Donate - Urban Nutcracker

Access is at the heart of the Urban Nutcracker.

Urban Nutcracker brings together professional artists, local youth, and audiences from all backgrounds to experience a joyful fusion of classical ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and global dance styles.Through this production, young dancers from Greater Boston gain invaluable performance experience on a professional stage. These dancers reflect the vibrant diversity of Boston and many participate through scholarship opportunities, increasing access to high-quality arts education. But an arts education offers far more than technical training—it fosters empathy, collaboration, and leadership. When young people come together to interpret and embody a shared work of art, they learn to appreciate different perspectives and develop the tools to lead with understanding and confidence.

Especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving access to the arts has never been more critical. We depend on the generosity of donors to support our teen programs, a consistently underfunded area of arts education. Urban Nutcracker is an extraordinary achievement—not only in artistic scope, but in community impact. Your support helps ensure this uniquely inclusive holiday tradition continues to inspire Boston’s next generation of performers and leaders.