Texas Academy of Dance Arts Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Nutcracker

OAK RIDGE NORTH, TX -- Texas Academy of Dance Arts, more commonly known by its playful acronym "TADA," is thrilled to announce its 10th Anniversary performances of the annual Christmas classic The Nutcracker on December 7th and 8th. This milestone marks a decade of exceptional ballet training and performances for dancers ages 7-18. The celebration will include four beautiful performances throughout the weekend, plus a festive holiday market, visits from Santa, and more surprises.

The Nutcracker is a stunning, storytelling ballet based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's original 1816 tale about a young girl named Clara who receives a wooden Nutcracker that comes to life as a prince on Christmas Eve. The adventure unfolds with an array of magical creatures, including the Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, as Clara is transported in a winter sleigh through the Land of Snow to her golden throne in the Land of Sweets.

"This season's Nutcracker will be the most memorable yet, and audiences will love the magic, mystery, and a little dash of humor," says TADA's Ballet Director, Amy Leonards. "Our dancers, faculty, and families have been working so hard to make our 10th Anniversary performances extra special, and we have so many exciting things in store!" The performances will feature TADA's Youth Ballet Company, a talented cast of pre-professional ballet dancers, along with guest artists and members of the studio's wider ballet program.

"I am filled with excitement as we approach this ten-year mark," says TADA Executive Director, Jessica Norwood. "It has been a truly remarkable journey to watch this production grow and evolve over the past decade. Seeing our dancers, families, and faculty come together to uphold this cherished holiday tradition is nothing short of inspiring. Every year, our dancers continue to shine brighter, bringing each character to life with incredible dedication and hard work. Our faculty’s commitment to nurturing and challenging our performers has made each production more extraordinary than the last."

Performances will be at College Park High School Theater on December 7 & 8 at 1:30pm and 5pm both days. Tickets can be purchased now at https://30220.danceticketing.com/landing.cfm?loc=4. For more information about TADA's Nutcracker and dance programs, or to become a vendor at TADA's holiday market, visit www.danceTADA.com/nutcracker. Stay posted to exciting updates on FB @lovedancetada and Instagram @dancetada

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