Something like hiphop will give you the freedom to figure out what your body can do, and what your unique style is. Lia cirio performing in the boston ballets production of swan lakephoto by. Nutcracker guest artist jeffrey cirio the nutcracker is right around the corner, and we are thrilled that jeffrey cirio of the boston ballet will be among the guest artists to appear in this exquisite production. For the most part, the choreography is serviceable but uninteresting standard steps paired together in standard combinations that have little to do either with the musics emotional depth or its. Her younger brother jeffrey cirio, previously with boston ballet, became the first filam male principal dancer with the abt before joining the english national ballet as a guest artist in 2017. In addition to his career as a principal dancer at boston ballet, hes an emerging choreographer who also manages his own dance troupe. Former boston ballet star jeffrey cirio, who left the company to become a soloist with the american ballet theatre, will return to the hub for some performances of the nutcracker this season. Boston ballet decided last year that instead of spending money to refurbish its nutcracker, it would create a new production from scratch. Boston ballets jeffrey cirio takes a leap as a choreographer don quixote act 3 kitri.
She is the sister of american ballet theatre principal dancer and former boston ballet principal dancer jeffrey cirio. Jeffrey cirio won grand prix at the finals in 2009 and subsequently joined the boston ballet, where he now is a principal dancer. Jeffrey cirio, lead principal english national ballet youtube. Jeffrey cirio returns to boston for the nutcracker the.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. As soon as she steps on the stage, and until she floats off of it, misa kuranaga reminds you why she is a principal with her gorgeous performance as the white swan as well as the black swan. In december 2012, jeffrey cirio, principal dancer at the boston ballet, told pointe magazine that hiphop helped him find himself as a dancer. Be sure to catch boston ballets brandnew nutcracker november 23.
The cirio siblings are such outstanding dancers, they have been featured in bostons leading publications and dance magazines. Each week, lia cirio can go through over 30 pairs of pointe shoes. The fearless abandon and ease with which he moves captivates viewers, but this week, he wont be gracing the stage alongside other boston ballet artists. So i decided to just take a chance and auditioned at abt and sent my stuff in to san francisco ballet. Jun 08, 2016 each week, lia cirio can go through over 30 pairs of pointe shoes. Jeffrey cirio is an american classical ballet dancer. American ballet theatres jeffrey cirio is looking for a challenge. Be sure to catch boston ballets brandnew nutcracker november 23december 30. Dec 17, 2011 particularly notable were jeffrey cirio, a former stark student now a soloist with boston ballet, as the snow king and the always imressive 16yearold hannah bettes she of the amazing feet and unbelievable extensions as the snow queen. Lia and jeffrey cirio for their best tips about how to survive and thrive during the run of performances. Join facebook to connect with jeffrey cirio and others you may know.
Beloved ballet nutcracker returns to entertain region with full casts of characters. Refreshing an evergreen, next gens imperial nutcracker. Be sure to catch boston ballet s brandnew nutcracker november 23december 30. Performed with english national ballet in 2017 as guest artist, joined as lead principal in. Jeffrey cirio, who goes from better to best and beyond, was the epitome of a dashing, devoted prince, and misa kuranaga was luminous as cinderella. Mikko nissinens the nutcracker nov 24dec 31, 2017 jeffrey cirio and emily hoff in the nutcracker, photo by sabi varga, patrick yocum and delia wadagill in boston ballets the nutcracker, photo credit. Heres a special treat from lead principal jeffrey cirio, who dressed up as a panda for ballet class today. When he was 16 years old, cirio became a trainee at the boston ballet school. Cirio, who trained with patel conservatory dance department chair and nutcracker director peter stark, had wonderful things to say of him in a recent interview for the barre. Mikko nissinens nutcracker robert perdziolas set included snow falling gently in a forest of silver birches in this production by the boston ballet at the boston opera house. It was certainly the happiest of the three collaborations between tchaikovsky and petipa the others were swan lake and nutcracker.
Philadelphiaborn lia cirio is currently a principal dancer with the boston ballet. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. When he was 16 years old, cirio became a trainee at the boston ballet school and joined boston ballet ii, a twoyear program. Date, 2015boston, ma boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen welcomes jeffrey cirio, former boston ballet principal dancer, back to the boston opera house stage for select. Drosselmeier in the nutcracker get principal dancer lasha khozashvilis perspective on dancing the role of drosselmeier in mikko nissinens the nutcracker. On a sublime spring day, brilliant sun streamed through the windows of a boston ballet studio as principal dancer jeffrey cirio and his colleagues gathered to rehearse. Updating the nutcracker and swan lake for boston audiences.
Apr 10, 20 principal dancers, jeffrey cirio and misa kuranaga in boston ballet s production of sleeping beauty 20. Filam siblings lia, jeffrey cirio principal dancers at. Hoffmanns tale of a young girl named clara and a nutcracker who turns into a prince and leads her on a magical journey to the kingdom of sweets. He became a trainee with boston ballet school and joined boston ballet ii for the 20072008 season. Two of their principal dancers, filipino american siblings lia and jeffrey cirio, will be performing with the company at the lincoln center. Boston ballets nutcracker, at boston opera house the. Boston ballets nutcracker brings its enchantment the. Jeffrey cirio life chance gala in 2011 with columbia classcal ballet. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Jeffrey cirio returns to boston ballet nutcracker as guest. Boston ballet premiere april 8, 2010, boston opera house, boston, massachusetts the performance of coppelia, a balanchine ballet, is presented by arrangement with the george balanchine trust and has been produced in accordance with the balanchine style and balanchine technique service standards established and provided by the trust. Cirio began his ballet training at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, under the direction of marcia dale weary.
Nov 30, 2009 for the youngest viewers, boston ballets production is terrific. Lia cirios quest to modernize the ballet world nbc news. Toronto international ballet theatre the nutcracker. Boston ballets jeffrey cirio takes a leap as choreographer. Performed with english national ballet in 2017 as guest artist, joined as lead principal in 2018. After attending mikko nissinens the nutcracker on december 28, i was left with the feeling that having danced more than 40 performances of it in two months, the company was showing a certain weariness. Cirio has won numerous ballet competitions worldwide, including a gold medal at the helsinki international ballet competition. Jeffrey cirio started his ballet training at central pennsylvania youth ballet and went on to train at boston ballet. Date, 2015boston, ma boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen welcomes jeffrey cirio, former boston ballet principal dancer, back to the boston opera house stage for select performances of the nutcracker. But behind her success lies a deep reserve of tenacity and discipline.
He became a trainee with boston ballet school and joined boston ballet ii for the 200708 season. After nine years at boston ballet, kuranaga, a seemingly effortless dancer, has reached her prime. May 03, 2019 jeffrey cirio is one bad ass ballet boy. Boston ballet the sleeping beauty boston dancetabs. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Dec 12, 2012 boston ballet the nutcracker boston, opera house novdec 2012. The nutcracker boston ballet, boston opera house, 539. He became a principal at boston ballet, then a principal at abt, and now is at english national. Jeffrey cirio joined abt as a soloist in august 2015 after dancing as a principal with boston ballet. Two of their principal dancers, filipinoamerican siblings lia and jeffrey cirio, will be performing with the company at the lincoln center. Boston ballet cinderella boston, opera house march 2014.
Cirio trained at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, boston ballet, and orlando ballet school. Jeffrey cirio as the nutcracker prince, misa kuranaga as the sugar plum fairy, kathleen. In 2015, cirio moved to the american ballet theatre company as a soloist. Two of their principal dancers, filipinoamerican siblings lia and jeffrey cirio, will.
Two years ago, you left your principal contract with boston ballet to join american ballet theater abt. He became a trainee with boston ballet school and joined boston ballet. Abt promotes jeffrey cirio and blaine hoven dance informa usa. The nutcracker is right around the corner, and we are thrilled that jeffrey cirio of the boston ballet will be among the guest artists to appear in this exquisite production. Boston ballets principal dancer lia cirio takes you behindthescenes for a dancers perspective on the nutcracker from the wings. Boston ballet the sleeping beauty boston, opera house march 22, 20. How three arlington, ma residents enliven boston ballets. Jan 01, 20 mikko nissinens nutcracker robert perdziolas set included snow falling gently in a forest of silver birches in this production by the boston ballet at the boston opera house. He is only man of asian descent to become a principal at american ballet theatre. Take a peek behind the scenes as boston ballet school students rehearse an exciting new work by principal dancer lia cirio, premiering as. Boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen welcomes jeffrey cirio, former boston ballet principal dancer, back to the boston opera house stage for select performances of the nutcracker. Sep 21, 2017 outside the amphitheater in vail, he fills kirsten evans in on company transitions, cirio collective, and jeffreys upcoming guest contract with the english national ballet. The boston ballet has announced its new york tour from june 25th to 29th. Jan 30, 2014 the fearless abandon and ease with which he moves captivates viewers, but this week, he wont be gracing the stage alongside other boston ballet artists.
The boston ballet has announced its new york tour june 25th to 29th. For most ballet lovers, the sleeping beauty is the supreme accomplishment of 19 th century classical ballet. Mikko nissinens the nutcracker nov 24dec 31, 2017 jeffrey cirio and emily hoff in the nutcracker, photo by sabi varga, patrick yocum and delia wadagill in. Her parents had taken her to see the nutcracker outside of.
Do you have a signature step one that comes naturally to you. Beloved ballet nutcracker returns to entertain region. Lia cirio jeffreys brother both are principal dancers and lasha khozashvili made an elegant pair as snow queen and king. Misa kuranaga as the sugar plum fairy and jeffrey cirio as the nutcracker prince. Boston ballet the nutcracker boston, opera house novdec 2012. Jul 05, 2016 jeffrey cirio joined abt as a soloist in august 2015 after dancing as a principal with boston ballet. Nov 25, 2012 a shimmering nutcracker from boston ballet a shimmering nutcracker from boston ballet. When misa sees something, she grabs it with both hands, says ballet master larissa ponomarenko, one of kuranagas coaches. Jeffrey cirio began his ballet training at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, under the direction of marcia dale weary, where he studied privately with laszlo berdo. Sep 20, 2016 american ballet theatres jeffrey cirio is looking for a challenge.
Charlotte nebres and the filam ballet stars who came. His promotion to a principal dancer was announced by kevin mckenzie in july 2016. Siblings lia and jeffrey cirio are principal dancers at. Particularly notable were jeffrey cirio, a former stark student now a soloist with boston ballet, as the snow king and the always imressive 16yearold hannah bettes she of the amazing feet and unbelievable extensions as the snow queen. Date, 2015 boston, ma boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen welcomes jeffrey cirio, former boston ballet principal dancer, back to the boston opera house stage for select performances of the nutcracker. Alumni news cpyb central pennsylvania youth ballet. American ballet theatre principal jeffrey cirio is a smart. December 28 and 31, 2014 carla deford what a difference three days makes. He also studied at boston ballet school under the direction of deirdre miles burger and franco davita. Jeffrey cirio trained at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, boston.
Boston ballet has carved its own niche with an extravagant production featuring lavish sets and costumes. Jeffrey cirio began his ballet training at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, under the direction of marcia dale weary. Next generation lia cirios the peppermint wind youtube. A shimmering nutcracker from boston ballet a shimmering nutcracker from boston ballet. Boston ballets nutcracker, at boston opera house the new. Choreographer and in 2019, she choreographed the peppermint wind for boston ballet schools next generation. Boston ballets new nutcracker mikko nissinens new production of the nutcracker is well crafted, and exquisitely performed, but hardly new. The boston ballets new nutcracker at the boston opera house is newly enchanting. For most balletlovers, the sleeping beauty is the supreme accomplishment of 19 th century classical ballet. American ballet theatres jeffrey cirio is looking for a. Boston ballet s principal dancer lia cirio takes you behindthescenes for a dancers perspective on the nutcracker from the wings. Principal dancers, jeffrey cirio and misa kuranaga in boston ballets production of sleeping beauty 20.
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