Michigan Ballet Academy Presents…

The Nutcracker

at the East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center

Saturday, December 9:
1:00 PM performance
4:00 PM performance

Sunday, December 10:
1:00 PM performance
4:00 PM performance


This year every CHILD’s ticket comes with a special opportunity to meet the cast after the show! Your aspiring dancer will have the opportunity to take photos with the dancers in the lobby. Just find the “Photos” sign after the show!!


Michigan Ballet Academy and Deos Contemporary Ballet are proud to bring this wonderful show to East Grand Rapids this December! Featuring Michigan Ballet Academy students, community dance students, and professional dancers from Deos Contemporary Ballet, this performance of a holiday classic will bring season’s cheer to the entire family. Join Clara in her enchanting adventure with feisty mice, dancing bonbons, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the brave Nutcracker prince!


Clara and Friends Tea Party — Sunday, December 10 at East Grand Rapids High School

Please join us on Sunday, December 10th at 11:30 A.M for a tea party with Clara and friends at the East Grand Rapids High School. Enjoy a delicious lunch, special ballet-themed desserts, lemonade/tea, a beautiful craft activity, storytelling, photographs with the dancers in costume, a unique party favor for the children, and wonderful door prizes!

Tickets: $25


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Watch this video to learn how to apply your special discount passcode.

  • Yes! Tea party tickets may be purchased separately from show tickets. Tea party tickets are listed as an add-on item. To purchase them separately, go to the seat map and scroll down to the add-ons section. Select your number of adult and child tickets, put in your information, and checkout.