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Anaheim - Servite Theater - The Sunrise Ballet Theatre of the Hirschl Ballet Company presents the Nutcracker at the 1,000 seat Servite Theater in Anaheim, California, with a cast of 92 dancers. What's different about ours? We allow any other non-profit groups (PTAs, band boosters, church youth groups) to use our ticket sales as a fund raiser - we give them half the ticket sales! Our choreography is completely brand new each year- it keeps cast & repeat audiences enjoying the art each season. (714)512- 8595 www.hirschlballet.org
Berkeley - Julie Morgan Center for the Performing Arts - Berkeley Ballet Theater School (510)843-4689 We are the Berkeley Ballet Theater School located in the Julia Morgan Center for the Performing Arts, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704. Our box office number is 510-843-4689. Our web address is www.berkeleyballet.org and our email is idance@berkeleyballet.org
 Big Bear - Maple Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker. A Magical Journey Where Dreams Come True!
Maple Youth Ballet, Big Bear Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear, CA 92315
From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with dancing snowflakes, a dashing prince,
and Tchaikovsky's majestic score based on one of the world's most beloved ballets. Featuring original choreography by award
winning choreographer and Artistic Director Charles Maple, The Maple Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker is a full-length rendition-with-a-twist of E.T.A. Hoffmans time-honored classic
which centers around Clara, a young girl who yearns to one day become a professional ballerina
Brian Waldrep from American Ballet Theatre's ABT II will dance the Nutcracker
Prince. This unparalleled production will entertain audiences by its uplifting surprises and special effects including a Christmas tree that grows to 55 feet and encompasses the entire stage.
The Production features more than 80 classically trained dancers from
throughout Southern California. Unique to The Maple Youth Ballet's Nutcracker is the presentation of Clara as a young girl who dreams of becoming a professional
ballerina. In her dream she grows up and dances with her Nutcracker Prince in a performance at the Kingdom of the Sweets. It's this new concept – a ballet about
ballet and a little girl's passion to dance – that sets Maple Youth Ballet's Nutcracker apart from the others.
Big Bear Performing Arts Center box office: (909) 866-4970
or online at http://www.citybigbearlake.com/cityGovt/performingArts.html
Tickets also available for purchase at the The Big Bear Performing Arts Center box office.
Brentwood - Wadsworth Theatre - Westside Ballet 
For more than 30 years, audiences have thrilled to Westside Ballet's annual lavish full-length
production of The Nutcracker. Audiences will again have the chance to see this holiday classic at the Wadsworth Theatre, off Wilshire Blvd. near the 405 Freeway. Tickets for the
Wadsworth Theatre performances of The Nutcracker are available from Ticketmaster. Call 213-365-3500 or use the Ticketmaster links below. In Brentwood at 11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Follow the signs and enter off San Vicente. Westside Ballet
 Canoga Park - Madrid Theater
The California Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker at the Madrid Theater in
Canoga Park. To purchase tickets online at The Madrid Theatre, visit:
www.madridtheatre.tix.com.
Visit us online at:
www.californiadanceacademy.com.
Chico - Laxson Auditorium at CSU Chico (530)898-5791- Chico Community Ballet www.chicoballet.org will be dancing its bi-annual presentation of Nutcracker at Laxon Auditorium
on the CSUC campus Tickets are on sale at the University Box Office (530) 898-5791. Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 West First Street, Chico, is the home of the Chico
Community Ballet. Deborah Jorritsma and Catherine Sullivan Sturgeon are the Artistic Directors.
Claremont - Claremont - Bridges Auditorium - INLAND PACIFIC BALLET Presents The
Nutcracker with Choreography by: Victoria Koenig & Laurence Blake and Music by: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky At the Bridges Auditorium, The Claremont Colleges 450 North College
Way, Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 607-1139 Discounts available to: Students, Season Ticket
Buyers, Seniors, Children and Groups. For Ticket Information, including Season Tickets, Call Bridges Auditorium Box Office: (909) 607-1139
Costa Mesa - Orange County Performing Arts Center
Cupertino - The Moscow Ballet
The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For additional performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com
Downey - Downey Theater - (562)496-1766 Southern California Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker.
 Escondido - San Elijo Dance & Music Academy presents a magical, grand-scale
production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido with international guests stars Danny Tidwell from the hit show "So You Think You Can
Dance", Carrie Imler, Principal Ballerina from Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Academy Award performer, Rasta Thomas, from "The Bad Boys
of Dance". Together, beautiful dancers, a live orchestra, spectacular sets and gorgeous costumes light up the stage as this magical, grand-scale production of Tchaikovsky's
Nutcracker comes to life. San Elijo's annual Nutcracker production promises to be a heart-warming and memorable event for the entire family! To order tickets from the California
Center for the Arts, Escondido box office, call 800-988-4253 or visit
www.SanElijoDanceandMusicAcademy.com
Folsom - The Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre presents the Nutcracker at the Jill
Solberg Theater, Folsom High School, 1655 Iron Point Road, Folsom, CA. Born and raised
in England, Pamela trained and began her professional career with the Royal Ballet in London.
In the United States, she performed with the Pacific Ballet Theatre, Ballet Oregon, Ballet West and Eugene Ballet. Michael Onstad is the guest artist performing the part of Herr Drosselmeyer
. He first performed Drosselmeyer with Ballet West under William Christensen, the first choreographer to do the full length Nutcracker in the United States. Michael has danced as a
guest artist with the Sacramento Ballet, the Eugene Ballet, the Copenhagen Summer Tivoli and
many other companies. For ticket information please call (916) 453-1125. Pamela's e-mail address is Pamela@danceballet.com.
Fullerton - Fullerton Campus Theatre - The Orange County Regional Ballet presents "The
Nutcracker" with Artistic Director Kristen Olsen Potts and Special Guest Artists and a cast of over 60 dancers, dazzling costumes and sets, magic
and much more!!! Fullerton College Campus Theater For Reserved Seating please call 714-992-7433 Monday thru Friday 10:30-3:30 PM Evenings and weekends please call 714-532-1970
Fullerton - Plummer Auditorium - The Youth America Ballet presents The Nutcracker with
a special guest artist from the Berlin State Ballet. For tickets, please call 949-361-9277 or visit the website at: www.pcadance.com
Fullerton - Plummer Auditorium  - The American Pacific Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Plummer Auditorium.
The academy's director, Merle Sepel, is a graduate of England's Royal Academy of Dance. Ms. Sepel directs the
production that was choreographed by Mignon Furman.
E-mail: nutcrackertickets@americanpacificballet.org
On the Web: www.americanpacificballet.org/default.htm
Box office phone: (714) 973-1660 .
For further information: (714) 571-0443
Fullerton - Plummer Auditorium - Anaheim Ballet
Anaheim Ballet, led by founding directors Lawrence and Sarma Rosenberg, presents The
Nutcracker: A Journey To Candyland. The troupe relocated to Anaheim upon city invitation in August 1997, and  The Nutcracker has grown along with its first-act magical tree ever since.
"Nutcracker again?" Absolutely. Apparently kindness, courage and Christmas are more popular
than ever. In fact, we just can't get enough of them. Perhaps that's why Anaheim Ballet's version of the perennial classic is so welcomed by audiences
everywhere. And, like the city's sesquicentennial anniversary slogan, "Always Fresh, Never Old," this production evolves each year with new dancers, choreography and costuming.
"The spirit of the production remains the same," said choreographer and artistic director Sarma
Lapenieks Rosenberg, "but I really adding choreography to showcase talented artists and give an extra gift of inspiration for returning audiences."
And the audiences do return. In Laughlin, Nevada, loyal followers of the Anaheim Ballet make it a point of pride each year to follow changes in the
production and promotions within the company.
Anaheim Ballet is currently enjoying
unprecedented success with its globally popular weekly dance podcast series, "Anaheim Ballet, More Than Dance…" viewable at www
.youtube.com/anaheimballet or by searching "anaheimballet" on iTunes. Trade magazines Dance Spirit and Dance Studio Life have recently featured articles praising the weekly
podcasts, which is quickly approaching four million global visits. "Ballet is just now starting to
embrace new forms of media, just starting to give itself a chance to be embraced by a new generation", says producer Evan Rosenberg.
For ticket information visit www.ticketweb.com or call 866-468-3399. For
information about Anaheim Ballet, call (714) 490-6150 or visit our website at www.anaheimballet.org . Photo Credit: Rick Hernandez, RLP Graphics
Glendale - Alex Theatre - The Red Chair Children's Production Co. of Burbank, presents
"The Nutcracker" at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale, CA. This narrated
classical ballet is performed by local children and youth ages 5-21 in most principal and
supporting roles. Lavish sets, vibrant costumes and the cutest performers around. For ticket information, please call (818) 640-4645, www.redchairproductions.org
Glendale - Alex Theatre - Los Angeles Ballet
Los Angeles Ballet Leaps into the Season with World-Class Production of "The Nutcracker".  Los Angeles Ballet [LAB]
co-Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary announced today that the company will inaugurate its second season with its exciting full-length original production
of The Nutcracker at venues across Southern California. The company welcomes guest artist Rainer Krenstetter, Soloist with Staatsballett Berlin to this year's production, who will dance
the lead role of the Prince Cavalier at select shows during The Nutcracker season.
 Returning for its second season, the Neary-Christensen choreographed The Nutcracker
features a unique Southern California flair which permeates the entire production, from sets and costumes to choreography and storyline, and provides a dynamic framework
for exquisite dancing by the LAB ensemble.
"We are excited to again present this special production of The Nutcracker to
families across Los Angeles," said Christensen. "Last year, we were embraced by communities everywhere and we are thrilled to be able to bring this traditional
favorite back to such an enthusiastic audience. " "We are pleased to welcome such a great talent like Rainer," added Neary. "His wonderful dancing will complement our
powerful ensemble perfectly."
The sets, created by Los Angeles designer Catherine Kanner, create the feeling of being
inside a children's storybook; a real place yet fantastical -- warm and inviting. Scenes reflect 1912 Los Angeles, featuring a classic Spanish style home with Mexican, Spanish and
European influences. Costumes were created by famed Danish designer Mikael Melbye, presenting the audience with opulent visuals.
FOR TICKETS CALL: 310-998-7782 OR VISIT: www.losangelesballet.org .
Hayward -  Chabot College Theatre of Performing Arts - Ballet Petit, Hayward, California
Home of the longest running
Nutcracker in the East Bay! Ballet Petit's production of The Nutcracker has become a popular holiday tradition in the Bay Area. Featuring more than 250 local dancers, this full
-length ballet showcases the talents of our tinest Twinkle Toes dancers to our pre-professional students, who dance the challenging lead roles that
include Clara and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production of The Nutcracker pleases those looking for an adorable holiday show to share with their children, as well as those ballet enthusiasts
who appreciate the talents of more mature dancers. Ballet Petit's The Nutcracker has something for everyone!
Ballet Petit presents its annual production of The Nutcracker at the Chabot College Theatre of Performing Arts, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA. For advanced tickets or
performance information, please call 510-324-4988 or visit our website at www.balletpetit.com .
 Huntington Beach – Coast City Ballet's The Nutcracker – Huntington Beach Historic Auditorium.
Rediscover the enchantment of this timeless holiday favorite, Coast City Ballet's The Nutcracker!
CCB company members, Pacific Dance Center students, dancers from all over California, and acclaimed guest artists come
together, under the direction of Clara D'Autilia, to present this family friendly full length production.
Based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa and Leon Ivanov, CCB's The Nutcracker is one of the most beloved and
entertaining productions in Southern California. A truly magical experience!
For tickets and information please contact 714-963-9771 or visit our website at www
.coastcityballet.com
 Huntington Beach - Golden West College, Mainstage Theater - Ballet Repertory Theater,
will be presenting the longest running "Nutcracker" in Orange County at the Golden West College, Mainstage Theater. This non-profit, student-based ballet company will
begin performances under the Artistic Direction of Anthony and Terri Sellars. Tickets are available from the Golden West College Theater Box office at (714) 895-8150. www.gwctheater.com
Irvine - Dance Dynamics Studio presents Contemporary Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker at the
University High School Theater, 4771 Campus Drive in Irvine. The company is under the direction of Talara Kristin Ruth, from New York City, and Matt Pitcher, whose recent credits
include dancing in the movie, Center Stage. It is a community friendly performance, with narration by Tom Queen, exciting choreography, and inexpensive tickets. It features over 50
dancers, aged 3 through adult, and is graced by the wonderfully inventive set design of Tandem Talent. For tickets and group sales information, please call Dance Dynamics at (949)365
-0015.
Irvine - Irvine Barclay Theatre - Festival Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Festival Ballet Theatre celebrates the beauty,
pageantry and tradition of the holidays with its lavish professional production of  The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre. This Yuletide tradition features
internationally acclaimed guest artists from American Ballet Theatre.
The full-length traditional production, choreographed and
directed by Festival Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, honors the international themes and fantasy aspects of the popular story ballet that
features a cast of more than 180 Southern California children and professional dancers.
Irvine Barclay Theatre box office: 949.854.4646
Online purchases: visit thebarclay.org or ticketmaster.com
Visa, MasterCard, American Express
and Discover accepted.
Irvine - Maple Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker - A Magical Journey Where Dreams Come True!
Maple Youth Ballet, Northwood Performing Arts Theater, 4415 Portola Parkway, Irvine
From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with dancing snowflakes, a dashing prince,
and Tchaikovsky's majestic score based on one of the world's most beloved ballets.
Featuring original choreography by
award winning Artistic Director Charles Maple, The Maple Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker is a full-length rendition-with-a-twist of E.T.A. Hoffmans time-honored classic which centers
around Clara, a young girl who yearns to one day become a professional ballerina
Brian Waldrep from American Ballet Theatre's ABT II will dance the Nutcracker
Prince. This unparalleled production will entertain audiences by its uplifting surprises and special effects including a Christmas tree that grows to 55 feet and encompasses the entire
stage.
The Production features more than 80 classically trained dancers from throughout
Southern California. Unique to The Maple Youth Ballet's Nutcracker is the presentation of Clara as a young girl who dreams of becoming a professional ballerina. In her dream she grows
up and dances with her Nutcracker Prince in a performance at the Kingdom of the Sweets. It's
this new concept – a ballet about ballett and a little girl's passion to dance – that sets Maple Youuth Ballet's Nutcracker apart from the others.
Adult tickets are $20-$28 and Child/Senior $16-22.
Maple Youth Ballet box office: (949) 660-9930 ext. 24, or online at http://www
.mapleconservatory.com/ . Tickets also available for purchase one hour before ShowTime at the Northwood Performing Arts Theatre box office.
Laguna - Laguna Ballet is a non profit junior ballet company founded by Shery Gilbert, and is
comprised of students ages 5 and up. For the past 22 years over 90 children from Orange County participate in Laguna Ballet's full length Nutcracker at the Laguna Beach Artists'
Theatre. Participants in the production are given the opportunity to dance with professional guest artists from companies such as San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Moscow
Classical Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. Auditions are required for all participants. This year we are proud to announce we are moving Laguna Ballet's Nutcracker to the McKinney Theatre at
Saddleback College.
Our guest artists will be Miranda Weese, former New York City Ballet principal and
currently a principal with Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Anton Pankevich of Pacific Northwest Ballet. We are proud to have Lauren Eggertsen, Youth American Grand Prix Regional Semi
Finalist, returning in her role as Sugar Plum Fairy along with all of our talented Laguna Ballet dancers.
Charge your order by phone to VISA or MasterCard by calling (949) 582-4656 (noon
-4 p.m. Monday through Friday) FAX your order to (949) 347-8653 Mail your order to: Fine Arts Ticket Office, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA
92692-3635 In Person : Tickets are available at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, located in the central quad of the Fine Arts Complex at Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy.,
Mission Viejo. Hours are noon until 4 p.m. weekdays.
www.LagunaNutcracker.com
La Jolla - San Diego Ballet's Nutcracker "...While visions of Sugarplums danced in their
heads..." at Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus in La Jolla, CA Leaping Cossacks! Flurries of Snowflakes! Beautiful Sugarplum Fairy and a Legion of Rats! See them all swoop
and soar across San Diego stages in America's Favorite Holiday Event! This ballet fantasy features  an international cast of over 100 beautifully costumed dancers, reveling in
Tchaikovsky's beloved score. Come and join San Diego Ballet on an enchanting journey through a landscape of Yuletide dreams. Bring the entire
family! Directed & Choreographed by Robin Sherertz-Morgan and Javier Velasco, Lighting by Philippe Bergman (formerly of Roland Petita's Ballet Marseilles)
San Diego Ballet Box Office at 619/294-7311 or purchase online at http://www.sandiegoballet.org/
La Jolla - Garfield Theatre - Ballet Arte Dance Theatre proudly announces its annual
Nutcracker. For more information, please call 858-259-5505, e-mail at BalletArte@aol.com
La Mirada - The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For additional
performance details and ticket purchase information please visit www.nutcracker.com
Lancaster - Lancaster Perf. Arts Ctr (805)723-5950 - Antelope Valley Ballet. This is a
brand new production choreographed by Kathleen Burnett, artistic director, featuring 65 dancers. Our web site is avballet.com
Livermore - The Valley Dance Theatre in Livermore, CA, will perform The Nutcracker with
the Livermore-Amador Symphony and Harmony Fusion Chorus at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA. For tickets, please contact the Bankhead Theater at 925
-373-6800 or website www.livermoreperformingarts.org; for photos, information about Valley Dance Theatre, please visit www.valleydancetheatre.com
Long Beach - Terrace Theater - Long Beach Ballet
The Long Beach Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the beautiful Terrace Theater. David
Wilcox's production of "The Nutcracker" was Southern California's favorite for years
performed in past years at the Carpenter Center, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the Shrine Auditorium and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. For tickets and information call 562-426-4622.
Los Angeles - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Los Angeles - Royce Hall - Los Angeles Ballet
Los Angeles Ballet Leaps into the Season with World-Class Production of "The Nutcracker". Los Angeles Ballet [LAB]
co-Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary announced today that the company will perform its exciting full-length original production of The Nutcracker at
venues across Southern California. The company welcomes guest artist Rainer Krenstetter, Soloist
with Staatsballett Berlin to this year's production, who will dance the lead role of the Prince Cavalier at select shows during The Nutcracker season.
The Neary-Christensen choreographed The Nutcracker features a unique Southern
California flair which permeates the entire production, from sets and costumes to choreography and storyline, and provides a dynamic framework for exquisite dancing by
the LAB ensemble.
"We are excited to again present this special production of The Nutcracker to
families across Los Angeles," said Christensen. "Last year, we were embraced by communities everywhere and we are thrilled to be able to bring this traditional
favorite back to such an enthusiastic audience. " "We are pleased to welcome such a great talent like Rainer," added Neary. "His wonderful dancing will complement our
powerful ensemble perfectly."
The sets, created by Los Angeles designer Catherine Kanner, create the feeling of being
inside a children's storybook; a real place yet fantastical -- warm and inviting. Scenes reflect
1912 Los Angeles, featuring a classic Spanish style home with Mexican, Spanish and European influences. Costumes were created by famed Danish designer Mikael Melbye,
presenting the audience with opulent visuals.
Los Angeles - Wadsworth Theatre - Westside Ballet
Westside Ballet carries on a Southern California holiday tradition with its 35th Annual
production of The Nutcracker, playing the Smothers Theatre and the Wadsworth Theatre .
The Nutcracker is based on E.T.A. Hoffman's, "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" and is
one of the longest running productions in Los Angeles history. The ballet brings to life the story
of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse
King. Since its premiere in 1892, The Nutcracker has become the most widely recognized and performed ballet in the world.
"We work with the most gifted young dancers in Los Angeles," said Yvonne Mounsey,
founder and artistic director of Westside Ballet. "Many of our students go on to perform with
prestigious ballet companies all over the world. The Nutcracker is our opportunity to introduce the public to these talented dancers."
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Additional ticket information is available at www.westsideballet.com .
Yvonne Mounsey and Rosemary Valaire founded Westside Ballet Company in 1970. It is
one of the nation's premier ballet training companies, and provides the promising young
students of Westside School of Ballet with the performance opportunities that are so vital to their growth as dancers. The Santa Monica, California-based company now comprises
approximately 150 dancers, ages eight to 18. Westside Ballet Company is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.
Los Angeles - The Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre & School in Los Angeles, Ca. will be
performing their Nutcracker at the Japan America Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. Could
you please let us know how to get our "Nutcracker" included in your master list and how
much of a press release you would like. Our perfomance features former Kirov Ballet Star,
Marat Daukayev, as Drosselmeyer, sugarplums who have distinguished themselves at national and international ballet competitions including Youth America and Helsinki, and Hamburg
Ballet principal dancer, Emil Faskhutdinov, as the cavalier and over 70 children.
Malibu - Smothers Theater Pepperdine Unv. - Westside Ballet
The Westside Ballet carries on a Southern California holiday tradition with its 35th Annual production of The Nutcracker, playing the Smothers Theatre November 29–30 and the
Wadsworth Theatre December 13–14. The Nutcracker is based on E.T.A. Hoffman's, "The
Nutcracker and the King of Mice" and is one of the longest running productions in Los
Angeles history. The ballet brings to life the story of a young German girl who dreams of a
Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King. Since its premiere in 1892, The
Nutcracker has become the most widely recognized and performed ballet in the world.
"We work with the most gifted young dancers in Los Angeles," said Yvonne Mounsey,
founder and artistic director of Westside Ballet. "Many of our students go on to perform with
prestigious ballet companies all over the world. The Nutcracker is our opportunity to introduce the public to these talented dancers."
Westside Ballet Company's production of The Nutcracker plays the Smothers Theatre
November 29 at 2 pm/7:30 pm, and November 30 at 1:30 pm/5:30 pm. Performances resume at the Wadsworth Theatre on December 13 at 2 pm/7:30 pm, and December 14 at 1
pm/5 pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Additional ticket information is available at www.westsideballet.com .
Yvonne Mounsey and Rosemary Valaire founded Westside Ballet Company in 1970. It is
one of the nation's premier ballet training companies, and provides the promising young
students of Westside School of Ballet with the performance opportunities that are so vital to their growth as dancers. The Santa Monica, California-based company now comprises
approximately 150 dancers, ages eight to 18. Westside Ballet Company is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.
Malibu - Pepperdine Univ. CFA - Malibu Civic Ballet
 Mission Viejo - Saddleback College - Laguna Ballet is a non profit junior ballet company founded by Shery Gilbert, and is
comprised of students ages 5 and up. 90 children from Orange County participate in Laguna Ballet's full length Nutcracker at the Laguna Beach Artists' Theatre.
Participants in the production are given the opportunity to dance with professional guest artists from companies such as San Francisco
Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Moscow Classical Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. Auditions are required for all participants.
Tickets are available to purchase from the Saddleback College Box Office. Charge your order by phone to VISA or MasterCard by calling (949) 582-4656 (noon-4 p.m. Monday
through Friday). FAX your order to (949) 347-8653. Mail your order to: Fine Arts Ticket
Office, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635. In
Person : Tickets are available at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, located in the central quad of the
Fine Arts Complex at Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo. Hours are noon until 4 p.m. weekdays.
Mountain View - Center for the Performing Arts - Western Ballet
Moorpark - Scherr Forum - Moorpark Civic Ballet
The Moorpark Civic Ballet proudly presents their annual presentation of "The Nutcracker." at
the Scherr Forum in Thousand Oaks. For additional information please call (805)529-1958
Northridge - Alex Theatre - The Media City Ballet Company will be performing the
Nutcracker Ballet at the Prestigious Alex Theatre and the California State University at
Northridge in December. Los Angeles' own professional ballet company under the artistic
direction of Ms. Natasha Middleton who is the daughter of the world famous premier danseur,
Mr. Andre Tremaine and niece to world famous actress Yvonne De Carlo (the Munsters). For more information please visit the website @ www.Mediacityballet.org Phone: 818-972
-9692. 237 Palm Avenue, Burbank CA 91502.
Oakland - The Paramount - Oakland Ballet
Orange County - Orange County Performing Arts Center
Palo Alto - Spangenberg Theater, Gunn High School - Dance Connection Tickets, please call: 650-852-0418
Palos Verdes -  Palos Verdes Ballet presents a timeless art…the 23rd anniversary production of "The Nutcracker." This holiday favorite returns to The Norris
Theatre - 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills, CA
Phone: (310) 544-0403.
For more information on PV Ballet, call (310) 377-6663.
Pasadena - Sexson Auditorium - Dancecorps presents a unique one-hour, narrated version of
the classic holiday ballet. THE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER is perfect for busy families
or those with younger children who may not be able to sit through a full length ballet. Pasadena
City College Sexson Auditorium, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Call 626/792-4893 for tickets.
Paso Robles - (see Templeton)
Poway -
Poway Center and San Diego Civic Theatre - California Ballet - As we celebrate our 40th
Anniversary Season, California Ballet brings its 400th performance of The Nutcracker to San Diego audiences. Over 600,000 patrons have enjoyed this
holiday tradition since California Ballet's premiere. A wonderful ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young
children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Tchaikovsky's magical score and Maxine Mahon's dazzling theatrical staging combine to create a memorable event.
The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker
doll on Christmas Eve. Later that evening, Clara encounters toy soldiers who have come to life
to do fierce battle with some giant mice before embarking on a journey through the Snow Kingdom and the Kingdom of Sweets. The San Diego Symphony will accompany all
performances at the Civic Theatre under the direction of California Ballet Music Director John Stubbs
Contact Info: (858) 560-5676 or tickets@californiaballet.org
Website Address: www.californiaballet.org
 Poway - New West Ballet Theatre will present "The Nutcracker" at the Poway Center for the Performing
Arts. This year marks the 30th anniversary of New West's version of "The Nutcracker". To celebrate
the occasion the troupe will host a post-performance Gala Reception at the Rancho Bernardo Inn on November 27th and tickets to the performance on
November 28th at 7pm will be donated to local charitable associations. All events promise to get everyone's holidays off to a delightful start.
Ticket purchases can be made at www.nwballet.com or call 760-738-4751 for information. Group
rates are also available.
New West's version of "The Nutcracker"
features professional dancers in the all leading roles and young talent from local dance schools in supporting roles. New West Ballet's Artistic  Director, Eugenia
Keefer says, "What is really so enjoyable about our production is that it is slightly different every year. We always have something new in the way of
performers and fun changes in the choreography." Many of the young dancers are from Vista, San Marcos and Escondido. The traditional production
offers an easy to follow story line and animated choreography.
New West Ballet's "Sugarplum Fairy" is
Cassandra Lund, who received her early training with New West Ballet School. She now appears professionally with both New West Ballet Theatre
and California Ballet Company. Her partner in the show will be guest artist Pablo Infante, soloist,
from California Ballet. Mr. Infante is also on the staff at New West Ballet School as Master Ballet Instructor.
The story's heroine, "Clara", will be portrayed by Ashley McGlasson of Escondido
alternating with Hannah Preston of San Marcos.
For more detailed information and/or photos, call New West Ballet at 760-741-3838.
Poway - Poway Center for the Performing Arts - Southern California Youth Ballet -
Nominated "Best Nutcracker in San Diego," SCYB's professionally staged production features
elaborate sets, exquisite costumes, choreography reminiscent of the original Russian choreography over 100 years ago, with a cast of almost 100 dancers! www.scyballet.org
Redondo Beach - Redondo Beach Perfing Arts Center. Los Angeles Ballet Leaps into 2nd
Season with World-Class Production of "The Nutcracker". Los Angeles Ballet [LAB] co
-Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary announced today that the company will presents its exciting full-length original production of The Nutcracker. The company welcomes guest artist Rainer Krenstetter, Soloist with Staatsballett Berlin to this year's production, who will dance the lead role of
the Prince Cavalier at select shows during The Nutcracker season.
Returning for its second season, the Neary
-Christensen choreographed The Nutcracker features a unique Southern California flair which permeates the entire production,
from sets and costumes to choreography and storyline, and provides a dynamic framework for exquisite dancing by the LAB ensemble.
"We are excited to again present this special production of The Nutcracker to families
across Los Angeles," said Christensen. "Last year, we were embraced by communities everywhere and we are thrilled to be able to bring this traditional favorite back to such an
enthusiastic audience. " "We are pleased to welcome such a great talent like Rainer," added Neary. "His wonderful dancing will complement our powerful ensemble perfectly
."
The sets, created by Los Angeles designer Catherine Kanner, create the feeling
of being inside a children's storybook; a real place yet fantastical -- warm and inviting. Scenes reflect 1912 Los Angeles, featuring a
classic Spanish style home with Mexican, Spanish and European influences. Costumes were created by famed Danish designer Mikael
Melbye, presenting the audience with opulent visuals.
FOR TICKETS CALL: 310-998-7782 OR VISIT: www.losangelesballet.org .
 Redwood City - Ballet America presents The Nutcracker.
Location:
Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School,
1201 Brewster Ave
Redwood City
Performance Dates:
Friday December 11, 2009 7:00 pm
Saturday December 12, 2009 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Tickets: www.balletamerica.org
Sacramento - Sacramento Community Center - Journey through a glistening snowflake forest
in a magnificent sleigh drawn by tiny reindeer. Hop aboard a giant hot air balloon and whisk
through gossamer clouds. Dream with Clara as she embarks on her magical journey to the
Kingdom of the Sweets. Be treated royally with colorful dances from Spain, France, Russia, Arabia, and China. Tour the world in a single evening of enchantment. -Sacramento Ballet - Community center box office phone is 916-264-5181
San Diego - San Diego Ballet's Nutcracker "...While visions of Sugarplums danced in their
heads..." at Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus in La Jolla, CA Leaping Cossacks!
Flurries of Snowflakes! Beautiful Sugarplum Fairy and a Legion of Rats! See them all swoop
and soar across San Diego stages in America's Favorite Holiday Event! This ballet fantasy features an international cast of over 100 beautifully costumed dancers, reveling in
Tchaikovsky's beloved score. Come and join San Diego Ballet on an enchanting journey through a landscape of Yuletide dreams. Bring the entire
family! Directed & Choreographed by Robin Sherertz-Morgan and Javier Velasco, Lighting by Philippe Bergman (formerly of Roland Petita's Ballet Marseilles)
San Diego Ballet Box Office at 619/294-7311 or purchase online at http://www.sandiegoballet.org/
San Diego - Spreckels Theater - The City Ballet
San Diego - San Diego Civic Youth Ballet is proud to present the premiere of a totally revised
"Nutcracker," directed by Teresa Wells. Performances will be held at the Casa del Prado
Theater in beautiful Balboa Park. We invite you to join us for this special holiday tradition of
family entertainment and show your support for the children of San Diego at SDCYB. 619-233-3060 www.sdcyb.org
San Diego -
Poway Center and San Diego Civic Theatre - California Ballet - As we celebrate our 40th
Anniversary Season, California Ballet brings its 400th performance of The Nutcracker to San Diego audiences. Over 600,000 patrons have enjoyed this
holiday tradition since California Ballet's premiere. A wonderful ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young
children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Tchaikovsky's magical score and Maxine Mahon's dazzling theatrical staging combine to create a memorable event.
The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker
doll on Christmas Eve. Later that evening, Clara encounters toy soldiers who have come to life
to do fierce battle with some giant mice before embarking on a journey through the Snow Kingdom and the Kingdom of Sweets. The San Diego Symphony will accompany all
performances at the Civic Theatre under the direction of California Ballet Music Director John Stubbs
Contact Info: (858) 560-5676 or tickets@californiaballet.org
Website Address: www.californiaballet.org
 San Diego - The Poway Center for the Performing Arts - New West Ballet Theatre, who was the
first to present a full-length "Nutcracker" in North San Diego County in 1980, will present their 29th season production of
"The Nutcracker". This version of "The Nutcracker" promises to get everyone's holidays off to a
delightful start. New West Ballet offers a lively, upbeat production that is affordable for the entire family.
Ticket purchases can be made at www.nwballet.com or call 760-738-4751 for
information. Group rates are also available.
New West's version of "The Nutcracker" features professional dancers in the all leading
roles and young talent from local dance schools in supporting roles. New West Ballet's
Artistic Director, Eugenia Keefer says, "What is really so enjoyable about our production is
that it is slightly different every year. We always have something new in the way of
performers and fun changes in the choreography." Many of the young dancers are from
Vista, San Marcos and Escondido. The traditional production offers an easy to follow story line and animated choreography.
For more detailed information call New West Ballet at 760-741-3838 or www.nwballet.com
San Diego - San Elijo Dance & Music Academy presents a magical, grand-scale
production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido with international guests stars Danny Tidwell
from the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance", Carrie Imler, Principal Ballerina from Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Academy Award
performer, Rasta Thomas, from "The Bad Boys of Dance". Together, beautiful dancers, a live orchestra, spectacular sets and gorgeous
costumes light up the stage as this magical, grand-scale production of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker comes to life. San Elijo's sixth
annual Nutcracker production promises to be a heart-warming and memorable event for the entire family! To order tickets from the
California Center for the Arts, Escondido box office, call 800-988-4253
www.SanElijoDanceandMusicAcademy.com
San Diego - The Moscow Ballet
The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For additional performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com
 San Diego - LaDiego Dance Theater Presents "Land of the Sweets" An updated version of the
old classic nutcracker set to the music of Duke Ellington. Every year George and Juanita Johnson have their big holiday bash. The Johnsons
always have the most wonderful parties with dancing, dining and their lifelike dancing dolls. This evening the young Sara decided to venture out on
the town and gets caught in a snow blizzard and is whisked away to the delicious Land of the Sweets.  She is greeted by Lemon Drop and all the other tasty characters in her Café. Sara is
entertained by them all and sometimes partakes in the festivities. The hour gets late and Sara must return home she awakes back in her bed thinking was it all a
dream…?
Location: Educational Cultural Complex
Street: 4343 Ocean View Blvd
City/Town: San Diego, CA
Call or buy tickets online
858.576.0302
www.ladiego.org
San Diego - The Dance Conservatory & La Diego Dance Theater Presents: A Nutcracker
Revitalized. At The Joan Kroc Theater, 6611 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
Tickets: Call 619-444-3836 or Online at www.Showboxoffice.com
Website: http://thedanceconservatorycalifornia.com
San Francisco - San Francisco Ballet Filled with a myriad of magical surprises, this grand
-scale production brings the beauty and wonderment of Clara's fantastical dream to life with
new choreography and staging by Helgi Tomasson, scenery by internationally recognized
designer Michael Yeargan, costumes by Tony-award winning designer Martin Pakledinaz, and lighting by James F. Ingalls.
San Francisco - Palace of Fine Arts - Westlake School for the Performing Arts will be
presenting the full-length ballet of the Nutcracker at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
The ballet features over 150 student performers together with guest artists Maricar Medina of
Philippine Ballet Theater and Charles Torres of Smuin Ballet. WSPA's Nutcracker will be
presented for the 4th year and artistic director Malu Rivera-Peoples is excited about the
performances because of the overwhelming positive response of the community to the
production. The production boasts of a very endearing first act with so much activity on stage
that kept families coming to the ballet each year. There will be a Sugar Plum Fairy Party after
the matinee shows where children can meet the different characters. For tickets and
information, Call (650) 757-1244. Tickets can be bought from the school at 200 Northgate Ave., Daly City CA, 94015 or visit the school's website www.wspadance.com .
San Francisco - San Francisco School of Arts Theater - San Francisco Youth Ballet
Theatre presents the Nutcracker. For tickets and information: 415-731-2237 or on the web www.sanfranciscoyouthballet.org
San Gabriel - San Gabriel Civic Auditorium. (626)308-2868 - Pasadena Dance Theatre
San Jose - Ballet San Jose - Ballet San Jose presents its magnificent production of Dennis
Nahat's The Nutcracker at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts amid the sparkle of downtown holiday decorations.  Tickets for the blockbuster extravaganza range from $30 to $85 with discounts available for students, seniors and groups. For
many Bay Area families, Nahat's version of the popular ballet is an anchor of their holiday tradition. Ballet San Jose anticipates as many as 30
,000 people will attend the production this December. This is the 30th Anniversary of the production.
This triumphant tale of Maria and her
beloved nutcracker will delight Audiences, young and old alike; and downtown San Jose's holiday decorations, Outdoor Ice Rink and
"Christmas In The Park" display provide the perfect backdrop for a fun-filled family outing.
The theater itself is a wonderland of surprises, replete with lavish lobby decorations, a boutique
of ballet and holiday treasures, choirs singing carols, the "Pocket Lady" passing out free toys,
and characters from the show posing for photos with the children and their families.
(Bring your camera. Photos may be taken ONLY outside the theater.)
Ballet San Jose presents
Dennis Nahat's THE NUTCRACKER
December 10-27, 2009
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard in downtown San Jose
Box Office: (408) 288-2800 or buy online at www.balletsj.org
Group Sales: (408) 288-2820 x 219
San Jose - Students of South Bay Dance Center and Members of South Bay Ballet Arts
work together to present the classic tradition of "The Nutcracker". Every student who
auditions is given a role, and the excitement of everyone involved is felt in their performance.
Audiences have continually been impressed by the professionalism and talent of our young cast
. Come live the dream with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through the snow
to meet the characters in the Kingdom of Sweets. Visions of the Sugar Plum Fairy will dance
in your head long after the performance ends! Please call 408-972-5679 for additional performance and ticket information. www.southbaydancecenter.com
San Luis Obispo - Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo is proud to present The Nutcracker at the
Cal Poly Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo. 805-544-4363
San Mateo -  San Mateo Performing Arts Center – Student and professional artists of the Peninsula Youth Ballet (Ayako Takahashi, Artistic Director) present their thirteenth annual performance of The Nutcracker
Ballet. The San Mateo County Times has made these comments about past PBY Nutcracker performances:
"The company performs with grace and spirit, truly bringing joy to the world"
"...marvelous professional experience for aspiring young dancers and an afternoon of enchantment for the audience"
"...inspired choreography and artistic stage presence..."
Go online at www.pyb.org or phone 1-800-595-4849 for tickets
and reservations.
San Pedro - Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College Center for the Arts - San Pedro City
Ballet The San Pedro City Ballet,the South Bay's Premier Dance Company announces: "The
Nutcracker" @ Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College Center for the Arts. Tickets are on
sale now! Call the Marsee Box Office @ 800 832 ARTS (2787) Large Groups are welcome.
Please reserve early! This is the return of "The Nutcracker" to ElCamino College. This event
will sell out and promises to be one of the most extravagant productions of this magical Christmas tradition.
San Rafael - Marin Center - Marin Ballet
Santa Ana - Anaheim Ballet, led by founding directors Lawrence and Sarma Rosenberg,
presents The Nutcracker: A Journey To Candyland as a tribute to the company's city
residency at Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, and December 20-23 at the Celebrity Theatre in Laughlin, Nevada. The troupe relocated to Anaheim upon city invitation in August 1997, and
The Nutcracker has grown along with its first-act magical tree ever since.
"Nutcracker again?" Absolutely. Apparently kindness, courage and Christmas are more popular
than ever. In fact, we just can't get enough of them. Perhaps that's why Anaheim Ballet's version of the perennial classic is so welcomed by audiences
everywhere. And, like the city's sesquicentennial anniversary slogan, "Always Fresh, Never Old," this production evolves each year with new dancers,
choreography and costuming.
"The spirit of the production remains the same
," said choreographer and artistic director Sarma Lapenieks Rosenberg, "but I really adding choreography to showcase talented artists and give
an extra gift of inspiration for returning audiences." And the audiences do return. In Laughlin, Nevada,
loyal followers of the Anaheim Ballet make it a point of pride each year to follow changes in the production and promotions within the company.
Anaheim Ballet is currently enjoying unprecedented success with its globally popular
weekly dance podcast series, "Anaheim Ballet, More Than Dance…" viewable at www.youtube.com/anaheimballet or by searching "anaheimballet" on iTunes. Trade magazines
Dance Spirit and Dance Studio Life have recently featured articles praising the weekly
podcasts, which is quickly approaching four million global visits. "Ballet is just now starting to
embrace new forms of media, just starting to give itself a chance to be embraced by a new generation", says producer Evan Rosenberg.
For ticket information visit www.ticketweb.com or call 866-468-3399. For
information about Anaheim Ballet, call (714) 490-6150 or visit our website at www.anaheimballet.org . Photo Credit: Rick Hernandez, RLP Graphics
Santa Barbara - Arlinton Theater (805)963-4408 - S. B. Festival Ballet www
.santabarbaraballetcenter.com
Santa Barbara - Lobero Theatre - West Coast Ballet - Falling snow in Santa Barbara?
Yes! See falling snow, fighting mice, magical dolls, and, of course, a Sugar Plum Fairy in the
West Coast Ballet's annual full-length production of Tchaikovsky's classic holiday ballet - A
Gem of a Nutcracker. The lavish costumes and elaborate sets for which West Coast Ballet
is known will be plentiful, truly making this production a Gem of a Nutcracker. Get your seats
early, last year's performance sold out quickly! Call the Lobero Theatre box office now at
(805) 963-0761 for the West Coast Ballet's Gem of a Nutcracker West Coast Ballet's web site is: www.wcballet.org
Santa Clara - Convention Center Theatre - Santa Clara Ballet
Santa Clarita - Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center - Santa Clarita Ballet
Santa Rosa - The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For additional
performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com
 Templeton - The twelfth annual Nutcracker ballet will be presented at the Templeton Performing Arts
Center on December 4-6 and 11-13. A local tradition, this rendition of the holiday classic will delight and fascinate audiences of all ages. This
production brings together the talents of professional guest artists, members of the local community, and professional dance choreographers
. Under the direction of Cheryle Armstrong and Bob Woodard, the production features brilliant costumes and festive sets that compliment
Tchaikovsky's beloved musical score.
The role of the Sugarplum Fairys Cavalier
will be performed by guest artist Nathan Cottam, a former Principal dancer with Ballet Theatre of Boston who studied with the famed American
Ballet Theater. Jesus Solorio, a local celebrity who competed on the third season of televisions So You
Think You Can Dance, will perform the title role of the Nutcracker prince.
The Nutcracker is being produced by the North County Dance and Performing Arts
Foundation, and features dancers that train at Class Act Dance Studio in Paso Robles.
Members of the Paso Robles Chamber Ballet are featured in lead roles. More than 60 local
dancers and dozens of volunteers make the production truly exquisite.
The performance on Thursday, December 3 is a dress rehearsals that is open to
students. It serves as a fundraiser for a local food bank, since students are admitted into the
performance with a canned food item. This is a very popular event with school groups, scout
troops and other youth organizations, so reservations are necessary and one paid adult chaperone is required for every six children.
For tickets, visit www.classactdance.com/nutcracker or call 1-800-838-3006. Group
discounts are available. For more information, call Class Act Dance Studio at (805) 239-3668.
Thousand Oaks - Fred Kavli Theater - California Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker
at the Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information call: 818-707-3267 or on the web at: www.californiadancetheatre.com
Thousand Oaks - Fred Kavli Theater - Conejo Civic ballet
Thousand Oaks - Scherr Forum - Moorpark Civic Ballet
The Moorpark Civic Ballet proudly presents their annual presentation of "The Nutcracker." at
the Scherr Forum in Thousand Oaks. For additional information please call (805)529-1958 or on the web at www.moorparkcivicballet.com
Torrance - Marsee Auditorium, El Camino Center for the Arts - South Bay Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER, returns to El Camino College . 
Audiences will be entertained by the uplifting
surprises, turns, and twists to this time-honored holiday story. Unique to South Bay's
Nutcracker is the presentation of Clara as a young girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. In
her dream she grows up and dancers with her Nutcracker Prince in a performance at the
Kingdom of the Sweets. It's this new conception – a ballet about ballet and the passion to
dance – that sets South Bay Ballet's Nutcracker apart from others.
Noted for its unparalleled production, South Bay Ballet's The Nutcracker features
original choreography by Charles Maple, world renowned choreographer and former
American Ballet Theatre soloist, and remarkable set designs by artist Jenny Tomich.
Tickets are available at the Marsee Auditorium at 310-329-5345.
Torrance - Torrance Cultural Arts Center - Metropolitan Ballet Company (562) 430-7025 is
proud to present The Nutcracker for reservations call (562) 430-7025 or visit website at www.dancewest.org
Vacaville - Vacaville Ballet Theater Company, Artistic Director Heidi LuMaye performs a
professional full length version of the "Nutcracker" known as "Clara's Gift" at the Vacaville
Performing Arts Theater 1010 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville California. Danced to the full score of
the Nutcracker, Clara's Gift has a slight changes to the story line of the traditional Nutcracker
and the King Rat story. Clara's Gift has a the lead the Snow Queen, Marie the Snow Princess
and Clara. It is a story of a girl who befriends a poor girl and rescues her from the evil King
Rat to find that she is really not poor but the daughter of the Snow Queen. For her help and
kindness that Clara showed to Marie she is rewarded by the snow Queen with a party to
celebrate at the Snow Castle. "Clara's Gift" has received standing ovations from sold out
audiences since it's original introduction in 1993. The story was written by company co
-founder, Cheri Glankler with original choreography by the Artistic Director, and Co-founder
Heidi LuMaye. Ticket information may be obtained by contacting the Ballet company at their
home studio, The Vacaville Ballet Academy 813 Davis Street, Vacaville CA. (707) 449-1976.
 Westminster - Westminster Rose Center Theater - Ballet
Etudes, from Huntington Beach, California, will present our 10th anniversary full length production of The Nutcracker at
the new, and very beautiful, Rose Center Theater in Westminster, California.
The theater is located at 14140 All American Way,
Westminster. (Cross streets are Beach Blvd. and Westminster)
www.therosecentertheater.com
Tickets can be obtained by calling The Rose Center Theater box office at: (714) 793-1150
The best time to reach them is Tuesday-Friday between
Please visit our website at: www.balletetudes.com
Ballet Etudes, under the direction of Julie Ertl, is a nonprofit youth ballet company housed at Huntington
Academy of Dance in Huntington Beach, California. The mission of the company is to give both dancers and audience members a professional experience.  We have brought the world of ballet to many, many young audience members with our community outreach programs. Don't
let the term "youth ballet company" fool you. Our Nutcracker is packed full of beauty, grace, excitement, wonderful costumes and special effects.
Jump start your holiday season and share the Nutcracker dream with someone special!
Walnut Creek - Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts - -  Hoffman Theater - (925)943-SHOW - Contra Costa Ballet Centre "The Story
of Nutcracker" is a colorfully narrated hour-long production of the holiday classic that is a delight for
the entire family. This production showcases a cast of Contra Costa Ballet School dancers and continues to be a holiday favorite. "For all the visions
of Sugar Plums you'll need this holiday season, take in Contra Costa Ballet's "The Story of the Nutcracker"" - Contra Costa Times.
Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts- www.dlrca.org
Contra Costa Ballet - www.contracostaballet.org
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