’Twas the Night Before Christmas A Delightful One-Hour Holiday Ballet

CARE Ballet - the Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble - kicks off the holiday season with its signature production for the whole family ’ Twas the Night Before Christmas Thanksgiving weekend, November 28, 29 and 30. The beloved Clement Moore poem is brought to life with original choreography by Judith Genson-Wadsworth with mischievous mice, dancing stockings, prancing reindeer and falling snowflakes before Santa is heard arriving on the rooftop.

Opening with an original score adapted from “We Need A Little Christmas” by local composer Kayle Clements, more than 60 dancers will take the stage at East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center. This ballet is holiday magic for all ages at the affordable price of $15 for students and $20 for adults. CARE Ballet continues to delight families with this familiar holiday story. Festive sets, holiday music, beautiful costumes, artful dancers and a one-hour performance, this is the perfect way to introduce children to stories told through ballet. Tickets are available at careballet.org or at the door on performance days. For Group sales, email boxoffice@careballet.org .