The Peanut Cracker
Pre-Dance Division students (ages 2.5 - 6) have the opportunity to help tell the story of a holiday favorite: The Nutcracker. We create a very comfortable experience for our youngest dancers and offer this as an optional performance opportunity for all dancers enrolled in the 1st session. This on-stage production gives dancers the opportunity to showcase what they have learned so far in class in an informal stage setting. Dancers are provided with simple costumes and a fun headpieces. These productions are colorful and fun for all; it will surely put you in the holiday spirit!
Please see below for 2026 Peanut Cracker Details:
Dress Rehearsals
Friday, December 4th @ Lake Forest Academy
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Costumes are handed out in class. Headpieces are handed out at dress rehearsal.
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Dancers need to be ready and in costume 5-minutes before stage time
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Once your dancer is done performing, and the group picture has been taken, you are free to leave.
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Dancers are to be kept with you in the theatre until they are called to go onstage.
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We will be running the show in order to help your dancer get familiar with the show.
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Please let your instructor know if your dancer will not be at the rehearsal and/or the show.
Important Dates:
Sept. 8 Pre-Dance Classes Begin
Sept. 11 No PM Dance Classes Rosh Hashana
Sept. 12 No Pre-Dance Classes Rosh Hashana
Sept. 20 No PM Dance Classes Yom Kippur
Sept. 21 No Pre-Dance Classes Yom Kippur
Oct. 13 Pre-Dance Session 2 Schedule out
Oct. 13 Peanut Cracker Tickets On Sale (CAST ONLY)
Oct. 20 Peanut Cracker Tickets On Sale (Public)
Oct. 26 - 31 Pre-Dance Bring a Friend & Halloween Costume Week!
Nov. 3 Pre-Dance Session 2 Registration Begins: Current Students
Nov. 7 - 13 OBSERVATION WEEK
NOV. 16 Pre-Dance Session 2 Registration Begins: New Students
TBD Sugar Plum Party 10:30-12Noon tickets required
Dec. 3 Pre-Dance Session 1 Ends
Dec. 4 Peanut Cracker Dress Rehearsal
Dec. 6 PEANUT CRACKER PERFORMANCE