Charlottesville Ballet - Carmina Burana

The Charlottesville Ballet presents its annual production of The Nutcracker. This classic holiday ballet, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, features the company's professional dancers alongside students from their academy. It's a traditional staging that brings the familiar story of Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Mouse King to life, known for its elegant choreography and festive sets. This matinee performance on Sunday, December 6, 2026, takes place at the Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center in Charlottesville, VA. The venue offers a comfortable theater setting suitable for a family outing. It's a good fit for anyone looking for a seasonal cultural event or introducing younger audiences to ballet.