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. Buy houston ballet tickets the multi awardwinning musical at broadway discounts of up to 75% off regular ticket prices at. Houston ballet principal sara webb, now celebrating her 20th season, holds. Learn more about houston ballet principal dancer sara webb.
During her career, webb has performed throughout the world. She was promoted to soloist in 2000 and to principal in 2003. Houston ballet season features a new nutcracker, a tempest, and classics houston ballet season features new nutcracker, tempest and classics. Houston ballet, operated by houston ballet foundation, is the fourthlargest professional ballet company in the united states, based in houston, texas. Houston ballets joyful nutcracker exceeds expectations. Founded in 1955, houston ballet academy is one of americas foremost dance training institutions.
Houston ballets sara webb celebrates her 20th anniversary pointe. Ballethub is an online education, news, event, and discussion resource for the art of ballet. Houston ballet season features a new nutcracker, a tempest. Webb was invited to join houston ballet in 1997, at the age of 18. Sara webb bardo, the former principal ballerina at the houston ballet, recently retired after 21 years as a professional dancer. Houston ballets performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Sara webb principal dancer at houston ballet houston. She joined houston ballet in 1997 and has been a principal dancer with the company since 2003. As the houston ballets beloved seasonal production of the nutcracker gets into full swing, it is without principal ballerina sara webb, who. Saying goodbye to sara webb, houston ballets prima. Since its premiere in 1987, ben stevensons version of the nutcracker performed by the houston ballet has become a constant for. Webb has been a principal dancer at houston ballet since 2003.
Yet three of houston ballet s five principal ballerinas juggle both lives, and appear to be doing it well. Sara webb received her early training at the academy of nevada dance theatre and at the harid conservatory in boca raton, florida. 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. It is the most spectacular nutcracker i know, and my jaw remained dropped for the entire first act and most of the second. When i got pregnant, i made it a goal to come back for nutcracker. Houston ballet season features a new nutcracker, a. The sleeping beauty aurora and her prince ballet video. The opening night cast for the nutcracker will feature lauren anderson as the sugar plum fairy, zdenek konvalina who makes his debut as the. Sara webb is introduced by houston ballet artistic director stanton welch as a new principal after a performance friday evening november 28. Houston ballets sara webb celebrates her 20th anniversary. 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 foundation also maintains a ballet academy, the houston ballet academy, which trains more than half of the companys dancers. 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, texas in a state known for being big, houston is bigger than some small states. The houston ballet first presented the family classic in 1987, with choreography by ben stevenson. Its so moving that it fills your senses with the beauty of a snowy forest and the shimmering magic of their pirouettes and lifts. Apr 2, 2017 houston ballet principal dancer, sara webb as the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker. Houston ballets 2017 margaret alkek williams jubilee of dance. Judith fugate on balanchines the four temperaments ballet. What fuels houston ballet dancers during the nutcracker. Houston ballet dancer juggles family, her craft houston.
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. 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 school is named after ben stevenson, who served as. Stanton welch and his team have done an amazing job with their version of the nutcracker for the houston ballet. All included opening night photos by amitava sarkar. Christine webb, laura elizabeth stein, kelsey keller at the houston ballet nutcracker market photo by fulton davenportpwl studio. More than one million people have seen the houston ballets performances over 26 seasons. 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. 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. Webb was nurtured under stevenson, who first saw her potential and promoted.
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. Ben stevenson who left in 2003 and now directs texas ballet theatre and stanton welch. Nutcracker rhodes elliott and artists of houston ballet photo amitava sarkar herehouston. Sara webb, who has been a shimmering presence at houston ballet for 21 years, did not want to make a fuss about retiring. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker tickets event dates. Sara webb, who is eight months pregnant, seemed to be relishing every moment with her kids and her husband, ryan bardo.
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. Artisan ballet company abc is a nonprofit organization established by ms. Enter your email address to follow en pointe with houston ballet and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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.
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. Sep 04, 2012 summer diary series principal sara webb ever wondered what our houston ballet company dancers do over the summer. She did not want to feel pressured about making her final performance or. Houston ballet nutcracker market 1 nrg park, houston, texas 77054 rated 4. From a dance company as renowned as the houston ballet, one could expect no less than a splendid nutcracker for the christmas season. Nov 27, 2016 stanton welch and his team have done an amazing job with their version of the nutcracker for the houston ballet. 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. Dec 08, 2011 learn more about houston ballet principal dancer sara webb. I have seen numerous productions of this cherished holiday. 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. 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. Artisan school of dance, 11551 louetta rd, houston, tx 2020. Well, we asked our dancers what they did over the summer and what they are looking forward to the most in the 201220 season.
The nutcracker did not make it to america until 1944, when it was first presented at the san francisco ballet. Summer diary series principal sara webb en pointe with. To say that it embodies spectacle is a wild understatement. Houston ballet principals discuss their motherhood dance. Check out this weeks entry from principal sara webb. See others named sara webb learn the skills sara has. Applause, applause for market chair sara wright parr, a. 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. Dec 18, 2018 sara webb bardo, the former principal ballerina at the houston ballet, recently retired after 21 years as a professional dancer.
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. Houston, texas houston ballet the nutcracker ballet. But when the wortham announced last month that it would be closed for repairs through midmay, the company. 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, the nutcracker, sugar plum fairy, sara webb.
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 ballerina. 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. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include houston ballet. Houston ballets new nutcracker loses a star dancer. She is also the proud mother of two beautiful children.
Houston ballet performs the nutcracker once again houston press. 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. Summer is upon us, and houston ballet is helping houstonians beat the heat by presenting the idyllic classic swan lake. Sara webb bardo is a principal dancer for the houston ballet company. 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. Sara webb was an american professional ballet dancer and a principal dancer with the houston ballet 19972018. 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. The performance was great i especially enjoyed the variety of the three numbers included. Houston ballet will give thirtyfour performances of the nutcracker at wortham theater center in downtown houston.
Houston ballet principal dancer, sara webb as the sugar plum. Oct 10, 2017 houston ballets sara webb and chun wai chan in the nutcracker. May 11, 2018 sara webb, who is eight months pregnant, seemed to be relishing every moment with her kids and her husband, ryan bardo. Webb was nurtured under stevenson, who first saw her potential and promoted her to. Outstanding ballet the cynthia woods mitchell pavilion presented by huntsman woodlands. 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. Judith fugate on balanchines the four temperaments. Ever wondered what our houston ballet company dancers do over the summer. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in houston. She then attended the houston ballet academy for one year and joined houston ballet in 1997. Despite hurricane harvey, houston ballets nutcracker is.