Barrington Dance Ensemble (BDE) is delighted to announce its annual production of one of Barrington’s most popular holiday traditions, The Nutcracker. The Christmas centerpiece and classic ballet will run four performances from December 6-8, 2024 at Barrington High School’s Richard C. Johnson Auditorium located at 616 West Main Street in Barrington. Guest artists from National and Chicago regional dance companies, including the Milwaukee Ballet and Giordano Dance Chicago, perform lead soloist roles and are joined by more than 100 performers from the Northwest Chicago suburbs.
 
The Nutcracker tells the timeless tale of Clara’s magical journey into the Land of Sweets. Ella McGee and Sophia Sheeran, both from Barrington, will share the role of Clara. BDE alum Hannah Ray and Arionel Vargas, former principal dancer with the English National Ballet, will take the stage in the stunning Snow Scene, as Snow Queen and King. Guest stars Jacqueline Moscicke and Yandy Alverez will perform the Sugar Plum pas de deux in the ballet’s second act.
                                                                                 

About BDE
Barrington Dance Ensemble (BDE) engages and inspires the community by providing cultural enrichment through exceptional dance, education, performance and scholarship. For more information, please visit barringtondance.org or call 847-382-6333. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @barringtondanceensemble.
 
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