The Nutcracker

A sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Snowflakes flutter, fireplaces crackle, and midnight dreams come to life in this much-loved tale that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night. Filled with magic, excitement and dreamy delights, this rich story ballet will enchant families of all ages. As the festive party winds down and the clock strikes 12, join young Clara on a magical adventure as toys awaken, and soldiers and mice frolic and play! Travel through a delectable dreamscape of the Lemonade Sea and Kingdom of Sweets, as Clara encounters the beautiful Snow Queen, Prince, and whimsical Sugar Plum Fairy, plus all the enchanting inhabitants of their kingdom. This midnight rendezvous takes place in a dazzling world where nothing is as it seems. This hugely popular ballet has been captivating audiences across the globe for more than a century. With charming characters, glittering costumes, beautiful music and plenty of magic, The Nutcracker is the perfect festive tradition for families of all ages.

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November

Scimm. Dance's Ascension training offers weekly extension programs for dancers aged 8 to 19 years in contemporary dance.

December

New Breed returns to Carriageworks this December with four searing new choreographic works; a platform for experimentation that expresses the future directions of contemporary dance.

Immerse your child in the magical world of dance over the school holidays with Queensland Ballet’s Summer School Holiday Program, designed for children aged 6 – 10

January

Summer School offers dancers aged 10 to 18 years the chance to further their training in a culture of collaboration and excellence, mentored by Queensland Ballet Academy's esteemed Faculty.

Stone. Sweat. Fear. From deep within – a low, strange moan. This is a place of terror. Of sacrifice. Of reckoning. This is the Labyrinth.