Trinity Dance Prosser
Mind, Body, Spirit
The Nutcracker, 2024
Please use this page to find out everything you need to know about being a part of The Nutcracker. I will add to it as we have more information. This year's production looks a little different from past productions, so please make sure you read all the info!
Documents
Important documents like the cast list and rehearsal schedule will be posted here and able to be downloaded. I am also including the audition form here.
Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday, October 19:
8:00-10:00am- Sugarplum and Cavalier
10:00-10:45- Lead and side English and African
11:00-11:45- Mice and Soldiers
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3:00-3:45- Lead and Side Spanish
3:45-4:30- Lead and Side Chinese
4:30-5:15- Rat King, Nutcracker, Clara
5:15-6:00- Lead and side German
6:00-7:30- Party scene, including Drosselmeier, Nutcracker, Dolls
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October 26
8:00-10:00am- Sugarplum and Cavalier
10:00-10:45- Plums
10:45-11:30- Mint Juleps
11:30-12:30- Rat King, Nutcracker, Clara
1:00-1:45- Russian, French, Chinese
1:45-2:30- Candycanes
2:30-3:00- Peppermints
3:00-3:45- Lead and Side Spanish
3:45-4:30- Lead and Side Arabian
4:30-5:00- Gingerbread Girls
5:00-6:00- Italian, German, Starry Night
6:00-7:30- Party scene, including Drosselmeier, Nutcracker, Dolls
November 2
8:00-10:00am- Sugarplum and Cavalier
10:00-11:00- Candy Scene
11:00-12:00- Battle Scene
12:15-1:00- Gingerbread Girls
1:00-1:45- Spanish, English, African
1:45-2:30- Arabian
2:30-3:15- Russian, French, Chinese
3:15-4:00- Italian, German, Starry Night
November 9
8:00-10:00am- Sugarplum and Cavalier
10:00-10:45am- Candy Scene
10:45-11:30am- Battle Scene
11:30-12:15- Arabian
12:30-1:15- Russian, French, Chinese
1:15-2:30- Spanish, English, African
2:30-3:30- Italian, German, Starry Night
3:30-5:00- Party Scene with Drosselmeier, Nutcracker, and Dolls
November 16: RUN THROUGH CAST A ONLY
9:00am-11:00am- Act 2 run through:
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Candy Scene (Includes Plums, Peppermints, Candycanes, Mint Juleps, Nutcracker, Clara, Sugarplum, Cavalier) (Little Peppermints may leave as soon as they are done, unless they want to stay and watch.)
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Grand Pas de deux- Sugarplum and Cavalier
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Divertissements (Includes Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, Marzipan, Russian. Gingerbread Girls, English, African, Italian, French, German, Irish
11:00-12:30- Waltz of the Flowers run through
Includes Flowers, Blossoms, Buds, Clara, Dew Drop
1:00-2:00- Snow Scene run through
Includes Snowflakes, Starry Night, Snow Queen, Clara, Nutcracker
2:00-2:45- Battle Scene Run-through
Includes Nutcracker, Clara, Rat King, Mice, Soldiers, Big sister mice
3:00-4:00- Party Scene run-through
November 23: RUN THROUGH CAST B ONLY
9:00am-11:00am- Act 2 run through:
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Candy Scene (Includes Plums, Peppermints, Candycanes, Mint Juleps, Nutcracker, Clara, Sugarplum, Cavalier) (Little Peppermints may leave as soon as they are done, unless they want to stay and watch.)
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Grand Pas de deux- Sugarplum and Cavalier
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Divertissements (Includes Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, Marzipan, Russian. Gingerbread Girls, English, African, Italian, French, German.
11:00-12:30- Waltz of the Flowers run through
Includes Flowers, Blossoms, Buds, Clara, Dew Drop
1:00-2:00- Snow Scene run through
Includes Snowflakes, Starry Night, Snow Queen, Clara, Nutcracker
2:00-2:45- Battle Scene Run-through
Includes Nutcracker, Clara, Rat King, Mice, Soldiers, Big sister mice
3:00-4:00- Party Scene run-through
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Dress Rehearsal Schedule
**Barring contagious illness, dress rehearsals are MANDATORY. Please make plans to be there.
Monday, December 2 at Prosser High School
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4:30-5:00- Jingle All the Way: Twinkle Stars performing in the Friday Show
5:00-5:45- Jingle All the Way Tumbling classes and Adult Classes
6:00-8:30- Nutcracker cast A (Everyone arrive a little before 6. We may or may not use costumes, so come in dancewear, ready to go). We will run Battle Scene and Candy scene first so the littlest ones can be done. We will then resume with Party, Snow, and the rest of Act 2.
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Wednesday, December 4 at Prosser High School
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4:30-5:00- Jingle All the Way: Twinkle Stars performing in the Saturday Show
5:00-5:45- Jingle All the Way: Tap and Jazz
6:00-8:30- Nutcracker cast B (Everyone arrive a little before 6. We may or may not use costumes, so come in dancewear, ready to go). We will run Battle Scene and Candy scene first so the littlest ones can be done. We will then resume with Party, Snow, and the rest of Act 2.
Important Links and Dates
October 20: Deadline to sign up as a volunteer. Signup Link
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October 21: Tickets go on sale. Remember to use your coupon code for your designated tickets.
Tickets for Jingle All the Way
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November 15: Picture Day! You receive a basic package for each student. Additional photos / packages may be purchased. Sign up for your time slot here: Picture Day signup
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November 17: Deadline to order a handmade pointe shoe gift for your dancer! Order Form.
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November 25: Deadline to order a bouquet of roses for your dancer. Order Form
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December 3: Nutcracker Tea Party! Special fundraiser event. Tell your friends! Tickets Available Now
Fees
Performance fees for both our Christmas and June shows are paid in advance at the beginning of the school year. They are charged in 4 installments in August, September, October, and November. These fees apply to all performing classes and allow students to participate in either or both the Christmas Showcase and The Nutcracker, and either or both the June showcase and Sleeping Beauty. AGAIN: the fees listed below are for ALL of the shows, not each of the shows. One student, one fee = all the shows they are eligible for.
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1 weekly class (Ballet 4-6 count as 1): Total fees: $308 ($77 installment)
2 weekly classes (Ballet 7 counts as 2): Total fees: $428 ($107 installment)
3 weekly classes: Total fees: $508 ($127 installment)
4 weekly classes: Total fees: $558 ($139.50 installment)
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*These fees apply to each student, up to 2 students from the same family. Additional students in the same immediate family do not pay fees, but receive the same benefits.
What's Included
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*NEW THIS YEAR* 2 tickets to the performance (given as a coupon code, must still be reserved)
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Costume to keep for each class (except for The Nutcracker, which is costume rental)
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Participation and all rehearsals (in class and extra, if needed)
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Digital videos of all performances
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Basic photo package (2 5x7s of a single pose)
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*If a student is in both the Christmas showcase and The Nutcracker, they receive an additional 2 tickets.
Important Note
Please make sure you understand the schedule before committing to be a part of this show. We had a surprising number of people opt out of the recital last year, AFTER paying fees, receiving costumes, and learning the dance. This can be very difficult for the teacher and other students in the group, as things often need to be rearranged.
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In The Nutcracker, it's even more difficult, because each dance is created for a specific number of dancers. If someone drops out a few weeks before the show, we do not have time to replace them and it creates a ripple effect for other students. I understand this can't always be avoided, but if it can, please do.
