Clara & the Nutcracker

The Miners Foundry and Holt Ballet Conservatory will present “Clara and The Nutcracker” on December 7, 8,  and 9, 2017. Enjoy a delightful evening and matinee of holiday cheer and tradition in historical Nevada City with a beautiful cast of dancers, colorful costumes, magical sets, and the wonderful music of the holidays.  The Miners Foundry offers time-honored hospitality and H.B.C. dancers bring vibrant energy and faithful dedication to the art of ballet and this classical favorite.

The evening performances will feature a no host bar and refreshments will be available for purchase.  The Box Office opens one hour before the performance, doors to the theatre open half an hour before the performance.  The evening performances (December 7 & 8) begin at 7:00 p.m.  The matinee (December 9) begins at 1:00 p.m.  Reserved seating tickets are $22.00 for Adults and $16.00 for Students.  Tickets are available online, in person or by phone at the Miners Foundry.  Ticketing fees apply to online purchases.

“Clara and The Nutcracker” is a delightful version of the classic holiday tale “The Nutcracker Suite” by E.T.A. Hoffmann, featuring choreography by Royal Ballet’s famous choreographer Sir Peter Wright.  The cast runs the gamut, from youngsters making their stage debut as dancers to advanced accomplished dancers performing en pointe, and all levels in between.  Holt Ballet Conservatory’s production tells the tale of Clara, whose Christmas present of a toy nutcracker solider inspires a magical dream for Clara, and an opportunity for classically trained ballet dancers to showcase and share their carefully crafted talent.  Children will be enchanted and adults will be inspired by this performance to remember!

Holt Ballet Conservatory opened in 2011 and specializes in traditional classical ballet training for students age 3 to adult.

HBC offers outstanding classical ballet training by following a comprehensive syllabus endorsed by the Vaganova training method, the American Ballet Academy syllabus and the California State Framework for the arts.