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Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is Coming back to Regina!

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker returning to Calgary in 2013 overflows with a spectacular new "Dove of Peace," where 2 dancers become one stunning bird, inspired by the early works of Stanislov Vlasov, original choreographer and director of Moscow Ballet's inaugural Great Russian Nutcracker. The production also features a Christmas tree that grows to 7 stories tall; falling snow and Troika-styled sleigh escorted by Russian folk characters Ded Moroz (Father Christmas) and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden); towering hand-made silk puppets; 200 all new, lavish costumes; and 9 hand-painted backdrops, all set to Pyotr Tchaikovsky's complete Nutcracker Suite score.

For 21 years, Great Russian Nutcracker performances have featured the finest Russian ballerinas and danseurs. From former Bolshoi soloist Stanislov Vlasov and partner Lilia Sabitova (People's Artist of Russia) in 1993 to the classic Marina Alexandrova and Vitaly Zabelin in 1996; danseur and upstart choreographer Anatolie Emelianov and Honored Artist of Russia Tatiana Predenia in 2002; Varna IBC Gold Medalists Cristina and Alexei Terentiev in 2006; and award winning partners Karyna Shatkovskaya and Vladimir Tkachenko in 2011. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker celebrates 21 years of soaring holiday spirit!

"It's like being in a magical garden, with amazing dancers."
Kamloops This Week

The Conexus Arts Centre, originally the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, opened its doors in 1970; it was constructed in the late 1960s to commemorate Canada's centenary. The Centre hosts a variety of performing arts events and exhibitions, from music concerts to theater and dance productions to community events.