Texas Academy of Dramatic Arts announces 11th annual performance of The Nutcracker and holiday market

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Looking for a wonderful Christmas outing for the whole family to enjoy? Mark your calendar for Texas Academy of Dance Arts' 11th Annual Performances of The Nutcracker, plus holiday market and Santa happening December 13 & 14.

Audiences of all ages will love this gorgeous Christmas ballet classic filled with magic, mystery, and a dash of humor. Browse TADA's holiday market happening in the lobby throughout the weekend and bring your little ones to visit Santa. Enjoy the vast array of new and returning local vendors who fill the lobby with holiday treats and gifts, yummy hot chocolate, and so much more, so be sure to arrive early before the show or linger for a while afterwards.

Performance dates and times are December 13 & 14 at 1:30 & 5:00 p.m. both days at Tomball High School Auditorium,30330 Quinn Rd, Tomball. Holiday Market hours are 12:00 - 7:30 p.m. both days; it is not necessary to purchase a ticket to the performance to visit the market. Santa will be available for photos 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. both days.

The Nutcracker is a stunning, storytelling ballet centered on the E.T.A. Hoffmann original 1816 writing 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 of course the Sugar Plum Fairy as Clara is transported in a beautiful winter sleigh through the Land of Snow to her golden throne in the Land of Sweets.

The performance features TADA's Youth Ballet Company, a talented cast of pre-professional ballet dancers ranging in age from 7-18, along with members of the studio's wider ballet program.

"We have so many new and fun surprises this season to make our Nutcracker truly entertaining, while holding on to the beauty of tradition in this classical ballet," says TADA's Ballet Director Amy Leonards. "From the costumes, to the sets, to the gorgeous talent of our dancers, the whole experience is absolutely professional, stunning, and not to be missed."

Of the holiday market, TADA's Executive Director Jessica Norwood says, "We are also so excited about our big holiday market! We have new and returning vendors who fill the lobby with gifts, treats, and so much more, which makes the whole affair festive and exciting."

Tickets can be purchased at https://30220.danceticketing.com/r/events/. For more information about TADA's Nutcracker and dance programs, visit www.danceTADA.com/nutcracker.