Each year, the Sacramento Ballet presents captivating matinee performances of Nutcracker exclusively for students, immersing them in the enchanting world of ballet during regular school hours. The theater comes alive with the buzz of young audiences, and the moment the music begins, the excitement is palpable!

These special performances are open to public, private, charter, and home school groups, offering a unique opportunity for students to experience the magic of ballet. Please note that groups must have 25 or more students to qualify.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30 am- SOLD OUT

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30 am – SOLD OUT

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
1301 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

The main entrance is on L Street.

To request tickets, click on the button below and complete the google form in its entirety at the link below. After you have filled out and submitted your request, we will contact you within 2 weeks to acknowledge our receipt of your request and to collect payment. By submitting this form, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree to the terms listed below.

Terms:
  • There is a $10 fee to process the order.
  • Group minimum is 25.
  • Each group needs to have a contact person who is responsible to distribute all of their tickets before the performance date.  All attendees must have a ticket to enter the lobby.
  • If the total amount due is not paid on or prior to Friday, November 15, 2024, your place on the list will be lost and we will not be able to guarantee availability.
  • Group members should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to curtain time.  If attendees are late, we might not be able to seat them right away.
  • No tickets will be issued until payment in full is received.
  • Please be sure to have enough chaperones to adequately supervise your students.
  • If you need to add tickets to your order after you have booked your group, we cannot guarantee they will be seated in the same area of the theater.
  • There will be no refunds or exchanges for anyone in the group.

SOLD OUT

We will invoice you the total within 2 weeks of completing the ticket form.

Payment in full is due by the Friday November 15, 2024.

Seats are not reserved until payment is made in full.

Payments can be completed by check or credit card.

We want everyone to enjoy their magical experience at the ballet.  We encourage you to use the following guidelines as a teaching tool for good behavior at the performance.

No late seating:  Please arrive early to allow time for parking and entering the theater. Once the performance has begun, we will not interrupt the performance by opening the doors to the seating area.

No food or drink may be brought into the theatre:  No outside food or drink is allowed in the theater.

No electronic or recording devices of any kind:  

All performance elements are protected by copyright, taking photographs or making a recording of any kind is prohibited by law.

Please Note: The dancers use a red light at the back of the theater to help them turn.  They focus on this light (called “spotting”) to help keep them from getting dizzy.  A camera flash, cell phone light or video light could confuse the dancers and possibly cause them to fall and get injured.  

Stay in your seat:  Once the performance has begun, no child is allowed in the lobby without an adult.

Please note: you will not be allowed back into the seating area of the theater if you leave your seat. Patrons will be allowed to return to their seats at the intermission or when the performance has ended.

No talking:  We would like everyone to appreciate the performance and not be distracted.

Applause:  Show your appreciation with thunderous applause.  Do not scream.  If you wish to express your enthusiasm with words, it is appropriate to yell “Brava!” for the ballerina and “Bravo!” for the male dancer.

No throwing of objects of any kind:  It is distracting to your fellow audience members and especially to the dancers on stage.

Adults are requested to remove disruptive children:  Students may be asked to leave the theater for inappropriate behavior. Please keep your feet off of the seat in front of you.  

Turn off your cell phones and ENJOY THE SHOW!