Contact: 888-487-7454 or www.northwestclassicalballet.com
“The Nutcracker” presented by DanceWorks and Vancouver City Ballet
Details: The classic ballet of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince features a cast of 75 students ages 5-18 and 13 adults. This year’s production features a new twist: aerial silks. During the show’s Arabian scene, a dancer wrapped in silk fabric suspended above the stage will showcase her athleticism, and acrobatics will be part of several scenes. The studio is in the process of applying for nonprofit status.
Artistic director: Karen Cannon.
When: 6 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13; 2 p.m. Dec. 14.
Where: Prairie High School, 11500 N.E. 117th Ave., Brush Prairie.
Advance tickets: $12, $10 for seniors, $8 for children, free for ages 5 and younger. At the door, $15, $10 for children 6-12, $10 seniors. Free for kids 1-5. Purchase tickets at DanceWorks Studio, 6511 N.E. 137th Ave. Online coupon for $2 off admission.
Contact: 360-892-5664 or danceworkswa.com
“Jazzy Nutcracker” presented by Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
Details: Dancers and musicians from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics will perform Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” in the spirit of the United Service Organization events from decades ago. This is the production’s first year.
Artistic directors: Jackie Sacks and Luke Brockman.
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13.
Where: Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, 3101 Main St., Vancouver.
Tickets: $4, $3 for seniors; purchase at the door.
Contact: 360-313-4600; arts.vansd.org
Columbia Dance presents “The Nutcracker”
Details: Columbia Dance presents its 17th “The Nutcracker,” set in 1850s New England with 90 local dancers telling the story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Mouse King and embark on a thrilling journey through the Land of Snow into the Kingdom of Sweets.