in our spring 2021 dates. Mark you calendars for May 1st and 2nd when the ballet goes under the sea with the Reno Phil.

Vortex Canceled Due to COVID-19

It is with a heavy heart that we are being forced to cancel Vortex, the Ballet That Rocks Reno. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible to keep our dancers and audiences safe. Look for a link to last year's Vortex to see an encore performance of this wonderful ballet. Go to our website and Facebook page for more information.

Please Use Extra Caution During This COVID19 Crisis

• Wash your hands!
• Wear a mask when going out
• Stay home if at all possible
• No parties or gatherings
• Wash your hands!
• Carry hand sanitizer and use frequently
• Keep at least six feet from others
• Minimize trips to the store
• Don't touch your face
• Clean and sanitize all surfaces in your home frequently
• Wash your hands

Thank you!

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Vortex and Sleeping Beauty Auditions

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, a classic favorite choreographed by artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne. 

Auditions for Vortex, the ballet that rocks, will be held the same day.

Auditions will be held Sunday, April 26th at the Nevada Dance Academy 1790 West 4th Street Reno, Nevada 89503. Auditions will be held at the following times:

Sleeping Beauty

Noon – 12:30pm 8 – 9 year olds (boys and girls)

12:30pm – 1:15pm 10-11 year olds (boys and girls)

1:15pm – 2:00pm 12-14 year olds (boys and girls)

2:00pm – 2:45pm Corps de Ballet (Girls en Pointe and Male dancers)

Vortex

2:00pm – 2:45pm Strong en Pointe Artistic Female Dancers

$15.00 Audition fee per person

Rehearsals begin the first of June for Vortex

Rehearsals will begin the first of August for Sleeping Beauty

Vortex will be performed July 17th and 18th at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch.


Sleeping Beauty will be performed at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts September 19th and 20th with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.

 For more information please contact (775) 762-5165

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Phil's The Little Mermaid

Reno, NV - The spring gala season for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet The Little Mermaid on April 18^th and 19th at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, The Little Mermaid is the captivating story of the beautiful mermaid and her dreams of becoming a human. A dashing prince, a sea witch, crabs, and jovial eels have starring roles in this fantasy adventure. This classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the entire family. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra with Laura Jackson will perform the exciting score.

Outstanding guest principal dancers who have danced with the Idaho Ballet and Salt Lake City’s Utah Ballet will perform with the large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.

The Saturday April 18th performance will be held at 8pm and the Sunday April 19^th performance will be at 2pm. Ticket prices for adults are $30 to $57. Ticket prices for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are $25 to $52. For tickets call the Pioneer Center at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

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