He furthered his dance training by attending the national college of dance and the houston ballet summer. This page features a ballet video titled houston ballets the nutcracker 2018 rat king. Houston ballet artistic director stanton welch announced plans today for the companys 202014 season, including eight promotions and additions of several new dancers. Houston ballet announces promotions and additions to 2014. Jan 19, 2018 that authenticity is on full display in the nowviral video of watters and former houston ballet company member rhys kosakowski strutting their stuff on treadmills while wearing skyhigh pink stilettos. He began to practice dance at the age of 5 and saw his performance debut in the queensland ballet companys touring production of the nutcracker. Oct 09, 2017 with wortham theater center closed for most of the performing arts season, houston ballet will take the nutcracker to smart financial centre and hobby center for the arts. The production will be performed at the state theatre.
Houston ballets new nutcracker loses a star dancer. He furthered his dance training by attending the national. Rhys was then promoted to the main company of the houston ballet in 2014, and is still a member of the company as of 2016. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include houston ballet. Jeanne doornbos, a former houston ballet principal who appeared with the company from 1973 to 1988, appeared in all three stagings of the nutcracker since it was first produced here 40 years ago. The nutcracker did not make it to america until 1944, when it was first presented at the san francisco ballet. The nutcracker catapults the company into the international arena. Newcastleborn ballet dancer rhys kosakowski on his. Dallas ballet company auditions market in the meadow nutcracker. Rhys was then promoted to the main company of the houston ballet in 2014. Check out these dazzling newandimproved productions of the nutcracker. We make sure that any of our ticket sales of houston ballet events are conducted through the best ballet brokers and we offer a 100% guarantee to you, our customer. Meet new company dancer rhys kosakowski sydney dance company.
Rhys kosakowski, a classical balletcontemporary dancer originally from. As a frequenter of the houston ballet and the nutcracker, i was very excited for a new rendition of the ballet that got me loving the ballet. We have the houston ballet the nutcracker tickets in stock at the moment and you can buy them today if you are planning to experience its magical performance on december 5th. Jun 09, 2016 rhys kosakowski, originally from newcastle, australia, began his early dance training at the marie walton dance academy. Houston ballets the nutcracker 2018 rat king ballet. Sep 09, 20 houston ballet ii graduates asia bui, silken kelly, rhys kosakowski, bridget kuhns, hayden stark, and joel woellner join the company as apprentices. Dallas ballet companys annual nutcracker is the highlight of our year. Houston ballets education and outreach program has reached over 25,000 houston area students as of the 201220 season. Seeing success in alumni rhys kosakowski national college. In 2015, houston ballet demisoloist jim nowakowski made a shocking career aboutface when he soared. Houston ballet s performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Harper watters is a ballet dancer for todays generation.
Cohost derrick shore introduces houston to harper watters, the man playing the role of the nutcracker prince in this years production of the houston ballets the nutcracker. Complete with elaborate sets and scenery, the journey begins with the dream of a young girl, clara, and her nutcracker prince. En avant translated moving forward is a performance of all four levels of the dallas ballet company. Proceeds from this event goes to fight teenaged human trafficking in houston. The houston ballet first presented the family classic in 1987, with choreography by ben stevenson.
The nutcracker grand 1894 opera house, galveston, tx. Limited enrollment in pre ballet and ballet a and b. Publisher, influencer, international luxury lifestyle curator and travel expert, duane wells, has circumnavigated the globe seeking out the best destinations and the very best those destinations have to offer. Meet the hot members of houston ballet wholl dance their way into. Trivia he received the best actor in a musical award at the 2008 sydney theatre awards ceremony. Bonachela forsythe after returning home to australia and joining sydney dance company. Rhys kosakowski and the houston ballet the duane wells. It is the most spectacular nutcracker i know, and my jaw remained dropped for the entire first act and most of the second. Bruce and the nutcracker choreographed by ben stevenson.
Houston ballet the nutcracker tickets the nutcracker. Ballet company in their touring production of the nutcracker. Ongoing enrollment for intermediate and advanced dancers. Sydney eisteddfod alumni set to tour melbourne with houston. Houston ballets performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Dec 02, 2016 one such talented young male dancer who found his way to the houston ballet and the tutelage of the celebrated mr.
One such talented young male dancer who found his way to the houston ballet and the tutelage of the celebrated mr. For more information, please call houston ballet box office at 7. He furthered his dance training by attending the national college of dance and the houston ballet summer intensive. Silken kelly, rhys kosakowski, bridget kuhns, hayden stark, and joel woellner join the rhys kosakowski houston ballet rhys kosakowski, originally from newcastle, australia, began his early dance training at the marie walton dance academy.
Rhys kosakowski at the national college of dance in lambton in 2012 prior to taking an appointment with the houston ballet. Dec 07, 2018 cohost derrick shore introduces houston to harper watters, the man playing the role of the nutcracker prince in this years production of the houston ballet s the nutcracker. Dec 01, 2003 houston ballet principal dancer connor walsh injured an ankle during the world premiere performance of stanton welchs the nutcracker. The foundation also maintains a ballet academy, the houston ballet academy, which trains more than half of the companys dancers. Register now for tap, jazz, contemporary, and modern class for all levels. Houston ballets nutcracker has two new homes this season.
We are back to the houston ballet center for dance. Houston ballet performs the nutcracker once again houston press. This holiday season is our 33nd annual performance of the nutcracker. Houston ballet tickets houston ballet theater tickets. Across the months of june and july 2016, they will return to australia in houston ballets touring production of stanton welchs romeo and juliet. Buy tickets online now or find out more with galveston theater. Houston ballet tickets shipping we typically ship houston ballet tickets either the day of or the day after they are purchased. Welch is rhys kosakowski, the undiscovered young talent whosep 12, 20 houston ballet s roster now stands at 53 dancers. Rhys kosakowski bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Cohost derrick shore introduces houston to harper watters, the man playing the role of the nutcracker prince in this years production of the houston ballet.
A social media maestro and a charismatic performer, the houston ballet soloist is equally at home in front of the camera hosting his hit youtube series, the pre show. That authenticity is on full display in the nowviral video of watters and former houston ballet company member rhys kosakowski strutting their stuff on treadmills while wearing skyhigh pink stilettos. More than one million people have seen the houston ballet s performances over 26 seasons. Meet new company dancer rhys kosakowski sydney dance. Aussie dancer rhys kosakowski, known for his portrayal of billy elliott, now lends his talents to the stunning houston ballet, americas 4th largest. Since its premiere in 1987, ben stevensons version of the nutcracker performed by the houston ballet has become a constant for the city of houston during the holiday season. Rhys kosakowski born 18 october 1994 was one of the four original australian. Its been viewed over a million times, and it became the first in a series of heels videos that have brought watters one opportunity after another. Eight dancers from across the world join houston ballet for. In 2011, the houston ballet held an open audition in sydney to which rhys participated in and got offered an apprenticeship to work in texas. Ballet company, when he performed in their touring production of the nutcracker. To say that it embodies spectacle is a wild understatement.
Join free the captives for the 2nd annual exquisite performance by the moscow ballet of the great russian nutcracker on november 17, 2016 at houston baptist university. Newcastle born rhys kosakowski is about to take the stage for season one. Mayerling at the hobby center sep 26, 2017 photo flash. Houston ballets haper watters is unapologetically himself dance. Welch has transformed houston ballet by raising the level of classical technique, infusing the company with new energy, drive and vision. Houston ballet, operated by houston ballet foundation, is the fourthlargest professional ballet company in the united states, based in houston, texas. Rhys kosakowski, originally from newcastle, australia, began his early dance training at the marie walton dance academy. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker tickets event dates. Houston ballets haper watters is unapologetically himself. Now, one might be inclined to think that, with this. Rhys, aged 17, after being accepted into houston ballet ii. Hb at home stay connected with our dancers and staff from home visit. The worlds favorite holiday ballet the nutcracker at the grand 1894 opera house, galveston, tx. With grand sets and stunning costumes, the nutcracker features the entire company of dancers as well as many houston ballet academy students playing.
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