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The Nutcracker Education Experience - Florida Dance Theatre

2023Sat02Dec3:00 pmSat4:00 pmFeaturedThe Nutcracker Education Experience - Florida Dance Theatre3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lakeland - Rochelle School of the Arts, 1501 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805CATEGORY:Music, Theater + Live PerformancesPRICE RANGE:$5 - $10 per person

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The Nutcracker Education Experience is a collaborative effort between Florida Dance Theatre, Polk County Schools, and community members to provide students with an immersive dance program centered around The Nutcracker ballet. This program aims to enhance students’ dance skills, provide unique mentorship opportunities, promote health and wellness through dance, and culminate in live performances alongside FDT’s professional company.

For our 30th anniversary season of performances, we are featuring students of Rochelle School of The Arts and Crystal Lake Elementary School.

Rochelle School of the Arts – Special one-hour performances
Saturday, December 2nd – 3 pm and 7:30 pm
Tickets: $8 for everyone; Free with valid Polk County School ID
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ADDITIONAL FDT NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCES:
The full-length Nutcracker, presented by Florida Dance Theatre will be held December 15 at Florida Southern College Branscomb Auditorium. This timeless holiday classic is not to be missed. 
Friday, December 15 at 3pm and 7:30pm
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TIME

December 2, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

EVENT LOCATION

Lakeland - Rochelle School of the Arts

1501 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805

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PRICE

$0 – $8

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