(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Centenary Stage Company from December 19-21, 2025. An enchanting ballet and holiday favorite, The Nutcracker is a classic production for all ages.

This production features the talented young dancers of the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet, Warren County's only non-profit ballet company, alongside professional dancers from around the world.

Performances take place Friday, December 19 at 7:00pm; Saturday, December 20 at 12:00pm & 5:00pm; and Sunday, December 21 at 2:00pm.  Tickets are available for purchase online.  Centenary Stage Company is located at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

The New Jersey Civic Ballet has gained a reputation of exceptional artistry as they continue to strive towards making a tremendous impact on New Jersey Arts.  Their rendition of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker has delighted audiences in Northern New Jersey for the past 23 years.

The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet (NJCYB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing dance as an art form through education and professional performances while fostering individual growth and arts awareness.

As a nonprofit youth ballet company, NJCYB is committed to providing talented young dancers with world-class training, performance opportunities, and the chance to inspire the community through the art of dance. 

Located in Hackettstown, NJCYB is proud to be the only nonprofit ballet company in Warren County, dedicated to enriching our community through the beauty and discipline of classical ballet. As a nonprofit, they rely on the generosity of those who cherish the arts to help them fulfill their mission each year. Support from fans of the arts allows them to provide exceptional training, create breathtaking performances, and inspire the next generation of dancers.

Growing interest in the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet has initiated the expansion of the Company’s repertoire to include length ballets including Coppelia and Secret Garden as well as Peter and the Wolf, Finding Equilibrium, Carnival of the Animals, The Tales of Beatrix Potter, Hansel and Gretel, and more.