More than 65 local students make holiday magic come to life performing in Conservatory Ballet’s 49th annual production of “The Nutcracker.” Performances run Thursday, Dec. 8, through Sunday, Dec. 12, at The CenterStage at the Reston Community Center located in the Hunters Woods Village Center.
In addition to three full-length performances, there are four shortened matinee shows that are perfect for younger children.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking the links below or by phone at 703-476-4500 (press 3).
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A note from the Director
It has been my great honor to continue the legacy of the
Conservatory Ballet and that of our founder, My Mother, Mrs. Julia Cziller Redick. I am very proud of the work the children have done in preparation of our ballet. They and the Conservatory staff have shown tremendous effort to
bring you such a high-caliber performance. We look forward to share the magic of "The Nutcracker" with the Reston community this holiday season.
Give The Gift of Ballet this Holiday Season
Give the gift of ballet and the gifts of confidence, perseverance, humility, compassion, integrity, courage, patience, and self-control.
Trying ballet for the first time is a beautiful gift for all ages!
Our gift package includes a ballet program and a uniform.
All available date for the event
The Nutcracker-Full Performance-
9 December , Fri. 7pm
The Nutcracker-Shortened Performance-Sat. 2:30pm
The Nutcracker-Shortened Performance-Sat. 11am
The Nutcracker-Full Performance-Sat. 7pm
The Nutcracker-Shortened Performance-Sun. 12pm
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Conservatory Ballet Nutcracker Interesting Facts
LUCKY NUTCRACKERS
IN GERMANY, NUTCRACKERS ARE TRADITIONALLY THOUGHT TO BRING GOOD LUCK AND ARE OFTEN GIVEN TO CHILDREN AT CHRISTMAS
LEGEND HAS IT...
THE STORY GOES THAT A WEALTHY FARMER WANTED TO SPEED UP HIS NUT PRODUCTION AND OFFERED A PRIZE FOR THE BEST SOLUTION. A PUPPET MAKER WON, WITH HIS WOODEN DOLL WITH A LEVER MOUTH.
DID YOU KNOW?
THE NUTCRACKER IS A HOLIDAY TRADITION IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD THIS DELIGHTFUL BALLET IS ENJOYED YEAR-ROUND AND IS NOT PARTICULARLY ASSOCIATED WITH CHRISTMAS.
MARIE OR CLARA?
IN E.T.A. HOFFMAN'S ORIGINAL 1816 STORY, THE LITTLE GIRL WHO GOES ON AN ADVENTURE WITH HER NUTCRACKER IS NAMED MARIE, AND HER DOLL IS CALLED CLARA. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY ADAPTATIONS OF THE STORY SINCE THEN, AND THE CHARACTER IS SOMETIMES MARIE AND SOMETIMES CLARA. IN RUSSIA, SHE IS OFTEN CALLED MASHA, A VARIATION OF MARIE.
Celestial Music
THAT DISTINCTIVE TINKLING MUSIC IN THE DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY IS MADE BY A CELESTA. THE INSTRUMENT LOOKS LIKE A PIANO OR ORGAN, BUT ITS HAMMERS STRIKE METAL BARS INSTEAD OF STRINGS. TCHAIKOVSKY INTRODUCED THE CELESTA TO RUSSIA WITH HIS NUTCRACKER BALLET.
Oldest running and first Nutcracker in Fairfax county
when Mrs. Redick fIrst Brought this show to Fairfax county, the county sent a letter of thanks for bringing culture to northern virginia.
Catch A Mouse
If you catch a mouse out and about, ask them for a free ticket - they may have a few stashed away!
There is always a funny mouse that the audience should be aware of. These mice will scurry through the audience--and maybe pop out at you to throw "snow" in your lap or walk onstage in sunglasses and modern outfits!
Also, the dancers make T-shirts of their parts. So, if you look closely, you might be able to see the Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen getting a coffee before the show!
The Nutcracker by Conservatory Ballet Reston at CenterStage Reston, Saturday, 2008
The Nutcracker by Conservatory Ballet Reston at CenterStage Reston, Saturday, 2008
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