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Performances

Sugar Plum Tea Party

Join the Sugar Plum Fairy & other characters from the Land of Sweets for a magical tea party! This wonderful annual parent-child event delights young and old as they enjoy a selection of savory treats, arts and crafts, a mini-Nutcracker performance, magical treats and surprises! Make this enchanting experience a holiday tradition and create some unforgettable experiences for your family this upcoming holiday season.

EVENT DATES & TIMES

Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 – 11:30 am & 1:00 – 2:30pm
Sunday, December 8th, 10:00 – 11:30 am & 1:00 – 2:30pm 

EVENT LOCATION

New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

TICKET PRICING

Adult Ticket $70 
Child Ticket* $70 (ages 2 & up)
Ticket includes Full Lunch Buffet, Character Visits, Arts & Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Sweet Treats and Gifts! 

*All children must be accompanied by an adult; highchairs are not available.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tickets sales open on Wednesday, October 25th at 10:00 am.

Questions? Contact the office at neadinfo@aol.com or (203) 972-3265

Nutcracker

Step into the magic of this unforgettable holiday tale and be transported through a wonderland of toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and into the land of the Sweets. Share unforgettable moments and everlasting memories with friends and family during this incredibly special holiday celebration!

Nutcracker features over 150 students from our Academy, featuring dazzling sets and costumes. The performances feature the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra and run two hours with one intermission. For children 6 and younger, we offer an Interactive one-hour long Children’s Performance with a Children’s tea party where children can meet the characters, participate in activities and games, and eat delicious food!

2023 Performance Dates

Friday, December 13th, at 7:00PM
Saturday, December 14th at 11:00AM, and 4:00PM
Sunday, December 15th at 1pm Interactive Children’s Show ( ACT II Only), and 4 pm.

Purchase your tickets HERE!

General sale tickets begin on Monday, November 6th.

Nutcracker 2023 Audition Information
Saturday, Sept 9th
Enrichment, Company and Nutcracker Auditions for levels ballet 6a- Advanced 
 
Enrichment Auditions 
10:00am – 11:30am 6a 
11:30-1:00pm LUNCH BREAK 
1:00- 3:00pm Nutcracker Auditions for 6a dancers (studio c)
The following roles will be auditioned in studio north
  • Chinese
  • Ivy
  • Rats
 6b, Intermediate & Advanced Company Auditions 
12:00 pm – 1:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm LUNCH BREAK 
2:30-6:30pm – Nutcracker Auditions for 6b, Intermediate, advanced dancers 
 
The following roles will be auditioned in both studio A and Studio C:
  • Snow
  • All Flowers + Fairies
  • Spanish
  • Flute
  • Dolls/Night Fairy 
  • Roses
 
NOTE: Nutcracker Lead auditions for advanced dancers will take place the last day of Nutcracker Boot Camp Friday September 1st from 6-8:30 pm in Studio C (Clara, Sugar Plum, Dew Drop, Snow Queen, and Arabian). 
  
Sunday, Sept.10th 
Nutcracker Auditions for levels ballet 1-ballet 5b
 
All auditions are in Studio C. 
 
Audition times are:
Ballet 1- 11:00-11:50pm 
Ballet 2 -12:00-1:00pm 
Ballet 3 -1:00- 2:00pm
lunch break 2:00-2:30pm
Ballet 4a/4b -3:00- 4:30 
Ballet 5a/5b -4:45-6:30p
  
Mandatory Parent Nutcracker Orientation- Studio North 
 
Friday, September 8th – 6:00-7:30p Studio North 
6a- Adv Mandatory Nutcracker, Company and Enrichment Orientation
 
Saturday, September 9th- Studio North
9-10:30am ballet 1, ballet 2, ballet 3
11-12:30pm ballet 4a- ballet 5b 
 
Registration 
will take place in studio a on Sunday September 10th during your child’s Audition. 
 
 Payment
Nutcracker fee payment ($200 for Ballet 1, $250 for Ballet 2 and above) will be accepted via check, cash or card in the office on Sunday, September 10th during your child’s audition. Company and Enrichment fees are included in their membership. 
  
Casting
Casting will be posted on our website Thursday September 14th 
Nutcracker 2023 Bootcamp

Nutcracker 2023 Boot Camp

August 28th- September 1st
Get ready for Nutcracker Auditions by going to our Nutcracker Boot Camp

August 28th- Sept 1st

To help our dancers prepare for auditions, NEAD launched its Nutcracker Boot Camp. Our Boot Camp is designed to provide students the opportunity to prepare their bodies and minds for Nutcracker auditions. Boot Camp is not a requirement for Nutcracker auditions, but it is highly recommended.

Attending our Boot Camp does not guarantee any specific role in the Nutcracker.

Instruction includes:

  • Technique Class
  • Pointe (for advanced dancers only)
  • Audition tips
  • Overcoming performance anxiety
  • How to appropriately handle casting disappointment
  • General dance etiquette
  • Nutcracker Repertoire

TO REGISTER:

Registration will begin on MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH.

Details for each camp

Ballet 6a – $525

5 days | Aug 28-Sep 1 | 4:30pm-7:30pm

Intermediate – $525

5 days | Aug 28-Sep 1 | 4:30pm-7:30pm

Advanced – $525

5 days | Aug 28-Sep 1 | 4:30-7:30pm

Our Spring Performance

Each Spring, NEAD hosts an end-of-the-year performance to showcase what our students have learned over the past year. Students in levels Pre-ballet 1 – Pre-Professional levels perform in alternating contemporary and ballet pieces. Each Spring, we showcase a different Ballet or Contemporary piece. Previous ballet performances included Cinderella, Swan lake, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Paquita, Peter and the Wolf, Coppelia, Carnival of the Animals, and more!