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MISSION DANCE COMPANY brings their annual enchanting and beautiful production of “THE NUTCRACKER” on Tour this December, 2024. Featuring principal dancers of the OKANAGAN BALLET THEATRE.Come and join Mission Dance Company as they present this performance featuring their accomplished and passionate dancers, magical, larger than life, growing Christmas tree plus narration that will enhance the understanding of this classic story. You are taken back in time with the majestic dancing of the party guests & children, and lively seasonal celebrations in which we witness the magic and surprising eccentricity of Uncle Drosslemeyer who brings many gifts including the special life size toys to entertain the party guests. He also brings his special creation of the very magnificent gift of the Nutcracker to Clara while her mischievous little brother, Fritz, plots to disrupt the evening. The performers will have their audience in a state of suspense and laughter throughout the entirety of the show.
Feel the joy of the season through dance and this age old tale as you follow young Clara through her extraordinary dream of an adventure. Witness the exquisite Sugar-Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince, the dancing reindeer, silly clowns and the exciting battle between the pestering mice and the Nutcracker Soldier’s devoted army. Mission Dance Company makes this holiday tradition child-friendly yet entertaining for all generations. This exciting display of the arts is a high-quality and exciting production you do not want to miss!
All audience members will be swept away in time by the magic of this age old tale in this production featuring the breathtaking dancing of the locally established Okanagan Ballet Theatre and the impressive young dancers of Mission Dance Company as they all fill the stage on their toes… leaving everyone to wonder how they can balance and twirl on just the tip of their special pointe shoes. Child friendly yet entertaining for all generations. A story full of so many characters to enjoy: fun, suspenseful, beautiful, eccentric, kind, ridiculous, mischievous, charming.
A 2-hour event which includes the performance plus MANY EXTRA special offerings:
- REDUCED TICKET PRICE for all CHILDREN 12 & under
- “Gifts for the Season” Silent Auction
- Picture taking with the stars (by donation)
- Poster signing by your favourite characters (by donation)
- Post-Performance Reception with “MEET & GREET” the Nutcracker CAST!
The Company will be performing 2 public shows of The Nutcracker in their hometown of Kelowna, BC along with 3 tour shows to neighboring towns of Penticton & Vernon (along with 5 public school shows):
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH: VERNON, BC
When: 3:00pm
Where: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre - 3800 33 St, Vernon, BC
Get Tickets: https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/the-nutcracker-3
THURSDAY DECEMBER 12TH: PENTICTON, BC
When: 7:00pm
Where: Cleland Community Theatre - 325 Power St, Penticton, BC
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 13TH: PENTICTON, BC
When: 7:00pm
Where: Cleland Community Theatre - 325 Power St, Penticton, BC
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18TH: KELOWNA, BC
When: 7:00pm
Where: Mary Irwin Theatre (Rotary Centre for the Arts) - 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna, BC
Get Tickets: https://theatre.kelowna.ca/upcoming-events/rca-nutcracker
THURSDAY DECEMBER 19TH: KELOWNA, BC
When: 7:00pm
Where: Mary Irwin Theatre (Rotary Centre for the Arts) - 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna, BC
Get Tickets: https://theatre.kelowna.ca/upcoming-events/rca-nutcracker
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Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1, Canada,Kelowna, British Columbia
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