Nutcracker Season is Here!

With choreography by Joy Delaney-Capponi, A Philadelphia Nutcracker is set in Victorian era Northwest Philadelphia. The production features backdrops of authentic period streetscapes, storefronts and homes from Germantown, Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill by local artist Christopher Fox. The traditional party scene in Act I is now set in the Thomas Mansion on Wissahickon Avenue, a Gothic style home built in 1869, and The Land of the Snow Queen is set at “Tommy’s Hill,” the Northwest’s favorite sledding spot in Fairmount Park. Act II sets highlight several Germantown Avenue merchants where Clara and her Prince explore the shops and sample sweets from local bakers and candy makers.

We are getting right to work and will be holding auditions next week (see below for times), and will begin rehearsals soon after!

Philadelphia Dance Theatre Presents:

A Philadelphia Nutcracker

December 13th

December 14th

December 15th

Times TBA

Montco Cultural Center

Montgomery County Community College

Young Arts Explorers & Family Series.

Eligibility

All dancers levels Pre Ballet 3* through Ballet 6 are able to participate in PDT's production of A Philadelphia Nutcracker.

*Pre Ballet 3 dancers must be at least 6 years old to participate and have the recommendation of PDT Faculty. Pre Ballet 3 dancers do NOT need to audition.

Every dancer who auditions is guaranteed a role as long as they are fulfilling their class and rehearsal obligations.

In order to be eligible, dancers must be attending the minimum number of hours of ballet class as appropriate to their level per week. If you are not currently meeting these hours, you must add additional class(es) to your schedule.

Auditions

Saturday 9/14: Pre Professional Division

Levels 4/5/6 - 1:00-5:00 PM

Saturday 9/21: Primary Division

Ballet 1, 1x - 1:00-1:45 PM

Ballet 2, 2x - 1:45-2:30 PM

Ballet 3, 3x - 2:30-3:30 PM

Dancers wishing to participate in PDT's production of A Philadelphia Nutcracker, are required to complete their registration by the time of their audition.

See registration details below.

Key Dates

Please review the following key dates and ensure you do not have any conflicts before committing to participating in A Philadelphia Nutcracker.

All dancers should be prepared to have rehearsal every Saturday, beginning at the end of September. Older dancers in levels 3 through 6 will have additional weeknight rehearsals. All rehearsals will be posted to the Rehearsal Calendar on the PDT website and on the PDT Mobile App. Families are responsible for checking the rehearsal calendar frequently.

Saturday, Sept. 14th

1:00-5:00pm

Audition + Registration Deadline:

Levels 4/4x, 5/5x, 6

Saturday, Sept. 21st

1:00-1:45pm

Audition + Registration Deadline:

Levels 1/1x

Saturday, Sept. 21st

1:45-2:30

Audition + Registration Deadline:

Levels 2/2x

Saturday, Sept. 21st

2:30-3:30

Audition + Registration Deadline:

Levels 3/3x

Saturday, Sept. 21st

Registration Deadline for Pre Ballet 3

(There is no audition for Pre Ballet 3)

Saturday, Dec. 9th

In Studio Dress Rehearsal at PDT

Dec. 8th-13th

Tech Rehearsals at MCCC

Dec. 13th, 14th, 15th

Nutcracker Performances

Cost:

Pre Ballet 3 - $200

Levels: 1-2x - $250

Levels: 3-6 - $300

Students are required to provide their own personal supplies, including shoes, tights, and undergarments for their costumes. A list of all dancer provided costume elements will be sent out ASAP.

Includes:

All rehearsal time.
Costumes fitted and provided by PDT
Souvenir t-shirt.
Access to professional photographs of performance.
Professional recording of performance.

Registration:

Participating in a PDT production requires a great deal of time and commitment from both the dancer and family. This is why we ask all families to read through the Company Handbook and their Dancer Agreement together. Dancers and families are asked to commit only to what they can truly manage.

Dancers wishing to participate in PDT's production of A Philadelphia Nutcracker, are required to complete the following steps by the time of their audition.

1. Read Company Handbook

All dancers are required to review the PDT Company Handbook with a parent/guardian, and consider the commitment they are undertaking by participating in this production.

Read Company Handbook

2. Sign Dancer/Family Agreement

All dancers are required to review and sign their agreement with a parent/guardian.

Agreements must be submitted by the time of the dancer's audition.

You do NOT need to register through Dance StudioPro

Once your Dancer Agreement has been received, PDT will add your

Nutcracker Fee to your account.

Sign Dancer/Family Agreement

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