Washington FAMILY Magazine Ultimate FAMILY Resource
This is the time of year to start and continue family traditions. One great tradition with children is to attend a performance of the timeless ballet “The Nutcracker.” Use our list to choose a performance close to home. This tradition will thrill all ages.
American Dance Institute
301-984-3003
1570 East Jefferson St
Rockville, MD
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – a condensed version for young children, Dec. 9, 10 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 11 at 5:30 pm and Dec. 16 at 7:30 pm. “Sugar Plum Extravaganza” – an interactive program with crafts on Dec. 11 at 1:00 pm.
Ashburn Academy of Ballet
703-723-8089
21690 Red Rum Dr. Ste. 172-177
Ashburn, VA
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – at Dominion High School on Dec. 17 at 5:00 pm.
BalletNova Center for Dance
703-778-3008
3443 Carlin Springs Rd.
Falls Church, VA
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 3 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Dec, 4 at 1:00 pm. Performed at Bishop Ireton Whaley Auditorium. Tickets are $13 – $40.
Center for Ballet Arts
www.thecenterforballetarts.com
703-273-5344
11215 H Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
Location: Fairfax City/Fairfax County/Northern Virginia
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 3 – Adult
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker in a Nutshell” at Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus on Dec. 17 at 3:00 pm and 7:30pm, Dec. 18 at 3:00 pm.
Creative Cauldron
571-239-5288
Season Includes: “Christmas Cabin of Carnaween” – Thursdays Dec. 1, 8, 15 at 7:30 pm. Fridays Dec. 2, 9, 16 at 7:30 pm. Saturdays Dec. 3, 10, 17 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Sundays Dec. 4, 11, 18 at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
The Kintz-Mejia Academy of Ballet
703-893-0404 ex. 217
George Mason Middle School
Falls Church, VA
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – Sat. Dec. 3 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Sun. Dec. 4 at 2:00 PM.
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre
301-762-1757
Tickets: call 240-567-5301 or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/pac
Robert E. Parilla performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – Dec. 2-4 and 9-11.
Virginia Ballet Company and School
703-249-8227
5595 Guinea Rd.
Fairfax, VA
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – Dec. 21, 28, 29 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus. Tickets are $20 – $30. All seats reserved.
Classical Ballet Theatre
703-471-0750
320 Victory Dr. • Herndon, VA
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – on Nov. 26 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, Nov. 27 at 2:00 pm at Ernst Community Cultural Center Northern Virginia Community College.
Kennedy Center
2700 F St., NW, Washington, DC
202-467-4600
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – American Ballet Theatre performs Alexei Ratmansky’s production, Dec. 9, 10, 11
Momentum Dance Theatre
202-785-0035
651 E St. NE Washington, DC
Season Includes: “Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker” – Dec. 8 – 11 at Stuart Hobson Middle School and Dec. 17-18 at Publick Playhouse.
Warner Theatre
513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC
202-783-4000
Season Includes: “The Nutcracker” – Dec. 1-4, 7-11, 13-18, 20-24.
