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Create yuletide memories with Mid-Atlantic Ballet's performance of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. This family classic has enjoyed enormous popularity since the mid-20th century and is now performed locally, thanks to the choreography of MAB Artistic Director Patrick Korstange. This Christmas get swept up in the dream of Tchaikovsky's most famous composition, from the magic of the Dancing Dolls to the grandeur of the Land of the Sweets. Guest Artists | Venue | Showtimes | Purchase Tickets |
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Venue
Mitchell Hall, University of Delaware
• Intersection of South College & Amstel avenues (The Green), Newark, DE
Showtimes*
Fri., Dec. 16 at 7 pm • Sat., Dec. 17 at 12:30 & 4 pm
*The Saturday, Dec. 17 12:30 pm show is SOLD OUT! Please check below for ticket availability for other shows.
Tickets may be purchased at the performance.
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Children (12 & younger)
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Seniors (65 or older)
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Adult - Orchestra & Center Balcony
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| Adult - Balcony Wings |
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Ryan James Stauffer (Father Stahlbaum/Sugar Plum Cavalier) is proud to be performing with the Mid-Atlantic Ballet . Mr. Stauffer attended the University of the Arts as a ballet major. Since graduating, he has danced on tour with Raven Symone and has danced under the direction of Roberta Mathis in the steps faculty show. His recent regional credits include, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the Producers, Hairspray at Walnut Street Theatre, and Tommy in Father of the Bride at Totem Pole Playhouse. |
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Gary Vaughn (Snow King/Arabian) holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Dance Performance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Recently, Gary has worked with the Miss Missouri and Miss West Virginia Scholarship programs as well as a guest choreographer for Santa Monica College’s 2010 dance performance season. Gary was on the MTV hit reality show Bromance, in early 2009. From 2006 to 2008 he worked with Ballet Rox in Boston. Gary was also a member of the United States Hip Hop Team and represented the US at the International Dance Organization (IDO) Hip Hop Days 2006 in Bremen, Germany as Team Captain. Having danced since the age of 3, Gary now uses his skills to combine his visual art talent with dance to create “art in motion”. Noted for his creativity, Gary uses his talents to inspire artist of every age and level. Living throughout the Midwest and East he was exposed to numerous teachers and styles and never “locked in” to one in particular. This is evident in his unique master classes and choreography enjoyed across the country. |
Located in downtown Newark, Mid-Atlantic Ballet performances feature the MAB company with professional guest artists as well as students from the MAB school. For more information on the performance or enrolling in the school, please call 302-266-6362.