Time For Nutcracker Ballet

Audience members will hear Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music, witness emotional dancing and view lavish costumes when the incredible Nutcracker Ballet returns to the Raue Center’s stage.  This incredible production is brought to you in conjunction with the Berkshire Ballet Theatre. Experience the magic of dancing sugarplums Saturday, December 19 – Sunday, December 20.

 

The Nutcracker Ballet itself is based on the story of E.T.A Hoffman, but over the years the story has come to be nearly synonymous with Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. The ballet transports Hoffman’s literary world to a new medium that brings magic to the fantastic happenings.  

Join Clara on her daring adventure with the Nutcracker Prince through The Land of Snow and The Land of Sweets. March along with the toy soldiers, bravely battle the Mouse King and embrace the beauty of the dancing snowflakes! Raue Center is proud to partner with Berkshire Ballet Theatre once again. Tickets start at $27. Sponsored by Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, Bank of America and Northwest Herald.

About Berkshire Ballet Theatre

The Berkshire Ballet Theatre is a pre-professional training program for motivated dancers 12-20 years old. Students learn through technique classes and performances in a creative and disciplined environment. Intermediate 1 and 2 students begin the classical syllabus which requires students to work carefully with much repetition in order to isolate the correct muscle groups required for turn-out, extension, and a strong jump.  When a student is ready pointe training begins. Character dance, Modern dance and floor barre are also introduced into training. Berkshire Ballet Theatre trainees, apprentices, and company dancers continue advanced classical ballet training including ​classical variations, pas de deux and repetoire.

About Raue Center For The Arts

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 13 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic, downtown Crystal Lake, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination. For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter and twitter.com/RaueCenter.