The Nutcracker

Since 1999 Crystal River Ballet has produced an annual Nutcracker Ballet involving our youngest students to our professional dancers on staff. This year's production will include over 80 performers.

The Nutcracker is a classical Russian ballet in two acts based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King with music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It was first presented at the Maryinsky Theater, Saint Petersburg on December 17, 1892; choreographed originally by Lev Ivanov.

The Nutcracker is a costly production involving over 300 costumes, multiple scenic elements and props, renting multiple facilities for both rehearsals and performing as well as costs associated with technical production crew, administration, box office and equipment.

You or your business can help us offset costs by sponsoring. Please consider helping us keep this local production on the stage this year! Crystal River Youth Ballet Company is a designated 501c-3 organization | Colorado Charity