A Holiday Tradition!
The Nutcracker ballet at Seymour Dance has been running for over 30 years!
Each year, hundreds of families come to watch this holiday classic featuring beautiful music by the great composer Tchaikovsky. Each child enrolled in ballet at the studio has the opportunity to be a part of this great production!
The Magic of the Nutcracker!
The Nutcracker ballet at Seymour Dance has been running for over 20 years. Each year, hundreds of families come to watch this holiday classic featuring beautiful music by the great composer Tchaikovsky. Each child enrolled in ballet at the studio has the opportunity to be a part of this great production!
Your dancer gets to engage in the very important work of character development and self expression, all while sharing the stage with older dancers who mentor and take dancers under their wing. Working on a theatrical Ballet Production engages dancers physically and mentally, and the thrill of performing for family, friends, schools, and community make it all the more meaningful!
Your dancer receives priceless performance experience where they get to wear fun costumes, in-costume photographs, and a video for family keepsakes (makes a wonderful gift too!). There's also an opportunity for parents to volunteer! Many of our dance families say it wouldn't be the holidays without the Nutcracker - and we couldn't agree more!
Nutcracker Information 2024
You’re invited to participate!
Seymour Dance has been performing Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, a traditional holiday Ballet, for over 30 years! It has become a staple in our dance family and community! Our annual performance features beautiful classical music and bright, colorful 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?
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All dancers who are enrolled in our Ballet Program
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Dancers in Ballet Grade 2 or higher must be enrolled in 2 Ballet classes per week to participate
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3&4 Year Old, Pre-Primary, Primary, Grade 1 must be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet class per week
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Dancers in Ballet Grade 6 and up can audition for leading and corps roles
Rehearsals and Commitment:
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participating in “The Nutcracker” is a full commitment; we only have a limited amount of rehearsals to put the entire production together. Dancers must be able to commit to attending all rehearsals.
Full Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
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Ballet Grade 1 and Up - rehearsals begin Sunday, September 15th
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Ballet 3&4, PrePrimary and Primary - rehearsals begin Sunday, October 27th
Rehearsal Schedule:
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Sunday, September 15th - Regular Rehearsals Start
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Sunday, September 22nd - Regular Rehearsal
Sunday, September 29th - No Rehearsal - Truth and Reconciliation Weekend -
Sunday, October 6th - Regular Rehearsal
Sunday, October 13th - No Rehearsal - Thanksgiving Weekend
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Sunday, October 20th - Regular Rehearsal
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Sunday, October 27th - 3&4 Year Old, PrePrimary, Primary rehearsals start, Full Rehearsal
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Sunday, November 3rd - Full Rehearsal
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Sunday, November 10th - Full Rehearsal (Nuvo participants excused)
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Sunday, November 17th - Full Rehearsal
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Sunday, November 24th - Full Rehearsal
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Sunday, December 1st - Mandatory Dress Rehearsal @ Seymour Dance
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Saturday, December 7th - Mandatory ON STAGE Rehearsal @ Centennial Theatre (Please keep entire day open)
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Sunday, December 8th - Nutcracker Performances @ Centennial Theatre
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Monday, December 9th - Nutcracker Performances @ Centennial Theatre
Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
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Sunday, December 1st @ Seymour Dance
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**the dress rehearsal is NOT at the theatre
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This rehearsal cannot be missed - if you do not attend the dress rehearsal, you will not be permitted to perform
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Saturday, December 7th @ Centennial Theatre
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This rehearsal cannot be missed - if you do not attend the dress rehearsal, you will not be permitted to perform in the performances
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Saturday, December 7th @ Centennial Theatre
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Sunday, December 8th @ Centennial Theatre
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Monday, December 9th @ Centennial Theatre
All performances are at Centennial Theatre on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.
**IMPORTANT TO NOTE**
Unfortunately, Nutcracker Weekend is the same weekend as the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour (December 7 and 8). If you are wishing to do both, you need to indicate which night you have tickets for when you sign up. Dancers must be able to complete the Saturday rehearsals and the Sunday 3:30 show without leaving early (show is an hour and 45 mins approx).
Past Nutcracker Gallery
Our Amazing Sponsors!
The Nutcracker ballet at Seymour Dance has been running for over 20 years - thanks to sponsors just like you! Are you interested in giving back this holiday season? Email us at info@seymourdance.com!