Tye Chua Dance presents The Nutcracker 2026

Tye Chua Dance presents The Nutcracker 2026 Tickets are limited! Previous Nutcracker performances sold out quickly — advance purchase is strongly recommended. A beloved Kalamazoo holiday tradition returns to the stage! Join Tye Chua Dance, home of Kalamazoo Ballet™, for our 2026 production of The Nutcracker - a magical celebration of dance, music, and the wonder of the holiday season. Follow Clara as an extraordinary Christmas Eve carries her from a battle with the Mouse King into the sparkling Land of Sweets. Featuring the dancers of Tye Chua Dance alongside our advanced and company performers, this year’s production brings together beautiful classical choreography, dazzling costumes, and a cast of dancers from across our school - and all from the Kalamazoo community. 2026 Performances Saturday, December 5 — 2:00 PM Saturday, December 5 — 5:00 PM Sunday, December 6 — 2:00 PM 📍 The Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre at the Epic Center Kalamazoo, Michigan Our Nutcracker performances have sold out quickly in the past, so we strongly encourage purchasing tickets early. Whether this is your family’s annual tradition or your first visit to the Land of Sweets, we can’t wait to welcome you. Celebrate the season with Tye Chua Dance. ✨