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Alexandria
- The Alliance Dance Institute is pleased to present a full season of The Alexandria Ballet's "Nutcracker". The performance is guaranteed to delight children, parents, and grandparents alike.
What sets this performance apart is that it is truly geared toward younger audiences. Alexandria Ballet Artistic Director Virginia Britton's choreography is set to highlights from Tchaikovsky's classic Nutcracker score, and lasts 55 minutes. Children are allowed to sit on the floor at the edge of the stage, and are encouraged to 'boo' the Mouse King and applaud for the Prince. After the performance, the dancers come out to meet the children, give them a candy cane and pose for treasured photos.
The Alexandria Ballet Nutcracker is a joyful way for parents to share a love of the arts without making their children act like adults. One local grandmother stated, "I have been sharing this treasure with my family for years… this year will be five grandchildren from five to nine years of age, and their parents. We so enjoy this annual tradition."
The twenty-dollar general admission ticket price makes this Nutcracker experience within reach of most families. The Alliance Dance Institute is partnering with several local institutions to provide tickets to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. For the second year in a row, one performance is specifically dedicated to special needs children and their families.
While the Alexandria Ballet Nutcracker is family-friendly, it retains the classical ballet experience. One of the parents of a child in the performance stated, "Last year was such fun. My child has been taking class with the Alexandria Ballet for three years, and to have the opportunity to be on stage with the professionals, and share the experience with her classmates and friends was such a joy."
The will-call, coat-check, and Nutcracker shop are all located in the Nutcracker Lounge adjacent to the theater space. Audience members are invited to enjoy the Nutcracker Lounge before and after performances. The Theater and Lounge are at the Alliance Dance Institute, located in the Landmark Mall, 5801 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia. There is ample free covered parking.
Tickets are available by phone or online. For more information and to purchase online, visit www.adidance.com or call Alliance Dance Institute at (703) 354-6000.
Annandale - Classical Ballet Theatre presents "The Nutcracker" at Ernst Community Cultural Center on Northern Virginia Community College's
Annandale campus. For more information, visit our web site at www.cbanva.com , or call (703) 471-0750.
Annandale - Ernst Community Cultural Center of Northern Virginia Community College's Annandale Campus - Virginia Ballet Company will perform their annual Nutcracker. We are celebrating over 50 years since Tania Rousseau began staging The Nutcracker in Northern Virginia. www.virginiaballet.org
Charlottesville - The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For additional performance details and ticket purchase
information please visit www.nutcracker.com
Chesterfield - The Concert Ballet of Virginia is proud to present "The Nutcracker"
Information and Tickets: 804-798-0945 www.concertballet.com
Fredericksburg
- Classical Ballet of Fredericksburg, LLC is pleased to announce its fourth annual performance of The Nutcracker to be performed December 5 and 6 @ 2:30 pm and December 5 @ 7:30 pm at James Monroe HS Auditorium, 2300 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401. Students of Classical Ballet of Fredericksburg will be joined by guest artists, Vadim Bogomolov, graduate of the famed Kirov School in St. Petersburg, Russia, and his wife and partner, Regina Bogomolova in this year's production. Lavish sets, costumes and Tchaikovsky's classic score are sure to make this a part of the holiday season that you won't want to miss! Tickets purchased by Nov 15, 2009 will receive a 15% discount! More information may be found at www.balletfredericksburg.com or by calling the studio at (540) 842-6680.
Glen Allen
- Perceptions Dance Company will be presenting "The Cracked Nut," a new twist on an old favorite (The Nutcracker) at Deep Run High School, 4801 Twin Hickory Road. The ballet features dancers ages 3-adult and includes a special performance by Perceptions founder and artistic director, Emily Becker and her husband Brandon Becker. An affordable holiday alternative, tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 804-221-1273. For more information email emshreve@yahoo.com or visit our website www.perceptionsdancecompany.com
Leesburg
- The Northern Virginia Performing Arts Company (NOVAPAC), known for bringing quality ballet performances and opportunities to Loudoun, will be presenting their annual Nutcracker performances at Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Road, SE, Leesburg, VA. The performances of this holiday classic feature talented dancers from Leesburg's Dance Academy of Loudoun. This is a holiday season must-see for everyone! Ticket sales available on select dates at the Dance Academy of Loudoun, 705H East Market Street. Additional performance details and ticket purchase information available at (703) 443-1093 or danceloudoun@verizon.net .
Loudoun
- The Loudoun Ballet Company (LBC) presents The Nutcracker production at Briar Woods High School, 22525 Belmont Ridge, Ashburn, VA. This production is the full-length ballet following the Lev Ivanov choreography as recalled by Balanchine, and interpreted by Sheila Hoffman-Robertson of the Loudoun Ballet. The performers range in age from 5 to 75, featuring professional talent, locally auditioned young dancers, and the very capable dancers of the LBC and the Loudoun School of Ballet. The LBC was featured in Jennifer Fisher's recent book Nutcracker Nation. For tickets call the ticket line at (703) 771-8074. Information available at www.LoudounBallet.org
Manassas - The Academy of Russian Ballet is pleased to present local ballet celebrity Yuri Nikitenko's interpretation of the timeless
holiday classic. The performance will take place at the centrally located Stonewall Middle School, 10100 Lomond Drive. The inaugural performance will feature the pre-professional dancers of
ARB, new and lavish costumes, spectacular sets, as well as new twists and surprises in the story line. Our performance will appeal to all ages and is a perfect precursor to the holiday
season! Sure to become one of the area's most anticipated holiday traditions. For more information contact the ARB office at 703-368-2268 or on the web at www.BalletNikitenko.com
Manassas - Manassas Dance Company, the largest professional performing arts organization in the area, will be presenting its' traditional
"Nutcracker" performances are held at Stonewall Jackson High School, 8860 Rixlew in Manassas. Our "Nutcracker" is a classic show appropriate for the entire family.
Featured, are the professional dancers of Manassas Dance Company and live accompaniment by the Prince William Symphony Orchestra. For tickets or more information, contact us via:
Tickets.com (800-955-5566) or Manassas Dance Company (703-257-1811, manassasdance@aol.com ). For more about MDC, check our website, www.manassasdance.org .
Mechanicsville - The Concert Ballet of Virginia is proud to present "The Nutcracker"
Information and Tickets: 804-798-0945 www.concertballet.com
Newport News &
Norfolk
- Virginia Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker The Stahlbaum's Christmas party. The marching toy soldiers and the adorable mice. A battle with the Rat King and a visit from The Sugar Plum Fairy. A dreamy on-stage snowstorm to Tschaikovsky's memorable music. A magical growing Christmas tree. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on their enchanted journey through a land of sweets for this holiday classic accompanied by The Virginia Symphony, Virginia Children's Chorus, and more than two hundred local children. Performances are at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News and at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk. The Sugar Plum Teas will be held on Saturday and Sunday prior to the matinee for children and their parents. For ticket information or to purchase tickets please call TicketMaster at 671-8100 or the Chrysler Hall box office at 664-6464. An official Holidays In The City event - (757)622-4822
Newport News - Ferguson Center for the Arts, CNU Campus, Newport News - The Nutcracker with the American Youth Ballet Company
- Hailed to be the Peninsula's finest classical holiday tradition, this Nutcracker presented by the Community Alliance for the Performance Arts Fund, has been dazzling the young and
the young-at-heart every holiday season. Treat your family and friends to the magic of a unique Nutcracker choreographed by Co-Founder/Artistic Director Sandra Balestracci. Nutcracker's
beautiful costumes, scenery and choreography, featuring talented young dancers from the American Youth Ballet Company, and the beauty of Tchaikovsky's enduring music are sure to make this
Christmas tradition one of your most magical and memorable. It's the Holiday show to see! Come celebrate the season with us. Times will include 7:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. matinee.
Ask about the pre-show Nutcracker Sweet Tea Party on Saturdays and Sundays, with special appearances by the leading characters. For more information, call (757)
229-8535. www.capafund.org
Norfolk - Harrison Opera House - Ballet Virginia International 
Norfolk - Chrysler Hall - Richmond Ballet
Reston - Reston Community Center, Center Stage - The Reston Conservatory Ballet
presents its annual performance of The Nutcracker at the Reston Community Center's Center
Stage. This is a fully cast, staged and costumed Nutcracker but performed by children for all! www.conservatoryballet.com
Richmond - Landmark Theater - Richmond Ballet
Richmond - Perceptions Dance Company will be presenting "The Cracked Nut," a new
twist on an old favorite (The Nutcracker) at Deep Run High School, 4801 Twin Hickory Road. The ballet features dancers ages 3-adult and includes a special performance by
Perceptions founder and artistic director, Emily Becker and her husband Brandon Becker. An affordable holiday alternative, tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by
calling 804-221-1273. For more information email emshreve@yahoo.com or visit our website http://www.perceptionsdancecompany.com/
Roanoke - The Performance Arts Center of Roanoke Civic - Southwest Virginia Ballet (540)387-3978 www.svballet.org
Virginia Beach - The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For
additional performance details and ticket purchase information please visit www.nutcracker.com
Williamsburg - Kimbal Theatre in Colonial Williamsburg - The Institute for Dance presents
an original production: "A Christmas in Williamsburg....A Magical night on Duke of Gloucester Street" including classic references to the Nutcracker Ballet. Visit us online at: www.institutefordance.org at the Kimball Theater Box Office or by phone at 1-800-HISTORY
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