THE NUTCRACKER
In our 2024-25 Season we ring in the holidays with the 10th anniversary of The Nutcracker. Celebrate a decade of Grand Rapids Ballet’s beloved Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall with live accompaniment from the Grand Rapids Symphony to Tchaikovsky’s renowned score. Enjoy your favorite holiday performance with immersive sets imagined by Chris Van Allsburg and designed by Eugene Lee, gorgeous choreography by Val Caniparoli, and memorable dancing by Grand Rapids Ballet’s company dancers. Follow Clara as she receives a magical nutcracker doll from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. At night, the nutcracker comes to life and leads Clara into a grand battle against an army of mice. After helping the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King, Clara is guided on a magical adventure by the elegant Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier through the Land of the Sweets where she befriends confections and enjoys a festive celebration.
CLARA’S NUTCRACKER PARTY
Join Grand Rapids Ballet for our annual tradition, Clara’s Nutcracker Party, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Amway Grand Plaza! This festive event is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season and make The Nutcracker even more memorable for your family.
New this year, tickets to Clara’s Nutcracker Party are available without purchasing tickets to The Nutcracker production. This is perfect for families with young children who want to experience the magic of The Nutcracker in a shorter, more accessible format without committing to the full performance.
At Clara’s Nutcracker Party, your children will enjoy arts and crafts, a reading of the classic Nutcracker tale, and a special Grand Rapids Ballet School performance—all topped off with a delicious brunch that will delight kids and adults.
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET | 2024-25 SEASON
Grand Rapids Ballet is thrilled to present our highly anticipated 2024-25 season. This unique lineup features a blend of inspirational concepts, cutting-edge contemporary works, and euphoric story ballets, programming for everyone to enjoy.
The 2024-25 season kicks off in October with Symphony of Movement, a thrilling first-ever collaboration with the Grand Rapids Symphony on our Peter Martin Wege Theatre stage. In December, we ignite the holiday spirit with the 10th anniversary celebration of our beloved production, The Nutcracker. We soar to new heights in February with the enchanting Peter Pan at DeVos Performance Hall. Spring brings the return of the audience-favorite Jumpstart, where our dancers choreograph world-premiere works on their peers. We wrap up this exhilarating season with a time-travel to the 1960s in San Francisco with Be Here Now at Peter Martin Wege Theatre.
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET SCHOOL | 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Train at Grand Rapids Ballet School, the educational branch of Michigan’s premiere professional ballet company. Grand Rapids Ballet School offers dance classes for all ages and experience levels, beginning with ballet training for students ages 3-19, plus adult and Adaptive Dance classes. GRBS offers classes with individual attention, personalized mentorship, choreographic and performance opportunities, live piano accompaniment, and a supportive community of dancers dedicated to achieving their goals. Visit our school page to learn more about classes.
