ENCINITAS BALLET BRINGS A SPECTACULAR CLASSIC, THE NUTCRACKER BALLET,  AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
 




Encinitas Ballet presents The Nutcracker Ballet, this December 19th at1pm and 5pm at the David H. Thompson Performing Arts Center, La Costa Canyon High School -1 Maverick Way Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Internationally acclaimed choreographers Sayat Asatryan and Olga Tchekachova join with award winning guest-artist dancers, visually stunning stage sets and a charming and accomplished local cast, to make Encinitas Ballet's presentation of the Tchaikovsky classic one of the most acclaimed in North County
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A joyful event for local families, audiences can expect an uplifting and magical performance complete with a dazzling holiday party, giant mice doing battle with toy soldiers, a growing Christmas tree, dancing snowflakes, a Nutcracker that transforms into a handsome prince and exotic dances from around the world.
 
The performances will feature guest-artists, Isabella Franka, (Grand Prix Winner, Youth America Grand Prix 2014) and Edgar Khachatryan from Los Angeles, 
who won first place for pas de deux in the Youth America Grand Prix 2014 ,
and featured in the ballet documentary film "Getting to the Nutcracker
Encinitas Ballet's, Sayat Asatryan, former principal dancer from the Kremlin Ballet Theatre, Moscow, will dance the mysterious-magician role of Drosselmeyer.

The lead role of Clara will be shared by local youth talent, Mia Humphrey (11), Maya Janaswamy (12) and Sejal Janaswamy (9), while the 11-year-old brother and sister duo, Caitlin and Jacob Marsh will demonstrate their strong partnering skills for such a young age while performing the Snow Pas de Deux.  Other notable highlights include 7-year-old Lasse Bartsch who will dance the French Pas de Trois with up and coming Encintas Ballet dancers Natasha Laguette (8) and Claire Grilo (10).
With sold out performances every year, tickets are now available online at www.EncinitasBallet.com.  Admission is $20 for children and $25 for adults.
Group discounts for organizations of 10 or more are provided upon request
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Encinitas Ballet is a 501© (3) not-for-profit organization specializing in classical ballet training.  Established in 2008, by former professional dancers and renowned teachers and choreographers, Sayat Astryan and Olga Tchekachova, Encinitas Ballet maintains a reputation for creating and encouraging talented and accomplished classical ballet dancers of all ages and for providing our community with a repertoire of successful and captivating local productions.
For more information call Encinitas Ballet at 760.632.4947 or visit www.EncinitasBallet.com