UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania will present “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The performance will feature guest artists Ruth Whitney of Festival Ballet Providence, Boyko Dossev of Boston Ballet, and Bradley Rhoton, a freelance professional dancer.

One of the holiday season’s oldest traditions, “The Nutcracker” whisks viewers away to a magical world in which toy soldiers come to life and snowflakes dance across the stage. The story follows Clara, guided by the Sugar Plum Fairy, on her journey through the Land of the Sweets while Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s traditional score echoes in the background.

The Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that houses a classical ballet school, a performing company, and the Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra. The school aims to encourage participation in the arts, nurture each student's potential for success, and inspire students to enjoy the arts throughout their lives.

Tickets are $25 for an adult, $20 for a senior citizen, and $10 for a student or child. For information about the ballet and ticketing, call 814-863-0255 or 800-ARTS-TIX.

Visit the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania for more information.