December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 JulieDance, Donetsk Ballet present ‘The Nutcracker’ For the 16th consecutive season, the internationally acclaimed Donetsk Ballet Company from Ukraine and ballet stu- dents from Miss Patti’s School of Dance in Midland Park will present the music and magic of the timeless dance tradi- tion, Tchaikovsky’s most beloved ballet, “The Nutcracker.” Dancing confections, soldiers marching into battle, and das- tardly rodents combine in a dazzling dis- play culminating in classic fashion with a beautiful princess finding her handsome prince. This year, three performances will be presented at Paramus Catholic High School, which is located at 425 Paramus Road in Paramus. The performances are set for Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the show will benefit pediatric cancer research, care, and treat- ment. The performances are sponsored by JulieDance, a non-profit arts organiza- tion founded in 1997 by Patti and Darryl Vigon in memory of their beloved daugh- ter, Julie, who succumbed to Ewing’s sar- coma, a rare form of bone cancer, at the age of 12. Julie was a promising young ballerina who distinguished herself as a student at the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center and as a performer in the children’s repertoire of many New York City Ballet productions. JulieDance is dedicated to fostering participation in and appreciation for dance and music, and to supporting the research and treat- ment of childhood cancer. In the 16 years the organization has been in existence, JulieDance has raised $395,000 for pedi- atric cancer organizations. JulieDance is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Donetsk Ballet, a resident company of Donetsk, Ukraine, has been regarded as one of Eastern Europe’s foremost dance companies, rivaling the Bolshoi and Kirov ballets. The touring group of the company features 18 to 20 National and Honored Artists of Ukraine. Since 1993, the mem- bers of the Donetsk Ballet have been per- forming “The Nutcracker” with students of regional ballet schools throughout the eastern portion of the United States, delighting audiences with their master- ful artistry. Complementing the Donetsk Ballet are 175 highly trained ballet stu- dents of Miss Patti’s School of Dance who range in age from six through18. Tickets to the “Nutcracker” are $35 and $40. For details, or to purchase tickets, call (201) 670-4422. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Group rates are available.