Marat’s ‘Nutcracker’ returns for the holidays
MARAT DAUKAYEV BALLET is set to perform the iconic ballet Dec. 7 and 8. Above, advanced Marat dancers performed as “Snow” in a 2023 show.
Performances are Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at Luckman
The Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre’s annual “Nutcracker” performances will take place Sat., Dec. 7, and Sun., Dec. 8.
Windsor Square residents Marat (a former Kirov principal dancer) and Pamela Daukayev helm the school.
Though dancers as young as 4 have parts in the show, principal and solo roles are awarded to older students. The four 16- and 17-year-old girls dancing the leading role of the Sugar Plum Fairy this year have trained at the Marat studio for more than 30 years cumulatively.
This 23rd performance is of the same “Nutcracker” production that was featured in the 2014 Oscar-nominated documentary, “Getting to The Nutcracker” which showed viewers the massive effort, resources, dedication and volunteer and rehearsal hours needed to bring this annual holiday performance to the stage.
Because the School of Ballet (on the second floor of the Equitable Life Building on Wilshire Boulevard at Alexandria Avenue) has developed friendships with schools that work with underserved children and their families, one in four seats at this year’s “Nutcracker” performances will be filled with such children and families.
The four 2024 performances of the Marat Daukayev “Nutcracker” will be presented at the Luckman Theater, 5151 State University Dr.
Go to theater.maratdaukayev.org to purchase tickets.
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