JACKSON, TENNESSEE — Ballet Arts is thrilled to continue your favorite holiday tradition with an in-person performance of The Nutcracker on December 10-12, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Come experience the magic of The Nutcracker with Clara, Mouse King and Sugarplum Fairy as they go on an enchanting adventure on Christmas Eve.
“This will be a very special Nutcracker season as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the longest running Nutcracker in Tennessee,” said Caroline Meinert, Artistic Director Ballet Arts. “If you’ve ever danced in Ballet Arts’ Nutcracker, we’d like to invite you back to relive our favorite Christmas story. We will recognize former dancers at the beginning of each performance and thank them for helping make this beloved holiday tradition a reality.”
Tickets will be available for purchase at balletartsjackson.org on November 8. The Nutcracker will have three performances on Friday, December 10 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 12, at 2 p.m.
The Arabian Tea Party will be Saturday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m., and 12:30 p.m., Sunday, December 12. Select seating is $20, choice seating is $25 and premium seating is $30.
Before entering the land of sweets come and enjoy some delectable treats at the Arabian Tea Party. Party goers will visit with some of their favorite characters from the Nutcracker while enveloped in an atmosphere of mystery. Don’t miss the event of the season! Little ones who attend get a special gift for their Christmas tree.
The Nutcracker is one of two major performances for Ballet Arts. The second performance, Peter Pan is scheduled for March 18-20.
About Ballet Arts
Ballet Arts exists to provide the youth of West Tennessee with an opportunity to develop character, life skills, integrity and independence through the study of and participation in classical ballet. We strive to enrich the cultural life of the community through outstanding performances and outreach programs.
Since 1973, Ballet Arts has enriched the lives of thousands of dancers and patrons and is a staple in the arts community in West Tennessee. The company produces two annual performances including the longest running Nutcracker in West Tennessee and a spring performance. The program gives students the opportunity to train and perform in front of a 2,200 seat audience while also dancing alongside professional dancers from companies like American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet.
