Santa Clara Ballet Presents 42nd Annual Nutcracker December 12-13

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Nov. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- SANTA CLARA, CA, November 19, 2015 – Santa Clara Ballet Company is pleased to announce its 42^nd annual production of its Nutcracker Ballet at the Santa Clara Convention Center Theater on December 12-13, 2015. The 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 42nd year, spotlights acclaimed professionals alongside company soloists and pre-professional students from the Santa Clara Ballet School.  Joining the production are dancers from several schools in the South Bay.

Andre Reyes, former principal dancer, San Francisco Ballet, will return to perform with the Santa Clara Ballet Company, joined by Marcos Vedovetto, formerly with Dance Theatre of San Francisco, Sharon Kung, with Dance Theatre of San Francisco and Mikhail Guz, with Firebird Dance Studio and a soloist with the Santa Clara Ballet Company.  Aidan DeYoung, from Post Ballet in San Francisco and formerly with Smuin Ballet, will partner as the Cavalier with Ilana Jones, from San Francisco Opera Ballet as the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Four Performances- One Weekend Only:
Saturday December 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, 2015 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 Seating All Ages
$32 General Admission Adults 12+
$30 General Admission Seniors 65+
$26 General Admission Children >12

*Tickets for groups of 20 or more are available

For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.santaclaraballet.com or or call 408-247-9178.

About the Santa Clara Ballet Company

For 42 years, the Santa Clara Ballet has been bringing classical ballet productions to Santa Clara, including our Annual Nutcracker production.  The Santa Clara Ballet provides vital cultural programming, enriching the community and enhancing the profile of the City of Santa Clara.  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.