West Windsor, N.J.  – Theatregoers of all ages will capture the spirit of the holiday season when The Dance Connection presents its family version of “The Nutcracker Ballet” December 16 through 18 at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor.

This highly anticipated and popular one-hour long ballet is set in nineteenth century Europe to the magical score by Tchaikovsky. Fully narrated and abridged, the ballet features wonderful “Nutcracker” moments, complete with dolls and sweets coming to life, mice, toy soldiers and snowflakes. The show is fun for the whole family with beautiful costumes, choreography and dancing.

“'The Nutcracker’ is a beloved annual event for so many families in the area,” said M. Kitty Getlik, artistic director for Kelsey Theatre. “This abridged version performed by The Dance Connection is a delightful and timeless story, and simply a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.”

About the show: Young Clara sneaks downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favorite present – a Nutcracker – when she is suddenly confronted by the menacing Mouse Queen! Her Nutcracker prince comes alive, saves her and whisks her away to the Land of The Sweets where Snow Queen and King, snow fairies, dancing sugar plums and toy soldiers all await her.  

The Dance Connection – with locations in West Windsor and Hillsborough — is a community of Central New Jersey teachers, parents and students who appreciate all the possibilities that open up for a child when they study dance. 

Performance Dates

Fri., Dec. 16  at 7 p.m.
Sat. ,Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and  4 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets are $16 for adults and $14 for students, senior citizens and children. Tickets may be purchased online at KelseyTheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at 609-570-3333.

Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available next to the building. Assisted listening devices are available upon request. For a complete listing of events, visit the Kelsey website at www.KelseyTheatre.org.

Please note that masks are recommended but not required while in the theatre.

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“At Kelsey Theatre, we have pledged to take active steps in creating true diversity, equity and inclusion in our productions through systemic policy change and individual accountability -- aiming to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, nationalities, creeds, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and abilities.” –The Kelsey Team

 

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The Dance Connection presents the family version of “The Nutcracker” December 16 - 18 at Kelsey Theatre located on the Mercer County Community College campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor. This highly anticipated and popular one-hour abridged ballet is set in nineteenth century Europe to the magical score by Tchaikovsky. Fully narrated, the ballet features wonderful “Nutcracker” moments, complete with dolls and sweets coming to life, mice, toy soldiers and snowflakes. Tickets may be purchased online at KelseyTheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at 609-570-3333. Photo credit: The Dance Connection

 

 

Dancing mice scamper across the stage toward toy soldiers in The Dance Connection's abridged version of “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Photo credit: The Dance Connection