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Experience The Magic Of The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky's fully-staged ballet with symphony orchestra

performed by Yoko's Dance Performing Arts Academy & Fremont Opera Orchestra conducted by David Sloss

This Holiday Season, Yoko’s Dance and Performing Arts Academy is proud to present its 12th annual production of the complete Nutcracker Ballet as part of the Smith Center Season of the Arts. This will be a fully-staged ballet with scenery, costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s incomparable music performed by the Fremont Opera Orchestra, conducted by David Sloss. This is a much anticipated holiday treat for adults and children alike. Over 100 dancers between the ages of 5 and 18 will perform, a wonderful mix of talented ballerinas and adorable children.

In addition, a number of prominent politicians from Fremont will be featured in the party scene. California Senator Bob Wieckowski will play the role of Uncle Drosselmeier. Also lending their performing talents to this production will be Fremont’s Mayor Bill Harrison, Vice Mayor Lily Mei, Fremont City Council member Vinnie Bacon and former City Council member Steve Cho. Performances will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be at the Gary Soren Smith Theater at Ohlone College.

For tickets visit
www.smithcenter.com
or call (510) 659-6031.

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