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Ballet Co.Laboratory’s enchanting twist on a holiday classic returns to the stage! Nutcracker in Wonderland weaves together the magic of two timeless stories, E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

Jump down the rabbit hole for the most curious adventure. The beloved Tchaikovsky Nutcracker score will take on a new meaning as Clara and Alice join forces to battle the Rat Queen, whirl through the Land of Snowflakes hand-in-hand, and encounter Wonderland residents like the Mad Hatter, mischievous Cheshire Cat, perpetually tardy White Rabbit, and spiteful Queen of Hearts all while discovering themselves.

Choreographed by: Zoé Emilie Henrot
Performed by: The Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory and the students of The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory

December 8-10, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023 at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:00pm

Tickets
Adults: $40
Seniors: $35
Children/Students: $30
Groups of ten or more tickets to the same performance: $35/each

CREO Arts and Dance Conservatory presents The Nativity at the Hopkins High School Main Auditorium, December 9-10, 2023. The show will be performed by The CREO DanceVERVE: Twin Cities.

Choreographed by director Christa Anderson Hill, Elyse DeVries, Brenda Nepsund, and Julia Moser-Hardy, the epic story of our Savior’s birth is told through the drama of dance and narration, featuring ballet and contemporary dance styles. As a familiar narrative unfolds, this production will juxtapose the story of the Lamb of God with the perspective of a little lamb learning the truth of God’s promise. Though the character of the lamb will appeal to young children, his insights about Christ’s genealogy will bring new depth to the story most think they know.

The mission of the CREO DanceVERVE is to teach young dancers to worship the Lord through service, prayer, commitment, and faith. The company is comprised of performers grades 6-12 who perform a wide variety of dance styles. Through participating in the CREO DanceVERVE, young people have an opportunity to grow in faith and express what they have learned through art and dance.

The Nativity runs about 1 hour and 15 minutes, with an intermission, and is appropriate for the whole family. Welcome in the Christmas season of joy with this not-to-be-missed performance!

Saturday, December 9 at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 10 at 2:00pm

Tickets range $18-28 and are available at creodance.com. Discount pricing available for corporate or non-profit groups of 10 or more. Email events@creodance.com for more information.

A holiday favorite fit for the whole family!

Welcome to the ultimate holiday party where the guests are singers, musicians, tap dancers, and beatboxers! Join this vibrant and talented cast in an interactive, inspirational, all-age, fun, funky, feel-good celebration of the holiday season!

The party takes a turn when two of the cast members become beatboxing investigators on the hunt to find who brought the humbug? Join this vibrant and talented cast in an inspirational, all-age, all-inclusive, family-friendly, fun, funky, feel-good celebration of the holiday season!

Tickets
Regular, in-person single tickets are $49 while student/senior tickets are $39.
Audiences are invited to boost their holiday cheer by getting close to the action at a front-row cabaret-style VIP table. VIP tickets will enjoy the performance with a complimentary sparkling drink, macarons from Nikkollette’s Macarons, and a more immersive experience.

Performances
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00pm
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 1:00pm

Join us at Alliance Française for the post-residency dance performance of the production L’Effet Waouh by Analog Dance Works!

This performance will be the presentation of the choreographic work created during Analog’s time inside Alliance Française’s walls. The performance will take place on Friday, December 15 at 6:00pm, followed by a Q&A with the company.

About the Production
From November 30 to December 15, Analog Dance Works, a contemporary dance company founded in 2019 by Brenna Mosser in Minneapolis, will inhabit Alliance Française’s art gallery and Grande Salle to test set design for their upcoming production, The Awe Factor / L’Effet Waouh.

L’Effet Waouh is inspired by the science of the emotion of awe and how it intertwines with the physical effects we are feeling from climate change. This set design will be constructed from plastic waste in the form of a thunderhead. Accompanying the set design will be a photo exhibit with Analog’s collaborating photographer, Bill Cameron.

Prints presented in the art gallery will be for sale that will benefit both Alliance Française and Analog Dance Works’ 11 dance artists and administration staff. This event is free with a $10 suggested donation. Registration is encouraged but not necessary.

It’s the holiday season! Tickets are on sale now for the Performance Institute of Minnesota (PiM) Arts High School winter dance concert, The Night Before Christmas!

The Night Before Christmas is a full-length ballet of the classic poem The Night Before Christmas presented by the dance department of the PiM Arts High School in Eden Prairie, with guest youth performers. The first act of this performance features live wintery holiday music for the whole family to enjoy.  Join us as we celebrate the joy of the holiday season with festive music, dance, story-telling, elaborate scenery and beautiful costumes.

The Night Before Christmas plays December 15 and 16 at 7:00pm, and December 17 at 2:00pm at the Sabes Jewish Community Center in Minneapolis. Tickets run between $5-$20. We can’t wait to see you there!

Get tickets online.

You are warmly invited to the Zenon Dance Zone Fall Showcase, where you will experience the vibrant new works of Zone choreographers Shannon Hartle Dolan and Amanda Sachs, performed by Zone Performance Group dancers and special guest artists. 

The Showcase is a unique opportunity to witness the creative expressions of Sachs and Dolan as they explore new material. We are proud to celebrate 40 years of dance performance, education, outreach, and community and to play a vital role in the Twin Cities’ vibrant dance scene. The Zone program is one way we continue to welcome dancers and choreographers of all levels and provide a supportive and unique community for their journey.

Join us on Friday and Saturday, December 15 and 16, at 7:30 pm at the TEK Box in The Cowles Center for Dance, and be inspired by dance! Free.

Brand new company Ruby Josephine Dance Theater is thrilled to throw its first ever Solstice Soirée. Created to celebrate bringing light to the darkest time of the year, this evening will consist of pop-up movement performances, a screening of a short company dance film, food, drink, sun-mask crafting, and other reveling activities. There will also be various ways to enjoy art and support RJDT, including a silent auction, raffles, and other ways to contribute to the start-up of this new creative company. Join us in illuminating the evening and parading in the beginning of RJDT.

Saturday, December 16
5:00-9:00pm
At Groveland Gallery

This event is free to the community and open-house style. You are welcome to arrive at any point in the evening.
Register for the Solstice Soirée!
Registration is not required to attend, but it does help us to prepare for how many guests to expect.