Do you know how the Nutcracker came to be?  In this epic story ballet of love, adventure, and magic, discover the origin story of the Nutcracker.  Follow our heroine as she embarks on a magical adventure to save the love of her life.​

THE PRODUCTION-Your new holiday tradition!United Dance Company’s Extraordinary Nutcracker is the only narrated Nutcracker in New England specifically created for an audience of all ages. The 60 minute performance focuses on engaging storytelling, vivid dancing, and is sensory friendly for the best family experience possible!

ARTISTS-The United Dance Company is an inclusive dance company featuring artists who identify as having a disability and artists who don’t, united by their artistic excellence.

Accessibility-The Calderwood Pavilion is fully accessible. The Nancy and Edward Roberts Studio Theatre can accommodate up to four wheelchair seats, depending on the seating configuration. There are accessible restrooms on both levels of  The Huntington Calderwood. The Atelier 505 Parking Garage provides handicapped parking in close proximity to The Huntington Calderwood.

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• ​Sidewalk-level access available (no stairs)

• Accessible box office: a patron in a wheelchair can comfortably reach the vent to pass items back and forth, and to communicate via the microphone

• Wheelchair/accessible needs positions available (may include positions on the floor level as well as the upper gallery level, depending on seating configuration of production)

• Accessible restrooms are located on the Main and Mezz levels

• Elevator access to the upper level (when applicable)

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The Performance​-The performance is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet.

The majority of artists performing on stage are neurodiverse.

​1 hour 15 length including a 15 minute intermission

Pre-performance craft activities starting 30 minutes before the performance start

Holiday Market featuring products of artists with Down Syndrome.

• There are no black outs throughout the performance, the audience area will not be dark.

• There will be no use of flashing or strobe lights.

• Sound levels from the stage will be moderated to minimize loud noises.

• Some audience noise or talking may occur and is allowed.

• Audience members may return to their seats if they need to step out during the performance.

• Soothing devices will be allowed, fidget spinners and stress-balls are available in the lobby.

• Noise reducing earmuffs are available at the performance.

• Booster seats are available at the performance.

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