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Ann Arbor -  Power Center for the Performing Arts - The Magic Continues.... Carol Radovic, Artistic Director, presents Ann
Arbor Ballet Theatre's annual production of the Nutcracker Ballet with the Michigan Sinfonietta, Leo Najar, Conductor. Over 100 area dancers
perform in this holiday tradition. In addition, local Suzuki students enchant our guests with prelude entertainment in the lobby. A family
event of the highest tradition! Tickets available at all Ticket Master Outlets and the University of Michigan Union Ticket Office at
(734) 763-TKTS. For more information please call (734) 668-1001.
Brighton - Celebrating its 26th season, the original Nutcracker in Livingston
County is back by popular demand. Fountain Dance Ministry, with its presence on Main Street since 1984, has long established a commitment to support, as well as
give back to the community  by producing a quality production with over 100 local dancers from the greater Brighton area.
Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 3, at 2pm and Sunday, December 4, at 2pm at the beautiful Jane Tasch Performing Arts
Theatre, 2130 E. M-36, Pinckney. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Monday, October 24, at Beverly Rae's in downtown Brighton.
Ticket prices are $20 (adult) and $17 (child/teen/senior). All seats reserved, cash or check only.
Fountain Dance Ministry's tradition
of excellence continues as this year's cast draws from the best of past and present talents, along with professional guest artists, Sofia
Menteguiaga and Alfonso Martin from the Tulsa Ballet, to give the public the best performance ever! The dynamic Jumpin' Allstars make a repeat appearance that is sure to
please. This production also includes spectacular music, colorful costuming and props, and a growing Christmas tree. Without a doubt, this original Nutcracker
is a must-see for all those who want to begin their holiday season with not only an expert performance, but also a cherished Christmas classic that recaptures the
warmth and wonder of Christmas as seen through a child's eyes.
For further information, please call Fountain Dance Ministry (810) 229-7690, 431
W. Main Street, Brighton, MI 48116. www.fountaindance.org
Brighton - Most of the time, serious ballet fans who live in smaller towns and
cities just have to feel a little big-city envy. As a rule, it's the world's capitals that enjoy performances by ballet's top artists. That rule will be broken at the Brighton
Performing Arts Center, when Russian Artists International, Ltd., and The Academy of Russian Classical Ballet, under the direction of Sergey and Jessica Rayevskiy,
again present a very special production of The Nutcracker.
Over 80 dancers from Livingston, Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Washtenaw
County will be joined by international guest artists, including Anton Korsakov, first soloist of the Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet Saint Petersburg Russia. Korsakov, who
performed the role of Nutcracker Prince in last year's production, has been a member since of the Kirov Ballet since 1998. Korsakov was a prizewinner at
international ballet competitions in Russia (1998) and Finland (2001) and has toured extensively, dancing lead roles both in Russia and internationally in numerous ballets
. Also joining the cast is Lauren Strongin, graduate of the Kirov Academy of Ballet and Principal with The Sarasota Ballet
The Nutcracker is holiday tradition for families across the country, and there is
no better way to enjoy it than to attend the Russian Artists International's production!
Where: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI
Call: 810-299-4130
 Chelsea - Experience the Magic! The Youth Dance Theatre of Michigan
(YDT) presents its 14th annual Nutcracker December 2,3 and 4, 2011. This family holiday favorite is a full-length, narrated ballet, choreographed by YDT Artistic Director, Wendi DuBois.
Accomplished area dancers, aged 8-18, delight audiences as they bring this classic story to life. From
Christmas Eve festivities at the Stahlbaum's, complete with charming Jesters and Mechanical Dolls, to a fierce Midnight battle, and on to the enchanted Kingdom of
Sweets, YDT's young dancers captivate audiences with their artistry and energy. Elaborate sets and stunning costumes enhance this lively production.
Performances are held at Chelsea High School Auditorium, 740 N Freer Rd., December 2 at 7pm, December 3 at 2pm and 7pm, and December 4 at 2pm.
Sparkling Sugar Plum Teas, with delicious treats, keepsake photos and visits from costumed cast members, are offered prior to each matinee. Tickets: Adults $18,
Children/Students $12. Tea tickets: $12. For tickets and information visit www.youthdancetheatre.org or call 734-475-3070.
Clawson - T he Rose Floyd Contemporary Civic Ballet Company - Nutcracker
Presented by Rose Marie Floyd Civic Ballet Company. Enter a realm of magic and wishes - come see the Nutcracker Ballet with its enchanting music and mesmerizing dancing. The
Rose Marie Floyd Contemporary Civic Ballet Company celebrates over 50 years with a enchanting performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet. There will be one evening show
at 7:00 p.m. at Clawson High School, 101 John M Ave.
General admission tickets are on sale
through the Contemporary Civic Ballet office at (248) 641-9063 and at the box office on the day of the show or by using a form on the web at www.rosemariefloyd.com
Clinton Township - Macomb Center for the Performing Arts - www
.macombballet.org The Macomb Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts.
For ticket information please call the Macomb Center Box Office at 586.286.2222 or visit them at www.macombcenter.com
Detroit - Detroit Opera House - 
"One of Detroit's most beloved holiday traditions held annually at the Detroit Opera House, this magical tale will enthrall audiences with Tchaikovsky's incredible score,
performed live by the Michigan Opera Theatre orchestra. The Cincinnati Ballet Nutcracker will entrance Detroit audiences in six performances, December 3-6, 2009.
This enormously popular full-scale production choreographed by Val Caniparoli
is an annual tradition for many Detroit families. Cincinnati Ballet's The Nutcracker is rich in glitter, adventure and charm, and features magnificent sets (including a tree
that grows 56 feet!), 180 lavish costumes, over 100 local children and mesmerizing special effects full of dazzling surprises including the return of the beloved Mother
Ginger. The production's broad appeal to adults and children alike make it a classic and a holiday tradition for all.
The Nutcracker, presented in 2 acts, is the classic tale of Clara and her
Nutcracker Doll as together, they visit the land of fantasies and sugar plums, toy soldiers and Christmas mice all set to the dazzling costumes and sparkling sets of
the Cincinnati Ballet. Sets and costumes designed by award-winning children's book illustrator Alain Vaes and constructed at the Kirov Studios in St. Petersburg,
Russia, will delight the young and the young at heart.
The 2009 Nutcracker festivities will again feature special family matinee
activities, including box lunches, face painting, photos with Santa and the Nutcracker, and the Sugar Plum Parade – a special opportunity to meet Nutcracker dancers on
the stage of the Detroit Opera House."
It will be peroformed by the Cinicinnati Ballet December 3-6, 2009. Tickets
can be found at www.michiganopera.org or through ticketmaster. Below is a
description of this ballet's performace of the Nutcracker.
Detroit - The Moscow Ballet
The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For additional performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com
East Lansing - Wharton Center - Award-winning choreographer and director
Gregory M. George and the Children's Ballet Theatre of Michigan presents the holiday classic the "Nutcracker" in the Grand Hall of MSU's Wharton Center for
Performing Arts. CBT is a non-profit organization drawing some of the best dancers ages 8-18 from mid-Michigan to perform full-length, elaborately staged,
professionally directed classic and modern ballets. For tickets, call the Wharton Center Box Office at 1-800-WHARTON. Visit us online at: www.cbtdance.org
East Lansing - Michigan State University Fairchild Theatre Internationally
renowned choreographer and Artistic Director, Barbara Banasikowski Smith, and the Greater Lansing Ballet Company present the time-honored ballet of The
Nutcracker at the historic Fairchild Theatre on the campus of Michigan State University. Kip Strum, Principal Dancer of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and
Dorothy O'Shea Overbey of Ballet New York, join the talented young Company of mid-Michigan dancers to offer an unforgettable performance of this holiday classic.
Call (517) 372-9887. www.greaterlansingballet.org
 Farmington Hills - Mercy Auditorium - Michigan Classic Ballet Company presents The
Nutcracker: A Ballet in Two Acts Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4.
In its annual full-length production of The Nutcracker, the Michigan Classic Ballet Company
presents this time-honored holiday ballet choreographed by artistic director Mary Celeste Geiger. Join the magical holiday adventure where
toys are transformed into whimsical beings, snowflakes become beautiful dancing maidens, and we travel to the Land of Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy awaits.
Michigan Classic Ballet Company dancers will perform this year's Nutcracker with guest principal
dancers Sadie Brown and Stephen Sanford as the Sugar Plum and her Cavalier. Public
performances are on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets prices are $22 for adults and $17 for children and seniors and are available at www.michiganclassicballet.org or by telephone at (248) 334 -6964. Group ticket sales are also available by telephone.
Flint - Flint Institute of Music presents its 30 anniversary Nutcracker. Capture all
the joy and magic of the season with this timeless ballet featuring professional dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem and students from the Flint School of
Performing Arts. The Flint Symphony performs the unforgettable score to this charming holiday performance.
Get your tickets today!
Order Tickets online or call The Whiting Ticket Center at 888.8CENTER or 810.237.7333. For groups, call the FIM Audience Services Ticket Office at 810.2337.3122 or
800.395.4849 ext. 2. www.thefim.com
Franklin - The Middle New Hampshire Arts and Entertainment Center in the
Franklin Opera House presents The Children's Nutcracker by Ninth State Dance. This hour-long adaptation features all the energy of Tchaikovsky's ballet in a family
-friendly format. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children, and can be purchased online at www.themiddlenh.org or by calling 603-934-1901
Grand Rapids - DeVos Performance Hall
 Grand Rapids Ballet Company presents the Nutcracker at
DeVos Performance Hall. Share the magic and rekindle the tradition - or start a new one - as a cast of over 100 dancers, including many community children, brings this
timeless classic to life. The Grand Rapids Symphony performs the beloved Tchaikovsky score during eleven enchanting performances. Tickets available through the
Ballet Box Office at 616-454-4771 x10 or Ticketmaster. www.grballet.com
Kalamazoo - Ballet Arts Ensemble (BAE) and Artistic Director Cathleen Huling
invite you to join us in December at Chenery Auditorium when we open our 30th anniversary festivities with the magic and wonder of Nutcracker 2011!
 This community production features:
- The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
- The Kalamazoo Children's Chorus
- Professional dancers from New York in principal roles
- BAE and WMU student dancers
- A local cast of more than 100 children and adults
Performances:
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: Call 269.387.2300 or Order online
Website: www.balletartsensemble.org
E-mail: info@balletartsensemble.org
Lansing - Wharton Center - Award-winning choreographer and director Gregory
M. George and the Children's Ballet Theatre of Michigan presents the holiday classic the "Nutcracker" in the Grand Hall of MSU's Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
CBT is a non-profit organization drawing some of the best dancers ages 8-18 from mid-Michigan to perform full-length, elaborately staged, professionally directed
classic and modern ballets. For tickets, call the Wharton Center Box Office at 1-800-WHARTON. Visit us online at: www.cbtdance.org
Muskegon - Edison Theatre - Saint Louis Ballet - (314)935-6543
Muskegon - The Moscow Ballet The Moscow Ballet presents The Great
Russian Nutcracker. For additional performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com
Port Huron - McMorran Auditorium - The Nutcracker Ballet Theatre Company, a
501 (c) (3) not for profit company, was formed for the sole purpose of producing this wonderful family tradition in Port Huron. We are a grass roots organization using
students and professional dancers from all over southeastern Michigan and Ontario. It took us more than a year to prepare for our first production (1990) and we have
successfully presented "The Nutcracker" Ballet every year. If there is further information that you would like, our e-mail address is: nbtc@porthuronnutcracker.org, Phone: (810) 824-8044.
Ypsilanti –Ypsilanti Area Dancers presents its annual holiday performance.
YAD's Nutcracker, set to the famous score by P.I. Tchaikovsky, features over 70 dancers, magical sets, beautiful costumes, and special guest appearances by local
dignitaries. YAD, a ballet company formed in 1969, is a non-profit corporation comprised of dance students from Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and surrounding areas.
Celebrate the season and treat your friends and family to this enchanting holiday classic! For information about purchasing tickets please call Randazzo Dance at
734.477.9350. Visit our website www.YpsilantiAreaDancers.com .
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