The Nutcracker

Ballet

The Christmas classic that is Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker in an adaptation by the África Guzmán Dance Project in cooperation with the África
Guzmán Ballet School. África Guzmán Dance Project (AGDP) is a company of young dancers belonging to the professional programme who have a unique opportunity to train as versatile, multidisciplinary dancers focused on gaining professional and stage experience.

The story, set on Christmas Eve, follows Clara, a girl who is given a nutcracker as a present. That night, the toy comes to life and whisks her away to a magical world, where they confront the Mouse Queen and her army. After the battle, the Nutcracker, turned into a prince, takes Clara to the Land of Sweets, where she is received with a festival of dances. The piece culminates in a dream that reflects the magic and fantasy of Christmas.

Music by Peter Ilyich Chaikovsky (1840-1893) 

Director and choreographer: África Guzmán

Assistant choreographer: María Europa Guzmán

Stage space: María Guzmán Dance Project

Lighting design: Nicolás Fischtel

Video scene: Inés de la Iglesia

Costumes: Escuela de Ballet África Guzmán

Dancers: África Guzmán Dance Project y Escuela de Ballet África Guzmán

Performances
Friday 12, Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 December at 6pm
Saturdays 13 and 20 and Sunday 14 December 2025, at 12 noon and 5pm

Running time
1 hour 40 minutes

Suitable for all ages