These territories are also home to the Mtis Nation of . Its score was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and the performance choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, three of Russia's greatest artists of their era. Alberta Ballet. Set in two acts, three tableaux, and composed between 1891 and 1892 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, a story written in E.T.A. But it is nowhere to be seen and Babushka packs Nikolai and Klara off to bed. Alberta Ballet School is a little-known amenity. Alberta Ballet's production of The Nutcracker runs Dec. 7-11 in Edmonton and Dec. 16-24 in Calgary at the Jubilee Auditoriums. To donate to the Alberta Ballet Endowment Fund, please contact us at donate@albertaballet.com or call 403.245.4222 ext. In 2002 he moved to Alberta Ballet as Ballet Master and over the next decade, assisted with works by George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, Christopher Wheeldon and Jean Grand-Matre. The Nutcracker - Alberta Ballet Tickets start from $65 Get Deal Expires:Mar 4, 2023 5% OFF Enjoy Up To 5% Off Get Code OFO1043 Expires:Feb 22, 2023 ADVERTISMENT show 40 more Alberta Ballet Promo Code Expired Alberta Ballet Promo Code 20% OFF Enjoy 20% Off Love Rocks, Featuring Music BY Lenny Kravitz Get Code LENNY Expires:Feb 5, 2023 For the first time in almost 15 . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. A huge job, and a Alberta Ballet and Calgary orchestra are Alberta treasures. Stay up to date with news, special announcements and exclusive offers by signing up foreNews. Im disappointed in the Jubilee though, parking was a disaster and the coat checks only accepted cash which resulted in massive delays. While in London he worked at the Royal Ballet School as a rptiteur which led to become Conductor and Pianist of the Basel Ballet in Switzerland in 1984. We arevery sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment. Your whole family will be in awe by this dazzling production, which showcases 120 performers and includes a live orchestra. Mr. Dala started conducting for Alberta Ballet in 2001 with The Nutcracker, and was appointed Music Director in 2005. Gerard D. McInnis & Angelina Castro-Miquel. This is also precisely the reason why this change was so desperately needed in growingly diverse cultural centres like Calgary and Edmonton for the sake of inclusivity and preserving the art of ballet. He has danced with Ballet Gulbenkian (Portugal), London City Ballet, and the West Australian Ballet, where he created many major works for the company. | SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS 8018696900 . The Nutcracker is a magnificent tradition, a crescendo moment in a ballet company's season.. Best Dance School and Studio in Calgary | Alberta Ballet School - Alberta Ballet School Donate Now Calgary Classes + Programs Preschool Programs Ages 3 - 5 Introduce your preschooler to the world of movement. Together, they discover a magical world where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome [] These territories are also home to the Mtis Nation of . Christiana is in her sixth season working as part of Alberta Ballets artistic team. He has arrived at the party with tricks and mechanical dolls to entertain the guests. The Rat Tsar, in revenge, had transformed his nephew, Karl, into a nutcracker, the very nutcracker that Klara was now holding! Judith A. Allendale, United States 20 19 He has also designed the settings for Suzanne Farrells staging of Balanchines Don Quixote for her own company and the National Ballet of Canada. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. This is part of our commitment to see The Nutcracker evolve in a way that understands, sees and resonates for everyone in our audiences. Donations are at the very heart of our funding. Gerard D. McInnis & Angelina Castro-Miquel, Philip & Harriett Libin Family Foundation. Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Zachary Boresow, Michael Scott-Kahans Snowflakes | Shiori Ots, Brittany Broussard, Charlotte Battigelli, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Melissa Eguchi, Caleb Durbin Caramel | Mariko Kondo, Eli Barnes, Zachary Boresow Peppermint | Shiori Otsu, Michael Scott-Kahans Popcorn | Yoshiya Sakurai Christmas Rose | Alexandra GibsonFlowers | Charlotte Battigelli, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Alyssa Churchill, Allison Perhach, Kira Anderson, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Alexandra GibsonCavalier | Kurtis GrimaldiKlara | Luna SasakiKarl | Alan MaDrosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Alexandra Hughes, Mother | Heather DornianFather | Caleb DurbinNikolai | Kale LazarickBabuschka | Brittany BroussardGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Alan MaBallerina Doll | Shiori OtsuRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Yaroslav KhudychMale Guests | Zacharie Dun, Zachary Boresow, Scotto Hamed-RamosFemale Guests | Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Charlotte Battigelli, Mya KresnyakCalvary | Michael Scott-Kahans, Zachary BoresowWolves | Scotto Hamed-Ramos, Caleb DurbinSnowflakes | Shiori Otsu, Brittany Broussard, Sakura Ota**, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Zacharie DunCaramel | Allison Perhach, Yaroslav Khudych, Scotto Hamed-RamosPeppermint | Shiori Otsu, Zachary BoresowPopcorn | Michael Scott-KahansChristmas Rose | Jennifer Gibson Flowers | Charlotte Battigelli, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Heather Dornian Cavalier | Caleb DurbinKlara | Shiori OtsuKarl | Yoshiya Sakurai Drosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Mariko Kondo, Mother | Alexandra HughesFather | Zacharie DunNikolai | Kale LazarickBabuschka | Kira AndersonGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Yoshiya SakuraiBallerina Doll | Sayuri NakaniiRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-RamosMale Guest | Aaron Anker, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav KhudychFemale Guest | Alyssa Churchill, Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Mya KresnyakCalvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav KhudychWolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunSnowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Sakura Ota**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Yaroslav KhudychCaramel | Alexandra Hughes, Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunPeppermint | Allison Perhach, Scotto Hamed-RamosPopcorn | Alan MaChristmas Rose | Luna SasakiFlowers | Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Luna SasakiCavalier | Alan MaKlara | Sayuri NakaniiKarl | Aaron AnkerDrosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Alexandra Hughes, Mother | Heather DornianFather | Caleb DurbinNikolai | Michael Scott-KahansBabuschka | Brittany BroussardGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Aaron AnkerBallerina Doll | Shiori OtsuRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-Ramos Male Guests | Zacharie Dun, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav KhudychFemale Guests | Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Charlotte Battigelli, KresnyakCalvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Caleb DurbinSnowflakes | Shiori Otsu, Mya Kresnyak, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Seira Iwamoto, Zacharie DunCaramel | Heather Dornian, Yaroslav Khudych, Scotto Hamed-RamosPeppermint | Mya Kresnyak, Michael Scott-KahansPopcorn | Kurtis GrimaldiChristmas Rose | Alexandra GibsonFlowers | Allison Perhach, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Shiori Otsu, Melissa Eguchi, Sugar Plum Fairy | Heather Dornian Cavalier | Caleb DurbinKlara | Shiori Otsu Karl | Yoshiya Sakurai Drosselmeyer | Eli Barnes Tsarina | Mariko Kondo, Mother | Alexandra Hughes Father | Zacharie Dun Nikolai | Kale Lazarick Babuschka | Kira Anderson Grandfather | Ari Rombough Hussar Doll | Yoshiya Sakurai Ballerina Doll | Sayuri Nakanii Rat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-Ramos Male Guest | Aaron Anker, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav Khudych Female Guest | Alyssa Churchill, Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Mya Kresnyak Calvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie Dun Snowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Mya Kresnyak, Seira Iwamoto, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Sakura Ota**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Yaroslav Khudych Caramel | Alexandra Hughes, Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunPeppermint | Allison Perhach, Scotto Hamed-RamosPopcorn | Alan Ma Christmas Rose | Luna SasakiFlowers | Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Mariko Kondo Cavalier | Yoshiya Sakurai Klara | Mya Kresnyak Karl | Scotto Hamed-Ramos Drosselmeyer | Kurtis Grimaldi Tsarina | Alexandra Gibson, Mother | Jennifer Gibson Father | Aaron Anker Nikolai | Alan Ma Babuschka | Allison Perhach Grandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Scotto Hamed-RamosBallerina Doll | Kira AndersonRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Eli Barnes Male Guests | Kale Lazarick, Michael Scott-Kahans, Yaroslav Khudych Female Guests | Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Sayuri Nakanii, Shiori Otsu Calvary | Michael Scott-Kahans, Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Kale Lazarick, Zacharie Dun Snowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Melissa Eguchi, Eli Barnes Caramel | Seira Iwamoto, Caleb Durbin, Kale Lazarick Peppermint | Shiori Otsu, Michael Scott-Kahans Popcorn | Aaron AnkerChristmas Rose | Heather Dornian Flowers | Allison Perhach, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi, Sakura Ota**, Kira Anderson, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Photo by Paul McGrath featuring Artists of Alberta Ballet. Personally prefer traditional choreography. 403.245.2274 ext. While the original piece by Marius Petipa was not an instant hit, Tchaikovsky's score spread throughout the ballet community, and choreographers jumped at the challenge of creating their own version. Running in Calgary from December 16 to 24, this years production features 120 performers, music by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and a reimagined second act. The Classical Ballet and Opera House presents Swan Lake ballet performed by National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Mari El. Taking inspiration from the 1697 Charles Perrault version, Christopher Andersons retelling of Cinderella features all of the best-loved characters from the original story including a wicked stepmother, comedic stepsisters, a dashing young prince and of course, a magical fairy godmother. He retired from professional dance and joined Alberta Ballets leadership team. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. NUTCRACKER ARTISTIC CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON Co-Artistic Director Co-Artistic Director Christopher Anderson will begin his tenure as Alberta Ballet's Artistic Director in July 2022. Upcoming Events. We arrived 40 minutes prior to the start and barely made it on time to our seats. Before seeing this years version of the story, many questions come to mind about how one would go about reimagining compositions that are meant to reflect racial caricatures to be, instead, completely removed from their origins. She was under represented. Magical Christmas Ballet. Love both Alberta Ballet and Tchaikovsky. Make a note to watch for the new character in this piece, Christmas Rose! He premiered Cinderella in 2017 and The Sleeping Beauty in 2018 and Swan Lake in 2021. PLEASE NOTE:We strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets through the links found on Alberta Ballets official website,www.albertaballet.com. These are territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai), the Tsuutina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda, the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Sicannie, Slavey and Dunnesa. NUTCRACKER! The game ends with Klara catching Nikolai. While the original piece by Marius Petipa was not an instant hit, Tchaikovsky's score spread throughout the ballet community, and choreographers jumped at the challenge of creating their own version. Visit the ballet performance calendar to view dates of all showings of this program. A Christmas Eve Party, Toy Soldiers battling Rats to break an evil spell. The Rat Tsar is mortally wounded and the nutcracker collapses in pain at the feet of Klara and Drosselmeyer. The only complaint I have is that the actual theatre doesnt open until 30 minutes before the performance. KnockoutBrimful with feelingExpansive the Russian style is elegantly generous, and so the experience is never meager. Christiana also had many roles created for her by choreographers such as Matthew Neenan, Nicolo Fonte, Helen Pickett, Val Caniparoli, Christopher Anderson, Garrett Smith and Charlotte Boye-Christensen. And youll want to arrive early pre-show activities include photo opportunities in the lobby, a reading of. Before joining Alberta Ballet in 2015, Anderson enjoyed a 16-year career in professional dance. It is Drosselmeyer. Though his later work rejected conscious Russian nationalism, its underlying sentiment and character are as distinctively Russian as that of the Russian nationalist composers. The Alberta Ballet company will be hosting The Nutcracker from December 16 to 24 this year whether you're a longtime ballet fan, excited for Christmas or maybe just looking to explore exciting art forms, this year's ballet is one that you should not miss. These are territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda, the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Sicannie, Slavey and Dunnesa. It was decided several months ago that a revision of Act 2 was in order, in particular the national dances that celebrate Klara and the Nutcrackers victory over the Rat Tsar. NUTCRACKER ARTISTIC CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON Co-Artistic Director Co-Artistic Director Christopher Anderson will begin his tenure as Alberta Ballet's Artistic Director in July 2022. 2023 Nutcracker! We took the palette and the sort of textures of the confections and put them into the costume, so, like I said, theres no big lumps of cake flying around, but Popcorn would have big, puffy sleeves, Stripe said. Marina Paperny and Dr. Shep Secter, Thank you to the following foundations for their support and matching gifts, Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by Altalink. Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission. The mice army quickly carries away their king. Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. Hoffmann. I was concerned more with the way the Chinese Dance would be reinterpreted as the Peppermint Dance, but in the end, I was pleasantly surprised. Audition to dance as Party Children, Mice, Snowflakes, Snow Maidens & Variations! All ticket holders have been contacted by email regarding their refund. Ballet companies all over the world perform The Nutcracker during the holiday season, each with a special take on Marius Petipa's beloved classic. Our donor team is always happy to hear from supporters. Very early the next morning, Klara answers a knock at the front door. Nikolai accidentally breaks the nutcracker, but Klara soon forgives him. Staff If you are a passionate Alberta Ballet patron, consider joining our donor community. The Tale of the Nutcracker is loosely based on a 19th-century Prussian tale written by ETA Hoffmann. Alberta Nutcracker Ballet Performance Directory - The Nutcracker Ballet - Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the Nutcracker Ballet. CHRISTIANA BENNETT | Rehearsal Director. If the general public were a little more considerate of those around them, and made better judgment calls then to bring small children without the appropriate attention span to a performance like this, it would have been perfect. Wasn't clear initially why it had changed. If youpurchase from any other seller or website, you risk receiving fraudulent tickets or paying inflated prices. By continuing past this page, you agree to our. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. This is true of Alberta Ballet's production, choreographed by Edmund Stripe. And on stage, performers of all ages make up our cast. We're going to check out the Alberta Ballet's exclusive Nutcracker toys, merchandise and give you . Once he does, he embraces Drosselmeyer and Klara, and thanks the Snow Tsarina for her life-restoring spell. The Nutcracker first debuted at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1892. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. Marina Paperny and Dr. Shep Secter, Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by Altalink, CHAIRDaryl S. Fridhandler, Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (Calgary), VICE CHAIRJana Neal, SFG Investments (Calgary), CORPORATE SECRETARYFrank Molnar, Field Law (Calgary), CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE & TREASURERJana Neal, SFG Investments (Calgary), CHAIR, SCHOOL COMMITTEEEllie Siebens, EPL Consulting Ltd. (Calgary) & Noel Papadopoulos, Papas Group (Edmonton), Heather Klimchuk, Advocacy, Connections & Communications Consulting (Edmonton), Agnieszka (Aggie) Mikulski, TIPP Consulting (Edmonton), Sarah Palmer, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Calgary), Bob Willows, Willows Construction (2001) Ltd. (Winfield), Feature Image by Paul McGrath with Luna Sasaki and Artists of Alberta Ballet, Alberta Ballet | Alberta Ballet School | Donate Now. After enjoying The Nutcracker from their Premium Stalls seats, families are invited onto the Hall's iconic stage to meet the performers - a perfect family photo opportunity! Kidswere wide-eyed with delight. Chief Dance Critic Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, Christmas cheer brilliance and a floating jump andbravura expertise.[also] locally based, teen violinist Annelle Gregory with an expressive account of Saint-Sans score. The magic of live performance at this beloved family tradition is unlike any other production. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. From the traditional nutcracker to the unusually beautiful ballet choreographed to Joni Mitchell to the Ruby ballet, which was made up of performances in pieces, it all makes for this astounding night out. Summer Dance Camps Learn More Join the Fun this Summer! While always beautiful and uplifting, this year's performance was a bit disappointing with respect to choreography. In 2019, he also premiered a contemporary one-act Sixth Breath (2019). Sketches of the new costumes had been finalized and the construction was about to begin. Alberta Ballet School Contemporary Showcase. A Christmas present hand delivered to each child. For American Ballet Theater, he has created productions of Swan Lake, Raymonda, Gaite Parisienne, Jardin Aux Lilas and Dim Lustre, Lowell Liberians Piano Concerto #1 and Dorian based on The Picture of Dorian Gray. Most recently for American Ballet Theatre he designed a new Theme and Variations. Always a treat this time of year, very much appreciate all the efforts of dancers and musicians and tech crew! These are territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda, the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Sicannie, Slavey and Dunnesa. Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Zachary Boresow, Michael Scott-Kahans Snowflakes | Shiori Otsu, Brittany Broussard, Charlotte Battigelli, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Melissa Eguchi, Caleb Durbin Caramel | Mariko Kondo, Eli Barnes, Zachary Boresow Peppermint | Shiori Otsu, Michael Scott-Kahans Popcorn | Yoshiya Sakurai Christmas Rose | Alexandra GibsonFlowers | Charlotte Battigelli, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Alyssa Churchill, Allison Perhach, Kira Anderson, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Alexandra GibsonCavalier | Kurtis GrimaldiKlara | Luna SasakiKarl | Alan MaDrosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Alexandra Hughes, Mother | Heather DornianFather | Caleb DurbinNikolai | Kale LazarickBabuschka | Brittany BroussardGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Alan MaBallerina Doll | Shiori OtsuRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Yaroslav KhudychMale Guests | Zacharie Dun, Zachary Boresow, Scotto Hamed-RamosFemale Guests | Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Charlotte Battigelli, Mya KresnyakCalvary | Michael Scott-Kahans, Zachary BoresowWolves | Scotto Hamed-Ramos, Caleb DurbinSnowflakes | Shiori Otsu, Brittany Broussard, Sakura Ota**, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Zacharie DunCaramel | Allison Perhach, Yaroslav Khudych, Scotto Hamed-RamosPeppermint | Shiori Otsu, Zachary BoresowPopcorn | Michael Scott-KahansChristmas Rose | Jennifer Gibson Flowers | Charlotte Battigelli, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Heather Dornian Cavalier | Caleb DurbinKlara | Shiori OtsuKarl | Yoshiya Sakurai Drosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Mariko Kondo, Mother | Alexandra HughesFather | Zacharie DunNikolai | Kale LazarickBabuschka | Kira AndersonGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Yoshiya SakuraiBallerina Doll | Sayuri NakaniiRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-RamosMale Guest | Aaron Anker, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav KhudychFemale Guest | Alyssa Churchill, Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Mya KresnyakCalvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav KhudychWolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunSnowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Sakura Ota**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Yaroslav KhudychCaramel | Alexandra Hughes, Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunPeppermint | Allison Perhach, Scotto Hamed-RamosPopcorn | Alan MaChristmas Rose | Luna SasakiFlowers | Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Luna Sasaki Cavalier | Alan MaKlara | Sayuri NakaniiKarl | Aaron AnkerDrosselmeyer | Eli BarnesTsarina | Alexandra Hughes, Mother | Heather DornianFather | Caleb DurbinNikolai | Michael Scott-KahansBabuschka | Brittany BroussardGrandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Aaron AnkerBallerina Doll | Shiori OtsuRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-RamosMale Guests | Zacharie Dun, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav KhudychFemale Guests | Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Charlotte Battigelli, KresnyakCalvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav KhudychWolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Caleb DurbinSnowflakes | Shiori Otsu, Mya Kresnyak, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Seira Iwamoto, Zacharie DunCaramel | Heather Dornian, Yaroslav Khudych, Scotto Hamed-RamosPeppermint | Mya Kresnyak, Michael Scott-KahansPopcorn | Kurtis GrimaldiChristmas Rose | Alexandra GibsonFlowers | Allison Perhach, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Shiori Otsu, Melissa Eguchi, Sugar Plum Fairy | Heather Dornian Cavalier | Caleb DurbinKlara | Shiori Otsu Karl | Yoshiya Sakurai Drosselmeyer | Eli Barnes Tsarina | Mariko Kondo, Mother | Alexandra Hughes Father | Zacharie Dun Nikolai | Kale Lazarick Babuschka | Kira Anderson Grandfather | Ari Rombough Hussar Doll | Yoshiya Sakurai Ballerina Doll | Sayuri Nakanii Rat Doll/Rat Tzar | Scotto Hamed-Ramos Male Guests | Aaron Anker, Kurtis Grimaldi, Yaroslav Khudych Female Guests | Alyssa Churchill, Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Mya Kresnyak Calvary | Kale Lazarick, Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie Dun Snowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Mya Kresnyak, Seira Iwamoto, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Melissa Eguchi, Sakura Ota**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Kira Anderson, Yaroslav Khudych Caramel | Alexandra Hughes, Kurtis Grimaldi, Zacharie DunPeppermint | Allison Perhach, Scotto Hamed-RamosPopcorn | Alan Ma Christmas Rose | Luna SasakiFlowers | Seira Iwamoto, Melissa Eguchi, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Brittany Broussard, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii, Sugar Plum Fairy | Mariko Kondo Cavalier | Yoshiya Sakurai Klara | Mya Kresnyak Karl | Scotto Hamed-Ramos Drosselmeyer | Kurtis Grimaldi Tsarina | Alexandra Gibson, Mother | Jennifer Gibson Father | Aaron Anker Nikolai | Alan Ma Babuschka | Allison Perhach Grandfather | Ari RomboughHussar Doll | Scotto Hamed-RamosBallerina Doll | Kira AndersonRat Doll/Rat Tzar | Eli Barnes Male Guests | Kale Lazarick, Michael Scott-Kahans, Yaroslav Khudych Female Guests | Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Sayuri Nakanii, Shiori Otsu Calvary | Michael Scott-Kahans, Yaroslav Khudych Wolves | Kale Lazarick, Zacharie Dun Snowflakes | Sayuri Nakanii, Brittany Broussard, Seira Iwamoto, Allison Perhach, Alyssa Churchill, Kira Anderson, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Marzipan | Melissa Eguchi, Eli Barnes Caramel | Seira Iwamoto, Caleb Durbin, Kale Lazarick Peppermint | Shiori Otsu, Michael Scott-Kahans Popcorn | Aaron AnkerChristmas Rose | Heather Dornian Flowers | Allison Perhach, Brittany Broussard, Hotaru Maruyama**, Chizuru Kikuchi**, Sakura Ota**, Kira Anderson, Alyssa Churchill, Sayuri Nakanii. 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