The Nutcracker Ballet

Graphic of a Christmas tree made up of Nutcracker Ballet characters with text that reads "RDP presents the Nutcracker Ballet"

Experience the Magic!

A Christmas Eve Party and Toy Soldiers battle Rats to break an evil spell. Enjoy a journey to a far-off land of Waltzing Flowers, a Sugar Plum Fairy, Angels on Gossamer Wings and Sweets from around the world.    

Each year, Red Deer Polytechnic continues its magical holiday tradition by presenting Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet through several performances in December.

Join us this December as these young dancers from across central Alberta entertain you. Nothing brings the magic of the holiday season to life better than the world’s favorite ballet.  

2024 Performance Dates 

MatineeThursday, December 12
MatineeFriday, December 13
EveningFriday, December 13
MatineeSaturday, December 14
EveningSaturday, December 14
MatineeSunday, December 15

Please note that video and flash photography is not permitted during performances.  

Be a part of the Magic!

The Nutcracker Ballet Program

Join our team of dancers as you step into the enchanted world of Nutcracker and learn the steps to this famous ballet whilst meeting new friends, developing your dancing skills and performing to your family, friends and the Red Deer community on the main stage at Red Deer Polytechnic this Christmas.   

We invite dancers from age 4 through 18 with some dance experience to join our Nutcracker troop under the professional instruction of Tania Strader who has choreographed and directed this production for many years. 

About the event
Thursday, Dec 12 | 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Friday, Dec 13 | 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Friday, Dec 13 | 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Saturday, Dec 14 | 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Saturday, Dec 14 | 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Sunday, Dec 15 | 1:00 - 3:30 pm
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