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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.

Your support helps ensure this uniquely inclusive holiday tradition continues to inspire Boston’s next generation of performers and leaders.

Ways to Give

Make a Donation

Individual donations help us bring this beloved holiday tradition to thousands of audience members each year, many experiencing live dance for the first time. Contributions also make it possible for us to provide free and subsidized tickets, support diverse local artists, and offer community outreach programs that celebrate Boston’s rich cultural tapestry. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Give today via PayPal and help us share the joy of dance with our city.

Sponsor the Urban Nutcracker

Urban Nutcracker is a cherished part of Boston’s cultural landscape—an inclusive, high-energy production that draws thousands of audience members each holiday season. Sponsoring Urban Nutcracker aligns your brand with a dynamic and socially driven arts organization that has made a lasting impact in the community for 25 years.

As a sponsor, you’ll enjoy:

  • Association with a celebrated Boston holiday tradition

  • Visibility at one of the city’s most popular seasonal events

  • Partnership with an organization committed to diversity, access, and artistic excellence

Beyond visibility, your sponsorship supports a production that fosters creative expression, community engagement, and social integration—reflecting the evolving face of Boston. To learn more, please contact: urbannutcracker@cityballetofboston.org

 

Advertise with the Urban Nutcracker

Support the arts and showcase your business by purchasing ad space in the Urban Nutcracker program book! Our annual production reaches thousands of audience members from across Greater Boston, celebrating diversity, community, and the power of dance. Program ads are a great way to promote your business, honor a performer, or share a personal message—all while supporting a beloved Boston holiday tradition. Your ad helps make the magic of Urban Nutcracker possible.

Email urbannutcracker@cityballetofboston.org for more information on rates and deadlines.

Volunteer for the Urban Nutcracker

Interested in working behind-the-scenes? The Urban Nutcracker’s amazing volunteers help bring the production to life. To learn more about getting involved, email volunteer@cityballetofboston.org.