The Nutracker at Ovations Repertory Company

With a cast of 81 performers ranging from age 3 to adult, this inclusive performance of The Nutracker celebrates the joy, talent, and dedication of students across Tampa Bay. Founder and Director Orlando Peña has created something magical, blending tradition with innovation to deliver a production that radiates energy and community spirit.

This year’s Nutcracker features an extraordinary lineup of guest artists. International dancer Esnel Ramos returns as Cavalier, bringing experience from Cuba’s National Ballet and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. Virginia Archer will perform as Sugar Plum, a Tampa-trained dancer and instructor at Ovations. Roddy Doble, former American Ballet Theatre and Boston Ballet soloist, joins as Snow King. Isabella Archer, a Youth America Grand Prix award-winner and Ovations instructor, makes her debut as Snow Queen. Ukrainian folk dance specialists Andrian and Nazar Kadykalo will electrify the stage in the character dance Trepak.