Update: October 3, 2006

The Nutcracker Ball has been cancelled in favor of hosting The 'SWAN LAKE BALL' in April, 2007 in order to bring attention to Ballet Minnesota's Production of Swan Lake. The Ball will be a Black & White Affair.

We Still Need Silent Auction Items
and You Can Help

There will be a silent auction at the 2006 'Behind The Scenes' Nutcracker Ball. If you can find or know of any items to donate to the auction it would be a big help.

Example items: Sports Game Tickets, Wine, Airline Tickets, Theater Tickets, Time Share Space, Candles, etc. Any item will be greatly appreciated. Bring the item to CBA front desk or contact Heather Rist 651-442-9281 ( heathmr@netzero.net ) & arrange a time for pick-up.

Thank you again for your support.

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WHAT IS BEING SAID:

Pioneer Press
"Choreographer Andrew Rist's classic interpretation focuses on telling the story through the dynamic flow of the dancing.  Notable for its stunning design and energetic performances, this "Nutcracker" makes the children a vital part of the story. "

Star Tribune
"Ballet Minnesota Energizes a Classic"
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Borcht Arts Magazine
"This radiant production brought the spirit of Christmas thundering back."
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"Recently, while on a visit to Minneapolis from California, my son took my wife and myself to St. Catherine's (O'Shaughnessy Auditorium) for your production of the Nutcracker.  We've seen many productions over the years in San Francisco, Seattle, and elsewhere, as it is a family tradition.    Seattle had a superb production, what with Maurice Sendak's sets, and the production was very elaborate, but it couldn't hold a candle to Ballet Minnesota's production.  The dancers were superb, the costumes and sets were terrific, but the energy and humor brought one into the story, and it was the most entertaining production I've ever seen.     Thank you for a very enjoyable evening, and good luck in the future. You have a winner, and I wish you well in the New Year."
     -  F.X. Radnich, California -

 "I just saw Ballet Minnesota's performance of The Nutcracker this past Friday night at O'Shaughnessy auditorium. It was a fabulous performance and I left feeling quite proud that we have such a good ballet company here."
      -  Tamara Lee, Maplewood -

Thank you so much for your student performance of the "Nutcracker". Our group so enjoys and looks forward to this yearly event. If it wasn't for the affordability of Ballet Minnesota (student) performances, many of our students would not have an oppourtunity to see the fine art of dance in person.
- Cheryl White, homeschool teacher -

Thank you so much for yet another year of the Nutcracker performances. It was a truly enchanting experience for my children and enriching for adults and children alike.
      - Annmarie Kirsch, St Anthony -