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Winnipeg Jet Mark Scheifele glides onto ballet stage in Nutcracker

You're used to seeing him on the rink, but later this week, you can see Winnipeg Jet Mark Scheifele hit the ballet stage.

Winnipeg Jets player will grace the stage on Dec. 30

Two ballet dancers perform The Nutcracker, sharing the stage with costumed polar bears.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet dancers Alanna McAdie and Yosuke Mino appear in The Nutcracker. (Samanta Katz/Royal Winnipeg Ballet)

You're used to seeing him on the rink, but later this week, you can see Winnipeg JetMark Scheifele hit the ballet stage.

On Dec. 30, Scheifele is set to strap into roller blades, not ice skates, and appear in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's production ofNutcracker. He'sone of17 city celebschosen for annual walk-on roles.

The tradition has been going on for nearly a decade, according to the RWB.
Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan. 25. (John Woods/The Canadian Press)

"The purpose of walk-on roles is to highlight notable members of the Winnipeg community," said Andr Lewis, artistic director of the RWB, in a press release.

Walk-on appearancesusually take place duringthe party scene, butScheifele's skating skills earned him a spot in the pond hockey game a distinctly Canadian addition to the holiday classic.

Instead of an arena organ, he'll be accompanied by music played by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

Scheifelesaid in a press release he was looking forward to the production.

"It is important to connect communities and I am happy to do my part," he said.

Also appearing are Fred Penner,Minister of Sport, Culture and HeritageRochelle Squires and Maurice Leggett of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

You can catchNutcrackerat the Centennial Concert Hall until Dec. 30.