Renowned Ballerina Hannah Bettes to Headline as Sugar Plum Fairy in Central Florida Ballet's Nutcracker Performance

The homegrown and exceptionally talented Hannah Bettes, now a second soloist at the Boston Ballet and featured dancer on the cover of the November issue of Pointe Magazine, will return to Orlando in December for this special holiday performance.

Central Florida Ballet announced today that Hannah Bettes, a former Academy student who is now a rising star with the Boston Ballet, will perform the role of Sugar Plum Fairy for their three performances of The Nutcracker on December 15 and 16 at the Linda Chapin Theater in the Orange County Convention Center.

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Ms. Bettes, originally from Deland, trained at Central Florida Ballet under the direction of Vasile Petrutiu and Vladimir Bykov. She moved to London shortly thereafter to further her training at the Royal Ballet School. While studying in the United Kingdom, she performed at the infamous Buckingham Palace and was named the Nadia Nernia Scholar. Ms. Bettes has received numerous awards including second prize at the Prix De Lausanne in Switzerland, silver medal at the World Ballet Competition, and a bronze medal at the Beijing International Ballet Invitational.

"Hannah's immense flexibility, talent, and artistry made her destined to become a star. She is sure to charm and delight our Central Florida audiences as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Her dancing always leaves a lasting impression," said Central Florida Ballet Executive Director Vasile Petrutiu.

The Central Florida Ballet Nutcracker boasts classically-trained performers, exquisite sets, aerialists and a unique pyrotechnics display. The performance has received consistent praise and positive reviews from local, national and international media.

Tickets for all three performances are anticipated to sell quickly and are available now at centralfloridaballet.com.

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