Illustration of a toy nutcracker soldier between red velvet curtains with a Christmas tree and glowing fireplace behind (The Nutcracker)

The Nutcracker

2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.

Audiences experience a full-length traditional holiday ballet performed to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's classic score. The production showcases colourful, extravagant costumes and sets that bring to life a growing Christmas tree, magical soldiers, and mice. Dancers perform iconic scenes including Clara's journey through the Land of Snow, the Waltz of the Flowers, and the court of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

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Website / Tickets

royalcityyouthballet.org

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  • Check the company website in early fall for the release of show dates and ticket sales.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directs the production?

The ballet is led by Artistic Director Keitha Campeau and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Sankovic.

How large is the cast?

The production features a cast of more than 100 dancers.

What music is performed during the ballet?

The performance is danced to the musical score of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

What characters and scenes appear in the show?

The ballet features Clara, Drosselmeyer, the Nutcracker soldier, mice, snowflakes, the Snow King and Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and dances such as the Arabian, Spanish, and Waltz of the Flowers.

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