EDUCATIONal Performances
BALLET DES MOINES PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER: A SCHOOL SHOW SUITE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 10:30 AM | $3 PER STUDENT
Ideal for grades 3-6, Ballet Des Moines’ presentation of A Nutcracker Suite invites children to experience the tradition of The Nutcracker. This classical ballet and its iconic characters will come to life during this 80-minute performance.
Register your school below! Questions? Please contact Beau Kenyon, Ballet Des Moines Education & Outreach Director: beau@balletdesmoiens.org. We’d love to welcome you to the performance!
cross-cultural Storytelling
Each year CultureALL and Ballet Des Moines present an educational and vibrant multicultural performance, geared towards young audiences, grades 3-6, providing a foundation for a cross-cultural discussion about arts, culture, and heritage. Together we investigate different cultures through the lens of performing arts, storytelling, and cultural identity that is passed down through generational celebration. Classroom resources guide meaningful discussions with students before and after the performance, where students explore plot, character, theme, symbolism, history, traditions, and more through the lens of literary and performing arts.
Program Partners: CultureALL, PBS Learning Media, 4-H Youth Development, Oakridge Neighborhood Association, Burt Boys & Girls Club , Greater Des Moines School Districts, Greater Des Moines Public Library, Hoyt Sherman Place
