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- Ridge High School - The Belle Mead Ballet Company, located in Hillsborough NJ, presents its unique fully narrated version of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Adults and children alike will love the easy to follow narrated story line while delighting in the beautiful costumes and exciting dancing of the entire cast. A special feature of the company's production actually takes place after the performance is completed. All younger members of the audience and parents are invited on stage to meet their favorite character from the ballet and have them sign their programs. Children delight in actually meeting and talking to the Sugar Plum Fairy, her brave Nutcracker Prince and all the dancers from The Land of Sweets. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Belle Mead Ballet Company (908) 874-8800. The Belle Mead Ballet School, 1 Jill Court, Unit 12, Hillsborough, NJ. Also see http://www.danceconnection-bellemeadballet.org
Fleminton - The River Ballet Company proudly presents their eighth annual production of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. The River
Ballet Company is a pre-professional ballet company located in residence at the Allworthy School of Dance in Flemington. They will perform Nutcracker on Saturday, December 8th at 2pm at
the J.P. Case Middle School in Flemington and on Sunday, December 9th at 4pm at the Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Bridgewater. Advance tickets are $18 for Adults and $15 for
Seniors/Children. Tickets will be $20/$18 at the door. Also, there is a Pre-Show Storytelling for
children 1/2 hour prior to the show ($5 w/ticket purchase). Tickets may be purchased by calling (908)782-3803.
Glassboro - Pfleeger Concert Hall - December 21-23, 2007, Center Stage Productions in
residence at Tricia Sloan Dance Center brings its holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, to the
resplendent 900 -seat Pfleeger Concert Hall at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. With four memorable performances, lush sets, bravura dancing and brilliant costumes
sparkling with Swarovski crystal stones make this production memorable for the entire family. Join the snowflakes, marching soliders, dancing flowers, the prince and Clara for an
experience you will never forget. This production is recognized as an appropriate first trip to the ballet for any theater-goer. This event is presented by Tricia Sloan Dance Center. The
theater is fully hanidcapped accesible and free parking is available on the campus. For information on tickets and directions to the theater please call 856-464-0128 www.triciasloandance.com
Hackensack - Bergen County Technical School Auditorium - Irine Fokine Ballet Company
presents The Nutcracker. Featuring Slawomir Wozniack of Poland's National Ballet.
For tickets, call the Nutcracker at (201) 493-1157
www.fokineballet.com/nutcracker.htm
Hackettstown - The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet presents "The Nutcracker". Phone: 908-850-0709 or on the web at: www.njsda.org/njcyb/company.html
Hamilton Township - Please join us at Rider University's Yvonne Theater in Lawrenceville,
NJ to experience "Nutcracker." This classic performance has been choreographed by Julie A
. Caprio and will feature the music of Tchaikovsky. You may purchase tickets by calling Ballet Technique at (609) 587-2345. www.ballettechnique.org
Island Heights - Brick High School - Many young children have "dancing dreams" and the
Shore Ballet Performing Company of Island Heights, NJ is making them come true by providing a community company for local dancers. Over 85 talented children from all over
Ocean County have been chosen to participate in "Holiday Extravaganza", and will be performing this year with colorful sets and costumes. Christina Starr the Artistic Director
along with Nichole Masters, Julie Morejon and Dan Barris are co-producing partners for this showcase and they are putting together some rather festive dances for all ages to enjoy. The
artistic staff is staging excerpts from the "Nutcracker Suite" starting with the Snow Scene
featuring Clara and the Prince then continuing with the spanish, arabian, dancing candy canes, angels, gingerbread children from act 2 and of course the Sugarplum Fairy will dance the
famous Petipa variation. Join the cast and crew of the Shore Ballet Performing Company this holiday season at the Brick High School Theater located on Chambers Bridge Road.
For ticket information call 732-270-1110. www.shoreballet.com
Lakewood - The beloved holiday favorite, the Nutcracker, will be presented by the
Performing Arts Ensemble at the spectacular 1,400 seat Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank and at the beautifully renovated Strand Theatre in Lakewood. Both of
these Broadway-style theatres have sizable stages to accommodate the elaborate professional scenery, special effects, and large cast of this holiday spectacle. A cast of 100
with elaborate sets and costumes round out the production of this immortal story and music that has become a tradition or children and parents alike. The tree will grow, the snow will fall
, and special effects and surprises are in store at the Performing Arts Ensemble's Nutcracker. For tickets and information please call 732-671-9655. www.performingartsensemble.org
Lodi - The New Jersey Foundation for Dance and Theatre Arts, a NJ non-profit 501 (c ) 3
Corporation, Artistic Director, Nancy King, of The King Centre for the Performing Arts proudly presents their production of "Nutcracker" performed by the American Youth Dance
Company. The award-winning American Youth Dance Company puts a twist on tradition in
its production of the "Nutcracker", enthralling audiences with highflying acrobatic mice and
tap dancing tin soldiers. There is a beautiful classical ballet with the presentation of Snow and
Flowers, plus an emphasis on jazz. With these different forms of dance put together, the
result is dazzling. The show also feature the famous rising Christmas tree and falling snow. For more information, call (973) 839-4031 to order tickets.
Mahwah - Russ Berrie Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, Rampo College -
Kozlov Dance International presents the holiday classic "The Nutcracker", Kozlov Dance International's production of "The Nutcracker." Leonid Kozlov, former principal dancer
with both the Bolshoi and the New York City Ballet, first staged his production of the Nutcracker for the Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House in 1981. As Director of
Kozlov Dance International, he has been delighting audiences in the metropolitan New York area since 1993 with his dazzling choreography set to Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score,
lavish costumes and scenery direct from the Bolshoi Theatre Workshop, and most notably the poise and professionalism of his talented young dancers. Kozlov's "The Nutcracker"
makes the perfect introduction to classical ballet for all ages. A Christmas tree grows tall before your eyes and a heroic nutcracker prince comes to life to battle an army of mice.
Snowflakes dance on tiptoe, and an elegant Sugar Plum Fairy graciously entertains Clara and the Prince on their journey through the Land of the Sweets. Come see why audiences have
made "The Nutcracker" the most performed ballet in the world and a treasured holiday tradition for the entire family. "The Nutcracker" will be performed at the Russ Berrie Center
for the Performing and Visual Arts, at Ramapo College, Mahwah, New Jersey. Phone number for info or tickets 201-444-3223 Web site address www.kozlovdance.com
Millburn - Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn New Jersey - New Jersey Ballet presents the
Nutcracker. For ticket information- New Jersey Ballet-(973)-597-9600 www.njballet.org Paper Mill box office-(973) 376-4343 www.papermill.org
Montgomery Township - Montgomery Upper Middle School (former high school) - The
Belle Mead Ballet Company, located in Hillsborough NJ, celebrates its 9th season by presenting its unique fully narrated version of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker.
Adults and children alike will love the easy to follow narrated story line while delighting in the
beautiful costumes and exciting dancing of the entire cast. A special feature of the company's production actually takes place after the performance is completed. All younger members of
the audience and parents are invited on stage to meet their favorite character from the ballet and have them sign their programs. Children delight in actually meeting and talking to the
Sugar Plum Fairy, her brave Nutcracker Prince and all the dancers from The Land of Sweets. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Belle Mead Ballet Company (908) 874-8800. The
Belle Mead Ballet School, 1 Jill Court, Unit 12, Hillsborough, NJ. Also see http://www.danceconnection-bellemeadballet.org
Morristown - Morristown High School Theater - Dance Innovations Performance
Foundation presents "The Nutcracker ~ Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at the Morristown H.S. Theater, 50 Early Street, Morristown, NJ Box Office: 973-635-7000 or 973-635
-1205 Performances are: Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Ticket price: $25.
Two storybook worlds collide as your favorite characters from the Nutcrackers Ballet
and the Wizard of Oz join together on a funfilled holiday dance journey. From Tap to Classical Ballet this original tale is the perfect kick-off to the holiday season combining family
fun and the spirit of giving.
Area professionals Eric Harper (Nutcracker Prince) & Mark Dacey (Godfather
Drosselmeyer/The Wizard) , join Dance Innovations Performance Foundation with Erika Sullivan (Clara) and over 100 dancers with Dance Innovations Inc.
SPONSORSHIP TICKET PROGRAM: Purchase a ticket for $15.00 & allow a special needs/circumstances child and their family member to attend the performance (100%
TAX DEDUCTIBLE)
New Brunswick - State Theatre - American Repertory Ballet presents Graham Lustig's The
Nutcracker with the American Repertory Ballet Orchestra. Call 732-246-7469 or www.statetheatrenj.org
Pomona - Richard Stockton Performing Arts Center - The Atlantic Contemporary Ballet
Theatre presents "The Nutcracker" For tickets or more information call: (609)804-1995 or visit on the web at: www.acbt.org
Princeton - McCarter Theatre American Repertory Ballet presents Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker. Call 1-888-ARTSWEB or www.mccarter.org www.arballet.org
Ramsey - The Kozlov Dance International's production of "The Nutcracker." Leonid
Kozlov, former principal dancer with both the Bolshoi and the New York City Ballet, first staged his production of the Nutcracker for the Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House in 1981.
 As Director of Kozlov Dance International, he has been delighting audiences in the metropolitan New York area since 1993 with his dazzling
choreography set to Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, lavish costumes and scenery direct from the Bolshoi Theatre Workshop, and most notably the
poise and professionalism of his talented young dancers. Kozlov's "The Nutcracker" makes the perfect introduction to classical ballet for all ages.
A Christmas tree grows tall before your eyes and a heroic nutcracker prince comes to life to battle an army of mice. Snowflakes dance on tiptoe, and
an elegant Sugar Plum Fairy graciously entertains Clara and the Prince on their journey through the Land of the Sweets. Come see why audiences have made "The Nutcracker" the
most performed ballet in the world and a treasured holiday tradition for the entire family.
"The Nutcracker" will be performed at Ramsey High School Auditorium, Ramsey, New
Jersey and at the Russ Berrie Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, at Ramapo College, Mahwah, New Jersey. Tickets may be purchased by calling Kozlov Dance International at
(201)444-3223, or by stopping by the KDI Studio at 580 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ. www.kozlovdance.com
Red Bank - The beloved holiday favorite, the Nutcracker, will be presented by the
Performing Arts Ensemble at the spectacular 1,400 seat Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank and at the beautifully renovated Strand Theatre in Lakewood. Both of
these Broadway-style theatres have sizable stages to accommodate the elaborate professional scenery, special effects, and large cast of this holiday spectacle. A cast of 100
with elaborate sets and costumes round out the production of this immortal story and music that has become a tradition or children and parents alike. The tree will grow, the snow will fall
, and special effects and surprises are in store at the Performing Arts Ensemble's Nutcracker. For tickets and information please call 732-671-9655. www.performingartsensemble.org
Rutherford - Nunnbetter Dance Theatre presents Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday ballet "The
Nutcracker" at The Williams Carlos Williams Center for the Arts in Rutherford, NJ. See the
Christmas Tree grow! Swirling Snowstorms! Giant Battling Mice! Call (201) 385-9638 for details. www.nunnbetterdancetheatre.com
Skillman - see Montgomery Township
Trenton - see West Windsor
West Windsor - Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. The Belle Mead
Ballet Company, located in Hillsborough NJ, celebrates its 9th season by presenting its unique fully narrated version of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Adults and
children alike will love the easy to follow narrated story line while delighting in the beautiful costumes and exciting dancing of the entire cast. A special feature of the company's
production actually takes place after the performance is completed. All younger members of the audience and parents are invited on stage to meet their favorite character from the ballet
and have them sign their programs. Children delight in actually meeting and talking to the Sugar Plum Fairy, her brave Nutcracker Prince and all the dancers from The Land of Sweets
. Tickets can be purchased by phone (box office at 609.584.9444 or 609.586.4800 X3586), mail or via the web ( http://www.kelseyatmccc.org/ticket_info.shtml ). Check with the box
office for pricing. Also see http://www.danceconnection-bellemeadballet.org
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