A holiday favourite is making a return to Burnaby this Friday night.
Royal City Youth Ballet is presenting the 27th season of its Nutcracker ballet at Michael J. Fox Theatre on Friday, Dec. 4.
The production brings together a cast of talented young dancers from around the region, who travel all over the province to perform their holiday classic.
“A tradition for many families, the show delights all ages with its beautiful sets and extravagant costumes that illuminate the magic of the toy soldiers, Sugar Plum Fair and a growing Christmas tree,” a press release says.
Among the featured dancers is Burnaby’s own Kristian Arciaga, a 13-year-old Grade 8 student at St. Thomas More Collegiate who is returning for his 10th Nutcracker season.
He’s a dance student at the Northwest Academy of Performing Arts in New Westminster, where he studies ballet, musical theatre and hip hop. He also competes in wrestling and karate.
Kristian played the role of Fritz in the Royal City Youth Ballet Nutcracker for six years – this year, he’s being featured as the Nutcracker Prince. He’s also back in the party scene, as a squire and as a featured dancer in the Trepak.
The show is 7 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. Tickets are available through ticketsnw.ca, or see www.royalcityyouthballet.org for more information.
