Friday, January 8, 2016

The Miami City Ballet Presents: "The Nutcracker"


                      A Dream Come True

The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman.  Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same; The story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads. 

When Marius Petipa had the idea to choreograph the story into a ballet, it was actually based on a revision by Alexander Dumas, a well known French author.  His version reflects more of what we have come to love as the Nutcracker Ballet.
The Party Scene
It is Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house -- A large and grand house with the most beautiful tree imaginable.  The Stahlbaums are hosting their annual Christmas party, welcoming the arrival of their family and friends.  The children, Clara and Fritz, are dancing and playing as they welcome their friends too.
The party grows festive with music and dance as godfather Drosselmeyer arrives.  He is a skilled clock and toy maker and always full of surprises. Drosselmeyer draws everyone's attention as he presents two life-size dolls.  They are the delight of the party, each taking a turn to dance.
The children begin to open gifts when Drosselmeyer presents his to Clara and Fritz.  Although his gift to Fritz is quite nice, he gives Clara a beautiful Nutcracker that  becomes the hit of the party.  Fritz becomes jealous and, having a bit more spunk than a boy should have, grabs the nutcracker from Clara and promptly breaks it.  Clara is heartbroken looking on as Drosselmeyer quickly repairs the Nutcracker with a handkerchief he magically draws from the air.
As the evening grows late, the guests depart and the Stahlbaum family retires for the evening.  Clara, worried about her beloved Nutcracker, sneaks back to the tree to check on him, falling asleep with him in her arms.
The Fight Scene
As the clock strikes midnight strange things begin to happen.  Clara begins shrinking as her beautiful Christmas tree grows high above her.  The toys around the tree come to life while the room fills with an army of mice, led by the fierce Mouse King.  As the Nutcracker awakens, he leads his army of toy soldiers into battle with the mice.  The Mouse King corners the Nutcracker and battles him one-on-one.  The Nutcracker seems to be no match for the Mouse King.
The Nutcracker and his army can go on no longer and are captured by the mice and their King.  Clara makes a final daring charge throwing her slipper at the Mouse King, hitting him square on the head.  The Mouse King drops to the floor and the mice run away, carrying off their leader's lifeless body.
 
The Land of Snow
The Nutcracker turns into a Prince and takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow, an enchanted forest wonderland  where they are welcomed by dancing snowflakes.

The Dream Ends
Clara awakens from her dream and finds herself by her Christmas tree with her beloved Nutcracker

I always dreamed of watching the Nutcracker live and my dream came true. My  mom bought me tickers for Christmas and we had the opportunity to go and see the show live at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. It bought me so many memories and reminded me of myself as a Ballet Dancer! I visualized myself dancing on stage!

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

HANNALEY



Mexican actress known for her great talent, beauty and charisma

 
Photo by: LC PHOTOGRAPHY
Ahrid Hannaley- Born on May 3rd in Mexico DF is a beautiful Mexican actress known for her great talent, beauty and charisma has been climbing steps in the competitive world of entertainment.  We have the pleasure to see her from Monday to Friday at 9.00pm playing “Isabel Garrido” in the telenovela “Bajo el Mismo Cielo” on Telemundo Networks. She has also played in Clowns of America (2014) and Punto muerto (2011).
She has participated in soap operas "Rebelde, “Código Postal”, and “Alborada” among others. As well as the musical group “Rabanitos Verdes”and “Vecinos” playing the part of Yeyis. She joined the cast of the new soap opera “Corazón Valiente”, transmitted and produced by Telemundo, where characterizes Cecilia, a spontaneous, explosive and very funny secretary, working for Juan Marcos Arroyo, played by José Luis Reséndez and family Castle, played by Manuel Landeta, Aylin Mujica and Fabian Rios.
Below are the many projects she has worked on:



Filmography/TV Soaps
Movies
  • “Tenias que ser tu” (Jessica)
  • “Punto muerto”
  • “Gente Rara” (2009) (Gabriela)
  • “La vida en soledad” (2010)
Theatre
  • "No Hay Que Llorar” (Luisa)
  • “Sueño De Una Noche De Verano” (Titania)
  • “Casa Llena de Bebés” (René)
  • “Condenado A Muerte” (Karina, Helena)
  • “Los Magos… “(Pandora)
  • “Annie” (musical)
  • “A Chorus Line” (musical, miami acting company)
  • “Amante a la antigua“(musical)
TV Series
  •  “Vecinos” (La Yeyis)
  • “La Rosa De Guadalupe” (Rebeca)
  • “El Cartel de los Sapos” (Miami)
  • “Coqueteando con la muerte” (Susana Rojo)
Musical Groups
·         Rabanitos Verdes

TV Programs
  • “Hoy”
  • “Otro Rollo”
  • “Aquí Entre Dos”
  • “Nuestra Casa”
  • “Ellas Con Las Estrellas”
  • “Celebremos México”
  • “Por Los Buenos Mexicanos”
  • “El Cubo De Donalú”
  • “En Familia Con Chabelo”
  • “Especiales de Navidad y Año Nuevo”
  • “Vamos México”
  • “Familia Peluche”

Designer: Julian Chang Accessories: Be Jewelry Makeup: Donnatella Cosmetics  Production: Fabiola Malka

Ana Carolina Grajales

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LAUNCHES PROJECT WITH NAME AND HEART

Beauty, talent, creative ideas and a new business, are just some of the things we found in this "Pandora's Box" of 24 year old Ana Carolina Grajales. Known for her great performances in "Grachi" a Nickelodeon series where she portrayed the sweet and faithful Valeria, "Relaciones Peligrosas" starring Sofia White and Husband for Rent (Marido en Alquiler) as the charming Amalia Carrasco, to name a few, this beautiful actress of Colombian origin surprising with her new project called "Caroline by Ana Carolina Grajales.”

Anita, as they call her friends and family, introduced last month in the run-Colombia Trade Expo at the Atelier of fashion designer Rosita Hurtado, a diverse line of bikinis and colorful tights and exercise accompanied by handmade accessories that hit the audience not only with her innovative designs and colors but by the way they have been prepared using the talent and creativity of Colombian artisans. She was accompanied by various personalities among which highlight the beautiful Miss Colombia 2015 Ariadna Arevalo Gutierrez, director of Colombia Trade Expo Rosario Coello, fashion designer Rosita Hurtado, actors Pablo Azar, Kevin Aponte, Adrian Carvajal, actresses Roxana Pena, Hanna Ahrid, among many other artists, managers, stylists, journalists and figures from the worlds of fashion and entertainment.

The beautiful Latina "Caroline by ACG " was inspired by all the countless beautiful memories of her childhood, which were treasured in her heart. Ana Carolina tells us that there was a time when she asked herself: What would be the best way to express her country USA the richness of its Colombian roots? “And then Caroline Ana C. Grajales was born."

It is important to note that Anita has in her essence the artistic vein, because she comes from a family of writers, poets and music directors recognized in Colombia.

But the path of "Anita" is not just the acting side, she is currently studying "Fashion Merchandising" in Miami, a career that complements her very well with her new business, since it's considered very important to study and follow preparing for the future, now more than ever that she started her new project that bears her name and heart " If you want to know more about Caroline by ACG you can visit: www.caroline-store.com or www.anacarolinagrajales.com. You can also follow her on: Twitter @AnaC_Grajales, Facebook Ana Carolina Grajales and Instagram @Ana_CGrajales 
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Telemundo Actress Hannaley: Latin Connection Magazine








Latin Connection Magazine
Article by: Erica Cuascut