Cirio trained at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, boston ballet, and orlando ballet school. Cirio began his ballet training at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, under the direction of marcia dale weary. 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. For most balletlovers, the sleeping beauty is the supreme accomplishment of 19 th century classical ballet. He became a principal at boston ballet, then a principal at abt, and now is at english national. The old production was justly celebrated since every holiday season more people saw it than saw any other nutcracker in the world. In december 2012, jeffrey cirio, principal dancer at the boston ballet, told pointe magazine that hiphop helped him find himself as a dancer.
He became a trainee with boston ballet school and joined boston ballet ii for the 200708 season. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Nov 25, 2012 a shimmering nutcracker from boston ballet a shimmering nutcracker from boston ballet. Jeffrey cirio trained at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, boston. December 28 and 31, 2014 carla deford what a difference three days makes. Jul 05, 2016 jeffrey cirio joined abt as a soloist in august 2015 after dancing as a principal with boston ballet. Performed with english national ballet in 2017 as guest artist, joined as lead principal in. Performed with english national ballet in 2017 as guest artist, joined as lead principal in 2018. Boston ballet the nutcracker boston, opera house novdec 2012.
Nov 30, 2009 for the youngest viewers, boston ballets production is terrific. Boston ballets new nutcracker mikko nissinens new production of the nutcracker is well crafted, and exquisitely performed, but hardly new. Misa kuranaga as the sugar plum fairy and jeffrey cirio as the nutcracker prince. Take a peek behind the scenes as boston ballet school students rehearse an exciting new work by principal dancer lia cirio, premiering as. Jeffrey cirio started his ballet training at central pennsylvania youth ballet and went on to train at boston ballet. Alumni news cpyb central pennsylvania youth ballet. Be sure to catch boston ballets brandnew nutcracker november 23.
Two years ago, you left your principal contract with boston ballet to join american ballet theater abt. Boston ballet s principal dancer lia cirio takes you behindthescenes for a dancers perspective on the nutcracker from the wings. Lia cirio jeffreys brother both are principal dancers and lasha khozashvili made an elegant pair as snow queen and king. The boston ballet has announced its new york tour from june 25th to 29th. Jeffrey cirio life chance gala in 2011 with columbia classcal ballet.
Philadelphiaborn lia cirio is currently a principal dancer with the boston ballet. 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. How three arlington, ma residents enliven boston ballets. Beloved ballet nutcracker returns to entertain region. When he was 16 years old, cirio became a trainee at the boston ballet school. Boston ballet the sleeping beauty boston, opera house march 22, 20. 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. Jeffrey cirio began his ballet training at the central pennsylvania youth ballet, under the direction of marcia dale weary. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. In addition to his career as a principal dancer at boston ballet, hes an emerging choreographer who also manages his own dance troupe. He is only man of asian descent to become a principal at american ballet theatre. When he was 16 years old, cirio became a trainee at the boston ballet school and joined boston ballet ii, a twoyear program. Jeffrey cirio, lead principal english national ballet youtube.
Beloved ballet nutcracker returns to entertain region with full casts of characters. Next generation lia cirios the peppermint wind youtube. Siblings lia and jeffrey cirio are principal dancers at. Two of their principal dancers, filipinoamerican siblings lia and jeffrey cirio, will be performing with the company at the lincoln center. Be sure to catch boston ballets brandnew nutcracker november 23december 30. 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. 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. 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. Drosselmeier in the nutcracker get principal dancer lasha khozashvilis perspective on dancing the role of drosselmeier in mikko nissinens the nutcracker.
The boston ballet has announced its new york tour june 25th to 29th. American ballet theatre principal jeffrey cirio is a smart. 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. But behind her success lies a deep reserve of tenacity and discipline. When misa sees something, she grabs it with both hands, says ballet master larissa ponomarenko, one of kuranagas coaches. Dec 12, 2012 boston ballet the nutcracker boston, opera house novdec 2012.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. 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. 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. Filam siblings lia, jeffrey cirio principal dancers at. Boston ballet decided last year that instead of spending money to refurbish its nutcracker, it would create a new production from scratch. 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.
Something like hiphop will give you the freedom to figure out what your body can do, and what your unique style is. Principal dancers, jeffrey cirio and misa kuranaga in boston ballets production of sleeping beauty 20. The nutcracker boston ballet, boston opera house, 539. Each week, lia cirio can go through over 30 pairs of pointe shoes. 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. Jeffrey cirio is an american classical ballet dancer. 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. American ballet theatres jeffrey cirio is looking for a.
Charlotte nebres and the filam ballet stars who came. Boston ballet cinderella boston, opera house march 2014. Cirio has won numerous ballet competitions worldwide, including a gold medal at the helsinki international ballet competition. Sep 20, 2016 american ballet theatres jeffrey cirio is looking for a challenge. 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.
She is the sister of american ballet theatre principal dancer and former boston ballet principal dancer jeffrey cirio. In may, boston ballet will debut cirio s first piece choreographed for the boston opera house stage. It was certainly the happiest of the three collaborations between tchaikovsky and petipa the others were swan lake and nutcracker. 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. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. 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. Jeffrey cirio returns to boston for the nutcracker the. His promotion to a principal dancer was announced by kevin mckenzie in july 2016. 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. Boston ballets nutcracker, at boston opera house the new. 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. 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. 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.
He became a trainee with boston ballet school and joined boston ballet. Refreshing an evergreen, next gens imperial nutcracker. Be sure to catch boston ballet s brandnew nutcracker november 23december 30. May 03, 2019 jeffrey cirio is one bad ass ballet boy. Jeffrey cirio won grand prix at the finals in 2009 and subsequently joined the boston ballet, where he now is a principal dancer. Boston ballets nutcracker, at boston opera house the. Boston ballet has carved its own niche with an extravagant production featuring lavish sets and costumes. Two of their principal dancers, filipino american siblings lia and jeffrey cirio, will be performing with the company at the lincoln center. Jun 08, 2016 each week, lia cirio can go through over 30 pairs of pointe shoes. 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.
After nine years at boston ballet, kuranaga, a seemingly effortless dancer, has reached her prime. 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. Boston ballets jeffrey cirio takes a leap as choreographer. Toronto international ballet theatre the nutcracker. Lia cirio performing in the boston ballets production of swan lakephoto by. Abt promotes jeffrey cirio and blaine hoven dance informa usa.
Jeffrey cirio as the nutcracker prince, misa kuranaga as the sugar plum fairy, kathleen. Lia and jeffrey cirio for their best tips about how to survive and thrive during the run of performances. Boston ballet the sleeping beauty boston dancetabs. Heres a special treat from lead principal jeffrey cirio, who dressed up as a panda for ballet class today. Jeffrey cirio returns to boston ballet nutcracker as guest. 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. The cirio siblings are such outstanding dancers, they have been featured in bostons leading publications and dance magazines. Boston ballets principal dancer lia cirio takes you behindthescenes for a dancers perspective on the nutcracker from the wings. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. 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. In may, boston ballet will debut cirios first piece choreographed for the boston opera house stage.
Lia cirios quest to modernize the ballet world nbc news. Hundreds of dance companies big and small across the country offer adaptations of the nutcracker, e. Two of their principal dancers, filipinoamerican siblings lia and jeffrey cirio, will. 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 also studied at boston ballet school under the direction of deirdre miles burger and franco davita. Boston ballets nutcracker brings its enchantment the. Mikko nissinen with misa kuranaga and jeffrey cirio. For most ballet lovers, the sleeping beauty is the supreme accomplishment of 19 th century classical ballet. Choreographer and in 2019, she choreographed the peppermint wind for boston ballet schools next generation. In 2015, cirio moved to the american ballet theatre company as a soloist. A shimmering nutcracker from boston ballet a shimmering nutcracker from 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.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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. Her parents had taken her to see the nutcracker outside of. He became a trainee with boston ballet school and joined boston ballet ii for the 20072008 season. Jeffrey cirio joined abt as a soloist in august 2015 after dancing as a principal with boston ballet. 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. Join facebook to connect with jeffrey cirio and others you may know. Boston ballets jeffrey cirio takes a leap as a choreographer don quixote act 3 kitri. American ballet theatres jeffrey cirio is looking for a challenge. Do you have a signature step one that comes naturally to you. The boston ballets new nutcracker at the boston opera house is newly enchanting.