Join the Ashanti Cultural Arts Dance Group as they present “The Chocolate Nutcracker,” a spin on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet.
The Chocolate Nutcracker stays true to the original in its delightful story of a little girl who receives a doll as a holiday gift which magically comes to life and takes her on an amazing adventure. Instead of the land of the Sugar Plum Fairies, the Ashanti Cultural Arts production takes audiences on a trip to Africa. Set in early 1950s Harlem, the show features a score that mixes classical music and jazz. The story is told through a variety of dance styles including African, hip-hop, Indian, Chinese, classical and modern dance. The Chocolate Nutcracker is presented in a celebration of Christmas, Kwanza, Chanukah and childhood.
ABOUT ASHANTI CULTURAL ARTS & ENRICHMENT
Ashanti was founded in March of 1990 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by Linda Houston Jones. The name Ashanti is a royal West African Tribe known for its Cultural Richness and Diversity. Ashanti has been serving communities for over 20 years with classes and entertainment in the Arts since the organization's founding.
Ashanti's mission to provide communities with premier programs in literacy, music, dance and wellness classes. The mission of Ashanti is achieved through Arts in Education, After School Programs, Summer Camps, Wellness programs, and Main Stage Productions. Ashanti has received many prestigious awards, and recognition as a leader in the arts.
$26 plus Eventbrite fees
Phone: 9547834039
Email: jleshinsky@jkvfl.com
2022/12/10 - 2022/12/10
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Directions to John Knox Village of Florida
Please enter the John Knox Village campus from the Main Gate on SW 3rd Avenue (directions are below).
DIRECTIONS TO JKV MAIN GATE
400 SW 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Take I-95 to Exit 36 - Atlantic Blvd. When you exit, head east on Atlantic Blvd. to Dixie Highway. Turn right (south) at Dixie Highway and get into your right-hand lane. At SW 3rd Street, turn right (west) and get into your left-hand lane. When you see the Guard Gate, turn left.
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Once you pass through the main guard gate, follow the road (don’t drive faster than 14 MPH!!) and go around the traffic circle and then at the dead end, make a right. Go past the construction on your left and then the Pavilion building will be on your left, just west of the construction.
The Guard will hand you one envelope for each patron in the vehicle. Please open the envelope. A wristband in the envelope will serve as your ticket to enter the Cultural Arts Center.
PARKING
Parking is located just west of the Cultural Arts Center which is the building next to the construction site.
DISCLAIMER
By attending this event, I give JKV permission to take photos/videos of me for internal and external use.
Cultural Arts Center at The Pavilion
400 SW 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060