Arlington Theater's annual Nutcracker performance is always the highlight of the calendar! This year's production boasts a cast including professional guest artists, student dancers from the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet and the Santa Barbara Symphony all joining forces to create some real holiday magic for audiences spanning across the generations.

Seen by millions of dance fans worldwide, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico has traveled to more than 60 countries and regularly garners rave reviews with every new show they produce. The oldest celebrated dance company in Mexico, Ballet Folklorico was founded in 1952 by Amalia Hernandez, as her own personal ambition to rescue the 60+ dancing traditions of Mexico. They have created more than 40 productions since then, each highlighting the historical and cultural importance of Mexico's different regions.

International Ballet Stars bring you an eye-popping, theatrical, and wholly new ballet adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic Alice In Wonderland! The company's new production is created in partnership with world famous Brazilian visual artist Romero Britto, famed for his colorful pop-art style. So audiences can be guaranteed to witness stunning sets, costumes and all-round artistic beauty on this ballet jaunt down the rabbit hole! What's more, this sumptuous adaptation takes a novel approach with music, setting the tale to the glorious sounds of impressionist composer Claude Debussy, bringing a dreamy atmosphere to this wondrously mad ballet.

The glory of The Granada sings as State Street Ballet returns with its lavishly staged production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Rodney Gustafson. Featuring the talents of the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, professional artists and students from the State Street Ballet Academy, this festive treat is brimming with artistry and comedy, glittering sets and costumes, and is sure to fill you and your family with the holiday spirit!

Made up of a talented company of international artists and performers, the World Ballet Company's mission is to revive the dazzling art of grand ballet, with high production values, including glittering sets and costumes. Don't miss their wonderful version of the traditional festive ballet, coming to a venue near you this holiday season!

With over 50 dancers representing 10 countries, the World Ballet Company is committed to staging the world's most cherished ballets, retaining the grand style, costumes, and sets that help to make them magical experiences for everyone! With Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score and iconic choreography, there is no finer example than Swan Lake, presented by the company on tour.