Berks Ballet Theatre will presents its 48th rendition of “The Nutcracker,” with accompaniment by the Reading Pops Orchestra, on Dec. 16 at 1 and 6 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 1 and 5 p.m. at Schaeffer Auditorium on the campus of Kutztown University.

Of the upcoming show, BBT Artistic Director, Kelly Barber said:

“The goal is to give the attendees the most opulent experience so that they return year after year. The performance will dazzle and mesmerize audiences and from the moment the curtain opens, everyone knows they are in for a sumptuous treat.”

Barber along with BBT’s Ballet Master and Resident Choreographer, Nathan Bland, have co-choreographed the ballet featuring 21 company dancers and 29 students from the company’s namesake, Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance.

“Our dancers have all learned new roles and take great pride in making them their own,” said Bland, adding, “The real joy comes in seeing the younger dancers take on ‘core’ roles for the first time, newly on pointe, and eager to perform.”

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