



ABOUT A&A
A&A Ballet is based in Chicago’s state-of-the-art A&A BALLET Center for Dance and is devoted to training in strong, versatile dance techniques, as well as the development of personality, independence and artistry. Led by internationally acclaimed artists and former Founding Artistic Directors of the Joffrey Academy and Joffrey Studio Company, Anna Reznik and Alexei Kremnev, A&A offers a wide variety of ballet classes, professional performance opportunities, private instruction, choreography and training for dancers ranging from age 3 to adult.
To date, A&A students have secured more than 250 full scholarships and multiple company, apprentice and studio company positions with powerhouses including American Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, Bayerisches Staatsballet, Finnish National Ballet, Houston Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet School, Royal Ballet School, John Cranko School of Stuttgart Ballet, Princess Grace Academy of Monaco, Bolshoi Ballet, Colorado Ballet, BalletMet, Ballet West, Sarasota Ballet, and many others.
2025 A&A BALLET AWARDS
"Outstanding School Award" - YAGP, Chicago, 2025
"Outstanding Coach Award" - UBC, Chicago, 2025
"Outstanding School Award" - UBC, Finals 2025

10th Anniversary of The Art Deco Nutcracker
December 6, 2025
Athenaeum Theater I Historic Main Stage
2936 N Southport Ave I Lakeview, Chicago
All Ages I 110 minutes with intermission
Chicago's Sparkling Holiday Tradition Returns for Its 10th Anniversary
A Chicago family favorite for a decade, this isn't just any Nutcracker – it's a time machine to the roaring twenties, where Clara dances through a world of shimmering sequins, geometric splendor, and the intoxicating rhythms of an era that defined glamour. This is where dreams take flight against backdrops of gold and silver, where every pirouette tells a story of imagination, beauty, and the magic that happens when classical ballet meets the electric energy of the 1920s.
Set in 1920s America, Alexei Kremnev's Art Deco Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky's beloved score in an exciting and fast-moving, yet classic ballet presentation. The production's vibrant "roaring" era costumes and stunning choreography offer a fresh approach to the beloved story we all know and love, set to the historic Tchaikovsky score known around the world.
Featuring the best young talent in Chicago and beyond, this unique rendition of the classic holiday ballet has garnered praise for its innovative choreography, stunning period costumes, and captivating set designs, all inspired by the glamorous, exuberant Art Deco era.
ONGOING AUDITIONS
Year-Round Program 2025-2026, Summer Intensive 2026

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