Ballet Conservatory of Asheville presents The Nutcracker

The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville is thrilled to announce Kira Robinson and Ethan Wilson from New York City’s Dance Theater of Harlem will be performing the roles of Sugar Plum and Cavalier in this year’s production.

The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s Nutcracker is a magically festive, full-length Nutcracker, featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory’s celebrated pre-professional company. A full production with impressive sets and costumes.

A young girl’s holiday dream comes true. Having crept downstairs at midnight to play with her new Nutcracker doll. Clara is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, snow fairies, magic and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away, meeting a host of enchanting characters.

The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s alumni have received ballet company contracts with American Ballet Theater’s Studio Company, Kansas City Ballet II, Ballet Tucson, Miami City Ballet, New Chamber Ballet NYC, Carolina Ballet, and Washington Ballet II, plus bca grads have been award scholarships and placement in the top ballet university programs, UNCSA, IU, OU, BU, UofU, & UC. So proud of our dancers.