KIDZ AT WORK

Interpreting The Nutcraker:

Students preview their holiday ballet

 

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Tchaikovsky’s praised “Nutcracker Ballet” kicks off the holiday season in Wilmington annually as The Wilmington School of Ballet prepares to bring the colorful and eclectic story to life at Thalian Hall’s Mainstage. Taking place November 21st-23rd at 8pm and at 3pm on Sunday

A mix of professional and local dancers from the Wilmington School of Ballet breathe life into Clara, Herr Drosselmeir, the Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and all other characters who perform an amazing variety of dances in this traditional Christmas favorite.

Tickets for this event may be purchased online at thalianhall.com or at the Thalian Hall Center Box Office, located in the lobby of Thalian Hall at 310 Chestnut Street, downtown Wilmington. Tickets to the production are a mere $18-$25 and can also be reserved via telephone: (910) 343-3664.

Below are a variety of drawings as created from the Wilmington School of Ballet students who will be performing the 2008 production. Don’t miss their artistic contributions to the holiday season—and be sure to visit www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com for information about their many programs and classes that keep children active within the local community.