Drosselmeyer’s Toy Shoppe & Nutcracker Sweets Show 

Aurora Dance Arts has been busily dancing & rehearsing in the Fall in 2021, as we plan to make a triumphant return to stage performances in December, despite the challenges of COVID-19! ADA will be presenting “Drosselmeyer’s Toy Shoppe & Nutcracker Sweets,” which is a fun, new twist on the traditional holiday dance production (and COVID-friendly).

This re-imagined version follows Clara & godmother, Drosselmeyer, in the enchanted toy shoppe on Christmas Eve, with toys twirling to life & fluttering snowflakes & sugar plums dancing through her dreams. This particular version incorporates much of the traditional Tchaikovsky Nutcracker musical score along with contemporary musical selections. We are also integrating beautiful new costume/prop/set updates & a variety of dance styles including the usual ballet/pointe choreography along with new sections of contemporary & tap.

This family-friendly show is timeless, appropriate for all ages, affordable & an absolute must-see for the holiday season! Please see below for full show information & the link to our website, so you twirl on over & purchase tickets!

DROSSELMEYER’S TOY SHOPPE & NUTCRACKER SWEETS

WHEN: Dec. 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open a 7 p.m.) & Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.)

WHERE: R.L. Troutman Theater at Aurora Central High School (11700 E. 11^th Ave., Aurora, 80010)

COST: $20 General Admission.

TICKETS: AuroraGov.org/Dance or call 303.326.8308. Tickets go on sale on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.

If you would like to get a little sneak-peak preview of this show, Aurora Dance Arts will also be performing excerpts from “Drosselmeyer’s Toy Shoppe & Nutcracker Sweets” at the city of Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. This free, holiday event is outdoors & open to the public. Along with the Aurora Dance Arts performance, included in the festivities is: the Mayor flipping the ceremonious switch to light the lights of the Great Lawn, APD & AFR escorting Santa to the city, crafts, hot cocoa, treats, live reindeer, ice sculptures & pictures with Santa. Info about the Tree Lighting is available at www.AuroraGov.org/Events.

We sure hope that you can make it out for these magical Aurora Dance Arts’ holiday dance events. Wishing you all a very warm & wonderful holiday season!

We are very lucky to have a dedicated following of students here at Bicentennial Art Center, because of this our classes fill up very quickly. With all the challenges presented by COVID-19 we were still able to offer 90 classes in 2021 that were quickly filled with our wonderful students. 

We highly recommend following us on Facebook and adding our registration dates to your calendar as we announce them if you want to try out a ceramics class. Our next registration will be for classes that are starting in mid February, we hope to see you in class! 

Join us at the Aurora History Museum for a performance of "It's a Wonderful Life". The radio play style show will be performed live for the audience.

Two ticket types are available. The tea ticket includes tea, a scone, and two small desserts, and admission to the radio play. The performance only ticket includes admission to the radio play.

Sponsored by the Aurora Museum Foundation.