The Kintz-Mejia Academy of Ballet presents The Nutcracker, adapted from E.T.A. Hoffman’s story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” featuring music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and original choreography by Director Mark Mejia. In this beloved, timeless story, a young girl, Clara, receives a Christmas gift: a Nutcracker doll. That night, Clara falls asleep and dreams the Nutcracker has come alive. After battling the evil Mouse King, the Nutcracker carries Clara away to a magical kingdom filled with dolls.
Performances are on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 pm, at Meridian High School, 121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043. Tickets are $35 and available for purchase at https://26601.recitalticketing.com/r/events/. For information, call 703-501-4319 or email info@kintzmejiaballet.org.
Come and enjoy this classical ballet for the holidays!