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Holidays Music & Theater Special Needs

Alma Dance Theater Nutcracker

December 14, 2019 - December 14, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Location

Elgin Community College Visual & Performing Arts Center

1700 Spartan Drive

Elgin, IL 60123-7193

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Description

This magical holiday performance will enchant and amaze audiences as Clara and her Nutcracker embark on a marvelous adventure to the Land of Sweets. The performance will feature former Cuban principal ballet dancers Daynelis Munoz and Daniel Sarabia, professional guest dancers from around the world, students from the Alma Dance School, and the children from the dance school's special needs program.

Event Cost: $25-$38.

Event Times: 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Additional Information

Website: https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/MobileTicketRequest?event=&eventId=1291537&presenter=ELGINCCARTS&tck=true&venue=&flow=mobile

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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