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Fort Wayne Ballet Presents:

The Nutcracker

December

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA USA

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December

7:30 pm*

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December

2:00 pm*

Sat

December

7:30 pm*

Sun

December

2:00 pm*

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2024/2025 Season Tickets on Sale Now

Fort Wayne Ballet is bringing new works and beloved classics to new venues!

Season 68 Highlights:

2024

Director’s Choice 1 & 2: Enjoy intimate, in-studio performances showcasing FWB’s artistry and athleticism.
Don Quixote: Experience the heartwarming tale of chivalry and love inspired by Cervantes’ classic novel.
The Nutcracker: Celebrate the holidays with this cherished tradition, featuring vibrant costumes and Tchaikovsky’s iconic music.

2025

Love Notes: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a blend of classical and contemporary dance that embodies the essence of love.
Ballet Russe Reimagined: A three-part series honoring Serge Diaghilev’s influential Ballets Russes. World premieres of Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring plus, additional performances including Serenade by George Balanchine, and Fancy-Free by Jerome Robbins.

Don’t miss out on this spectacular season!

Upcoming Performance

December 6-8

The Nutcracker

Watch the Nutcracker Prince come to life and guide Clara through the sparkling blizzard of snowflakes to the Land of Sweets, where she is greeted by delightful dancing candies and treats. Fort Wayne Ballet’s professional company is joined by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

December 12 & 14

The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets

Embrace the joy of the holiday season as Fort Wayne Ballet brings the magic of the holidays to the stage! The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets captures the beloved story of The Nutcracker into a one hour family-friendly performance.

December 12 – Strauss Center for the Performing Arts | Kendallville, IN

December 14 – Defiance Community Auditorium | Defiance, OH

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Our Mission: Fort Wayne Ballet feeds the spirit and sparks the imagination through the highest caliber dance education, performance experiences, and community engagement. Indiana's leading professional ballet company, featuring dancers from the local community and around the world, showcases athletically demanding and aesthetically pleasing performances that reach the heart of the human experience. Meet the Dancers

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Join Fort Wayne Ballet this summer for fun ballet camps for your aspiring dancer or open adult classes for yourself! Fort Wayne Ballet offers summer classes for ages 3 years and up.

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What a great asset to the community! Not only are their professional dancers extremely talented, but FWB brings out the best in our youth and affords them the opportunity to showcase their talents as well!

John Key

This is the best ballet school in the Fort Wayne area. My daughters started ballet at age 3 and have since been to several ballet schools in different states. Fort Wayne Ballet is high in comparison to other large metro-city ballet companies we have had the privilege of attending. This academy is under the direction of Mrs. Karen Gibbons-Brown who is constantly seeking professionalism, respectfulness and anti-bullying atmosphere for her students. She is the perfect combination of kind and serious when addressing her students. We have been attending for a year and half now and I waited to review this company because I wanted to be accurate. I would highly recommend this institution if you have a child that loves ballet. The Fort Wayne Ballet will foster your child in a way that will grow their confidence and teach them safe and healthy ballet habits!

Leah

The Fort Wayne Ballet has been a positive part of my children's development. They have all learned discipline, grace, and responsibility while also learning the skills of dance. The instruction is world-class with teachers who care enough to challenge them. Although my daughters have stopped dancing, they grew from every performance and took away an appreciation for dance as an art form. My son continues to dance at Fort Wayne Ballet as a young adult and he has dreams of becoming a professional dancer. The training he has had at this wonderful dance academy is preparing him not just for a dance career but for success in life.

Linda

A real asset to the cultural landscape of the city! Wonderful performances that everyone, including folks with no dance background, can appreciate. Students seem to be enjoying themselves while being challenged. Great emphasis on the whole student, not just the dance techniques, but the commitment and dedication it takes to succeed in any arena.

Joan

Magic! So proud to have such talented artists and Indiana’s only professional ballet company here in Fort Wayne.

Colleen

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