Eighteen professional dancers from the Donetsk Ballet Company will grace the stage with 45 area students who will dance the children's parts in the holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker." Led by former superstar, Vadim Pisarev, Artistic Director, the company dazzles audiences throughout the world with their impeccable technique and artistry. There are only two shows. The troupe will be returning to the Philadelphia area despite continued upheaval in their city and country.