Where better to spend the holiday season than in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado?
With winter sports galore and that festive-feeling of being surrounded by beautiful lights and decorations, Avon is the perfect place to enjoy the holidays. With amazing early-season conditions that feel like mid-winter, you can shred the slopes of Beaver Creek mountain or nearby Vail before relaxing at one of the local luxury hotel spas. Holiday performances at the Vilar Performing Arts Center offer fun for the whole family and will create memories that last a lifetime.
The Nutcracker Ballet – December 19 – 21
Vilar Center, Beaver Creek
The holiday tradition of The Nutcracker comes to life with beautiful performances, spectacular costumes and mesmerizing backdrops. The classic story follows Clara on a magical journey with the Nutcracker prince from the Christmas Eve party and battle scene between the soldiers and mouse army, to the Land of the Snowflakes and the Land of Sweets. They are welcomed by the Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy, with rewards of beautiful gifts and celebrations of dances from around the world. Clara awakens from her dream at home with exciting and beautiful memories of her journey with her Nutcracker Prince.
This high-level production features incredible artistry, breathtaking dancing, beautiful costumes and colorful sets that are on-par with performances seen from large scale studios.
We invite you to join the talented dancers of the Vail Youth Ballet Company and Vail Valley Academy of Dance as they share their performance of this classic holiday production at the Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Experience the magic of The Nutcracker Ballet!