Twin Cities Ballet presents
"Scout Day at the Ballet"!
Twin Cities Ballet is extending a special offer to Scouts. This year we are offering Scouts an opportunity to attend all weekend showings of A Minnesota Nutcracker. Join us at Ames Center December 11-13 or Northrop Auditorium December 19-20!
The "Scout Day at the Ballet" will include:
Discounted tickets
An exclusive, embroidered Twin Cities Ballet A Minnesota Nutcracker patch
And a special STEAM brochure created for this event to highlight the physics and mechanics of the art of Ballet
Performances
- Who: Scouts and their Families
- What: Twin Cities Ballet’s A Minnesota Nutcracker
- When:
- Weekend #1 at Ames Center: Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Weekend #2 at Northrop Auditorium: Saturday, December 19 – Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Where:
- Weekend #1: Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
- Weekend #2: Northrop Auditorium, 84 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Cost:
- Weekend #1: 15% Off Regularly Priced Tickets
- Weekend #2: Relaxed Performance “Pick Your Price” Saturday 6pm or 20% Off Regularly Priced Tickets for Youth at other show
- Also: Q&A after the 3pm show on Saturday, December 12 at Ames Center!
“Scout Day at the Ballet” Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- December 11-13 at Ames Center:
- Tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster using the “Scout Day at the Ballet” discount code. The code is available on the confirmation page of the patch form:
- Girl Scouts https://bit.ly/TCBNutcrackerGS2026
- Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA/Venturing https://bit.ly/TCBNutcrackerBSA2026
- Tickets may also be purchased in person through the Ames Center Box Office in
Burnsville. - Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets from Ames Center by phone.
- Please visit the Ames Center Website for box office hours and contact information.
- Tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster using the “Scout Day at the Ballet” discount code. The code is available on the confirmation page of the patch form:
- December 19-20 at Northrop Auditorium:
- Tickets can be purchased online through the Northrop: https://www.northrop.umn.edu/events/twin-cities-ballet-minnesota-nutcracker-2026
- Tickets may also be purchased by phone or in person at the Northrop box office at the U
of M. - Please visit the Northrop website (https://www.northrop.umn.edu/buy-tickets) for box office hours and contact information.
Yes, tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster using the “Scout Day at the Ballet” discount
code or through the Northrop website.
When selecting seats via Ticketmaster, click the “Unlock” button and enter the discount code in the box.
All prices will update to the Scout rate.
- Ames Center in Burnsville (please note new times for the Saturday and Sunday shows)
- Friday, December 11 at 7pm
- Saturday, December 12 at 11am
- Saturday, December 12 at 3pm with Scout Q&A following!
- Sunday, December 13 at 2pm
- Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis
- Saturday, December 19 at 1:30pm
- Saturday, December 19 at 6pm (Pick Your Price, sensory-friendly)
- Sunday, December 20 at 2pm
December 11-13 performances are at The Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet
Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337.
December 19-20 performances are at the Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, 84 Church
Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Ames Center tickets are 15% off the regular ticket price for all shows with reserved seating. See the Ticketmaster site for full details on the price including fees. Tickets may also be purchased at the box
office without Ticketmaster fees.
Northrop tickets are 20% off the regular ticket prices for attendees 17 and younger for the matinee shows.
The Saturday evening show is “Pick Your Price”. Attendees may qualify for other discounts offered by the Northrop.
*Ticket prices listed include facility fees. Additional service charges and handling fees may apply.
*See ticket websites for full disclosure of ticket fees. To avoid paying additional online fees, you can purchase tickets in person at the box office.
The ballet is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.
There will be al Scout Patch Pick-Up table in the front lobby of the theater prior to each performance.
There are additional patches are available at the Twin Cities Ballet Boutique during the Ames Center
performances of A Minnesota Nutcracker.
Twin Cities Ballet’s Artistic Director, Denise Vogt, will host a Q&A exclusively for Scouts after the Saturday 3:00pm performance at Ames Center.
Scouts and chaperones should remain seated while other guests exit the theatre and then some theatrical secrets will be revealed and Scouts will have the opportunity to ask questions.
For any questions or inquiries please email:
About the Ballet
TCB’s annual production of A Minnesota Nutcracker has been a beloved holiday tradition in the South Metro since its inaugural performances in 2003. Experience the beloved holiday classic with a Minnesota twist! TCB’s A Minnesota Nutcracker maintains the essential traditions, story, and music cherished by so many—but adds Minnesota flair, brought to life by the powerful athleticism and artistry of Twin Cities Ballet’s dancers.
Clara encounters iconic Minnesota characters and locations on her magical journey: the state Capitol’s golden horses, falling waters, tiny bluegill fish frolicking by a Mississippi River paddleboat, Vikings, and Minnesota’s state bird and flower, the loon and lady’s slipper.
Deemed “one of the twelve essential holiday events” by Minnesota Public Radio, TCB’s A Minnesota Nutcracker is delightful entertainment for the whole family!
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