Experience Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker like never before with this magical musical collaboration between Carillonneur Geert D’hollander and dancers from the Florida Dance Theater.
Enjoy seven musical selections from The Nutcracker as dancers from the Florida Dance Theater twirl and pirouette across the Sundial steps of The Singing Tower.

Please bring your own blanket or chair if you’d like to sit.

Event Date & Time
Saturday, December 9,2023 AND Sunday, December 10, 2023
3:00 p.m.

Location
The Singing Tower

Price Free for Bok Tower members / $20 non-members (includes admission) / $10 non-member children (ages 6-17). Children 5 and under are free.
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No registration required

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The Nutcracker Education Experience is a collaborative effort between Florida Dance Theatre, Polk County Schools, and community members to provide students with an immersive dance program centered around The Nutcracker ballet. This program aims to enhance students' dance skills, provide unique mentorship opportunities, promote health and wellness through dance, and culminate in live performances alongside FDT's professional company. For our 30th anniversary season of performances, we are featuring students of Crystal Lake Elementary School & Rochelle School for The Arts. Through the generous support of community members, tickets to these presentations are free to students of Polk County Schools and $8 for adult admission.

Performances:
Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 3pm & 7:30pm
Rochelle School for The Arts
1501 Martin Luther King Jr, Avenue
Lakeland, Fl 33805

​FDT's training academy students receive training in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz and more as they grow and expand their artistic palette in preparation for their annual Spring Academy Recital. We will be offering classes in Lakeland and Winter Haven for the 30th anniversary season.

Saturday, August 12, 2023
Time: 9am-12pm
Location:
Theatre Winter Haven
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd,
Winter Haven, Fl. 33880

Florida Dance Theatre's presentation of The Nutcracker returns to the Festival of Fine Arts at Branscomb Auditorium. Enjoy this holiday classic set to the iconic musical score of Tchaikovsky. Join Clara and The Nutcracker Prince as they battle The Mouse King and journey to the Land of The Sweets where they meet The Sugar Plum Fairy and a whole host of friends. This epic production is a timeless classic of the season and one you sure don't want to miss!

Prices: 
     $25 for adults
     $15 Children 13 and under (Under 5 free)

Join Florida Dance Theatre for an evening of dynamic dancing as they present The Golden Age of Jazz, an evening celebrating the smooth sounds of jazz through contemporary dance.
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When: Friday, October 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm
Where: Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium
Price:
     Adults $25
     Children $10 age 13 and under (Under 5 free)
     Seniors $15

Join us for an evening of exploring the intricacies of crafting the perfect cocktail and structuring dance. This event will be led by FDT Artistic Director and Red Door Bartender, Stefan Dolbashian.

When: Saturday, October 15 at 6:00 pm
Where: The Well, 114 East Parker St, Lakeland Florida 33801
Price:
     Single admission->$30
     Couple admission->$50


Tickets include food, beverage, and a small performance.