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  • Dance Company: Boston Ballet

    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker

    Citizens Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States
    Dare to let your dreams take you on a journey filled with happiness and wonder. Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker mesmerizes audiences of all ages with its beloved characters, swoon-worthy sets, and unparalleled choreography. Join us for the first time or continue a holiday tradition and find out why Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the...
  • Dance Company: San Francisco Ballet

    Nutcracker

    Nutcracker

    War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
    On Christmas Eve 1944, SF Ballet made history with the American premiere of Nutcracker, launching a national holiday tradition that continues to enchant audiences. Set in 1915 San Francisco, Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker takes place in a city celebrating a new age of technology. As the lights dim and the music soars, snowflakes swirl,...
  • Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker

    Keller Auditorium 222 SW Clay St., Portland, OR, Unites States
    A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker Prince set off on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure to the Land of Sweets.

As the devastating fires continue to affect the L.A. area, our hearts go out to the artists and communities impacted by this crisis. To provide support during this challenging time, we’ve compiled a resource guide to assist those in need and to help our creative community recover and rebuild. Tag or DM @enfacemagazine in Instagram and Facebook with more resources and we will continue to update this page with related information. 

Dancewear Drive
Dancer Brittany Cavaco and her company, The Ballet Agency, shared this dancer drive on Instagram asking dancewear and athletic brands for donations. Tag recommended brands in the comments or contact The Ballet Agency directly.

L.A. Dance Together Project
Local dancers in the L.A. area are gathering dance clothing and shoes for all styles, levels, and professions of dance. Fill out the link in their bio to donate now. 

MusiCares
Dance would not be possible without the incredible musicians who work alongside them. MusiCares is a nonprofit resource for music professionals impacted by natural disasters. Donate now to support local musicians. 

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is accepting donations and applications for musicians and music industry workers impacted in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. Financial relief will go toward the loss of equipment, medical bills from the resulting events, and living expenses. 

Transportation Credits
Residents in Los Angeles County who have been ordered to vacate their homes can get a $40 credit from Uber to get to an evacuation site. Use code “WILDFIRE25” on trips to an active shelter. 

Additional Resources

Wildfire Relief Fund 2025

American Red Cross

Pasadena Humane Society

Wildfire Recovery Fund

L.A. Fire Department Foundation

Los Angeles Ballet performing “Serenade” by George Balanchine. Image by Cheryl Mann. 

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