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This holiday season, join Clara as the Christmas Spirit takes her on a magical journey where she battles the Rat Queen, visits the Land of Snow, and meets the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. Children and adults of all ages will be swept away by the fantastic tale that reminds us of the magic of the Christmas season. Featuring 250 community dancers and actors, guest principal artists, Yenessis Marzan and Luis Victor Santana (Mauro Ballet, Puerto Rico) the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, and local professional collaborating artists. A portion of the proceeds will benefit MCPAs outreach dance classes at the Birmingham Boys and Girls Club. This original version of the ballet is brought to you by Artistic Director Stephanie Rangel and the MCPA artistic staff. This years production will feature original choreography of the Waltz of the Snowflakes by the incredible Roger VanFleteren (American Ballet Theatre, London City Ballet, Alabama Ballet).