Nolte Academy

Amazing showing at NYCDA Minneapolis by The Company this weekend! Proud of the hard work and beautiful dancing!

AWARDS:
Teen Solos:
12th: Beautiful Mess - Gabe J. (Ch. Leslie Nolte)

Teen Duo/Trio:
1st: Stompin at the Savoy - Gabe J./Quinn F. (Ch. Sean Kaminski)

Teen Groups:
1st: An Idea (Ch. Sean Kaminski)
*highest score of competition (!!!)

Senior Solos:
15th: After the Tone - Andreas W. (Ch. Sean Kaminski)

Special Awards:
• Nolte Academy received the Class Act award as a studio
• Judges Choice to be in the finale: An Idea
• Teen Critics choice: An Idea

• Outstanding Dancer Finalists: Gabe J., Taylor S., Ava W.

• Outstanding Dancer Runner-Ups: Gabe J. and Ava W.

• Intensive Standout Award Winner: Mary Danielle G.

Last call for tickets to Sunday’s 6:00 pm seating of Nolte Madrigal Dinner! Tickets must be purchased TODAY!

Tickets at thejamesic.com.

Any body can do ballet, as demonstrated by Bring a Buddy Day at Adult Ballet with Callee tonight!

Our Friday seating of Nolte's Madrigal Dinner is SOLD OUT! Secure your seats for our Sunday evening performance and dinner now! Tickets must be reserved by Wednesday, December 7.

It is the Yuletide of 1570 and Lord and Lady Carey invite you to feast at Hunsdon House! Enjoy a 4-course, locally sourced meal curated by Chef Dan Knowles and entertainment from Nolte’s adult Madrigal Singers, dancers from the Nolte Academy, members of Iowa City Youth Choir, live music from Prairie Piffari and more! This immersive, 3-hour dinner theatre experience includes wassail and soft drinks while beer and wine will be available for purchase. Come hungry and plan to leave full of delicious food and cheer!

Grab seats to this must-be-at event at The James Theater!
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Thank you, Iowa City community, for supporting Nolte Nutcracker, our incredible dancers, and The Englert Theatre with five SOLD OUT shows this weekend! 💙💜

Special thanks to our sponsors Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team at Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

And, thank you to our Nolte faculty for their amazing work and vision, to Kris Gillespie for the stunning images, and to our Nolte families for their unending support. We love you all.

Congratulations to our Nolte Nutcracker seniors, Tatiana, Ella and Emma, on this . You dance beautifully. For your final performance tonight, M***e!

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Two more performances of Nolte Nutcracker today! A reminder, too, that our playbill is available as digital access (with limited numbers printed in an effort to be resource responsible). QR codes will be handed out at the shows, or you can access it here:https://englert.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022_Playbill_final.pdf

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Thanks, City Circle Theatre Company!

Break, break a leg to our friends at Nolte Academy, and The Englert Theatre on opening night of The Nutcracker 2022! We *promise* to keep Buddy in his seat tonight!

In an effort to be more resource responsible, The Englert and Nolte have printed fewer programs for The Nutcracker. We ask attendees to access the digital playbill via QR code provided at the shows. Bonus: You can also access it here:https://englert.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022_Playbill_final.pdf

We're fortunate to have Jere Hunt on faculty at Nolte, and he has proven himself to be invaluable as both assistant director of The Nutcracker AND for playing Drosselmeyer in our production! His participation is actually a triple-win for our students: They experience class instruction from him each week, they work under his direction during many rehearsals, and they perform with him on stage!

Jere Hunt is a native of Huntsville, Ala., and has a BFA in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. He was a member of Rioult Dance NY for 10 years, regularly touring both domestically and internationally, and danced with Alabama Ballet under the direction of Wes Chapman, Vera Huff/Veracity Dance Theater, SYREN Modern Dance, Saving Grace Dance Ensemble and numerous studios and companies as a guest artist. He is featured in the music video for “Truth Is” by UK singer-songwriter, Stealth, and recently premiered his independent short film, “One Thing is Certain: a dance film,” which was recognized by several film festivals worldwide. Most recently, Jere was a teaching artist for Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy in Huntsville. He also taught for the Rioult Dance NY Intensives and has been on the Summer Intensive guest faculty at Ballet Tennessee and Dance Alive Program (Chattanooga, Tenn.), Lebanon Ballet School (Lebanon, NH), and Studio Arts for Dancers (Knoxville, Tenn.). As a choreographer, he has created works for Saving Grace Dance Ensemble, City Center Ballet, Huntsville Ballet, and several high schools in Huntsville. He has been a guest teacher and lecturer at colleges, high schools, and dance studios across the United States.

December 2-4 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City Downtown District!

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

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Five things to do this weekend in Iowa City, including 'The Nutcracker' at the Englert Theatre

Thanks, Press-Citizen!

Five things to do this weekend in Iowa City, including 'The Nutcracker' at the Englert Theatre This weekend, catch a performance of "The Nutcracker" at the Englert Theatre or opt to catch some locally made films at FilmScene.

Today's edition!

Thanks for including us in your area Nutcracker coverage, Gazette!

Gorgeous photo by Kris Gillespie.

Meet our 2022 Nutcracker Principal Dancers!

EMMA W. | RUSSIAN

Emma is 16 years old and a junior at West High School. She has been dancing with Nolte Academy for over 10 years and is excited to be performing in her tenth season of Nolte’s Nutcracker. The Nutcracker has always been her favorite Nolte tradition, and is what inspired her love of dance as a young child. Some of her favorite roles include Snowflake, Spanish, Flowers and Russian. Emma is excited to be performing as Maid, Snowflake, Russian, and Mother Ginger this year. Emma is looking forward to this year’s performances of The Nutcracker and is thankful to all of the Nolte teachers and staff for these wonderful opportunities, and to her family and friends for their continued support.

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ELIZA W. | ARABIAN

The Nutcracker is a favorite holiday tradition of Eliza’s, and she is thrilled to return to The Englert stage for her sixth year performing in Nolte Academy’s production. She enjoys all of her roles, but is especially excited to be performing as Arabian this year. Eliza absolutely loves working to refine her ballet technique and artistry, and has spent previous summers with the schools of Oregon Ballet Theatre, Philadelphia Ballet and Boston Ballet to supplement the exceptional training she gets here through the Open Doors Dance Festival and the Classical at Nolte program!

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GRACE W. | MOUSE QUEEN, CHINESE

Grace is 15 years old and a freshman at West High. She has danced at Nolte Academy since she was three years old and it’s her ninth year participating in The Nutcracker. Some of her favorite roles in previous Nutcrackers were Soldier Doll and Ballerina Doll. She is most excited to play the role of the Mouse Queen this year and can’t wait for more Nutcrackers to come.

December 2-4 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City Downtown District. Get your tickets today at link in bio!

📷 : Kris Gillespie

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

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We’re three days away from opening night! Tickets are very limited, so if you plan to catch The Nutcracker this year, you better hop over to englert.org ASAP!

Curious— what’s your favorite part of The Nutcracker ballet? Drop us a comment below!

📸: Kris Gillespie

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team at Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

Sneaking into our first Englert rehearsal like… ♥️💚

Five days until opening night!

Meet our 2022 Nutcracker Principal Dancers!

LIZZIE M | SHOW QUEEN

Lizzie has performed in Nolte Academy’s Nutcracker for nine years. Some of her favorite roles include Snow Queen, Flower, Mirlitons and Dolls. Lizzie has also performed in many Nolte productions, including Danceworks (2019 through 2022), Variations (2018), the annual recital, Nolte musicals, and has competed in The Company since the 2017-2018 season. She wants to thank all her teachers, family, and friends for their never-ending support.

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GABE J. | NUTCRACKER PRINCE, SOLDIER DOLL

Gabe is in his fourth year performing in Nolte Academy’s Nutcracker and he thinks it’s definitely the best way to kick off the holidays. Gabe fell in love with dance during his first classes at seven years old, and he is so grateful for the opportunities it has provided him. He is most happy when his days are filled with dancing. He would like to thank his teachers and family for all of their support — and an extra special thanks to Nolte ballet director, Loren Williams, for her leadership in putting together this show. He hopes you enjoy it!

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SHAY L. | MOUSE QUEEN, SPANISH

This will be Shay’s tenth year in Nolte Academy’s Nutcracker. A few of her favorite roles have been Clara, Harlequin Doll and Flowers Corps. Shay loves every minute of being a part of this holiday tradition and it is her favorite time of year. Shay has danced with Nolte since the age of seven, performing in annual recitals, Danceworks, Open Doors dance intensives and is a part of Nolte’s The Company, their competitive team. Shay is a junior at City High. She is grateful for all of the amazing opportunities that Nolte Academy provides.

December 2-4 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City Downtown District! Get your tickets today at englert.org

📷 : Kris Gillespie

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

More magical moments from today’s Nutcracker Tea!

We’re just days away from five opportunities to catch this timeless ballet at The Englert Theatre. Dec. 2-4!

Tickets at englert.org

Photos: Serina Sulentic and Mia Nolte

Only a few tickets remain for our Nutcracker Tea tomorrow at The James Theater!

Sip tea (or cocoa!) with Clara and take a journey to the Land of Sweets featuring:
• seated tea service
• sneak peek Nutcracker performances
• live piano accompaniment
• meet and greet photos with Nutcracker characters
• enter to win tickets to next week’s Nutcracker

Tickets on sale at thejamesic.com


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Meet our 2022 Nutcracker Principal Dancers!

TATIANA S. | SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, DEW DROP FAIRY, ARABIAN

This is Tatiana’s twelfth year dancing in The Nutcracker, with some of her favorite past roles being Sugar plum Fairy and Dew Drop Fairy. Tatiana is a senior in high school, and plans to continue dancing after graduation. She would like to thank everyone that is, and has been a part of Nutcracker for making this time of year so magical, with a special thanks to all the people who have made this last one particularly special.

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LILY S. | CLARA

Lily has been dancing with Nolte Academy for 10 years, and this is her sixth year performing in the Nutcracker! She is a part of The Company competition team and some of her favorite Nolte memories include participating in ICon and Danceworks at the Vineyard. She has previously performed as a Baby Mouse, Soldier and Petal among other roles, and is excited to be Clara and Chinese Corps this year. Lily would like to thank her parents and teachers for all of their support and is looking forward to this year's Nutcracker memories!

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ADELINE B. | HARLEQUIN DOLL

Adeline Bair is 13 years old and is excited to perform the role of the Harlequin Doll in this year's Nutcracker! Other roles that Adeline is performing in this year's Nutcracker include Snowflake, Flower and Chinese Corps. Her favorite role from past Nutcrackers was when she had the opportunity to perform the role of Clara in the 2021 Nolte Nutcracker. She would like to thank the Nolte staff for making these opportunities possible. Enjoy the show!

December 2-4 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City Downtown District! Get your tickets today at link in bio!

📷 : Kris Gillespie

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

Meet our 2022 Nutcracker Principal Dancers!

ELLA B. | RUSSIAN, SNOWFLAKE

Ella is 17 years old and has been dancing at Nolte for 13 years. She has participated in The Nutcracker since she was in second grade, and some of her favorite roles include Snowflake, Flower and Russian. She is also a member of The Company competition team. Ella is very excited for her final year of performing The Nutcracker alongside such a great group of people. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her.

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ISABEL B. | FRITZ, POLICHINELLE

Isabel is performing in her second Nutcracker performance with Nolte Academy. She is thrilled to be performing the role of Fritz and as a Polichinelle. When not participating in dance, Isabel can be found playing soccer, softball, piano or drums. Isabel would like to thank her family and teachers for all their support.

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SASHA F. | HARLEQUIN DOLL

Sasha has been dancing with Nolte Academy for over three years now. This is her second Nutcracker performance, and she is excited to have the role of the Harlequin Doll. She has been working hard and greatly appreciates all the support. Sasha feels fortunate to have this opportunity to be a part of the Nolte Academy family.

December 2-4 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City Downtown District! Get your tickets today at link in bio!

📷 : Kris Gillespie

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

So much happening in Iowa City Downtown District this holiday season! Make plans to take advantage of these events!

The Downtown Kids Market sponsored by GreenState Credit Union will wrap up on November 23rd but Small Business Saturday in Downtown Iowa City kicks off the entire Tis the Season holiday event schedule.

Join us Downtown this holiday season for festive fun!

It’s beginning to feel very Nutcracker-season out there!

Join us as we usher in the holiday season with a gorgeous production in a historic theater — The Englert Theatre — in quaint Iowa City Downtown District.

Five shows Dec. 2-4! Tix: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36399/production/1138414

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

Nolte Academy has been an institution long enough for us to see some of our first students grow, fly, and return to our studio with their own children. Nolte Nutcracker has been around long enough to see our dancers grow, fly, and return to our stage as PROFESSIONAL artists. Help us welcome Paul Amrani back to the Nutcracker stage as our Cavalier this year!

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Paul Amrani is a recent graduate from Texas State University (BFA Musical Theatre), and a proud Nolte Academy alumnus. TXST credits include: Seussical (Wickersham), Hair (Tribe, u/s Berger), Guys and Dolls (Hot Box Girl, Dance Captain), Mazkapan (Matt), and As They Scream in Silence… (Dancer). MT Wichita credits include: An American in Paris (Lise’s Partner), A Chorus Line (u/s Mike, Bobby), and Chicago. Paul is THRILLED to be back dancing at Nolte, and is just so incredibly grateful to be back on a stage.

December 2-4 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City Downtown District Get your tickets today at link in bio!

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

Our Preschool Playschool kids are loving the wintry weather in November!

Do you have a kiddo age 3-5 who would love our immersive daily program that focuses on socialization and learning through play? Join us each weekday morning from 9-11:30 am.

More details at https://www.nolteacademy.com/young-childrens-programming.html

Meet our 2022 Nutcracker Principal Dancers!

EMMA M. | SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, SNOW QUEEN, ARABIAN, MIRLITON, FLOWER

Emma has performed with Nolte Academy since 2009. For the past eleven years, The Nutcracker has been her favorite Nolte tradition. Some of her most loved roles include Clara, Dew Drop Fairy and Sugar Plum Fairy. In addition to The Nutcracker, Nolte Academy has given Emma the opportunity to compete with The Company team, participate in YAGP and Open Doors Dance Festival, and has aided her in attending summer intensives with Pacific Northwest Ballet and Parsons Dance. Emma is 17 years old and a senior at West High School. She is so thankful for every opportunity Nolte has provided for her and she looks forward to a bittersweet final Nutcracker season.

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SAGE S. | CLARA, BALLERINA DOLL, CHINESE CORPS

Sage is twelve and has been dancing with Nolte Academy for 10 1/2 years. She has danced in many performances with Nolte over the years. A most recent favorite of hers is “A Curious Tale of Magic, Mischief and Music” by Marjorie Thompson. This summer, Sage went to School of American Ballet’s summer intensive in NYC for five weeks. She loves competing through The Company at Nolte team. Sage is currently looking forward to this year's Nutcracker and can’t thank the teachers enough for her training.

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IZZY K. | BALLERINA DOLL, CHINESE CORPS, ARCHANGEL

Izzy has been dancing at Nolte Academy for 10 years. During those years, she has been able to be a part of many special opportunities, including the Iowa Conservatory, Joffrey Chicago's Nutcracker at Hancher, The Company and of course, Nolte Nutcracker. Through training and encouragement at Nolte, she auditioned for and was accepted into the summer intensive with Joffrey Ballet School, NYC. As an 8th grader, she looks forward to several more years of the Nolte Nutcracker.

December 2-4 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City Downtown District! Get your tickets today: englert.org/events

📷 : Kris Gillespie

The Nutcracker is generously sponsored by Hills Bank, The Marcus-Fitzpatrick Team Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company and Kim Shillig, Realtor.

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Last night, we celebrated our generous Superintendent Circle donors at the James Theater with a special performance from Nolte Academy's Penny and the Wolf. Thank you to our Superintendent Circle donors for your generous and continued support! You have helped the Foundation provide a program, event or opportunity that reaches every grade level at every building. We couldn't do it without your support! If you are interested in learning more or would like to become a member of the Superintendent Circle, please visit http://iccsdfoundation.org/superintendents-circle/.

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