BRANDON, FL: Brandon Ballet will present four performances of The Nutcracker, your favorite holiday tradition, with new choreography by Doricha Sales, Artistic Director, and music by Tchaikovsky. This 24th annual production features talented professional, pre-professional and company dancers, lavish costumes and scenery, and an infectious score that will mesmerize children and adults alike.
The ballet tells the story of a little girl named Clara who, on Christmas Eve, receives a wonderful gift – a wooden toy nutcracker from her mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer. The toy leads Clara on a magical journey through an enchanted winter wonderland with dancing snowflakes and the elegant Snow Queen. Then Clara travels to the Land of the Sweets where she meets the regal and majestic Sugar Plum Fairy who takes her on a whirlwind magical trip. The Nutcracker is a classic that has been dazzling audiences of all ages for years; a wonderful ballet for the entire family.
Date/Time: Saturday, December 9, 2017 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 10, 2017 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Venue: Riverview High Theater 11311 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL
Tickets: $30 Adults, $25 Seniors, $20 Students (12 and under)
Tickets are available at: www.tututix.com/brandonballet
For more information please contact the Administrative Coordinator of Brandon Ballet at dance@brandonballet.org, or (813) 684-4282.
Brandon Ballet History and Mission
Founded in 1993, Brandon Ballet is a non-profit pre-professional ballet company that develops and promotes opportunities for aspiring young dancers. By offering a superior training program and three major performances each year, the Brandon Ballet helps serious dancers broaden their dance experiences.
From its humble beginnings, the company has grown to include 38 dancers of varying levels. Professional dancers, pre-professional, and training dancers call the Brandon Ballet home. The Brandon Ballet provides Brandon and the surrounding communities with an education in the art of dance. The Brandon Ballet serves the community through performances held at public facilities. All company dancers receive the highest caliber of professional training on a weekly basis and are provided the opportunity to learn standard classical repertoire. The Brandon Ballet has and will continue to foster growth and education by bringing guest teachers and choreographers to the community.
Nutcracker 2017 Flyer, Photo of Snow Queen and Snow Cavalier (Chloe Freytag and Luis Victor Santana) – Photography by Giana Grace Photography