Photo by Pete Sosa
(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet proudly announces the successful opening weekend of its 30th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker, delighting audiences with breathtaking dancing, stunning new costumes, and heartwarming holiday magic. This milestone year marks three decades of tradition, community engagement, and world-class artistry brought to life on stage.
The weekend welcomed packed houses and enthusiastic applause as families, alumni, and longtime supporters gathered to celebrate this cherished holiday tradition. A highlight of the festivities was the pre-show workshop, which welcomed over 30 children, including local Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts who attended to earn badges, learn the story of The Nutcracker, and participate in themed activities. Their energy and excitement added an extra layer of joy to the opening celebrations. The Sugar Plum Fairy loved dancing with you!
Only One Weekend of Performances Remains - Audiences still have one final chance to experience this beloved production before the season ends.
Remaining performances include: Relaxed Children’s Matinee – Thursday, December 5 at 10:00am; Saturday, December 6 at 2:00pm; and Sunday, December 7 at 2:00pm. Performances take place at the Villa Victoria Theater (376 W Upper Ferry Rd.) in Ewing, New Jersey.
Tickets for the remaining shows and details on all events can be found here.
These performances are perfect for families, schools, and community members looking to enjoy a magical holiday outing! Roxey Ballet will continue to share The Nutcracker spirit throughout the community with special pop-up events:
* Storytime with the Sugar Plum Fairy – Somerville Library on December 8 from 6:30pm–7:30pm. Featuring an enchanting reading, photos, and interactive holiday fun. FREE event!
* Nutcracker Storytime Event at Old York Cellars on December 13 @ 2:00pm. A festive afternoon with wine, dance, and meet-and-greet opportunities with members of the cast. Click here for more information.
The Roxey Ballet began in 1995 as the Hunterdon Youth Ballet when professional dancers, Mark and Melissa Roxey, brought world-class professional dance training and performance opportunities to Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Mark and Melissa both had distinguished careers with American dance companies including The Joffrey Ballet, American Repertory Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, among others.
As the regional youth ballet company began to grow, the trustees of the Hunterdon County Youth Ballet changed its name to The Roxey Ballet Company, Inc to reflect its clear direction and development into an outstanding touring professional dance company with a superb roster of internationally recognized artists from all over the world. Today audiences enjoy more than 70 repertory works and a wide range of full-length ballets.
The company has performed extensively around the country including New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Washington DC for the 2008 Inauguration of President Obama. The company is currently experiencing a major transition in its life cycle and is committed to procuring high-quality artists and original repertory works from emerging and established choreographers.
The Roxey Ballet's typical season includes performances from September through June of each year, including a Fall main-stage concert, the holiday classic production of The Nutcracker, a Winter event, and Children's Classic Stories spring productions. The remainder of the season is spent conducting a variety of services and concerts, from educational performances, workshops, and residencies, to master classes and touring.
The Mill Ballet School is the official school of Roxey Ballet.
