The Night Before Christmas Tickets

I was expecting a professional ballet with professional dancers, not an amateur show for children. This was more like a recital for the ballet school featured in the program. My first clue should have been when I saw tons of mothers with their small children entering the auditorium. They were probably attending to see their little friends who were in the production. This was definitely a program for children. Not at all what I was expecting for $40.

This is a local ballet school, whose dance company is called the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet. It is not a professional ballet company. The show was basically a re-use of the Nutcracker costumes and sets, with different character names and different music, plus an appearance by Santa Claus. I thought we'd be delighted by something unique and different. We should have went to see the Nutcracker instead.

This was a fun event to attend for a Saturday afternoon, especially for the price of the tickets. I don't think it can be compared to something more professional, like the Nutcracker, but we had a good time. Beware, there were a lot of kids there! So, if the little ones annoy you, you were warned.

It was a cute ballet performed by local talent. Children will enjoy.

Most of the dancers were ready for the performance. One couple (gentleman) was not and did not do well to his partner. I also think physical fitness is imperative for a great performance and I'm not sure this ballet was good for some. They looked tired.

Ann Etgen and Bill Atkinson, Founders and Artistic Directors of the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet, have created an impressive holiday extravaganza. Each scene is filled with an array of well-trained dancers performing marvelous patterns of movement and displaying magical costumes. The artfully presented story of "The Night Before Christmas" is appropriate for all ages and will transport your family to the height of holiday spirit and cheer! Great Fun!

We've taken our children to see this beautiful production for the last five years now. The show is top notch with excellent dancers, costumes and sets. The Night Before Christmas is a great way to escape December hustle and bustle and actually enjoy the holiday season. The show transports the audience with a fabulous performance that really captures the magic and joy of the holidays. The DMB dancers are talented and well trained. The guest artists, former principals with NYC Ballet and Carolina Ballet, are sensational. The hassle free, safe location on the SMU Campus is particularly convenient for young families.

I have taken my daughters to The Night Before Christmas every year for the last 10 years. It is a spectacular show! The choreography is beautiful, and the dancers have excellent technique. It is perfect for young children too because the show includes Santa running down the aisle with candy canes, dancing elves, reindeer, a HUGE toy soldier, storybook characters and so much more. Definitely a lot to keep little eyes entertained! The Dallas Metropolitan Ballet dancers and the amazing guest artists really bring the ballet to life. You will definitely leave in the holiday spirit.

This is a wonderful, memorable tradition for any family to share with their children. I remember going to this ballet production when I was a girl. Now I take my daughter to the same show. She looks forward to this ballet EVERY year. It is a much more technically challenging ballet than 'The Nutcracker.' Our family loves the beautiful costumes, excellent choreography, and talented dancers. We would never miss this performance. This ballet will definitely get you and your family into the Christmas spirit!!!!! 5 STARS!!!

We attend the Dallas metropolitan ballet's production of "the night before Christmas" since 2005 and the show is always great