# The Nutcracker — Central Indiana Dance Ensemble

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Dec 11 – Dec 13
- Where: STAR Bank Performing Arts Center at Zionsville, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville, IN 46077
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
- Official page: https://www.cidedance.org/current-season
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble performs its full-length Nutcracker at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville, with Clara's journey to the Land of Sweets, waltzing flowers, swirling snowflakes and the battle between toy soldiers and mice, set to Tchaikovsky's score. The 2026 run is December 11 through 13. Tickets are sold through the company's DanceTicketing page; the season page does not print performance times or prices.

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