You’re invited to participate!

 

Seymour Dance has been performing Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, a traditional holiday Ballet,  for over 25 years! It has become a staple in our dance family and community! Our annual performance features beautiful classical music and bright, colourful costumes. 

 

Participation in the Nutcracker is an OPTIONAL opportunity with additional rehearsals and supplemental fees. Rehearsals begin in September and the performances are in December. Rehearsals are on Sundays, and are not during your weekly Ballet class time. 

 

Who Can Participate?

• All dancers who are enrolled in our Ballet Program

• Dancers in Ballet Grade 2 or higher must be enrolled in 2 Ballet classes per week to participate

• 3&4 Year Old, Pre-Primary, Primary, Grade 1 must be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet class per week 

• Dancers in Ballet Grade 6 and up can audition for leading and corps roles 

 

Rehearsals and Commitment:

• participating in “The Nutcracker” is a full commitment; we only have a limited amount of rehearsals to put the entire production together. Please commit to attending all rehearsals. 

 

Full Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule

• Ballet Grade 1 and Up - rehearsals begin Sunday, September 17th 

• Ballet 3&4, PrePrimary and Primary - rehearsals begin Sunday, October 22nd 

 

Rehearsal Schedule:  

1. Sunday, September 17th - Regular Rehearsals Start 

2. Sunday, September 24th - Regular Rehearsal
   Sunday, October 1st - No Rehearsal - Truth and Reconciliation Weekend
   Sunday, October 8th - No Rehearsal - Thanksgiving Weekend 

3. Sunday, October 15th - Regular Rehearsal 

4. Sunday, October 22nd - 3&4 Year Old, PrePrimary, Primary rehearsals start, Regular Rehearsal

5. Sunday, October 29th - Regular Rehearsal 

6. Sunday, November 5th - Regular Rehearsal

7. Sunday, November 12th - Regular Rehearsal - Remembrance Day Weekend (Nuvo participants excused)

8. Sunday, November 19th - Regular Rehearsal 

9. Sunday, November 26th - Mandatory Dress Rehearsal @ Seymour Dance

10. Saturday, December 2nd - Mandatory ON STAGE rehearsal @ Centennial Theatre

11. Sunday, December 3rd - Nutcracker Performances @ Centennial Theatre

12. Monday, December 4th - Nutcracker Performances @ Centennial Theatre

 

Mandatory Dress Rehearsals 

• Sunday, November 26th @ Seymour Dance 

  • **the dress rehearsal is NOT at the theatre 

  • This rehearsal cannot be missed - if you do not attend the dress rehearsal, you will not be permitted to perform
     

• Saturday, December 2rd @ Centennial Theatre

  • This rehearsal cannot be missed - if you do not attend the dress rehearsal, you will not be permitted to perform 

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Performances

• Sunday, December 3th @ Centennial Theatre  

• Monday, December 4th @ Centennial Theatre 

All performances are at Centennial Theatre on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.   

 

Cost To Participate:

 

Grade 1 Ballet and Up - $225 + tax first child, $200 + tax additional sibling

This package fee includes: 

• Cost of 8 regular rehearsals, staffing and choreography 

• 2 Dress rehearsals

• Costume rental, cleaning, maintenance 

• Professional photo of your dancer in costume

• Fee will be charged Sunday, October 1st, 2023

 

3&4 Ballet, PrePrimary and Primary Ballet - $125 + tax

This package fee includes: 

• Cost of 4 regular rehearsals, staffing and choreography 

• 2 Dress rehearsals

• Professional photo of your dancer in costume 

• Costume rental, cleaning, maintenance 

Fee will be charged Sunday, October 1st, 2023