Event

ARC's CLASSIC NUTCRACKER

ARC Dance Productions presents two full-length performances of ARC's Classic Nutcracker at the Shorewood Performing Arts Center (Shorewood High School). ARC's Classic Nutcracker portrays the traditional story of Clara's adventure with her Nutcracker Prince, a seven headed Mouse King, and a magical visit to the Kingdom of the Sweets, all set to the familiar Tchaikovsky ballet music score. ARC Dance Company, Arc Youth Dance Company, and Arc School of Ballet combine talents in this production.

ARC Dance is adding a full-length version of Nutcracker to its already multi-season sell-out performances of ARC's abbreviated (and very child-friendly) version of the same ballet called Nutcracker Sweets. Artistic Director Marie Chong said, "As part of Arc School of Ballet's tenth anniversary celebration, I thought it would be the perfect occasion to bring back some former students and company dancers to mount a full-length Nutcracker this season. Our shorter Nutcracker Sweets version has been wildly popular, but it is time to expand our students' and our audience's experiences by producing a full-length version."

ARC Dance is offering both its shorter, more informal Nutcracker Sweets and its longer, more traditional Classic Nutcracker this holiday season. Filled with youthful exuberance, delightful characters, and inspired dancing, ARC's Classic Nutcracker is a holiday performance not to be missed.

ARC's Classic Nutcracker, Saturday, December 20, 4:00pm and Sunday, December 21, 2:00pm; Tickets: $15 for Children 10 years and younger; $25 Adults at ARC 206. 352.0798 or online www.arcdance.org