The Nutcracker

All patrons, including small children sitting in laps, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Infants or children under 2 years of age can attend on the lap of an adult for free.

No, there are no door sales.

Face To Face Experience (description at the end) VIP Premium: the best seats in the show, front row. General Admission: second, third and fourth rear rows. Back rows may be included in this section for productions in-the-round.

No, your contactless tickets will be validated directly at the door.

Patrons can freely choose their seats within the section of their ticket purchase.

No, our shows are one-act plays.

There are no restrictions, and children are welcome at the Ajkun Ballet Theatre. Parent Guidance is advised for some shows.

Children can feel more immersed in the action and experience a closer connection when sitting in the front rows. For the Face-To-Face experience, we recommend Front Row tickets for children that may otherwise have other patron’s heads partially obstruct their view.

We recommend that you arrive 10-30 minutes before your scheduled event to have time to get comfortable in your seat. Please remember that patrons freely sit within the section of their ticket purchase. The lobby opens 60 minutes before the event and patrons are seated 30 minutes before curtain.

We do our best to accommodate late comers but cannot guarantee it. Under extreme circumstances (e.g., extreme weather conditions) and depending on availability, we may allow the patron to attend on another date.

Tickets sales are final. There are no refunds. Ticket non-refund terms and conditions are agreed to before purchase. Proceeds from unused tickets fund "A Ticket To Dream", a program offering free admission to our underprivileged communities.

Under extreme circumstances (e.g., extreme weather conditions) and depending on availability, we may allow the patron to attend on another date. Rescheduling is not guaranteed and may only be offered for the same experience, event title, and for select dates. Contact your server to verify availabili

Yes, you can transfer your tickets to anyone for free. Your guest must use your contactless tickets to be admitted.

Patrons with limited mobility requiring street level access, email ajkun@aol.com or leave a voicemail at + 1 (347) 346-9951 at least 3 days before the event you are planning on attending. Our Staff will contact you to plan arrangements. Step-free seats are available in the VIP Premium section.

Step-free wheelchair spaces and companion seats are available in the VIP Premium section. Limited availability: 2 seats per show. Email ajkun@aol.com or leave a voicemail at + 1 (347) 346-9951 at least 3 days before the event you are planning on attending for assistance.

Group Booking is for 10 guests or more purchased together for the same event. Please contact ajkun@aol.com with your preferred attendance date and the size of your group for discounted prices.

Some shows feature smoke/haze effects produced by quick dissipating water vapor that is deemed not to be harmful and not to reduce oxygen levels. Theatrical lights may affect photosensitive guests. If you have a special condition, we recommend you check with your health provider before attending.

Shows in the Theater collection do not allow the taking of pictures or filming. Shows in the Face To Face collection allow patrons to take photos and videos of the show and with the performers at the end of the show.

Wear what you like and what makes you comfortable. Going to the ballet is the perfect occasion to dress up but you will see people in gown and others in jeans. Lots of children love to wear ballerina dresses and cosplayers have a blast at our events.

Use of any Ajkun Ballet ticket acknowledges your willingness to appear in photographs and videos taken in the public areas of the venue and releases Ajkun Ballet Theatre from the liability for the use of such photographs and images.

The Ajkun Ballet Company is a professional dance company based in New York City performing classical ballets and original art by award winning choreographer Chiara Ajkun. See: www.ajkunbt.org/chiara-ajkun and www.ajkunbt.org/original-art and www.ajkunbt.org/the-company

Ajkun Ballet Theatre is a vital part of New York City most vibrant art scene and a destination for visitors. The nonprofit has been supporting the performing arts since it was established in 2000. Located in midtown Manhattan Theater District, it is home to the company, the school and the art fund.

The Ajkun Ballet Theatre’s Season in New York City features two collections: The Theater Experience and the Face To Face Experience. See description at the end. Performances are in October-January and March-August.

Shows performed in a conventional setting where the audience sits in front of the performers. Our season includes traditional and black box state-of-the-art venues. The theater collection features the original art of Chiara Ajkun performed by the Ajkun Ballet and other National Ballet Companies.

Immersive shows that make the audience feel part of the action. These shows are performed in historical landmarks, unconventional spaces and in select theaters with onstage seating. This collection features traditional ballets performed in one-act versions, such as the Nutcracker.

Chiara Ajkun’s background as principal dancer includes classical and neoclassical vocabulary. She is known for her dramatic and poetic contemporary ballets exploring human emotions, uncovering stories and music that spark good conversation and deepen connections. Read: www.ajkunbt.org/original-art

All shows in the Face To Face collections are completed by meet-and-greet the cast, complimentary photos with the dancers and the opportunity to meet the Artistic Director.

Some shows of the Ajkun Ballet Theatre are performed with the audience sitting at 360 degrees around the performers. The note “produced in-the-round” is added in the description for these shows.

Classical music, historical and traditional folk themes from various region of the world, cinematic and sometimes progressive metal. Chiara Ajkun is known to bring to the stage a delightful selection of music often unknown in Western countries. Composers are listed in every show.

Chiara Ajkun believes the centerpiece of a show should be emotions and movements performed by the dancers. Antiquates sceneries seen in some traditional ballets are also not very relatable to today’s audience.

No, Chiara Ajkun choreographs for prominent national companies all over the world. So far, she has worked in 27 countries. However, the Ajkun Ballet Theatre and New York City is home for Chiara Ajkun and some of the best dancers perform in her New York shows.