(September 25, 2007 – Corpus Christi, TX) The Corpus Christi Ballet, South Texas’ Most Prestigious Ballet Company, announces that tickets are on sale for its much anticipated performances of “The Nutcracker.” Featuring a live orchestra and professional dancers, along with over 150 local dancers and actors, “The Nutcracker” is the perfect beginning to the holiday season, sweeping you and your family into the beauty, tradition, and artistry of one young girl’s story as she is taken by her imagination into a world of toy soldiers, dolls, cannon blasts and tempting sweets. From the performances of our professional dancers from Russia and the United States, to the exquisite costumes and sets, to the lush score conducted by William Reber and played by our own Corpus Christi Ballet Orchestra, this holiday classic comes to life on December 15^th and 16^th at American Bank Center Selena Auditorium. Tickets are $11.50 - $31.50 and go on sale Wednesday, September 26^th at 10:00am. Tickets can be purchased at the American Bank Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (361) 881-8499. For group discount information, call (361) 826-4759.

 

Corpus Christi Ballet is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing outstanding professional ballet productions for the South Texas community. Corpus Christi Ballet has educated, entertained and enthralled audiences with performances that have made South Texas culturally rich. The organization realizes creative expression enhances the quality of our lives and continues its artistic growth, supports the educational resources in the community, and continues to remain committed by presenting performances of the highest quality.

 

Corpus Christi Ballet plays a major part in dance education throughout the city, with its premiere and innovative program, balletWorks for KIDS, which includes lecture demonstrations, Children’s Spotlight on Ballet and performances at American Bank Center Selena Auditorium featuring highlights of current public performances for area schools of the Coastal Bend.

 

Corpus Christi Ballet is an honor company with Regional Dance America, and is proud to represent Corpus Christi throughout the Southwestern United States. The company participates in the Southwestern Regional Ballet Festival and National Ballet Festival. This past year the Company traveled to Pittsburgh to dance at the National Ballet Festival.

 

The 2007-2008 seasons’ production of The Nutcracker will mark 34 years of continuous performances of Corpus Christi Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

 

American Bank Center is Corpus Christi’s premier event center, providing unprecedented guest experiences. For more information on upcoming events, visit us online at www.americanbankcenter.com.