The Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble (BYDE), will present its 17th annual production of “The Nutcracker” on December 2, 3 and 4 at Barrington High School. This year’s cast will feature returning professional guest artists from River North Dance Chicago, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Southwest Florida Ballet, NoMi LaMaD Dance and Modern American Dance Company.
The heroine, Clara, will be performed by BYDE company members Becca May of Barrington Hills (Elgin Academy) and Alexandra Skopek of Barrington (BMS-Prairie). Additional Barrington Hills ballet students performing in this year’s production include Elizabeth Ballot, Julia Benkendorf, Francesca Bentley, Christina Fortsas, Emma Landenberger and Georgina Spence.
Performances are scheduled for Friday, December 3rd at 7 PM, Saturday the 4th at 2 and 7 PM, and Sunday the 5th at 2 PM. Ticket prices range from $28.00 for preferred seating to $15.00 for balcony seating and are on sale now at www.BYDE.org or by calling 847-382-6333. Discounted group rates (ten or more tickets) are available by calling, and reduced ticket prices are available to seniors and students.
The Nutcracker is made possible by The Roberts Family Foundation, The Benson Foundation, The Sanfilippo Family Foundation, The Duchossois Family Foundation, The LeMay family, Rose Packing Company, The DeMar Family Foundation, Barrington Junior Women’s Club, The Ijlewski Family Foundation, Buxton & Kasper and Barrington Bank & Trust, N.A. The 2011 BYDE Nutcracker is partially supported by a grant from The Illinois Arts Council.
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