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Connecticut Concert Ballet presents The NUTCRACKER c2

Bailey Auditorium at Manchester High School

134 Middle Turnpike East

Saturday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m.

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Saturday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m.

Magical holiday dreams really do come true! A giant Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, valiant toy soldiers, twirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and visions of sugarplums…All this and more comes to life on stage in this timeless production.

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This production will highlight 250 of Connecticut Concert Ballet's talented local students alongside professional dancers Mario I. Espinoza and Kimberly Van Woesik from Ballet Hispanico of NYC December 10th and 11th and Jennifer Grapes and Darren McIntyre, most recently with the Milwaukee Ballet, December 17th and 18th.

Come experience the magic! An affordable holiday event not to be missed and a 37 year Connecticut tradition.

Ticket Information: Preferred Front & Center Seats $35; General Admission: Adult $25, Child/Student/Senior $15. Tickets are available online at www.connecticutnutcracker.com and by phone (860) 418-7294, also at Dance Village, 171 Spencer St, Manchester and Hairdresser on Fire, 176 Broad St, Windsor.

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