Overall Rating
4.6
By N.K.
Truly Magical!
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
Amazing performance throughout! Really brought Christmas spirit in all of us!
By AndyM
Lovely but safe
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
Enjoyed the presentation, and full of admiration for the efforts and artistry of the dancers. The Symphony Orchestra also showed their great talents. I just had a feeling the production played things somewhat safely. No surprises in this production. Thanks for all your efforts. Lots of reasons to say "aaww,"but not to say "wow."
By Oz
Great show, bad costumes
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
All the costumes, especially the female ones are bad. They didn’t look like they fit well, they all looked alike, and were very unimpressive. Otherwise, the show was great.
By Maggie
Nutcracker 2023
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
Act 2 was disappointingly bland. Instead of the familiar colour and celebration of different cultures and dance forms, it was just a series of classical dancers in pale costumes. I expected better from the Alberta Ballet.
By Darren
Simply magical!
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
The way the talent on stage and in the pit comes together is truly magical. Would definitely recommend for everybody!
By CindyR
Wonderful, As Always
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
I have been going to the Nutcracker for decades, and now I e started taking my granddaughter. It never disappoints. The music is lovely, and the Calgary Philharmonic is a treat! The costumes and settings are beautiful. The ballet is just the right length. Not too long and not too short.
By Janet
Wonderful
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
Alberta ballet are outstanding, their Nutcracker made me so proud to be an Albertan.
By Geojoey
Amazing
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
This was my first time to the Alberta Ballet performance of the Nutcracker, it was amazing, the costumes, the music, the sets and of course all the beautiful dancers. Well done to the Director and all the behind the scenes crew, beautiful work. I plan on coming again next year with my granddaughters.
By J.J
Disappointed
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
We went to the afternoon performance of the Nutcracker on Dec.16th. It was a huge disappointment. It was boring and dull. I have been to the ballet many times and was really looking forward to this performance. The dancers were certainly not at their best.
By Grandma
Beautiful performance
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
My grandchildren, 6 and 4 joined me attending the Nutcracker ballet this year. They were both totally entertained by the performance, including the orchestra (informing me of what instruments they heard). My older granddaughter loves the set changes. It was a memorable evening.
Alberta Ballet Artist Overview
Alberta Ballet thrills and inspires audiences with unparalleled productions. As a resident company of the Jubilee Auditorium, it reaches over 60,000 Albertans each year with performances in Calgary and Edmonton.
Alberta Ballet's standing company of artists are classically trained and renowned for wide-ranging versatility. These dancers come from across Canada and around the world. 40% of the troupe are alumni of Alberta Ballet School, Alberta Ballet's training division.
Alberta Ballet's mission is to ignite the curiosity and imagination of people in all communities across the province, championing their stories and experiences through dance training, creation and performances.
Alberta Ballet's new season is brimming with bold and daring productions to captivate your imagination! Featuring productions with vivid characters and grand adventures, Alberta Ballet is bringing artists, sets, music and storytelling from across the world. Alberta Ballet has also reached into its repertoire for some Alberta-infused interpretations. Several works include collaborations with today's most prolific choreographers. Productions include�Dona Peron,�The Sleeping Beauty,�The Nutcracker,�Hamlet,�Hansel & Gretel,�Der Wolf and the Rite of Spring.