The cherished Christmas tradition continues as Charlottesville Ballet presents its wonderful 90-minute production of The Nutcracker. Dazzling and bursting with festive magic, join 150 dancers from the company and the local community as young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince embark on a journey both perilous and unforgettable, from battles with the Mouse King to a Land of Sweets inspired by Massanutten Resort, all wrapped up in Tchaikovsky's beloved score. A holiday treat for all ages, don't miss the Nutcracker as it comes to you this December!

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

The tale of Cinderella gets a vibrant update in this magical new production, wending its way across the country courtesy of the United European Ballet Company! Featuring dazzling sets, costumes, and set to Sergei Prokofiev's enduring score, you'll be transported to a fairy tale realm, where a young woman's life of chores is interrupted by an invitation to a royal ball...

International Ballet Stars bring you an eye-popping, theatrical, and wholly new ballet adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic Alice In Wonderland! The company's new production is created in partnership with world famous Brazilian visual artist Romero Britto, famed for his colorful pop-art style. So audiences can be guaranteed to witness stunning sets, costumes and all-round artistic beauty on this ballet jaunt down the rabbit hole! What's more, this sumptuous adaptation takes a novel approach with music, setting the tale to the glorious sounds of impressionist composer Claude Debussy, bringing a dreamy atmosphere to this wondrously mad ballet.

Featuring a talented cast of dancers aged 10 - 18, join the Southwest Virginia Ballet for their production of The Nutcracker, coming to the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre this December!