The Nutcracker Sweets

For the first time decades, the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will not present its annual production of The Nutcracker. But toes are still pointing, and the world of dance in Baton Rouge is as sweet as ever. In a series of three Zoom experiences, the organization is presenting The Nutcracker Sweets, which will allow children of every age to watch and learn choreography from the classic ballet, led by company dancers. The magic and beauty of the performance endures, with storytellers standing in to illuminate the gorgeous story and to demonstrate special holiday crafts and sweets to compliment little dancers' new skills. Each episode will also be accompanied by footage from the beloved Nutcracker: A Tale From the Bayou of years past. See the schedule below: 

November 15: "Cookies with Clara"—Clara will lead participants in dancing along with her at Stahbaum's holiday party, an experience made all the sweeter by a cookie-making demo using cookie packages from the Four Sisters Cake and Company. 

November 29: "Ballet and Bonbons"—Enter the Land of the Sweets! Spanish dancers and Bonbons will share their dancing secrets and will lead a craft for Spanish fans and bonbon necklaces while sharing chocolatey treats from Raw Sugar Toffee. 

December 13: "Sugar Plum Soirée"—Dancing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy herself, played by dancer Casey Dalton, will join participants in a memorable variation and a demonstration on crafting a pointe shoe. 

The series can be purchased in individual episodes or as a whole. If purchased in total, the entire treat and craft package can be picked up from November 9–13 from the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre office; if purchased individually, the treat and craft packages will be available the week prior to the event. 

Each episode begins at 2 pm. $125 for three part series; $45 for each individual event. batonrougeballet.org.