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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, the first outreach production of Montage Dance Theatre, was a smashing success. Under the artistic direction of Jeng Halili, the wonderful production with a cast of professional soloists and nearly 70 student dancers from almost twenty different dance studios, schools, colleges and universities dazzled in front of more than 1,000 people.
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“It’s such a great experience for my daughter. I see her grow as a dancer throughout the entire program."
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“She is looking forward to the rehearsals every weekend. Always ready, never complains about the hard work.”
“The environment is so positive. Director is great, coaches are great, professional dancers are great, even the kids are great!”
“It’s already over! I am going to sooo miss my friends!”
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Dec 19th ~ Dec 20th
Santa Ana High School Theater
520 W. Walnut St. , Santa Ana, CA 92701 |
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Artistic Director: Jeng Halili, MA Dance Studies / University of Surrey, England, BA / University of the Philippines, Magna Cum Laude; trained in classical ballet, modern, jazz, tap, Chinese, Indonesian, Polynesian, and Phillipine dances; during her career as a professional ballet and modern dancer, performed in China France, Hong Kong, Phillpines, Sigapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Venezuela, United Kingdom, and US; performed with many internationally-reowned dancers, including Fernando Bujones, Patrick Bissell, Leslie Brown, Joyce Cuoco, Martin Van Hamel, Natalie Makarova, Eleanor D'Antuono, and Yoko Morishita; also performed with the Central Ballet of China in Beijing; featured in lead roles in classics such as Don Quixote, Giselle, La Gitana, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and in modern pieces, such as Ang Sultan, Dabaw, Pagsamba. |
Welcome to Montage Dance Theater’s initial presentation of "The Nutcracker". This is our very own rendition of the much-loved story that has become a ballet tradition every holiday season.
With this, we commence a series of productions that will showcase the artistry and talent of our young dancers alongside accomplished professional performers. This is born out of the belief that performance onstage is the culmination of every dancer's aspirations and hard work. In addition to the Nutcracker, we have lined up many great productions next year which I hope you will enjoy: Spring Rhapsody, West Side Story in Tap, Alice in Wonderland, Up Close, and Autumn Wind, among others.
We are very grateful for the unconditional support given by the parents who volunteered their time and skills to make this a truly family undertaking. We are inspired by the dedication and enthusiasm shown by all participants and are heartened by the spirit of cooperation and camaraderie that filled the rehearsal studio.
Last, but not least, we commend the vision, passion, magnanimous heart, and unstinting commitment of Terrance and Rose without which this and future endeavors would not find fulfillment.
We hope you enjoy tonight's performance and we count on seeing you again in our forthcoming productions.
With all my best wishes for the Holidays. Jeng Halili |
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