Submitted Photo Advanced dancers with the Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance and Ballet Theatre in costume for their Christmas show are, from left, (front) Ruby Lormejuste, Kourtney Klein, Kaydence Klein, Addison Pringle, (second row) Ashley Carr, Francesca Renda, Jacey Leifson, Olivia Christianson, (third row) Clara Withers, Collin Robson, Eva Brady, (back row) Carter Klein, Noah Robson. Not pictured is Tayler Christianson. Photo by Ronald Rouse.

From classical ballet to hip hop and from “Sugar Plum Fairy” to “Santa Baby,” this year’s Christmas show from the Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance and Ballet Theatre brings variety.

“It’s a Jingle Jangle Christmas Show” will take place Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the Minot State University campus.

The show will open with a nine-minute telling of “The Nutcracker” story, featuring all the characters of the well-known Christmas ballet.

The remainder of the show will be a collection of Christmas songs through the ages, including American classics, religious and and ethnic melodies. Dancing the stories and themes of the music will be Mouzafarov’s students from pre-ballet beginners to advanced dancers up to 19 years old.

“This year I did a lot of new choreography,” said Mouzafarov, now in his 30th year of dance instruction in Minot. The choreography includes partnering of male and female dancers as well as solo and group performances in styles that cover classical ballet, lyrical, jazz and hip hop.

Even Mouzafarov will get on the stage for a duet and to dance as Santa with his advanced students.

Tonya Lewis has arranged for a variety of colorful, beautiful costumes that the studio has become known for, as well background drops being brought in for this production. Mouzafarov brought back a tutu and other costume pieces from a recent trip to Russia that will be worn in the show. There also will be many character costumes, from elves to penguins.

Mouzafarov’s Ski Fantasy dancers, whose dance on skis is always a hit at Norsk Hostfest, will perform in new costumes for the holiday production.

The show will appeal to audience members of all ages, entertaining both the smallest children and adults, Mouzafarov said.

He noted quality and technique are drilled into his students and will be on display at the upcoming performance. Many students practice seven days a week to perform at a high level.

“They are extremely hard workers. Every year, you see them becoming stronger,” Mouzafarov said. He added the productions also couldn’t happen without the support of parent volunteers who help organize practices and costuming and just ensure all the pieces fall in place year-round.

Show tickets will be available at the door, but they also can be purchased in advance for $15 for adults or $10 for children age 12 and younger at Artmain and Eckroth Music.