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A Holiday Story Inspired by the Classic Ballet

Don't miss this incredible holiday journey set to Tchaikovsky's renowned Nutcracker score! Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts' full length Beyond the Nutcracker includes a cast of over 100 student dancers and guest artists from the Ballet 5:8 professional company, stunning choreography by Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Slager, dazzling handmade costumes, and all of the magic of the traditional Nutcracker ballet - but with an original story that invites audiences to join Emma, her uncle Abrahms, and the angel Anastasis on a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas adventure that leads her to the story of the first Christmas.