Dance Wisconsin, a Madison area pre-professional dance company, will present its 47th annual performance of The Nutcracker this holiday season on December 21st and 22nd at 2 p.m. in UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Union Theater. The shows will include over 100 performers ages seven through adult from southern/central Wisconsin, live music from the Dance Wisconsin orchestra, and the vocals of the Monona Grove High School Singers.

Join Clara at her family’s holiday party. When the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer arrives, she receives a special Nutcracker doll as a gift and magic ensues. The evening includes dancing toys, a battle with the Mouse King, and a journey through the Land of Sweets. Clara’s story is a timeless seasonal favorite for all ages. Dance Wisconsin alumnus Anthony Cannarella-Andersen returns as the Sugar Plum Cavalier. Dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy is Rachel Hutsell, former New York City Ballet dancer.