Ballet Austin: The Nutcracker

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THE NUTCRACKER
Choreographer: Stephen Mills

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Ballet Austin is preparing for their 62nd annual production of The Nutcracker to be held at The Long Center and accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s magical score. Ballet Austin Academy students join the company on stage resulting in a 150-dancer cast dancing Artistic Director Stephen Mills’ choreography.

“The Nutcracker is not only a timeless holiday tradition, but a testament to the artistry and work required to bring it to life each year. It takes the dedication and passion of our dancers, students, stagehands and costume designers to make this production truly magical. We are honored to share the joy of storytelling through dance in a way that brings people of all ages and backgrounds together.”

– Stephen Mills, Artistic Director of Ballet Austin

The mainstage performances are supplemented with several audience activities including Footlights, Behind the Ballet!, Pose & Post Photo Stations, and the Ballet Austin Guild Gift Barre whose proceeds go to supporting the organizations educational scholarship programs.