WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS FAMILY WORKSHOPS WITH AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
Saturday, November 10, 1pm - 2:30pm  &  3:00pm - 4:30pm
at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(B or Q to Prospect Park / 2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway)

On Saturday, November 10, bring your family to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for special children's workshops on American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker, which returns to BAM in Brooklyn this holiday season!  A teaching artist from ABT will share the beauty of dance amidst the natural beauty of the Garden.  Explore the world of The Nutcracker, including magical waltzing flowers and busy bumble bees, through special craft activities and basic ballet instruction.  Explore the world of The Nutcracker, including magical waltzing flowers and busy bumble bees, through basic ballet instruction and explore flowering plants with Brooklyn Botanic Garden educators.  No dance experience necessary – just bring comfortable shoes and good humor!  Dance attire is also welcome.  Event is for ages 5-12. This event is indoors and will take place rain or shine. 

Admission to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is FREE to members and children 12 and under.  
Adults: $10, Seniors (65 and over): $5, Students with a valid ID: $5

Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.  

Participants in the event may enter a drawing to win a free Family Four Pack of tickets to American Ballet Theatre’s upcoming performances of THE NUTCRACKER at BAM!

Magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s whimsical world return to BAM for the winter holidays in American Ballet Theatre’s acclaimed production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky.  Performed with a live orchestra, together with extraordinary sets and costumes by Tony Award-winner Richard Hudson (The Lion King), The Nutcracker is bound to be a treasured memory for years to come.  Tickets to American Ballet Theatre’s performances of The Nutcracker at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House (Dec. 7 – 16) can be purchased online at http://www.bam.org/nutcracker or by calling 718-636-4100.