We acknowledge that we are on the səlilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nation's ancestral and unceded territory and we are grateful for their hospitality.

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It is our absolute pleasure to share the magic of the Nutcracker with you this holiday season. Whether this is your first time or a cherished tradition, we’re so grateful to have you with us. As we embark on this enchanting journey through Clara’s dream, we hope the beauty, joy, and wonder of this timeless story fills your hearts and inspires the spirit of the season. On behalf of the entire cast and crew, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous and peaceful holiday season. Thank you for being here, and we hope you enjoy the performance!

 

Sincerely Yours,

The Staff & Faculty of Seymour Dance

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A Special Production Note from the

Artistic Director

 

Welcome to Seymour Dance’s production of The Nutcracker celebrating our 60th season!

 

It is with great pride and gratitude that I share this milestone with you. For six decades, Seymour Dance has been a place where passion, artistry, and community come together to create something truly special. Tonight’s performance is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and love that so many individuals have poured into this production—on and off the stage. I want to extend my deepest thanks to our incredible dancers, whose talent and commitment bring this timeless holiday classic to life with grace and energy. You are the heart of this performance, and your artistry continues to inspire and uplift our entire community.

 

To our volunteers, your support does not go unnoticed. From behind-the-scenes work to front-of-house hospitality, your contributions make this production possible, and we are so grateful for everything you do. A special thank you to our visionary choreographers, whose creativity and passion shape the magic we see on stage. Your dedication to the craft and to these dancers ensures that every movement tells a story and every moment shines. And to our crew—lighting, sound, costume, stagehands, and all who work behind the scenes—your hard work and attention to detail are often unseen but never unappreciated.

 

As we celebrate our 60th season, it’s important to reflect not only on where we’ve come from but also on the many people who have helped us grow along the way. Thank you to our families, supporters, and audiences—your belief in our vision and commitment to the arts keeps us moving forward.

 

I hope our performance of The Nutcracker fills you with the same joy and magic it brings to all of us. Here’s to many more years of dance, artistry, and community—together.

Enjoy the show,

 

With Love,

Lauren

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Young Clara is reveling in a holiday party being thrown by her parents. The party goes quiet when her eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer, who owns a doll shop in town, makes an unexpected appearance and brings with him his latest works. Amongst his newest toys is the Nutcracker, which he gifts to Clara. Clara falls in love with her new toy, but it isn't long before her jealous brother Fritz steals him and damages the doll through rough play. Clara is heartbroken and as the party fades away, she falls asleep in the parlor room next to her broken Nutcracker.

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When the clock strikes midnight, Drosselmeyer creates a magical dream world complete with a life-size Nutcracker! Clara wakes to the house mice's mischief and finds herself being chased by the Mouse King, but out of the dark comes toy soldiers and their fierce leader the Nutcracker! The Mouse King and Nutcracker battle for Clara and although the Nutcracker wins the battle, he is seriously injured. However, Drosselmeyer still has a few tricks up his sleeve and before long they are off into the snowy night towards an enchanted land!

 

Clara and the Nutcracker are guided to an enchanted land which contains a glorious castle, filled to the brim with fairies and sweets! Clara is delighted as the entire kingdom puts on a show just for her and the Nutcracker, which includes Gingerbreads, Spanish chocolates, Flowers that waltz and even the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy! However, as the night comes to a close, it is time for the court of the Sugar Plum Fairy's castle to say goodbye to Clara. Clara soon awakes and finds her Nutcracker that she received from her Uncle Drosselmeyer in pristine condition, and she wonders if it were all a dream.