the most beloved fairy tale

The Nutcracker

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World Ballet Company is dedicated to demystifying the art of ballet.

Los Angeles Times

A heightened sense of reality, folk tales, and folk dances transmogrified into sinuous spectacle

San Diego Reader

“Like a time capsule, capturing the richness and fullness that once defined all ballet”

The Courant

Classic ballet traditions while adding new choreography, hand-painted sets, and beyond beautiful hand-sewn costumes

Enchanted Seashells

“One of the most transcendent cultural experiences I have had in a long time”

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Holidays begin with the Nutcracker!

 

World Ballet Company presents Nutcracker LIVE on stage, featuring a cast of 40 professional ballet dancers 

Join us for the thrilling Christmas night adventure to the Land of Sweets.

Enjoy a family-friendly experience accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, over 150 radiant hand-crafted costumes and lavish hand-painted sets.

See the iconic Waltz of Flowers, and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, meet Mother Ginger and Drosselmeyer.

Save the date and secure your tickets in advance to ensure you are part of the magic!

“…shimmering costumes, snowy hand-painted sets, and elegant choreography.”San Diego Magazine

 


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Prince Solo

Waltz of the Snowflakes

Fouette

Waltz of the Flowers

Clara & The Nutcracker Variation

Mouse battle scene

Arabian Dance

Mouse in the House

Creative Team

MARINA KESLER - Choreographer

Marina Kesler

Choreographer

GEORGE BIRKADZE - Choreographer

George Birkadze

Choreographer

SERGEY NOVIKOV - Costume and Set Designer

Sergey Novikov

Costume and Set Designer

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