Clara's Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story | What’s happening in Charlotte

Clara's Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 12/14/2025
Clara’s Trip is a joyful, gravity-defying twist on a holiday classic. Follow Clara, a spirited dancer whose clumsy fall turns into a dreamlike adventure filled with humor, acrobatics, and heart. A fun, family-friendly cirque and dance experience for all ages!

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A contemporary twist on a holiday classic. 

Clara’s Trip is an entertaining fusion of gravity-defying cirque, athletic dancing and a timeless story that is a treat for the entire family.  

Clara has grown up to be a kind and energetic young lady who loves to dance but is a little clumsy.  While dancing at Mr. and Mrs. Flowers' holiday party, she trips over her own feet and is whisked off to the hospital to learn that her ankle is broken. That night Clara dreams that her foot is healed allowing her to dance like she has never before with surprises from her friends.


Y'all Weekly by Jesse Kimmel: “The format is certainly recognizable, but the story, the acting, the dance, and the acrobatic feats are fresh and surprising.”

CVNC by Michelle Medina-Villalon: “Clara's Trip makes for an exhilaratingly fun night for families of all ages."

Full Show Run Time

Act 1: 40 minutes

15 minute intermission

Act 2: 35 minutes

Total: 90 minutes

Children's Show Run Time

70 minutes without an intermission

Location: 
Booth Playhouse, North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
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Contact name: 
Elaya Walker
The event has already taken place on this date: 
12/14/2025
Time: 
7-8:30pm