At Hillsborough High School on Dec. 8
For the eighth year, the New Jersey Youth Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at theaters in central New Jersey.
Performed by about 35 dancers aged 5 through 20, “The Nutcracker” is a traditional Christmas ballet in which dolls and sweets come to life, mice and toy soldiers do battle and snowflakes dance. The version performed by New Jersey Youth Ballet is narrated and runs just over an hour, making it family entertainment.
A total of 10 performances will be conducted:
— At the Bridgewater Senior Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets are $10.
— At Hillsborough High School at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $15.
— At the Brook Theater in Bound Brook at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Tickets cost $15.
Five performances will take place at the Kelsey Theater at Mercer County Community College from Dec. 20 through 22.
Performance information is available at www.danceconnectionnj.com or by calling 908-874-8800.
The New Jersey Youth Ballet traces its roots back 20 years. A company of students taught by professionals, the New Jersey Youth Ballet resides and practices at The Dance Connection in Hillsborough. Information is available at 908-874-8800.
The Dance Connection has classes for dancers of all ages and abilities in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, theater and lyrical. There are combination classes and classes for boys and young men.
Classes are in the Dance Connection’s 2,400-square-foot space with two studios and professional-grade dance floors and sound equipment. More information is available at www.danceconnectionnj.com or by calling 908-874-8800.