Hagop Kharatian's The Nutcracker Tickets

Hagop Kharatian is the Artistic Director of ARKA Ballet Academy, formerly the Arizona School of Classical Ballet. He leads Hagop Kharatian's The Nutcracker, ARKA Ballet Academy’s signature Nutcracker production. Trained at the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg and the Kirov Academy in Washington, DC, Kharatian has performed as a principal dancer with renowned companies, including The Washington Ballet, Hartford Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and Milwaukee Ballet. He brings a blend of classical technique and storytelling to this beloved holiday production.

ARKA Ballet Academy, based in Scottsdale, collaborates with regional venues to present their Nutcracker adaptations. The Nutcracker production under Kharatian’s direction offers a professional, family-friendly experience rooted in rigorous training and artistic expression.

Upcoming dates and audition information are listed below. If you’re new to ARKA or looking to secure your seats, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-pressure ticket options and easy access to audition details.

Biography highlights, past Nutcracker venues, and accessible contact details help you plan ahead. For ongoing updates, you can follow Hagop Kharatian and ARKA Ballet Academy on social media and visit official sites for the latest news and tour info.

• Past Nutcracker venues include the PVCC Center for the Performing Arts (2021) as part of ARKA/ASCB productions.
• Auditions for Hagop Kharatian's The Nutcracker typically occur prior to performances; for 2025, auditions are scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 125 S Higley Rd #103, Gilbert, AZ 85296.
• ARKA Ballet Academy contact: 13610 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 20, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 • 602-494-3400 • arkaballetacademy@gmail.com

Date to be announced for specific performances beyond the December 7, 2025 Gilbert show. If a performance is RESCHEDULED from an original date, we will reflect that in the listing as needed.