SAN MATEO, CA, November 02, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Peninsula Youth Ballet (PYB) proudly announces its 2015 production of a classic, The Nutcracker. Adding magic to the holiday season, Clara and her Prince will take you on a captivating journey through a Snow Forest and a Water Kingdom before reaching the Land of Sweets.
Timeless characters and visually stimulating choreography, costumes and set design have been enchanting audiences for two decades and have made PYB's Nutcracker one of the most entertaining performances offered on the Peninsula.
Ballet companies throughout the world present The Nutcracker each holiday season. Peninsula Youth Ballet's history of successful, entertaining Nutcracker performances is the result of its dedicated Artistic Director, Ayako Takahashi. Her artistic vision, technical insight, and passion for telling stories through dance, result in captivating performances that entertain and engage audiences. Professional dancers are invited to perform with PYB's own talented dancers, combining professional and pre-professional experience to enrich its productions.
Since PYB's first Nutcracker production in 1994, Ayako has refined each scene, incorporating changes to make each year's performance a fresh, new and amazing experience you don't want to miss.
Begin your Holiday Season with the beauty and enchantment of our classic, magical Nutcracker! Purchase a ticket to stay for Clara's Tea Party - matinees only! Meet "Sugar Plum Kingdom" characters, relax with sweet treats, take a photo with a favorite character, and receive a surprise gift.
Who: Peninsula Youth Ballet
What: A ballet performance of The Nutcracker
Where: San Mateo Performing Arts Center
When: November 28, 2015 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
November 29, 2015 2:00 pm
Ticket Prices: Start at $45.00 (Child, Youth & Sr. Discounts Available)
Clara's Tea Party: $10.00 per person
Discounts available for groups 650-631-3767
Info and Tickets: Online at www.pyb.org or call 800-595-4849
The Peninsula Youth Ballet was founded in 1979. It is a non-profit organization, whose goals are to bring attention to young dancers and to promote an interest in the art of ballet and dance within the local community. Under Ayako Takahashi's direction, PYB has provided dancers the opportunity to improve their artistic talents and stage presentation in a professional pre-professional environment.
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