The Nutcracker presented by Dance Wisconsin

Join Clara at her family’s holiday party. When the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer arrives and she receives a special Nutcracker doll as a gift, magic ensues. The evening includes dancing toys, a battle with the Mouse King, and a journey through the Land of Sweets. Clara’s story is a timeless seasonal favorite for all ages. Dance Wisconsin alumnus Anthony Cannarella-Andersen returns as the Sugar Plum Cavalier. Dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy is Rachel Hutsell, former New York City Ballet dancer.

Dance Wisconsin is a non-profit pre-professional dance company composed of dancers aged eleven through adult led by artistic director, JoJean Retrum. Founded in 1977, the company prides itself as a nurturing environment for tomorrow’s leaders. Dance Wisconsin has been a part of Regional Dance America’s MidStates Region for over thirty years and is Wisconsin’s only Honor Company within RDA. This project is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Further support by Dane County Arts with additional funds from the Frautschi and Rowland Foundations, Diane Ballweg, and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation. Additional funding provided by Dupaco Credit Union, Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electric, North Central Utility of Wisconsin, LLC., Kramer Madison, Maria Antoinette Real Estate, and Corner Stone Construction, and Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin.