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Nutcracker at Oxnard Performing Arts Center

Written by KEYT Reporter

Story Created: Nov 18, 2011 at 6:44 PM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2011 at 3:10 PM PDT

Oxnard - Underprivileged children and their classmates got to see a holiday classic today.

It's another example of :What's Right" in our communities.

They enjoyed Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker ballet.

The non-profit Ventura County Ballet Company performed the first act for students from local areas including Ventura, Oxnard and Somis.

Student filled almost every seat in the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.

Ventura dancers performed alongside professionals from as far away as Russia.

The Nutcracker is being presented by the Ventura County Ballet Company (VCBC) on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way.

First performed in St. Petersburg, Russian in 1892, The Nutcracker has become a holiday classic for many, particularly children. Since 1998 the VCBC, under the direction of Co-Founder and Executive Director Kathleen Noblin, has presented the Nutcracker as a pre-professional and professional youth based production. The two-hour performance features lavish sets and costumes, and beautiful choreography by seasoned dancers.

"We are thrilled to bring this beautiful professional production to the residents of Ventura County," said Kathleen Noblin, executive director. "It's affordable, the entire family can participate, and most importantly, it lets people know that ballet is a beautiful art form available to everyone."

The Nutcracker
Presented by the Ventura County Ballet Company (VCBC)
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, California
805-486-2424

Saturday, November 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $9 (Balcony), $15 upper (Mezzanine) $23 (Orchestra) Discount Tickets are $10 children (10 and under) and $15 Seniors (65+) Special Group Rates upon Request

For tickets or more information about the VCBC production of The Nutcracker and the other Season 07-08 programs, call 805-653-2800 or email VCBCtickets @aol.com
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