The Nutcracker at Ballet Louisiane

It's time to celebrate the holidays as two historic New Orleans Ballet Organizations are doing just this with presenting the holiday classic... Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell will be coming together this holiday season to bring performers, both young and old, as well as many returning favorites back to the stage for this classic tale for all ages.

Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell are proud to have local artists include Edward Spots as Cavalier, ToniAnn Chetta Laborde as The Sugar Plum Fairy, Donovan Davis and Sara Radka as the Snow Prince and Princess, Shayna Skal and Blane Mader as Waltz of the Flowers, Scott Sauber as the Nutcracker Prince, Lara Grice as spicy Mother Ginger, and Director/Designer/Actor Edward R. Cox brings Uncle Drosselmeyer magically to life.

The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell will be Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd at Jesuit Theater, 310 S. Solomon. Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for children under 12 and can be purchased online at www.lhballet.com, www.ballethysell.org, or by calling 504-905-3430.

About

Ballet Louisiane is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Lelia Haller, New Orleans’ first ballet mistress, by instructing students in her personal and unique technique as well as staging her original choreography. As a teacher, choreographer and director for many cultural organizations and events, including the Opera, the Symphony, Le Petit Theatre, Spring Fiesta, and her own Crescent City Ballet, Lelia Haller’s name was synonymous with Dance in New Orleans from 1929 to her death in 1986. Many of her students distinguished themselves in national spotlights, including Harvey Hysell. As such, Ballet Louisiane's contribution to the growth and historical preservation of New Orleans' culture is essential to our beloved city as well as the surrounding parishes.

Hysell Ballet Arts has helped dance take its rightful place within the arts community of New Orleans for over 45 years. Founded by famed performer, costumiere, and set designer Harvey Hysell, Hysell Ballet Arts' repertoire includes many classical ballets including Coppelia, Giselle, and The Nutcracker, each choreographed by Mr. Hysell. Hysell Ballet Arts has educated many local, national, and international artists in their pursuit of the arts. The mission now focuses on providing students of all ages classes, workshops, and performance opportunities, as well as maintaining the legacy of Harvey Hysell.