PA Academy of Ballet brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Upper Darby
Presented by the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet, in partnership with the Upper Darby School District, the professionally produced and affordable production of “The Nutcracker” will run Nov. 21–23, the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
The 90-minute, family-friendly production, recommended for ages 4 and up, combines professional guest artists from the Philadelphia Ballet with the region’s most talented young dancers.
Additionally, The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society is providing hundreds of Upper Darby students with free livestream performances of the beloved holiday ballet “The Nutcracker,” giving many children the chance to experience professional ballet for the very first time.
To further expand access, Upper Darby Township students and their families are offered a special coupon code for discounted tickets, allowing them to attend the live performances at the performing arts center at a reduced cost. This initiative ensures that all local children can enjoy the beauty of classical dance and music, regardless of background or income.
“If you want to have art in your life, it shouldn’t be limited by anything. Ballet is for everybody,” said Melinda Pendleton, director and second-generation owner of the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet. “When young kids see this performance, I want them to imagine themselves on stage and know that this art form is for them, too.”
The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet, now in its 52nd season, is one of the region’s leading classical ballet schools and remains dedicated to making world-class ballet accessible close to home.
Performances for regional families take place Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center on the Upper Darby High School campus along Lansdowne Avenue.
Free parking and easy access from the Main Line, Blue Route, and Center City make this holiday tradition convenient and welcoming for all.
Tickets are $12 to $25, and are available at https://paacademyofballet.com/Nutcracker.
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