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Sarasota Ballet School and Venice Symphony Partner for Nutcracker Groups Bring the Holiday Classic to Venice Contact Name: Sharyn Lonsdale Contact Email: slonsdale@thevenicesymphony.org Contact Phone Number: 941-207-8822 The Sarasota Ballet School in partnership with The Venice Symphony will present a stunning and spirited new version of the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker, December 9-10, 2022 at the Venice Performing Arts Center. The production will be performed by all sections of The Sarasota Ballet’s education programs; The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company, students from The Sarasota Ballet School, the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory, and Dance – The Next Generation. The ballet will be accompanied by the Venice Symphony orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and led by Conductor Joseph Caulkins. “We’re delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Venice Symphony on The Sarasota Ballet School's new production of a holiday treasure, The Nutcracker,” said Iain Webb, Director of The Sarasota Ballet. “We are looking forward to sharing the magic of ballet with our community. To bring the experience to audiences at the Venice Performing Arts Center is a treat.” The production will feature enchanting sets and breathtaking costumes created by internationally renowned ballet designer Peter Farmer. The production is directed by School faculty member, Risa Kaplowitz and is sponsored by Gulf Coast Community Foundation. “The Venice Symphony is looking forward to partnering with the prestigious Sarasota Ballet School to bring The Nutcracker to Venice," said Christine Kasten, President and CEO of The Venice Symphony. "We encourage our Symphony patrons and everyone in the community to experience this new and exciting collaboration and exhilarating production at a state-of-the-art setting." Christopher Hird, Education Director of The Sarasota Ballet, said “I am thrilled to launch this new partnership with The Venice Symphony. Having the opportunity to perform to live music is a real gift and will be a highlight of the year for our students. I look forward to The Nutcracker becoming an annual holiday tradition for the Venice community.” The Sarasota Ballet School and The Venice Symphony present The Nutcracker, December 9 at 7 pm and December 10 at 3 pm at the Venice Performing Arts Center, One Indian Ave., Venice. Tickets from $36 are available at the VPAC Box Office and at veniceperformingartscenter.com.