Santa Clara Ballet Company's 44th Annual Nutcracker

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Nov. 12, 2017 - PRLog -- The Santa Clara Ballet Company's annual production of Benjamin Reyes' full-length, traditional version of the ballet is a holiday favorite with sparkling choreography set to the renowned music of P.I. Tchaikovsky.  This classic production follows the magical journey of young Clara, who receives a nutcracker as a gift at her family's Christmas Eve party. Later that night, her nutcracker magically transforms into a handsome prince, who leads her through an enchanted forest and on to the Nutcracker Prince's Kingdom.

The Santa Clara Ballet Company, now in its 44th year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and pre-professional students from the Santa Clara Ballet School.

Andre Reyes, former principal dancer at the San Francisco Ballet, will return to perform with the Santa Clara Ballet Company, joined by Marcos Vedovetto most recently with the San Francisco Opera Ballet, Sharon Kung, with Dance Theatre of San Francisco and Mikhail Guz, Principal Dancer with the Santa Clara Ballet Company.  Rowan Allegra will reprise her role with the Santa Clara Ballet as the Sugar Plum Fairy

Four Performances- One Weekend Only:
Saturday December 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Venue:
Santa Clara Convention Center Theater
5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA

Tickets (All Reserved Seating):
$38 Preferred Reserved Seating All Ages
$34 General Reserved Seating Adults
$30 General Reserved Seating Seniors 65+
$26 General Reserved Children <12
*Tickets for groups of 20 or more are available

Sponsor a Child to see the Nutcracker:
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For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.santaclaraballet.com or call 408-247-9178.

About the Santa Clara Ballet
For over 40 years, the Santa Clara Ballet has enriched the community and enhanced the profile of the City of Santa Clara with classical ballet performances, including the Annual Nutcracker production.  The Santa Clara Ballet affords the unique opportunity for aspiring young dancers and children to perform and learn alongside acclaimed professionals in a full scale production.  A local favorite, the Santa Clara Ballet's Nutcracker offers an intimate view of the stage and the performers with an entertaining and engaging rendition of this holiday classic.

Support the Santa Clara Ballet
The Santa Clara Ballet fills a void in the local education districts where both music and dance classes have been cut or reduced.  Santa Clara Ballet provides young children a safe environment for artistic expression, as they learn dedication, discipline and perseverance by performing in a professional environment.  Our fundraising efforts center on initiatives to ensure the future of our Nutcracker and to provide opportunities for children who would otherwise not have the means to learn ballet.  Please help us by contributing your time, your expertise or financial donations.