“The Nutcracker in One Act” – Bluegrass Youth Ballet

Founder of the Bluegrass Youth Ballet, Adlhi Aranda, and dancer AnnaMarie Bryan come by the stduio to tell Elise Dolinar about their upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker in One Act.”

This shortened performance of The Nutcracker (presented in a single, family-friendly act) was created with younger audiences in mind, condensing the enchantment to one hour to capture the attention of kids.

The story begins on Christmas Eve, when Clara is presented with a Nutcracker doll and sneaks it to bed where she falls asleep.  She is awakened by a mouse stealing her Nutcracker, as her living room is transformed into a battlefield where the Rat Queen fights the Nutcracker. The Snow Queen sweeps Clara and the Nutcracker through the land of Snow, and then to the land of Sweets where colorful visitors entertain them with dances from around the world. Clara’s mother finds her asleep on the couch where Clara has dreamt the fabulous story of The Nutcracker.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Join Bluegrass Youth Ballet immediately following the Saturday performance for a Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party. Held in the President’s Room at the Singletary Center, attendees will enjoy tea and cookies while meeting and interacting with Nutcracker cast members. Tickets are $15/person with one adult attending free. Seating is limited. Tea party tickets are available by calling BYB at (859) 271-4472.

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