# My First Maryland Nutcracker with Ballet Embody

> Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: The Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
- Ages: All ages; perfect for ages 6 and under
- Price: $10 – $30; $5 group photo-op
- Organizer: Carroll County Arts Council
- Official page: https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

My First Maryland Nutcracker is a 50-minute, child-sized version of the holiday ballet with a Maryland twist (the Arts Council calls it Old Bay sprinkled), danced by Ballet Embody, a contemporary ballet company from Carroll County founded in 2019. The show is pitched at young children, ages 6 and under in particular, as a first taste of the Nutcracker. After the performance ticket holders are invited onstage for a $5 group photo-op and meet-and-greet with the characters; one photo ticket covers a family, and volunteers help take pictures on families' own devices (no professional photographer). Tickets are $10 to $30.

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