Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet

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Date/Time:Saturday, 12 Dec 2009 at 7:30 pm
Location:Stephens Auditorium
Cost:$18-$20 ($2 discount for ISU students, youth 18 and under, adults 55 and older)
URL:http://www.center.iastate.edu
Phone:515-294-3347
Channel:Iowa State Center
Categories:Arts, performances
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The classic holiday fairy tale, The Nutcracker Ballet, makes its 29th annual appearance at Stephens Auditorium. The Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers Rachel Vickrey and Avram Gold from the Omaha Ballet Theater appearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy her Cavalier.

The Nutcracker Ballet tells the story of a young girl, a heroic prince, and the fantastic dream they share. From the opening party scene to the last tinkling notes of Tchaikovsky's famous score, a festive holiday spirit permeates the whole performance. Nothing else will get you in the mood for the holidays like The Nutcracker Ballet can. When young dancers sweep across the stage creating visions of sugarplums and Candyland, you'll be completely enchanted.