Kenyan version of ‘The Nutcracker’ set for its 11th run, extends to the Coast
This year's production brings together more than 175 dancers representing 25 nationalities, ranging from young children taking their first steps on stage to advanced teenage dancers performing some of classical ballet's most demanding roles. The post Kenyan version of ‘The Nutcracker’ set for its 11th run, extends to the Coast appeared first on KBC Digital .
After a sold-out 10th anniversary season, Dance Centre Kenya's cherished production of The Nutcracker is set to return on November 20th for its 11th season. This year, the show is extending its reach to Mombasa and Diani. The Nutcracker, first performed in 1892, has become a cherished holiday tradition in Nairobi, bringing families together to experience the magic of classical ballet and live orchestral music.
This year's production features over 175 dancers representing 25 nationalities, many of whom are young children and advanced teenagers performing demanding roles. Ten scholarship dancers will also join the production's historic first tour to the Coast. Dance Centre Kenya's founder and artistic director, Cooper Rust, emphasizes that ballet is about passion, talent, and dedication, not fitting a certain mould.
The production's Dance Centre Kenya Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's score live, providing a unique experience for dancers and audiences alike. Each year, the organization provides 500 free tickets to children from disadvantaged communities in Nairobi, having reached over 4,000 children since the program's inception. Tickets are now available for the event.
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