Goh Ballet Tickets

The Goh Ballet is a school. Its Nutcracker is basically the school Christmas pageant. I got collared to attend with some relatives because a cousin was in the cast. Two adults and a senior for good seats totalling $300. The cousin was on stage in an important background role for about 90 seconds, and in the finale for about 15 s before being hidden from view by the rest of the cast. The Nutcracker is a ballet for those who don't know (or like) ballet. If you only go to one in your life, I don't think this is the production you want, though. You probably want the Ballet BC one down the street. The one with experienced and professional dancers. There are a lot of children in the Goh production, and many of them don't even have the discipline to march in step, let alone dance in synchronization. There are also adult cast members in all the important roles. The crucial exception was the young girl playing Clara. Grace, poise and discipline were there. Her choreography was not taxing, but what she was given, she did very well. She was entirely convincing as a dreamy little girl on a magical voyage. The orchestra was professional and good. The sound board techs let a triangle get loud and distracting at one point. A pair from a major Chinese ballet company danced as the Snow King and Queen, and later in the Spanish Dance. I suppose that they were fine, but I was unmoved. The Arabian Dance was a highlight - a splendid example of the less-is-more approach to entertainment. The Sugarplum Fairy and her King (Prince?) were very good and athletic dancers. It was traditional ballet, and I enjoyed it, even though I don't generally care for ballet. The dancer in the title role... uninspiring. So, next year, if your maiden aunt asks you to take her to the Goh Nutcracker, agree if one of the following is true: 1. There is a child in tha cast who you know well and like. 2. You are willing to part with $100 a seat to give financial and moral support to ballet education in Vancouver.

The Nutcracker is such a beautiful old classic, that it takes great effort to bore adults and provide few awe inspiring moments for small children for this introduction to classical ballet. The sets were very dull, the costumes so badly fitted for the dancers in the ballroom scene. The music lovely as usual but the ballet a total disaster that needs major overhaul for the prices they are are charging.

Loved this show. Took my young son and expected him to pester me to leave, but he was enthralled the whole time. More than a ballet, this is a super show and we will be back every year for a new family tradition.

Our Nutcracker experience with Goh Ballet for the past two years has been amazing and this has quickly become our family’s X’mas holiday tradition! It’s so wonderful seeing all these talented young dancers perform on stage and every year we are so impressed with their stunning costumes, beautiful stage sceneries and live musical accompaniment! Can't wait to see the show again this December!!

Very professional production! Gorgeous costumes and talented dancers from all ages. The whole show brings out the holiday cheers with family, magic, and charm. A truly marvelous experience. Highly recommended for families to have as a holiday tradition.

Can't wait to buy tickets again for this show! This is the best Nutcracker I have seen and I am so happy we finally have one in Vancouver!

We went to see Goh Ballet's The Nutcracker in 2016 and it was amazing! Professional dancing, beautiful sets and costumes, live orchestra and choir, it was such a treat and perfect during the holidays. Goh brought Principal Dancers from Pacific Northwest Ballet to dance the Sugar Plum and Cavalier Prince roles (Sugar Plum Fairy Elizabeth Murphy is wonderful and we took a special trip down to Seattle in March to see her perform again!). The Snow Pas de Deux with Ballet Manila Principal Dancers was so emotive and passionate it is so rare to have such ballet artistry presented in Vancouver. We will definitely be continuing the tradition with the family next year! Loveee it!

This was the poorest Nutcracker I have seen. Too many kids, at best average dancers, and choreography to suit their 'skills'.

Bravo! Amazing production of the Nutcracker. Look forward to going again next year.

Thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Beautiful dancers, music, and costumes! A bit long, but the second half was worth it all!

Couldn't have ask for more!! Absolutely beautiful production!!

It was very colorful. It was very professional. I loved the kids, so cute!

My first show at the centre viewing very good really enjoyed the ballet goh dancers were very good due to injury main dancers not available but subs were outstanding

Wonderful Christmas show, this is our third year attending and each year it has exceeded the previous year.

The show was fine but to pay that much money for tickets and not see dancers at the caliber promised in the advertising was pretty disappointing. I would never have paid that much had I known I wasn't seeing dancers from the national ballet. Ever. I understand "injuries" happen, but I certainly feel I didn't get what I paid for.

The play was great! However I went last year and that was better. The costumes were more elaborate. Also the solo dance of the diff countries was longer and more enjoyable!

The ballet was magical, the costumes were spectacular, the dancing was outstanding. For anyone who enjoys dance and needs a dance fix you must go see this s production. I left with a big smile on my face and Surat plum fairies dancing in my head.

An excellent showcase of the work of our local artist. Beautifull costumes, choreography and work

Charming and splendid performance. Would like to make it an annual tradition.

Excellent performance, the dancers were amazing. The sets & colors were beautiful, especially the winter scene. So much fun watching the little ones jump around in their lamb costumes.