NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1. CHAMBERLAIN BALLET’S PRODUCTION OF THE NUTCRACKER is every Thanksgiving weekend at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX. Throughout the years, this holiday tradition has grown to become a favorite for thousands of North Texas families. Featuring New York City Ballet Principal Dancers Tiler Peck and Tyler Angle, Chamberlain Ballet is proud to present the North Texas community


with two of the finest professional dancers alive today. Join us at the Eisemann, and have a wonderful holiday season! Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX. Friday, November 29, 7PM | Saturday, November 30, 2PM | Sunday, December 1, 2PM. Photo by Ryan Williams


with performances held at Ray Braswell High School, Artistic Director Kelly Kilburn Lannin. November 30 at 7:30PM | December 1 at 2PM | Ray Braswell High School High, 26750 E University Dr, Aubrey, TX 76227 | $25-$45. Tickets available at lakecitiesballet.org | lakecitiesballet.org.


DECEMBER 6 – 8 & 13 – 15. DALLAS BALLET COMPANY’S ANNUAL NUTCRACKER is the highlight of our year! Come and enjoy this Christmas tradition with a cast of more than two hundred students from Dallas Ballet Center (Judy & Brent Klopfenstein, Artistic Directors). Don’t wait to buy tickets, as this event has traditionally sold out before the curtain opens at the Granville Arts Center. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10AM on


November 1 | Granville Arts Center, 300 N 5th St, Garland, TX 75040 | $25. Purchase tickets at garlandartsboxoffice.com. Dallas Ballet Company’s Anna Speer & Randolph McKee by David Harris


Texas Ballet Theater NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 8. THE NUTCRACKER PRESENTED BY


TEXAS BALLET THEATER Experience the most magical Christmas tradition of the season as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel throughout a winter wonderland to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. Exquisite costumes and dazzling choreography will transport you to a world where dreams do come true. Various times | $25-$125 | Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 | Tickets at texasballettheater.org or by calling the box office at 877.828.9200.


DECEMBER 6. TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY MFA CANDIDATES PRESENT THEIR MFA CULMINATING PROJECT CONCERT. 7PM. Texas Woman’s University, DGL 208, Dance Studio Theater.


Momemtum Dance Company NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1. MOMENTUM DANCE COMPANY


PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER Guest Artists include Juliann McAloon and Ronnie Underwood, and after the final show, there will be our annual “Sugar Plum Fairy” Reception. November 29 and 30 at 7:30PM, and December 1 at 1:30PM | Irving Arts Center’s Carpenter Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75062 | Tickets range from $15-$25, with group discounts available. All ISD employees receive Student prices with ID | irvingartscenter.com | 972- 252-ARTS | momentumdancecompany.org.


The Dallas Conservatory DBDT photo by Brian Guilliaux DECEMBER 6 – 7. DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS LakeCities Ballet Theatre photo by Nancy Loch


NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 1. LAKECITIES BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER Don’t miss LakeCities Ballet Theatre’s seasonal classic, “The Nutcracker”,


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BLACK ON BLACK Enjoy the sheer talent of DBDT and DBDT: Encore! dancers in the intimate setting of the DBDT studio. Dancers from both companies collaborate on choreographing, producing, and performing new works. Audiences have called past Black on Black original works “captivating,” “fun and quirky,” and “power and grace.” the phenomenal performance is flanked by a happy hour and after party with light bites and spirits, featuring a live DJ. All this holiday fun is included in the price of the ticket! Must be 21 or older to attend. 6:30PM | Performance will be held at DBDT Studios, 2700 Ann Williams Way, Dallas, TX 75201 | $40 | For more information contact Meagan Brooks 214-871-2376.


DECEMBER 8. THE DALLAS CONSERVATORY PRESENTS A ROCKEFELLER CHRISTMAS AT THE MAJESTIC THEATER Now in its 5th year, Rockefeller Christmas at The Majestic is a Radio City- style Holiday Extravaganza featuring jazz, tap and contemporary dancing … along with singing, acting and Act II of The Nutcracker! For ages 4 to senior. Audiences LOVE it! 1PM and 4:30PM | The Majestic Theater, Dallas | Tickets on sale October 15 | $25-$100 | TheDallasConservatory.org.


DECEMBER 13 – 15. DALLAS REPERTOIRE BALLET PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF THE BELOVED FAMILY CLASSIC, THE NUTCRACKER with a cast of over 130 talented dancers, featuring students from the Allen-based Academy of Dance Arts. For a third consecutive year, Dallas Repertoire Ballet is offering a special “sensory- friendly performance” at the 2PM show on Saturday, December 14. This performance is specifically designed for children with sensory processing


DECEMBER 7 – 8. BALLET ENSEMBLE OF TEXAS PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER under the artistic direction of Thom Clower. 20 years of Crackin’ Nuts! December 7 at 2:30PM and 7:30PM | Dec 8 at 2:30PM and 6PM | Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75062 | $30 Adults, $25 Seniors/Children | Purchase tickets at 972-252- 7558 | For more information visit balletensembleoftexas.org.


Ballet Ensemble of Texas photo by Cathy Vanover Dallas Repetoire Ballet’s The Nutcracker


disorders like autism, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome and other special needs. They understand that dance and theater performances aren’t always accessible to children with special needs and want to give families who might not normally be able to attend a production of The Nutcracker the chance to do so this holiday season. More information is available at danceada.com. Friday, December 13 at 7:30PM | Saturday, December 14 at 2PM (sensory-friendly performance) and 7:30PM| Sun- day, December 15 at 2PM | Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082 | For tickets: 972-744-4650 | eisemanncenter.com.


Texas Ballet Theater


DECEMBER 13 - 29. THE NUTCRACKER PRESENTED BY TEXAS BALLET THEATER Experience the most magical Christmas tradition of the season as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel throughout a winter wonderland to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. Exquisite costumes and dazzling choreography will transport you to a world where dreams do come true. Various times | $25-$125 | Bass Performance Hall, Ft Worth, TX 75201 | Tickets at texasballettheater.org or by calling the box office at 877.828.9200.


DECEMBER 14 – 15. BALLET DALLAS PRESENTS INSPIRED VOICES features four premiere works from renowned guest choreographers showcasing a creative, inspirational evening of dance. Our Holiday Con- cert features four premieres for a creative, inspirational evening of dance. Silas Farley, currently with NYCB, premieres a classical ballet to chamber music. A work in five sections, the dancers use each other’s energy to move in and out together and separately. Lauren Gonzales’ new work provides a dancers’ voice through physical expression. Takia Hopson’s premiere, set to a neoclassical score, explores individuality that can exist within a cohesive group. And finally, Director Carter Alexander premieres


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