2025 Winter Showcase with the students of Minnesota Dance Theatre 

Enjoy an exciting lineup of new works by renowned Minneapolis choreographers, Darrius Strong, Elayna Waxse, and Kerry Parker, showcasing the vibrant creativity and talent that define our local dance community. 

Join Minnesota’s oldest ballet school this holiday season by celebrating its talented students, ages 4–18, alongside acclaimed guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, Brady Farrar and Sylvie Squires, in The Nutcracker’s Grand Pas de Deux. 
 
Minnesota Dance Theatre’s 2025 Winter Showcase invites you to experience pieces from The Nutcracker like never before, featuring a breathtaking new Snow Scene choreographed by Brady Farrar (American Ballet Theatre), the timeless Sugar Plum Fairy variation, and ending in the iconic Grand Pas de Deux. 
 
Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of artistry, tradition, and holiday spirit. 
 
Date: Saturday, November 22 
Time: Doors at 6 p.m. 
Location: The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East Exchange Street, St. Paul, MN, 55101 
Purchase tickets: 2025 Winter Showcase with the students of Minnesota Dance Theatre  

This Cultural Districts Art Fund program activity is funded in part, by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department in the City of Minneapolis.