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The Nutcracker

DECEMBER 19–28 | PROVIDENCE, RI

Perfect for all ages…a cherished holiday tradition returns with sparkle, magic, and Rhode Island flair. Join Clara on her enchanting journey from a festive Christmas Eve party to the dazzling Land of Sweets, where toy soldiers battle, snowflakes swirl, and dreams dance to life. With stunning choreography by Yury Yanowsky, beloved Tchaikovsky music, and a cast of Ballet RI company dancers and local youth, The Nutcracker is a timeless celebration of wonder, imagination, and the joy of the season.

Choreography by Yury Yanowsky

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THE VETS
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI

Performances:

Performances:
December 19 – 7:30 pm
December 20 – 1:00 pm, 6:30 pm
December 21 – 1:00 pm, 6:30 pm
December 23 – 1:00 pm, 6:30 pm
December 26 – 1:00 pm
December 27 – 1:00 pm, 6:30 pm
December 28 – 1:00 pm

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Ballet RI has been engaging Southern New England for over 40 years in programming designed to introduce schools and communities to the art of ballet, bringing ballet into new and uncommon places. Reaching an average of 13,000 youth each year, engaging over 3,000 students at main-stage ballet performances, and providing in-school residencies, after-school programming, and library workshops.

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The School of Ballet RI offers a community where students focus on dancing in a joyful environment that is supportive and full of integrity. We differentiate ourselves through the unique combination of:

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Our world-class faculty bring to students their many years of educational training, degrees in Dance Pedagogy, and significant performance experience as they cultivate the next generation of professional dancers and art lovers.

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I watched Nolan in his final performance last night and was so very proud of this little boy. This is a kid who has typically shied away from intensive work but from the moment he was cast, his whole world changed. It's been life changing for our family to watch him during these months. He was thrilled to hear he could potentially join the core ballet program and have a placement class in January. It's also the first time in his life I've seen him be in his element with a newfound confidence. I want to thank you for providing kids from the community with this opportunity.

Stephanie, Pawtucket, RI

My daughter has been training at BalletRI for eight years, since she was 3. She has progressed from a painfully shy toddler in creative movement classes to a confident, serious dancer in the pre-professional upper Core division. The instruction at BalletRI is top notch and having a school that is tied to a world class company makes all the difference. Students learn from former and current professional dancers and have incredible performance opportunities. We feel so fortunate to be part of the BalletRI community. My daughter’s teachers challenge her to be her best self every day.

Traer, Providence, RI

I love all the work the performance ensemble has done this year. What a peaceful, non-stressful way for the students to receive more training, coaching, and showcase their art! Thank you for all your hard work this year. I sincerely appreciate the opportunities you’ve presented my daughter with. She’s so happy!

Joanna, Wrentham, MA

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