COMMUNITY, GROWTH, JOY – Centennial Youth Ballet's signature production, The Mini-Nutcracker, connects, benefits, and delights the dancers, volunteers, and audiences who experience its magic. This winter, Nashville's beloved holiday tradition returns for its 45th year December 11–13, 2026 at the Harpeth Hall School. Friends of Metro Dance provides crucial support for the Metro Parks Dance Division and Centennial Youth Ballet, sustaining its traditions and creating new ones. Join us today and help extend Nashville's community dance offerings, enrich Metro Parks Dance Division programming, and encourage local dancers of all ages and abilities.
A $50 Family Membership Includes:
Pre-sale access to tickets for The Mini-Nutcracker and the Annual Spring Concert
One courtesy pass to the Parthenon
Friends of Metro Dance swag
Access to member events
Membership benefits run through July 31, 2027, covering both this season and next.
Joining Friends of Metro Dance as a member is just one way you can contribute. You can also:
MAKE A DONATIONSimply enter a custom amount if you would like to make a donation on top of your membership or visit our Donation Page.
BECOME A SPONSOR Support our work while receiving recognition among our dancers, audiences, and many supporters. Help us sustain and advance our mission while sharing your brand with an audience of thousands. Individual and corporate sponsorships available.
