Albany Berkshire Ballet celebrates 41 years of the Nutcracker at the Flynn
Saturday Nov 28 at 3 pm and 7 pm Sunday Nov 29 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 MainStage on Nov. 28-29. This enchanting ballet features over 130 local dance students from 35 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 to 17, coming from Chittenden, Addison, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, 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, 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 family 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.
Oct 19, 2024, 9 AM to 4 PM
Vermont Palestine Conference, Oct. 19, BurlingtonOct 19, 2024, 10 AM to 7 PM
Southwest Asian & North African Community DinnerOct 24, 2024, 6 to 8 PM