Friday, December 8, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2pm
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For the 11th consecutive year, the Nutcracker Ballet will charm Durango audiences and feature a live orchestra, as the San Juan Symphony is set to perform.
Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson holds true to the original classical ballet in this Tchaikovsky masterpiece, creating a traditional “Nutcracker” set in Victorian times and suited for all ages. “Everyone should have the opportunity to see this timeless and beautiful ballet during the holidays,” noted Gustafson in a press release. “It’s a story everyone can follow as it’s brought to life through familiar music and timeless dance.”
The “Nutcracker” is based on the book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman, and tells the story of a young German girl, Clara, whose godfather Drosselmeyer, a skilled clock and toy maker, presents her with a toy nutcracker during a holiday party. In Clara’s dream, the toy comes to life and escorts her on a journey to a magical land, where a cast of unusual characters entertains her through dance.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara was founded in 1995 as a non-profit organization by Gustafson, who was formerly with Geneva Ballet, Cleveland Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. The company combines the discipline and timeless elegance of classical ballet technique with updated, cutting-edge choreography that satisfies today’s diverse audiences. A group praised for strong commitment to artistic and technical excellence, State Street Ballet is also applauded for the intelligently designed, versatile performances that have become the company’s trademark.
