✨ A Timeless Tradition Returns: The Nutcracker 2025 ✨

Presented by Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory

Each winter, the curtain rises on one of CCDC’s most cherished traditions — The Nutcracker. This year marks the 23rd annual performance of the beloved holiday classic, and the excitement in the studio is already building as dancers prepare to bring this magical story to life once again.

More than just a performance, The Nutcracker has become a heartwarming part of our community’s holiday season, a celebration of artistry, tradition, and togetherness.

It’s a moment for dancers of all ages to shine on stage, for families to gather in the audience, and for generations of CCDC alumni to return and cheer on the next wave of performers.

🌟 About the Performance

This year’s full-length production will take place at The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center in Hanover, PA on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, with two performances at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Audiences will experience the enchantment of The Nutcracker in its full glory. From the sparkling Land of Sweets to the grandeur of the Snow Scene, featuring professional guest artists alongside our CCDC Ballet Company and students.

🎟 Tickets:

$20–$45 in advance | $25–$50 at the door

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💫 Featuring Our Guest Artists

This year’s performances will feature two exceptional professional dancers whose artistry and presence elevate the production each season.

Ariel Morilla as the Cavalier

Born in Cuba, Ariel began his training at the prestigious Fernando Alonso National School of Ballet before joining the National Ballet of Cuba. His career has taken him around the world, from Spain to the Dominican Republic, performing works by choreographers including Alexei Ratmansky and Ben Stevenson. Currently a member of Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, Ariel brings strength, elegance, and dynamic artistry to every role he performs.

Natalie Alvarez as the Sugar Plum Fairy

A Miami native and YoungArts award-winning dancer, Natalie has performed internationally as a company artist with Ballet de Monterrey in Mexico and as a featured soloist with the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami. Her repertoire includes leading roles in Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and, of course, The Nutcracker. With her radiant stage presence and refined technique, Natalie’s portrayal of the Sugar Plum Fairy is sure to be unforgettable.

❤️ Continuing a Legacy of Dance

This year’s Nutcracker holds special meaning as part of CCDC’s 35th Anniversary Season: “From First Steps to a Legacy of Dance.”

For more than two decades, The Nutcracker has been a cornerstone of that legacy; a tradition that unites dancers, families, and our community in the shared joy of performance.

Each rehearsal, costume fitting, and final bow represents not just the work of one season, but the collective dedication of generations of CCDC dancers and educators who have made this production what it is today.

As Director Megan Logee shares:

“The strength of CCDC’s success lies in the experience, dedication, and passion of its faculty throughout the years. This production is a beautiful example of that, a collaboration between students, teachers, and guest artists that reminds us what the magic of dance is truly about.”

🎄 Buy Your Tickets and Support CCDC’s Annual Nutcracker Performance

Join us this December to experience the wonder, the music, and the magic of The Nutcracker, where every twirl, leap, and snowflake tells the story of CCDC’s enduring love for dance.

✨ The Nutcracker 2025Saturday, December 13th, 2025, 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Eichelberger Performing Arts Center — Hanover, PA

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