On Sunday, December 8 we welcomed parents and their little ones and friends out of the rain and into a candy wonderland at the Memphis Botanic Garden for the return of the Nutcracker Tea! Guests had many activities to choose from like making ornaments and crowns, gumdrop bingo, a dance lesson, and more! The Nutcracker Tea, which had always been popular, went on a brief hiatus for a few years before being revived with a new location and fresh decorations. The tea not only serves as a way for us to engage with our patrons and friends, but acts as a fundraiser to help Ballet Memphis further serve its mission.

Many thanks to sponsors Sue Layman Designs and Dr. Neelam Jain, and all of the Ballet Memphis School students and parent volunteers who helped with anything from crafting decorations to assisting guests with check in. Your support is invaluable to us!

If you are interested in donating to Ballet Memphis, or sponsoring the tea or other events in the future, please contact our Development Officer Madison Webb.