NUTCRACKER 2022 is coming to SDA and LEHS-Lakota East HS, with 4 performances Dec 17 and 18!
Join us for SDA's 21st annual presentation of our timeless and magical holiday ballet!
TO PARTICIPATE: a non-refundable participation/casting deposit of $55 per dancer will be invoiced on Oct 3, due Oct 7, NO exceptions. Cast list published Mon Oct 10; to be cast, participation deposit MUST be received.
ROSE/VIOLET Cast parts: ROSE dancers-GINGERBREAD SNAPS or MALLO PUFFS (depending on costume for each cast); VIOLET dancers- BUBBLEGUM SPRINKLES!
AQUA/SAGE Cast parts: AQUA dancers- Party Friends, Mouse Queen, Cadettes, Cheerleaders, Nutcracker Prince and Clara! SAGE dancers-Snowdrops, Buttercups, Blueberry Tarts and Party Dolls!
SILVER Cast parts: Clara Mom, Drosselmeyer, Fritz, Snowflakes, Snowdrop Fairie, Snow Queen, Angel, Turkish, Spearmint, Flowers, Licorice, The Rose and The Sugar Plum Fairy!
Sat, Dec 17: Cedar Cast-2 pm
Sat, Dec 17: Spruce Cast- 6 pm
Sun, Dec 18: Pine Cast-1 pm
Sun, Dec 18: Juniper Cast- 5 pm
Casting is determined by: # of dancers participating in each level, SIBLINGS/FAMILIES in same cast, previous parts danced, age/ability/height, costume sizing/availability, Nutcracker performing experience, technical strength and memorization strength. ALL DANCERS ARE CAST if participation fee is received!
Rose/Violet/Aqua Dancer Nutcracker Fee includes: costume, performance tights and headpiece, all scheduled in-studio practice class tuition Nov and Dec, one performance DVD/BlueRay and a Nutty logo shirt.
Sage/Silver Dancer Nutcracker Fee includes: costume and headpiece; all scheduled in-studio practice class tuition Nov and Dec, one performance DVD/BlueRay and Nutty logo shirt.
Rose/Violet Dancer Fee- $185 (1 role, 2 performances)
Aqua Dancer Fee- $255 (1 role, 2 performances)
Sage Dancer Fee- $255 (2 roles, 2 performances)
Silver Dancer Fee-$345 (2-3 roles, 2 performances)
Barge Photography Nutcracker Info available Nov 1: PHOTO DAYS are Thurs Nov 17 and Fri Nov 18, 4-8:30 pm. Exact schedule TBD; Rose, Violet, Aqua and Sage during scheduled Nutcracker practice time.
ROSE/VIOLET practice schedule dancers current day/time already enrolled in and attending, plus Friday scheduled time of 5:15-6 pm OR 6:15-7 pm-see below.
Rose/Violet Nutty Practice Fridays:
Nov 11- Parent mtg and costume hand out; Sat casts 5:15-6 pm (Cedar/Spruce); 6:15-7 Sun casts (Pine/Juniper)
Nov 18- Photos/height line up (in costume)- full cast practice; Sat casts 5:15-6 pm (Cedar/Spruce); 6:15-7 Sun casts (Pine/Juniper)
Dec 2 and 9- Full cast Finale practice; Sun casts 5:15-6 (Pine/Juniper); Sat casts 6:15-7 (Cedar/Spruce)
Join us for SDA's 21st annual presentation of our timeless and magical holiday ballet!
TO PARTICIPATE: a non-refundable participation/casting deposit of $55 per dancer will be invoiced on Oct 3, due Oct 7, NO exceptions. Cast list published Mon Oct 10; to be cast, participation deposit MUST be received.
ROSE/VIOLET Cast parts: ROSE dancers-GINGERBREAD SNAPS or MALLO PUFFS (depending on costume for each cast); VIOLET dancers- BUBBLEGUM SPRINKLES!
AQUA/SAGE Cast parts: AQUA dancers- Party Friends, Mouse Queen, Cadettes, Cheerleaders, Nutcracker Prince and Clara! SAGE dancers-Snowdrops, Buttercups, Blueberry Tarts and Party Dolls!
SILVER Cast parts: Clara Mom, Drosselmeyer, Fritz, Snowflakes, Snowdrop Fairie, Snow Queen, Angel, Turkish, Spearmint, Flowers, Licorice, The Rose and The Sugar Plum Fairy!
Sat, Dec 17: Cedar Cast-2 pm
Sat, Dec 17: Spruce Cast- 6 pm
Sun, Dec 18: Pine Cast-1 pm
Sun, Dec 18: Juniper Cast- 5 pm
Casting is determined by: # of dancers participating in each level, SIBLINGS/FAMILIES in same cast, previous parts danced, age/ability/height, costume sizing/availability, Nutcracker performing experience, technical strength and memorization strength. ALL DANCERS ARE CAST if participation fee is received!
Rose/Violet/Aqua Dancer Nutcracker Fee includes: costume, performance tights and headpiece, all scheduled in-studio practice class tuition Nov and Dec, one performance DVD/BlueRay and a Nutty logo shirt.
Sage/Silver Dancer Nutcracker Fee includes: costume and headpiece; all scheduled in-studio practice class tuition Nov and Dec, one performance DVD/BlueRay and Nutty logo shirt.
Rose/Violet Dancer Fee- $185 (1 role, 2 performances)
Aqua Dancer Fee- $255 (1 role, 2 performances)
Sage Dancer Fee- $255 (2 roles, 2 performances)
Silver Dancer Fee-$345 (2-3 roles, 2 performances)
Barge Photography Nutcracker Info available Nov 1: PHOTO DAYS are Thurs Nov 17 and Fri Nov 18, 4-8:30 pm. Exact schedule TBD; Rose, Violet, Aqua and Sage during scheduled Nutcracker practice time.
ROSE/VIOLET practice schedule dancers current day/time already enrolled in and attending, plus Friday scheduled time of 5:15-6 pm OR 6:15-7 pm-see below.
Rose/Violet Nutty Practice Fridays:
Nov 11- Parent mtg and costume hand out; Sat casts 5:15-6 pm (Cedar/Spruce); 6:15-7 Sun casts (Pine/Juniper)
Nov 18- Photos/height line up (in costume)- full cast practice; Sat casts 5:15-6 pm (Cedar/Spruce); 6:15-7 Sun casts (Pine/Juniper)
Dec 2 and 9- Full cast Finale practice; Sun casts 5:15-6 (Pine/Juniper); Sat casts 6:15-7 (Cedar/Spruce)
Aqua/Sage/Silver PRELIMINARY WEEK-DAY PRACTICE SCHEDULES will be posted as soon as practice needs are determined and subject to change weekly due to casting and unforeseen circumstances.
Aqua/Sage FRIDAY Practices:
Nov 4: 5:30-7 and 7:15-9 Nutty Practice-all dancers
Nov 11 and 18, Dec 2, 9 and 16, tentatively 7:15-8:45 pm (additional practice possible Sun Nov 26, time tbd)
Silver SATURDAY Practices: Nov 5, 12 and 19, Dec 3 and 10 (additional practice possible Sun Nov 26, time tbd)
NUTTY TICKETS- all seats reserve, $15 each, lap children 2-under are complimentary. Tickets on sale Sat Nov 12, 9 am. SDA Dancers attending a show they're NOT dancing in are also complimentary if purchased DAY OF SHOW only! More info in Nov.
Ticket costs cover; theater rental, show staffing, music production, sets, scenery and props, backdrop rental and costume storage, alteration and embellishment costs.
Thank you for your support by inviting as many people as you can to see our beautiful ballet this holiday season!
Aqua/Sage FRIDAY Practices:
Nov 4: 5:30-7 and 7:15-9 Nutty Practice-all dancers
Nov 11 and 18, Dec 2, 9 and 16, tentatively 7:15-8:45 pm (additional practice possible Sun Nov 26, time tbd)
Silver SATURDAY Practices: Nov 5, 12 and 19, Dec 3 and 10 (additional practice possible Sun Nov 26, time tbd)
NUTTY TICKETS- all seats reserve, $15 each, lap children 2-under are complimentary. Tickets on sale Sat Nov 12, 9 am. SDA Dancers attending a show they're NOT dancing in are also complimentary if purchased DAY OF SHOW only! More info in Nov.
Ticket costs cover; theater rental, show staffing, music production, sets, scenery and props, backdrop rental and costume storage, alteration and embellishment costs.
Thank you for your support by inviting as many people as you can to see our beautiful ballet this holiday season!