The sleeping beauty aurora and her prince ballet video. More than one million people have seen the houston ballets performances over 26 seasons. Webb has been a principal dancer at houston ballet since 2003. Oct 10, 2017 houston ballets sara webb and chun wai chan in the nutcracker. Houston ballets 2017 margaret alkek williams jubilee of dance. Houston ballet nutcracker market 1 nrg park, houston, texas 77054 rated 4. The performance was great i especially enjoyed the variety of the three numbers included. Sara webb is introduced by houston ballet artistic director stanton welch as a new principal after a performance friday evening november 28. Artisan school of dance, 11551 louetta rd, houston, tx 2020. After 29 years, the houston ballet is getting a new nutcracker the update to the venerable holiday classic, which provides a significant amount of revenue for most ballet companies, is the. Houston ballets sara webb celebrates her 20th anniversary.
She joined houston ballet in 1997 and has been a principal dancer with the company since 2003. Sara webb is an american professional ballet dancer and a principal dancer with the houston ballet 2003present a native of henderson, nevada, sara webb received her early training at the academy of nevada dance theatre and at the harid conservatory in boca raton, florida, from which she graduated in 1996 after attending the houston ballet academy, ms. Well, we asked our dancers what they did over the summer and what they are looking forward to the most in the 201220 season. She then attended the houston ballet academy for one year and joined houston ballet in 1997. Sara webb bardo, the former principal ballerina at the houston ballet, recently retired after 21 years as a professional dancer. Jul 05, 2018 sara webb, who has been a shimmering presence at houston ballet for 21 years, did not want to make a fuss about retiring.
Sara webb principal dancer at houston ballet houston. May 11, 2018 sara webb, who is eight months pregnant, seemed to be relishing every moment with her kids and her husband, ryan bardo. But when the wortham announced last month that it would be closed for repairs through midmay, the company. Webb was nurtured under stevenson, who first saw her potential and promoted. Houston ballets joyful nutcracker exceeds expectations. Sara webb is introduced by houston ballet artistic director stanton welch as a new principal after a performance friday evening november 28, 2003 at brown theater in wortham theater center, 501. When i got pregnant, i made it a goal to come back for nutcracker. See others named sara webb learn the skills sara has.
Enter your email address to follow en pointe with houston ballet and receive notifications of new posts by email. Dec 18, 2018 sara webb bardo, the former principal ballerina at the houston ballet, recently retired after 21 years as a professional dancer. Stanton welch and his team have done an amazing job with their version of the nutcracker for the houston ballet. Houston ballet principal dancer, sara webb as the sugar plum. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker tickets event dates. Sara webb was an american professional ballet dancer and a principal dancer with the houston ballet 19972018. All included opening night photos by amitava sarkar. She is also the proud mother of two beautiful children. Mary alice parmet of the houston ballet nutcracker. Christine webb, laura elizabeth stein, kelsey keller at the houston ballet nutcracker market photo by fulton davenportpwl studio. From a dance company as renowned as the houston ballet, one could expect no less than a splendid nutcracker for the christmas season. She was promoted to soloist in 2000 and to principal in 2003.
Webb was nurtured under stevenson, who first saw her potential and promoted her to. Houston ballet principal sara webb, now celebrating her 20th season, holds the distinct position of being the only ballerina currently in the company who has worked extensively under two houston ballet artistic directors. Nov 27, 2016 stanton welch and his team have done an amazing job with their version of the nutcracker for the houston ballet. Ballethub is an online education, news, event, and discussion resource for the art of ballet. Apr 2, 2017 houston ballet principal dancer, sara webb as the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker. Artisan ballet companys mission is to inspire a love of classical ballet training in dancers by arranging educational and performance experiences while providing the finest education and training necessary to develop future dancers, choreographers, and teachers of tomorrow. Ben stevenson who left in 2003 and now directs texas ballet theatre and stanton welch. The nutcracker did not make it to america until 1944, when it was first presented at the san francisco ballet. Outstanding ballet the cynthia woods mitchell pavilion presented by huntsman woodlands. To say that it embodies spectacle is a wild understatement. Houston ballet performs this mathematical and intricate work of dance in the mixedrep program, modern masters, may 22 june 1.
Saying goodbye to sara webb, houston ballets prima. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in houston. Dont mess with nutcracker after flooding from hurricane harvey caused extensive damage to the wortham center, houston ballets home theater, the company was forced to reschedule and relocate two of its programs this fall. Buy houston ballet tickets the multi awardwinning musical at broadway discounts of up to 75% off regular ticket prices at. It is the most spectacular nutcracker i know, and my jaw remained dropped for the entire first act and most of the second. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include houston ballet. Summer is upon us, and houston ballet is helping houstonians beat the heat by presenting the idyllic classic swan lake.
Houston ballet season features a new nutcracker, a tempest. More than one million people have seen the houston ballet s performances over 26 seasons. Artisan ballet company abc is a nonprofit organization established by ms. Houston ballet will give thirtyfour performances of the nutcracker at wortham theater center in downtown houston. Sara webb, who has been a shimmering presence at houston ballet for 21 years, did not want to make a fuss about retiring. Sara webb is an american professional ballet dancer and a principal dancer with the houston ballet 2003present a native of henderson, nevada, sara webb received her early training at the academy of nevada dance theatre and at the harid conservatory in boca raton, florida, from which she graduated in 1996.
Jan 24, 2018 houston ballet principal sara webb, now celebrating her 20th season, holds the distinct position of being the only ballerina currently in the company who has worked extensively under two houston ballet artistic directors. The houston ballet first presented the family classic in 1987, with choreography by ben stevenson. Sara webb bardo is a principal dancer for the houston ballet company. Learn more about houston ballet principal dancer sara webb.
The school is named after ben stevenson, who served as. Sara webb received her early training at the academy of nevada dance theatre and at the harid conservatory in boca raton, florida. Houston ballets sara webb celebrates her 20th anniversary pointe. Houston ballet, operated by houston ballet foundation, is the fourthlargest professional ballet company in the united states, based in houston, texas. Houston ballet season features a new nutcracker, a. Visitors can enjoy many educational tutorials and tips for ballet technique, create and join discussions in the forums, and see nearby or search for dance schools, summer programs auditions and performances. Founded in 1955, houston ballet academy is one of americas foremost dance training institutions. Sara webb just weeks after giving birth to her third child, sara webb was back on stage performing as the sugar plum fairy in houston ballets the nutcracker. There are several ballet versions of a midsummer nights dream, and houston ballet is fortunate to be the first american company to perform john neumeiers version. She did not want to feel pressured about making her final performance or. About sara webb sarawebb is a native of las vegas, nevada, and came to houston in 1996, following her formal dance training at the harid conservatory in boca raton, florida. Houston ballet season features a new nutcracker, a tempest, and classics houston ballet season features new nutcracker, tempest and classics. Sara webb just weeks after giving birth to her third child, sara webb was back on stage performing as the sugar plum fairy in houston ballet s the nutcracker.
Houston ballet archives 365 things to do in houston. Judith fugate on balanchines the four temperaments. Sep 04, 2012 summer diary series principal sara webb ever wondered what our houston ballet company dancers do over the summer. Webb was invited to join houston ballet in 1997, at the age of 18. Judith fugate on balanchines the four temperaments ballet. Yet three of houston ballet s five principal ballerinas juggle both lives, and appear to be doing it well. Houston ballets performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Dec 02, 2016 sara webb is introduced by houston ballet artistic director stanton welch as a new principal after a performance friday evening november 28, 2003 at brown theater in wortham theater center, 501.
Houston ballets new nutcracker loses a star dancer. Mar 06, 2011 sara webb returns to the wortham theater stage in houston ballet s the sleeping beauty this week, four months after the birth of her second child. Houston, texas in a state known for being big, houston is bigger than some small states. The foundation also maintains a ballet academy, the houston ballet academy, which trains more than half of the companys dancers. The opening night cast for the nutcracker will feature lauren anderson as the sugar plum fairy, zdenek konvalina who makes his debut as the. Houston ballet performs the nutcracker once again houston press. Sara webb, who is eight months pregnant, seemed to be relishing every moment with her kids and her husband, ryan bardo. Saying goodbye to sara webb, houston ballets prima ballerina. Ever wondered what our houston ballet company dancers do over the summer. What fuels houston ballet dancers during the nutcracker.
Sara webb returns to the wortham theater stage in houston ballets the sleeping beauty this week, four months after the birth of her second child. Applause, applause for market chair sara wright parr, a. Houston, texas houston ballet the nutcracker ballet. I have seen numerous productions of this cherished holiday. As the houston ballets beloved seasonal production of the nutcracker gets into full swing, it is without principal ballerina sara webb, who. Its so moving that it fills your senses with the beauty of a snowy forest and the shimmering magic of their pirouettes and lifts. Houston ballet dancer juggles family, her craft houston.
She has danced with houston ballet for fourteen years, and has also served as a guest principal dancer for the australian ballet and ballet west. The academy is the official school of houston ballet, americas fourth largest ballet company, which has been hailed by the new york times as one of the nations best ballet companies. Nutcracker rhodes elliott and artists of houston ballet photo amitava sarkar herehouston. Houston ballet principals discuss their motherhood dance. During her career, webb has performed throughout the world. Houston ballet, the nutcracker, sugar plum fairy, sara webb. You have the potential to be the greatest but you have to put in the work, you cant just expect it to happen. Houston ballet wikimili, the best wikipedia reader.
Sara webb received her early training at the academy of nevada dance theatre and at the harid conservatory in boca raton, florida, from which she graduated in 1996. 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. Since its premiere in 1987, ben stevensons version of the nutcracker performed by the houston ballet has become a constant for. Summer diary series principal sara webb en pointe with. Check out this weeks entry from principal sara webb. View sara webbs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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. Houston ballet principal sara webb, now celebrating her 20th season, holds. Dec 08, 2011 learn more about houston ballet principal dancer sara webb. Despite hurricane harvey, houston ballets nutcracker is.
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