Company Corner

Congratulations to all 2025/26 Company Members!

Congratulations Company Performers & families!  This is your HQ for all company information, including rehearsal schedules, costume fittings, BRAVO info, and more.  Please bookmark this page and check it often!  Nutcracker-specific information is found below the “Important Dates” section.

ATTENDANCE & COMMUNICATION

    • No more than 2 absences are allowed from Company Rehearsal Class.  Any performer exceeding the absence limit will have a meeting with the director to discuss whether continuing with the company is possible.  Be sure to communicate absences in advance to the front desk or to your director.  No shows are unacceptable.  

    October 2

    Nutcracker Tickets on Sale (LHS Performances)

    November 23

    Nutcracker Studio Run-Thru (afternoon/evening)

    December 7-12

    Nutcracker Tech Week at LHS

    December 13-14

    Nutcracker Performances at LHS

    December 15-17

    Nutcracker Tech Week at Genesee

    December 18-19

    Nutcracker Performances at Genesee

    Saturday, March 7, 2026

    Dance Jam Studio Run-Thru (DCN) / 4:30-7:30 pm

    Sunday, March 15, 2026

    Dance Jam Performances (DCN) / Show Times TBA (afternoon/evening)

    Saturday, April 4, 2026

    Spring Showcase Studio Run-Thru (DCN) / 4:00-7:00 pm

    Wed/Thurs, April 8-9, 2026

    Spring Showcase Tech & Dress Rehearsals (CLC) / Schedule TBA (afternoon/evening)

    Friday, April 10

    Spring Showcase Performance (CLC) / 4:30-9:00 pm

    THE MAGIC OF THE NUTCRACKER 2025 REHEARSAL CALENDAR    

      

    Saturday, September 13

    11:00-12:00 / ALL PP1 – TOOTERS, CAVALRY, BON BONS (Emily, S2) 

    1:30-2:30 / ALL PP2 (Emily, S2)

    4:00-4:45 / CLARA (Christina, S3)

    4:00-4:45 / WALTZ LEADS (Emily, S2)

    4:45-5:30 / CHINESE (Emily, S2)

    4:45-5:30 / COLUMBINE, HARLEQUIN (Christina, S3)

    5:30-6:00 / MAIDS (Emily, S2)

    Sunday, September 14

    2:15-3:15 / ANGELS (Emily, S2)

    2:15-3:45 / CLARA (Christina, S5)

    3:15-3:45 / SPANISH (Emily, S2)

    3:45-4:30 / SOLDIERS, ARTILLERY (Emily, S2)

    4:30-5:30 / MICE (Emily, S2)

    4:30-5:15 / COSTUME FITTINGS: SOLDIERS, ARTILLERY (S4)

    Saturday, September 20

    11:00-12:00 / ALL PP1 – TOOTERS, CAVALRY, BON BONS (Emily, S2) 

    1:30-2:00 / COSTUME FITTINGS: DRAGON (S2)

    1:30-2:30 / ALL PP2 – PARTY GIRLS with CLARA, WALTZ CORPS, DRAGON (Emily, Stacy, S2) 

    2:00-2:30 / COSTUME FITTINGS: CHINESE (S2)

    4:00-5:00 / SNOW (Stacy, S2)

    5:00-5:30 / COSTUME FITTINGS: DIDDLIES (S1)

    5:00-5:30 / FAIRY OF SWEETS (Stacy, S2)

    5:00-5:30 / CHINESE (Emily, S3)

    5:30-6:00 / SPANISH (Emily, S2)

    5:30-6:00 / SUGAR PLUM VARIATION (Stacy, S3)

    Sunday, September 21

    10:45-11:00 / COSTUME FITTINGS: WALTZ CORPS (PINK) – ANA, KATHRYN (S1)

    11:00-11:30 / COSTUME FITTINGS: WALTZ CORPS (YELLOW) – LEIGHTON, BRIA, KATIE, VIANA (S1)

    11:30-12:00 / COSTUME FITTINGS: WALTZ CORPS (PEACH) – VIOLET, ALIVIA, AUBREE, AVERY (S1)

    2:15-3:00 / ANGELS (Emily, S2)

    2:15-3:00 / MARZI + COLOR BLOCKING (Stacy, S3) 

    3:00-3:45 / SPANISH (Emily, S2)

    3:00-3:45 / PLUM COURT (Stacy, S3)

    3:45-4:30 / SOLDIERS, ARTILLERY (Emily, S2)

    3:45-4:30 / WALTZ LEADS (Stacy, S3)

    4:30-5:30 / MICE (Emily, S2)

    Saturday, September 27

    11:00-12:00 / ALL PP1 – TOOTERS, CAVALRY, BON BONS (Emily, S2) 

    1:30-2:30 / ALL PP2 – PARTY GIRLS with CLARA, WALTZ CORPS, DRAGON (Emily, Stacy, S2) 

    4:00-5:00 / SNOW (Stacy, S2)

    5:00-5:30 / CHINESE (Emily, S3)

    5:00-5:30 / PLUM COURT (Stacy, S2)

    5:30-6:00 / SPANISH (Emily, S2)

    5:30-6:00 / MARZI QUARTET (Stacy, S3)

    Sunday, September 28

    1:30-2:15 / MOUSE KING, NUT PRINCE (Christina, Rosario, S4)

    2:15-3:00 / COSTUME FITTINGS: SPANISH (S4)

    2:15-3:00 / SNOW PAS (Stacy, Jackson, S3)

    2:15-3:00 / WALTZ LEADS (Stacy, S1)

    2:15-3:00 / ANGELS (Emily, S2)

    2:15-3:00 / COLUMBINE, HARLEQUIN, SOLDIER DOLL (Christina, S5) 

    3:00-3:30 / COSTUME FITTINGS: ARABIAN (S4)

    3:00-3:30 / PLUM COURT (Stacy, S1)

    3:00-3:30 / SPANISH (Emily, S2)

    3:00-4:00  / SUGAR PAS (Stacy, Jackson, S3)

    3:00-4:00 / CLARA PAS (Christina, Rosario, S5)

    3:30-4:15 / MAIDS (Emily, S2)

    4:00-5:00 / CLARA (Christina, S5)

    4:15-5:00 / COSTUME FITTINGS: SNOW (S1)

    4:15-4:45 / SOLDIERS, ARTILLERY (Emily, S2)

    4:15-5:00 / SUGAR PLUM VARIATION INTO ACT 2 OPENING [SUGAR PLUM ONLY] (Stacy, S3)

    4:45-5:45 / MICE (Emily, S2)


    (S1, S2, etc = studio location) 

    All rehearsals are mandatory.  Absences must be communicated in advance by contacting the front desk (even for conflicts that were listed on your audition form).  In emergencies, or on Sundays when the DCN front desk is closed, please email Samantha at srobison@dancenter-north.com to communicate absences.

    Understudies must attend all rehearsals.  Absences are counted the same for understudy roles & all related rehearsals.

    All roles are listed individually, unless otherwise noted.  For example; DRAGON is not included in CHINESE rehearsal unless stated.

    Every Saturday, PP1 & PP2 dancers must attend their entire company rehearsal class, regardless of the roles that are scheduled to be rehearsed.  

    PP3 dancers are not required to attend the entire company rehearsal class on Saturdays from 4:00-6:00; only the rehearsals scheduled for their roles (including understudy roles).

    Always bring a notebook and pencil to rehearsals.  Dancers must be professional & prepared with proper attire, shoes, & hair.

    Be respectful of fellow dancers and the directors by giving your full attention to the rehearsal.

    If you have any questions, please contact a director or a member of the DCN administrative staff.  We are here to help you!  New families will also be assigned a mentor this week to offer additional support.

    Thank you for your time & dedication.  We are very much looking forward to beginning this Nutty season with everyone!