Sawnee Ballet Theatre is proud to celebrate its 34th annual production of The Nutcracker—a treasured holiday tradition in Forsyth County. This season also marks our 4th year as a featured part of The FoCAL Center’s performance lineup, bringing the magic of the holidays to the stage with new costumes, exquisite choreography, and unforgettable memories for the entire family.

Step into the magic of the holiday season with Sawnee Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker—a timeless story of wonder, bravery, and enchantment brought to life through the art of classical ballet.

2025 Performance Dates

December 6 & 13, 2025, at 7:30 pm 
December 7 & 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm

FoCAL Center
1150 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040

Get to know us! Message us to schedule a visit. Tour our studio and meet some of our dancers and instructors.

Mark your calendars now for our 36th Annual Recitals. We know spring can be a busy time for families. We keep all Spring Recital details all in one place so they are easy to find! Click here to see the details for our dress rehearsals and performances at the FoCAL Center.

INSPIRATIONS is a student choreographed showcase (much like a dance talent show) designed to encourage SSA dancers to explore their creative side and learn about the various aspects of choreographing a dance.  Dancers first pick a song that inspires them, then choreograph movement, choose costumes (can be a past recital costume, Amazon find, or from a trip to Target), and edit their own music.  Entry fee per piece is $25, and limited studio rentals will be available for $10 per session.  As always, this event is a fundraiser with proceeds benefitting a non-profit organization.

Sign Up to Perform: Coming Soon!

Performances will be held Sunday, April 19 at Sawnee School of the Arts.