The North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation (NCDPAF) and Paso Robles Chamber Ballet continued to delight and fascinate audiences with their eleventh anniversary performance of The Nutcracker Ballet. The much-anticipated production of The Nutcracker brought together the exceptionally talents of professional choreographers and dancers, community dancers and performers in a production that has become the talk of the County. The 2008 performance included the return of Jesus Solorio as the prince and David Eck as the Cavalier.

Dates for the performance were -

Thursday December 4th -- 7pm Student night open dress (see details below)
Friday December 5th -- 7:30 pm
Saturday December 6th -- 2:00 pm
Sunday December 7th -- 2:00 pm
Friday December 12th -- 7:30 pm
Saturday December 13th -- 2:00 pm

Over the past eleven years, The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for residents not only in the North county but from throughout San Luis Obispo County. Both 2007 and 2008 performances played to sold out crowds for nearly every show.

All performances were held at Templeton Performing Arts Center on the campus of Templeton High School. For more information, call 239-3668 or 835-1915.

Student Night Open Dress Rehearsal
Thursday December 4th was a special student open dress rehearsal and food bank fundraiser. Students are admitted into the performance with a canned food item. This is a very popular event with school groups, scout troops and other youth organizations and reservations are required. (Note: A paid adult chaperone is required for every six children.)

Reservations for student night are near sold out. Remaining seats will be available on a first come, first serve basis.