Welcome to Mother Ginger's Tea – A magical event where dreams come to life!
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Indulge in a delightful journey with Mother Ginger's Tea, the ultimate Nutcracker extravaganza! Don't miss out on this enchanting tea party that will transport you to the heart of the Nutcracker tale.
After your purchase, you'll receive an exclusive 10% discount promo code, redeemable for The Nutcracker 2023.
Your Mother Ginger's Tea ticket grants you access to delicious food and beverages, iconic Nutcracker character meet-and-greets, and photo worthy magical moments. Enjoy thrilling entertainment, including Drosselmeyer's magic tricks, a special Nutcracker story reading by Clara, and creative craft activities to make your own Christmas ornament.
All of this will be hosted by none other than THE main character of The Nutcracker, Mother Ginger herself! She's bringing her unique charm to this unforgettable performance.
Tickets are limited, and this enchanting experience awaits you and your loved ones.
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Meet our 2023 Artistic Director
Toya Willingham
Toya started her dance training at age three and came to Decatur School of Ballet at age 13. She has been a company dancer with Decatur City Dance since 1992. She is a graduate of the DeKalb Center for the Performing Arts. In the summer of 1995, she participated in the Governor’s Honors Dance program. Toya trained as a demonstrator, an assistant teacher, and a substitute teacher in younger children’s classes at the school before her long record of teaching and choreography. She currently serves as Assistant Director of the Junior and Apprentice Companies and is Director of AboutFace, the professional ensemble of Decatur City Dance. She has a strong foundation in classical ballet and pointe, and has also trained in modern dance, jazz, and tap. Toya has also taught for Cartersville School of Ballet (Cartersville, GA) and the Royal Academy of Ballet (Decatur, GA).