Oscar Hawkins Ballet Arts Academy's Nutcracker Winter Gala 2016 is a wonderful winter holiday ballet.

The ballet tells the story of the young Masha's love for her first Nutcracker doll, which was given to her as a gift at her family's annual Christmas party. After the party ends, Masha falls into a deep sleep, dreaming of scary little mice with their Mouse King, snowflakes falling, a Prince Cavalier (danced by Artistic Director Oscar Hawkins), a beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and her beloved Nutcracker doll coming to life.

This Nutcracker concentrates on the director's favorite dances and memories of the tradition of going to see this ballet.