Albany Berkshire Ballet celebrates 42 years of the Nutcracker at the Flynn
Saturday November 26 at 3 and 7 pm
Sunday November 27 at 1 pm
A Burlington holiday tradition since 1974, Albany Berkshire Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” has been
captivating audiences with its magic and wonderment. The enduring production returns to the Flynn
Main Stage on November 26-27. This enchanting ballet features over 125 local dance students from 32
Vermont towns performing with professional dancers at the legendary Flynn Theater.
Albany Berkshire Ballet, under the guidance of Artistic Director Madeline Cantarella Culpo, has
choreographed the cherished holiday classic, which also features the beloved score of Peter
Tchaikovsky. Helena Sullivan, owner and Artistic Director of Stowe Dance Academy, Mad River Dance
Academy, and the Rehearsal Mistress for Albany Berkshire Ballet, has been working with our young,
local dancers to prepare them for the production. With lavish sets and scenery designed by Carl
Sprague, the aspiring Vermont dancers, ages 3-14 , coming from Chittenden, Addison, Franklin,
Lamoille, Orleans and Washington counties are given the opportunity to perform with professional
dancers from across the globe on the historic Flynn stage. The young dancers will be performing as
reindeer, clowns, angels, party children, mice, battling soldiers and maids.
The Nutcracker has been introducing audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet for more
than a century. Whether it is your first time to experience the Nutcracker, or if you are rediscovering
the Land of Sweets, this holiday season do not miss this timeless fairy tale. Come with Clara on her
journey through a fantasy world of growing Christmas trees, handsome princes, magical fairies, pesky
mice and brave toy soldiers.
Tickets available for purchase at www.Flynntix.org or by calling 802.863.5966.
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