Tag: The Nutcracker
Marat’s ‘Nutcracker’ to feature local as Sugar Plum Fairy
Students, staff and parents at the Marat Daukayev School of Ballet are hard at work preparing for this year’s performances of “The Nutcracker.” The classical ballet school was established in 2001 by Windsor Square residents Marat and Pamela Daukayev. Marat danced with Russia’s Kirov Ballet for 20 years and was a principal dancer. He and […]
‘Nutcracker’ features two princes and a surprise guest
After a two-year hiatus, enthusiasm is bubbling as the curtain is set to rise on the Marat Daukayev School of Ballet production of “The Nutcracker.” This year’s production — the school’s 20th — will feature four performances on Dec. 10 and 11 with 96 students from the school and guest Yui Masuda visiting from Tokyo […]
Dreams of sugar plum fairies return to Marat’s ‘Nutcracker’
Little girl dreams of sugar plum fairies and waltzing snowflakes will come alive this holiday season when, after a long two-year wait, Marat Daukayev will present his magic of the holiday season on a professional stage. The school’s ballet students — many live in our neighborhoods — will leap and twirl in four performances of […]
Marat ‘Nutcracker’ comes to life this holiday season
A Sugar Plum Fairy, waltzing snowflakes and toy soldiers are among holiday favorites in Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre’s magical performance of “The Nutcracker.” More than 150 dancers, many from our neighborhoods, will twirl and leap in seven shows this month at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, 5151 State University Drive on the Cal State University […]
Local ballerinas leap and bound in Daukayev’s ‘Nutcracker’
A handsome prince, dancing snowflakes and a child’s toy nutcracker come to life in this seasonal favorite—“The Nutcracker”—performed by students in the Marat Daukayev School of Ballet. Boys and girls through teen-age students at the Miracle Mile-based school will dance five performances at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State Los Angeles. Showtimes are […]
