After nearly two years of virtual performances, SoCal’s longest
running production of The NUTCRACKER RETURNS TO THE BIG STAGE FOR AN
EXTRA SPECIAL MAGICAL HOLIDAY SEASON. WESTSIDE BALLET OF SANTA
MONICA’s talented pre-professional dancers share the world-class
Broad Stage with accomplished professional guest artists to present
six enchanting BALLET PRODUCTIONS, beginning Thanksgiving Weekend and
running through the 5th of December.
In an enchanting realm of Holiday fantasy from the moment the lights
dim––from the classic Victorian-style party scene to the Kingdom
of Sweets, where Tchaikovsky's sparkling creativity inspires dances of
fanciful flowers and splendid fairy queens––the Westside
production preserves its most treasured traditional characters and
scenes: the tree that grows, a firing cannon, and falling snow over a
stunning corps de ballet of glittering Snowflakes. Charming
children’s roles include party children, mice, and soldiers.
“Words cannot describe how elated we are to FINALLY be returning to
The Broad Stage with Westside Ballet’s signature production! There
is truly nothing like sharing the artistry and talent of our
beautifully refined dancers with the Santa Monica community. We can't
wait to see you!” –– Martine Harley, Artistic Director.
Covid vaccine and testing guidelines shall be enforced for both
dancers and audiences, following both Los Angeles County and Santa
Monica College health and Covid protocols. Dancers and audience
members above age 12 will be required to show vaccination
certificates. Those below the age of 12 or with medical exceptions,
will be required to show a negative PCR test. Masks will be required
for all audience members and unvaccinated dancers.
Performances always sell out, and with just 6 performances, make sure
you don't miss out! Grab your tickets now and join us for this
jubilant celebration of the return of live performances!
The traditional full-length ballet in two acts, the production is a
close rendition of George Balanchine’s homage to the original
Nutcracker danced in 19th-Century Russia. Westside’s founder Yvonne
Mounsey––who created the Nutcracker role of Center Spanish during
the peak of her career as principal dancer with New York City
Ballet––brought the Holiday Classic to Southern California in
1973.
Join Clara’s magical voyage with swirling snowflakes; the shimmering
Snow Queen; angels gliding on clouds; waltzing flowers; small
Polichinelles popping out from underneath Mother Ginger’s giant
skirt; and exquisite national dances (Spanish chocolate, marzipan
Mirlitons, Arabian coffee, Peppermints, Chinese tea, and leaping
Russians).
Our 2021 Performance Schedule:
Saturday Nov 27 @ 1 pm and 5 pm
Sunday Nov 28 @ 1pm
and
Saturday Dec 4 @ 1 pm and 5 pm
Sunday Dec 5 @ 1 pm
TICKETS ONLY $50
1-800-595-4849 (4TIX)
https://westsideballet.com/NutTix
[https://westsideballet.com/NutTix]
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