Give the gift of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages.

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Celebrate Christmastime and community as Calidanza dancers and musicians transport you to different regions of Mexico and their unique holiday festivities. Enjoy colorful costumes, distinct dances, and beloved music from Jalisco, Sinaloa, Oaxaca, Michoacán, and now from the culturally diverse tropics of Tabasco, where African, Cuban, Spanish, and indigenous influences all blend together. Join Artistic Director, Steven Valencia and the Calidanza Dance Company once again for this visually stunning, joyful Holiday celebration. ¡Feliz Navidad

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Immerse yourself in the jazzy world of flappers and champagne with this new and entirely original production from World Ballet Company. Experience the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel live on stage, featuring a multinational cast, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and sweeping Art Deco-inspired sets, brought to life by WBC’s all-star creative team. World Ballet Company’s The Great Gatsby is the must-see show of the season: Dress to impress, raise a glass, and get swept away in an unforgettable night of elegance, drama, and breathtaking artistry.

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Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with Talmi Entertainment's presentation of the Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. This captivating performance is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:00 pm, promising an unforgettable evening for the whole family. 

Dive into a world of holiday magic with an international all-star cast, featuring whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and breathtaking acrobatics, all set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. This unique production stands out by introducing the Land of Peace and Harmony in Act II, offering a fresh twist on the traditional Land of Sweets. Audiences will be mesmerized by larger-than-life, 10-foot-tall puppets representing cultural symbols of wisdom, strength, courage, honesty, and resilience.

The performance will showcase the talents of three gold-medalists: Hitomi Takeda, Haruo Niyama, and Batur Buklu, each acclaimed for their achievements in prestigious international ballet competitions. 

Ticket options include Gold Circle and Premium packages, with Premium Ticket buyers enjoying the best seats available, a Premium Nutcracker Tree Ornament, a collectable book, and a pre-show Q&A with an artist. Gold Circle Ticket buyers will also receive preferred seating, along with the ornament and book.

The event will take place at the Ruth Finley Person Theater, located at 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Tickets are available in a range of prices to accommodate all guests, ensuring that everyone can partake in this cherished Christmas tradition. Don't miss the opportunity to share the joy and wonder of the Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet with friends and family.

Talmi Entertainment Presents: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Enjoy a night of electrifying performance art acts such as BURLESQUE, DRAG, MUSIC and of course the amazing PHOENIX DANCERS, Sonoma County's first heels dance team!

Phoenix Pride Benefit Showcase

Brickyard Center

Celebrating their 35th Anniversary, Hālau Hula Ka No‘eau is dedicated to preserving and performing traditional hula styles that descend from the lineage of O‘ahu’s renowned Maiki Aiu Lake. Teaching that the art of Hawaiian dance expresses all that we see, hear, smell, touch, taste and feel, Lake was a leading figure in the Hawaiian and hula renaissance of the 1970s, which restored and renewed the knowledge of Hawaiian cultural traditions that had almost disappeared, and which set the stage for today’s blossoming of hula. 

Halau Hula Ka No’eau

Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger-than-life puppets, and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes.

Start off the holiday season with the vibrant dance and music of Calidanza! Calidanza Dance Company’s performance visits different regions of Mexico and holiday festivities in a show featuring audience favorites and new choreography. Join Artistic Director Steven Valencia and the Company for the annual joyful, tradition-filled Posada Navideña, a night of lively dance, colorful costumes, festive music, and song – a happy, high-spirited Holiday celebration.

19th Annual Posada Navideña by Calidanza Dance Company

Welcome to the magical world of Cinderella, an enchanting story for all ages with a wonderful dose of humor, majesty of classical ballet, and the promise of “happily ever after.” Part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, gathered to bring the most celebrated fairy tale to life. A visually stunning production accompanied by Sergei Prokofiev’s passionate, celebrated score, over 150 hand-sewn radiant costumes, richly detailed hand-crafted sets, and sparkling choreography by Marina Kesler. And don’t forget – when the clock strikes midnight. . .

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Known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. Their bold ensemble work and movement has solidified them as one of the world’s leading dance companies. Works like the iconic Caught exemplify the company’s innovation and huge audience appeal. Parsons Dance is always a favorite that is sure to thrill audiences with their effortless movement and stunning dancers.

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Luscious and impeccable technique, stunning dancers, and powerfully visual works are what make Alonzo King LINES Ballet so special. Featuring rich themes built with a special commitment to cultural collaboration, Alonzo King creates works that enthrall audiences and draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. Beautiful and glorious on stage, this is a must see company and performance experience.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet

Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974, the company embodies Alvin Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.

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