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BalletNova presents The Nutcracker 2025

2025 Nutcracker

Dec. 5, 2025 to Dec. 7, 2025

BalletNova’s Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition with thousands of families.  A professional production that includes children, it is a great way to be introduced to ballet and live theater for the first time.

Kenmore Middle School
200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204

Friday, Dec-5 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, Dec-6 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Sunday, Dec-7 at 1:00 pm

Accessibility notes: 

  • Seats labeled "Wheelchair only" do not have a …

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2025 Behind the Scenes

Dec. 6, 2025 to Dec. 7, 2025

Nutcracker Behind the Scenes Educational Program 

This interactive program is geared for children 12 years and under and is held at the theater prior to the weekend matinees. Children are invited to watch our dancers participate in class and in an onstage rehearsal.  

Girl Scouts can use this program towards earning their Nutcracker Patch.* 

Program includes: 

  • Learning about dance and theatre production, ballet steps, and ballet terminology 
  • Watch a real class onstage
  • Backstage tour
  • See pointe shoes and costumes …

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Nutcracker Party Scene

2025 Nutcracker Petite Performances

Dec. 13, 2025 to Dec. 14, 2025

The perfect “first ballet” experience created specifically for young children.

At just 45 minutes, our Petite Performance features excerpts that will enchant your child and capture their imagination. Performed at the BalletNova Fredgren Theatre. 

Free mini ballet class after the performance!

Performances

Saturday, December 13 at 1, 3, and 5 pm
Sunday, December 14 at 1, 3, and 5 pm

BalletNova's Fredgren Theater
3443 Carlin Springs Road
Falls Church, VA

Tickets

$15 Children (12 and under)

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2026 Spring Petites

May 16, 2026 to May 16, 2026

More information coming soon!

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2026 Spring Ballet

May 30, 2026 to May 31, 2026

Details coming soon!

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