The Nutcracker, it’s a timeless ballet classic that has become a festive holiday tradition for families around the world, telling the magical story of a young girl's dreams through dance.This family favorite features QDT company members, acrobats from participating San Antonio gyms, dancers from San Antonio dance schools and special featured local celebrities as the infamous Mother Ginger.

Our biggest performance of the year is our annual presentation of the Nutcracker. In 2016, QDT had two performances with 200+ participants, selling 1000+ tickets, doubling audience sizes since 2014.