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Hip hop has been greatly overshadowed by gogo music, a postfunk type of music that is only relevant in the district of columbia. Join fellow alumni and friends at the strathmore for a new twist on a classic. Genrejumping string quartetand strathmore artist in residence alumnicreates engaging, accessible, classical sound. Tchaikovsky meets turntables in this retelling of the ballet classic, complete with an onstage dj and electric violinist, an opening set from hiphop legend kurtis blow, and a breakdancing sugar plum fairy. A familyfriendly holiday mashup, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography. Mc kurtis blowone of hip hops founding fathersopens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. The 20 concerts to see in dc between now and 2020 insidehook. Approximately 110 minutes with a 20minute intermission. Special guest emcee kurtis blow charted the first rap gold record with the breaks in 1980. Music is duke ellingtons excellent version of the nutcracker plus contemporary and classic pop, funk, and salsa. Gwdc dancers are trained in a uniquely american curriculum.
How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing to. With momentum dance theatre, the jazz hip hop nutcracker will be performed at the publick playhouse from december 6 to 8, 2019. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography learn more. Casting versatile professional dancers in jazz, hip hop, salsa, and contemporary for jazz hip hop nutcracker, a dance theater show created and presented in. Set in colonialera georgetown and, later, under a canopy of cherry blossoms, the washington ballets d. Jazz hip hop nutcracker, momentum dance theatres fabulous, original modern spin on the traditional holiday show, has been wowing and charming audiences since 2000. If you enjoyed the nutcracker with your loved ones, you can also try out one of these other holiday shows in the washington, dc area.
The hip hop nutcracker with special guest mc kurtis blow this holiday mashup for the whole family is back by popular demand. With general washington as the nutcracker, george iii as the rat king, and other historical figures, the story comes to life with over 100 dancers, stunning set designs, and original costumes. Nov 24, 2016 ballet meets hip hop in this marvellous mashup. Sep 17, 2015 cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way. Dec 01, 2016 the big dramatic moment in the washington ballets nutcracker is when claras toy breaks. Start by finding your event on the the hip hop nutcracker 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. This imaginative performance blends modern hiphop choreography, an onstage dj and an electric violinist to recreate the nutcracker in truly original fashion.
We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. Workshop with artist in residence niccolo seligmann. The performance also features a dj, a violinist and hiphop legend, mc kurtis blow. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker, comes.
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