Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present three public performances of “The Nutcracker” at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and at 2 p.m.  Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Ticket prices range from $10 to $15 for children and $20 to $25 for adults and may be purchased at orcba.org or at the door. A shortened “school show” will be performed for school, church, and senior center field trip groups during school hours on Friday, Nov. 22. Tickets for the school show are $5 and can be reserved at orcba.org.  

ORCBA’s production of “The Nutcracker” features local dance students, ages 6 and up, from area dance studios. Professional dancers Francisco Aguilar (Snow King and Cavalier) and Anna Kate Jones (Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy) will perform during the 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday shows.  

ORCBA is currently in its 61st season, according to a news release. Its mission is to stimulate a wider appreciation of dance, develop local dance talent, and bring quality ballet performances to Oak Ridge, Knoxville, and the surrounding communities. To learn more about Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, a 501 c-3 non-profit organization, visit orcba.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram.