The Nutty Nutcracker Performance Team (Ages 5-18)

Footprints Dance Centre is proud to offer all of our dancers between the ages of  5-18 an additional performance opportunity as a part of our Nutty Nutcracker Performance Team! 

Our annual creative rendition of the classic ballet The Nutcracker began in 2020 as an effort to bring a little bit of joy and excitement to a very difficult year for us all. The project started out very small, re-decorating our studio space to become our own socially-distanced Winter Wonderland… but this little production meant so much to our students and staff, that our Nutty Nutcracker production has now become a highly anticipated annual FDC Christmas tradition. Each year, the production continues to grow bigger and better than the year before with more dancers, more costumes, and more holiday magic. For FDC’s Nutty Nutcracker storyline, we have taken many creative liberties to expand the original Nutcracker Ballet tale into our own silly, sweet, and original creation and make it different every year. Our Nutty Nutcracker Performance Team is a great opportunity for dancers who are seeking more time on stage and love to delight in the magic of the holidays!! 

How does it work?

Classes/rehearsals for the Nutty Nutcracker Performance Team are in addition to regular recital classes and run from mid-September until the performance at the Movement Church at the end of November. Students will register for their age level  in their chosen dance style and attend all  lessons to learn their specialty themed routine. No auditions are required for this opportunity. All experience levels are welcome. As part of their registration fee, dancers  will also receive a holiday-themed rental costumes to use for the performance.

Contact us for the most up to date schedule and information for this specialty program!

FAQ

All dancers over the age of five currently enrolled at Footprints are welcome to join our Nutty Nutcracker Performance Team!

Our Nutty Nutcracker Performance Team performs in one/two shows at The Movement Church in Woodstock. Dancers may be asked to perform at local retirement homes or other community events as well.

Yes. Dancers will attend extra rehearsals each week for each routine they choose to participate in. Fees are structured based on how many dances the dancer participates in. There are also costume rental fees for each dance. Dancers usually participate in two routines.