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Aurinko Ballet, 14678 State Road 23, Granger, IN (2025)

12/16/2024

A standing ovation for our Aurinko Ballet family! 🎭✨

Thank you to everyone who attended our Contemporary Nutcracker at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center this past Saturday—you made it a truly magical day! Watching our dancers shine in two incredible performances was nothing short of mesmerizing, and we couldn’t be more proud of them! 💃

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated company members and supportive parents for making the event a success. 💖

And guess what? We’re already counting down to our next performance, Aurinko Ballet: Cinderella & Repertory!

🗓️ When: Saturday, February 22, 2025
📍 Where: The Lerner Theatre
🌟 Act 1 - A magical reimagining of Cinderella
🌟 Act 2 - Stunning contemporary ballet and modern dance

🎟️ Tickets are now available! Grab them here 👉bit.ly/rep2025

12/12/2024

Don’t miss our unique, family-friendly take on the Nutcracker! Instead of the usual Tchaikovsky music, we’ve got a modern twist!

Step into the shoes of Klara, a homeless girl living in our bustling world, and see how a simple Nutcracker doll can change a life forever.

With a sprinkle of magic ✨ from Drosselmeyer, Klara shows us how a little kindness can go a long way. She finds a new family with the Sugar Plum Fairy 🧚 and the Prince, and teaches us that everyone is special.

Mark your calendars for this Saturday! ⏰ Showtimes are at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM - don’t be late! We’ll see you at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 🩰

🎟️ bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

12/10/2024

Our Aurinko Ballet dancers have been working tirelessly to bring you three unforgettable performances this holiday season! But don’t worry—they’ve still found time for some fun, laughter, and a little magic. 🎭💃

Take a sneak peek at these behind-the-scenes moments! 📸

With one show down, there are TWO MORE TO GO! Don’t miss your chance to catch this holiday classic LIVE. Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now 🎟️ bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

🗓️ This Saturday

⏰ Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM

📍 DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

12/09/2024

Join us as Klara dreams of a world filled with enchanted battles, dancing snowflakes, graceful fairies, and waltzing flowers. 🌟 Follow the Nutcracker-turned-Prince and Klara to the stunning kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, where the celebration awaits! 💃🩰

🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

⏰ Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM

📍 Location: DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

👑 Don’t miss your chance to experience this heartwarming holiday tradition! Grab your tickets now 👉 bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

12/07/2024

ONE WEEK! 🎄✨ Until Aurinko Ballet’s The Nutcracker graces the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center for ONE DAY ONLY—December 14th at 3 PM & 7:30 PM.

Discover how even the smallest kindness can change the world through dazzling performances and a heartfelt story.

Seats are filling fast—grab one of the few remaining tickets now! 🎟️ Visit bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

12/06/2024

✨ Limited Tickets Remaining! ✨

Don’t miss your chance to experience Aurinko Ballet’s Contemporary Nutcracker, a magical reimagining of a timeless tale! 🌟

Get ready to be captivated by dances from around the world, including China, Spain, and India, as well as a heartwarming story of courage and kindness.💃✨

🗓️ Saturday, December 14, 2024
⏰ Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
📍 DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Grab your tickets now 👉 bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

Don’t wait—this is your last chance to catch these incredible performances! ⏳🏃‍♀️

12/05/2024

Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy! 🧚🏼

In Aurinko Ballet’s Contemporary Nutcracker Klara is magically transported to visit the Sugar Plum Fairy and her kingdom.

She embodies joy, sweetness, and the magic of Christmas through her elegant dancing. Her role is a symbol of pure happiness and wonder, making her a beloved and iconic figure in our ballet.

Don’t miss your chance to see the Sugar Plum Fairy and our other memorable dancers live!

📅 Saturday, December 14, 2024
🕒 Shows at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
📍 DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
🎟️ bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

12/04/2024

✨ Behind the scenes at Aurinko Ballet ✨

Our dancers and creative team have worked tirelessly for months to bring our Contemporary Nutcracker to life! A fresh, heartfelt take on this holiday classic awaits you.

🎭 When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
🕒 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
📍 Where: DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at the University of Notre Dame

This family-friendly performance is the perfect way to celebrate the season, from waltzing flowers to international dances. 🌟

🎟 Tickets are selling fast—grab yours now! → bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

12/03/2024

✨ Meet Klara! ✨

This holiday season, take a magical journey with Klara, a homeless girl who discovers the power of kindness and courage. 💕

When Herr Drosselmeyer gives her a broken Nutcracker doll, Klara is whisked into a dreamlike world where she faces the fierce Mouse Queen and learns that even the smallest act of compassion can spark change.

Join us at the Patricia George Decio Theatre at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at either 3:00 PM or 7:30 PM to experience this heartwarming holiday tale.

🎟 Don’t wait—grab your tickets now bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

12/02/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Aurinko Ballet’s first performance of our contemporary take on The Nutcracker this past Saturday at The Lerner Theatre! ✨

It was such a magical experience spending Thanksgiving weekend with all of you. A huge shoutout to our incredible dancers for their grace, confidence, and breathtaking performances! 💃🩰

Missed it? Don’t worry! We have two more performances on Saturday, December 14th, at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at the University of Notre Dame 🎭

Bring the whole family and join us for a night of joy, artistry, and holiday spirit! 🎄 bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

11/29/2024

✨🩰TOMORROW!!✨🩰

Join us at The Lerner Theatre at 3pm for our Contemporary Nutcracker performance!

This magical, family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. 🌟 Watch Klara’s inspiring story unfold as she reminds us all that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 🌎❤️

📅 When: Saturday, November 30th, 3pm

📍 Where: The Lerner Theatre

🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/aurinkonutcracker24

Start a new holiday tradition with us—we can’t wait to see you there! 💃🎄

11/25/2024

“Never be afraid to be a poppy in a field of daffodils.” – Michaela DePrince 🌟

for our talented Aurinko Ballet dancers as they prepare to dazzle the stage this Saturday, November 30th at 3pm at The Lerner Theatre!

One day only, one magical performance of The Nutcracker you won’t want to miss!

🎟 Get your tickets now! bit.ly/aurinkonutcracker24

11/23/2024

ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN! Until you can step into a magical world with our reimagined take on The Nutcracker—a heartwarming, family-friendly performance perfect for all ages at The Lerner Theatre at 3:00 pm! ✨🩰✨

Experience the epic Mouse Queen battle, the Nutcracker’s transformation into a prince, and Klara’s breathtaking visit to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s dazzling kingdom.

Along the way, you’ll be enchanted by glittering snowflakes, elegant fairies, waltzing flowers, and vibrant dances from China, Spain, India, and beyond. And yes—the Sugar Plum Fairy herself takes to the stage in a captivating performance!

Get your tickets! 🎟 bit.ly/aurinkonutcracker24

11/21/2024

🎭✨ Sneak Peek Alert! ✨🎭

Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the Aurinko Ballet dancers rehearsing for our Contemporary Nutcracker! Our spin on this holiday classic is like nothing you’ve seen before, and tickets are flying fast!

Join us at The Lerner Theatre on November 30th at 3 PM for a magical performance that transports you to fantastical realms with Klara and the Nutcracker. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable holiday experience—secure your seats now!

🎟️ Grab your tickets here ➡️ bit.ly/aurinkonutcracker24

11/18/2024

“Dance is the movement of the universe concentrated in an individual.” – Isadora Duncan 🌌💃

We’re counting down the days until our first Nutcracker performance with .c.dance!

This season, she takes on a new role as the Children of the Kingdom Soloist. Who’s ready to see her and our other talented dancers light up the stage?

🗓️ Performance at 3 PM on 11.30.24 The Lerner Theatre 🎭 Grab your tickets now! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/aurinkonutcracker24

11/11/2024

Experience the magic of the holiday season with an enchanting twist! Join us on November 30th at 3 pm at The Lerner Theatre for a heartwarming performance of the Nutcracker like you’ve never seen before! ✨

In our reimagined story, follow Klara, a homeless girl in today’s bustling world, as she discovers the power of kindness through a magical adventure.

From the mesmerizing battle with the Mouse Queen 🐭👑to celebrating with the Sugar Plum Fairy 🧚 and dances from around the globe, Klara’s story reminds us that everyone is special, regardless of their circumstances.

Bring the whole family and create a new holiday tradition with us! 🎄🎟 bit.ly/aurinkonutcracker24

11/09/2024

✨ Experience the magic of a new holiday tradition! ✨

Join us for a heartwarming, family-friendly performance of The Nutcracker like you’ve never seen before. Follow Klara, a homeless girl in our modern world, as she discovers the magic of kindness with a broken Nutcracker doll and journeys through a dreamscape filled with dancing snowflakes, fairies, and flowers.

This enchanting production celebrates diversity with dances from China, Spain, India, and beyond, showing that everyone is special, no matter how different they may seem.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

📍 Venue: Patricia George Decio Theatre | DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

🕒 Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Don’t miss out on this unique twist on a classic tale! Purchase tickets TODAY! 🎟️ bit.ly/notredamenutcracker

10/30/2024

ONE MONTH COUNTDOWN! To Aurinko Ballet’s Contemporary Nutcracker The Lerner Theatre - attend the performance on Saturday, November 30th at 3 pm! Join us with a new tradition to celebrate the holiday season! ✨🩰

Don’t miss this family-friendly performance for all ages. Our version of the Nutcracker does not use the traditional Tchaikovsky score, yet the storylines are similar 🎭

Imagine a different picture—one we face daily: busy streets bustling with shoppers talking on their cell phones, joggers hurrying from one place to the next, and, amid the chaos, a girl left homeless and destitute on the bitter winter streets.

This emotional experience will influence you to love your neighbors and to understand the true meaning of the holidays because, in the end, “only kindness matters. ✨🎄✨🎄

Visit this link to purchase tickets👆 bit.ly/aurinkonutcracker24

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