The story of the “Nutcracker” begins on a magical Christmas Eve in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1872. It is told through the eyes of an eccentric toy-maker, Drosselmeyer and his beloved goddaughter, Clara, who must find the courage to believe in the power of love for the enchanted Nutcracker Prince and save him from the evil Mouse King. The Ballet features dancing children, mischievous boys, a Siamese Warrior, toy soldiers, giant mice, sword fights, Snowflakes, Spanish dancers, Buffoons, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The music, costumes, sets and special effects will delight all ages as they journey with Clara to the Land of Sweets.
The St. Petersburg Ballet Company is the official company-in-residence at the Academy of Ballet Arts (a 501(c)3 Nonprofit). The Company performs throughout Pinellas County and along with their training at ABA has launched the careers of many dancers. Academy of Ballet Arts dancers have gone on to perform at prestigious ballet companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Met, Cirque de Soleil, Cleveland Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, David Parsons, Frankfort Opera Ballet, Houston Ballet, Kiel Opera Ballet, Lion King (Simba, Broadway Co.), Milwaukee Ballet, Moiseyev Dance Company, Mummenschanz, Pennsylvania Ballet, Repertory Dance Theater, Riverdance, San Diego Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and more.
Presented by Academy of Ballet Arts, Inc.
TICKETS
General Admission: $25.
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