THE NUTCRACKER, West Caldwell Ballet Arts

West Caldwell Ballet Arts, a brand new Ballet and Performing Arts school, located at the Presbyterian Church of Caldwell (West Caldwell Branch), announces their first annual production of The Nutcracker. Under the direction of Julie Granger, Austin Jarred, and Tanner Schwartz, forty students from West Caldwell Ballet Arts, comprised of beginner to pre-professional level dancers from six local towns will perform in this classic ballet tradition that is sure to be the perfect holiday experience for the whole family! This production features a special performance by Julie Granger (former dancer with the Jeune Ballet de Paris) as the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Tanner Schwartz (formerly with the Boston Ballet and Joffrey Ballet) as the Cavalier. WCBA's production of The Nutcracker is a traditional holiday story seen through a new lens that includes Modern Dance and of course, Classical Ballet. This performance will take place at Verona High School in Verona, NJ on Saturday, December 1st, 2012 at 6:00PM. General Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit www.westcaldwellballetarts.com or email us at westcaldwellballetarts@gmail.com for more information.