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Live Nutcracker Ballet Returns
COMMUNITY NEWS Live Nutcracker Ballet Returns
Agape Dance presents the best Nutcracker Ballet in Santa Cruz County, performing live Dec. 17, 18 and 19 at the beautiful new Monte Vista Performing Arts Theater, 2 School Way, Watsonville.
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Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The Petite Nutcracker featuring youngsters ages 3-7 and their favorite dances is at 10-11 a.m. Saturday.
Artistic Director Melanie Useldinger is thrilled to offer live performances of the full-length Nutcracker at a state-of-theart theater with great views from all seats and at a school with a high-caliber arts program growing its dance division.
Last season, because of pandemic restrictions to prevent illnesses, Agape Dance filmed a troupe of dancers and created its own Nutcracker Movie, which aired at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk drive-in theater.
This year, Useldinger joins director Conrad Useldinger and choreographer Kelly Beach to create a fresh new version of the beloved ballet featuring Agape dancers and alumni portraying Clara, the Nutcracker Soldier and the ever mysterious Drosselmeyer bringing Clara’s dreams to reality.
The sweet Sugar Plum Fairy, frosty Snow Flakes, tasty Ginger Snaps and the dramatic Nutcracker Soldiers all come to life on stage. Plus Tchaikovsky’s vivid music score, stunning costumes, lighting and sets to create the best Nutcracker experience in Santa Cruz County. n
Tickets are $20-$40 at: AgapeDance.com. Information: 831-359-0850.
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