NUTCRACKER DIGITAL PACKET
ON THIS PAGE YOU WILL FIND:
- A Note From the Directors
- Nutcracker Ballet Parts
- Film Schedule
- The Red Carpet Premiere Parties
- NUTCRACKER ACCEPTANCE FORM – click link to access form
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
- Audition results will be posted online by number and we will inform you by email once it is posted!
- Our digital acceptance forms are due back within 3 days of Audition Results.
- Rehearsals begin the first weekend in October!
- Film dates start in November (see all dates in packet).
- The Red Carpet Premiere days of the Film will be the weekend of Dec 18th-20th.
A Note From the Directors
As we explained at the audition, Nutcracker roles are given based on age, size, and skill level. Students were reminded that they might be in a particular dance for several years, but that the dance may be choreographed or costumed differently, or they will dance different parts of the same dance. If they aspire to certain roles and did not make it this year, we encourage them to keep working hard at their technique, and to try again next year! Coveted roles are earned based on the technical and performance quality of the dancer and never given because it’s “your turn”. Another factor is costume sizes. Our costumes are already purchased and we need to match dancers to the costumes we have.
Audition Results will be posted online by your audition number. If you plan to participate, please fill out the online acceptance form completely (including any PLANNED absences due to vacations or other activities) and indicate how you want to pay. When we have your online acceptance form we know you have formally agreed to participate. Students are allowed to miss 2 rehearsals at the most, however we are discouraging students from missing more than one rehearsal this year as our film schedule will escalate our rehearsal timeline. More absences than 2 absences can result in losing the part. Acceptance forms must be submitted within 3 days of posting the results.
- We have only 6-10 weekends to get performance ready (based on your film time)! We will try to set the schedule as much in advance as we can. The rehearsal times for your student’s dances depend on what size room it needs, who can rehearse opposite them in another room, how many “layers” there are in the dance, and the age/experience of the dancers. We have approximately 40 dances to teach in 10 weeks with 5 teachers, 4 studios and dozens of kids!
- Rehearsals are scheduled for Saturdays 9:00am-6:00pm and Sundays 12:30-5:30pm. This is our block for rehearsal times, you will not be scheduled for the entire time. We try our best to schedule the youngest dancers for only one day for a few hours.
- Always send water and a non-messy snack with your dancer! For very young dancers we will often schedule in a snack break if it’s a long rehearsal. Also, make sure names are in all ballet shoes, since they are often left behind.
- Fall Break: We have rehearsals as usual. We will not have rehearsals on Thanksgiving weekend.
- The participation fee of $300 includes all in studio rehearsals, all dress rehearsals, all film days, a free T shirt, all costume fittings and costumes rentals, and one dvd or digital download of the Nutcracker movie.
- Additional costs to consider: tickets for our Red Carpet Premiere parties, additional dvds or digital downloads, hair and make up supplies, shoes and tights are extra. Professional portrait photography will be arranged to take place in December.
We are excited to get started and look forward to working with you and your wonderful young dancer. All questions can be directed to lexie@parkerdance.com.
Thank you!
Lexie Steinhauser, Studio Director
Kim Kinnear, Owner
Nutcracker Parts
This sheet breaks down the Nutcracker Ballet by acts, scenes, and dances. This is extremely helpful for those who are new to Nutcracker.
Early rehearsals are when the many “layers” of dances are rehearsed independently, then gradually we start to combine the dances to create the “scene” or “Act”.
ACT 1
Overture
Party Parents, Kids, (but not Clara’s “family”), Drosselmeyer
Party Scene
Party Girls, Boys, Clara’s friends, Clara, Fritz, Head Maid, Maids, Dolls, Little Clara, Little Soldier, Little Mouse, Drosselmeyer, Party Parents
Battle Scene
Nutcracker, Clara, Drosselmeyer, Mouse Queen, Little Mice, Big Mice, Mama Mice, Soldiers
Snowy Forest Scene
Clara, Nutcracker, Crystals, Icicles, Flurries, Snow Attendants, Snow Queen, Snow Soloists, Snow Corps
ACT 2
Angels
Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, Nutcracker, Angel Soloist, Little Angels, Big Angels, Pointe Angels, Hoop Angels
Prologue
Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, Nutcracker, Spanish Soloist, Arabian Soloist, Chinese Soloist, Russian Soloist, Marzipan Soloist, Dew Drop Fairy, Selected Flower Corps
Spanish
Spanish corps, soloist
Marzipan
Marzipan corps, demi soloists and soloist
Russian
Pointe corps, demi soloists, soloist
Arabian
Arabian basket girls, Scarf girls, corps, attendants, demi soloists, soloist
Chinese
Chinese fan girls, Umbrella girls, soloist
Mother Ginger
Pointe Mother Ginger, Pointe Bakers, Gingerbreads, Baby Divertissements (Baby D’s)
Waltz of the Flowers
Dew Drop Fairy, Flower corps, Pointe Garlands
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Sugar Plum Fairy
Finale
Act II soloists, demi soloists, and select dancers
Film Schedule
Dancers MUST BE PRESENT at the below dates for the scenes they are cast if they plan to participate in our filmed Nutcracker Experience. Photo days will be scheduled in December.
Locations and times will be released closer to film dates.
PARTY SCENE
- Dress Rehearsal at PDA: Saturday, December 12th
- Film Day: Sunday, December 13th
BATTLE SCENE
- Dress Rehearsal at PDA: Saturday, December 12th
- Film Day: Sunday, December 13th
SNOW FOREST SCENE
- Dress Rehearsal at PDA: Saturday, November 14th
- Film Day: Sunday, November 15th
ACT II
Angels, Prologue, Spanish, Marzipan, Russian, Arabian, Chinese, Mother Ginger, Flowers, Sugar Plum, Finale
- Dress Rehearsal at PDA: Saturday, November 21st
- Film Day: Sunday, November 22nd
Virtual Premiere Parties
Come join us for an evening of fun and glamour on the Red Carpet to celebrate the stars of our Nutcracker movie, your children!
- We are pleased to announce that our Nutcracker movie premiere will be started on December 18th! The movie will be released online starting the 18th and will be stay available to rent for $20 until the 1st of January. The link to our premiere is coming your way soon! This is a great way to share the movie with friends and family members and is also the first preview of our show.
- Parker Dance will be hosting a very special Watch Party during our first premiere day, Friday the 18th, at 7:30pm. We will be sharing live clips of the show on our instagram page along with fun stories and clips from rehearsals and filming days. Join us and make sure to tag us at @parkerdanceacademy using the #pda2020nutcrackerfilm with what you are doing for your Watch Party fun!
- Looking for a fun way to make this a special event for your dancer? We suggest getting your dancers dressed up in a fancy “red carpet” outfit, taking pictures of them in front of the screen, preparing fun nutcracker themed snacks, getting your dancers flowers, having them do a curtain call and give a bow at the end, and inviting family and friends to join you in person or virtually (whatever is safest for you!).
- The DVDs/Blu-rays and Digital Downloads (flash drive) will be mailed directly to your homes and should be there early in the week of Dec 21st. We will use the address listed in your online PDA account. If you would prefer to send it to another mailing address, please email us ASAP! For those who purchased additional dvds/blu-rays and digital downloads on our website, we have already made note of the mailing address you listed. Additional dvds/blu-rays and digital downloads will still available for purchase on our website through the new year as well.