Check out channel 12 today beginning at 5:30pm as they will be showing footage from today’s nutcracker rehearsal!
We’re extremely excited for the upcoming 30th anniversary Nutcracker performance as we have added several unique and exciting elements to this year’s production!
Theodore Pollen III will return to play the honorary role of Herr Drosselmeyer. A former Alvin Ailey dancer, Mr. Pollen was an instructor at the Academy for over 20 years, and performed in various studio productions in multiple roles. He spent years as a positive role model for countless Westport dancers, including two of the current teachers on staff, who both had the benefit of growing up under his instruction.
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The Academy is thrilled to announce that beloved former Academy teacher Theodore Pollen III will be performing the role of Herr Drosselmeyer in our 30th Anniversary Production of The Nutcracker. Ted was one of the Read the rest of this entry »
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Need a refresher? Click here to view our video demo with step-by-step instructions! Originally posted on our blog in 2008.
Congratulations to this year’s cast of the nutcracker. We were so excited about our 30th anniversary production that we are posting the cast list early. Click here to be directed to our website where you can download the pdf cast list or click here to view the list on our site. the costume fitting schedule will be posted by Monday, 9/12. Again, congratulations everyone and we’ll see you in class next week and rehearsals beginning Saturday, 9/17.
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS
Saturday, September 10th
Join us for our 30th Anniversary Production of the Nutcracker!
Open to students enrolled in Ballet I and above.
Every dancer who auditions will be part of the show.
Auditions are at the studio.
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
Junior Company/Jr. II 2:30-4:30pm
Ballet I 10:00-10:45am
Ballet II & III 11:15-12noon
Ballet IV & V 12:30-2:00pm
Participation fee is $300 (includes a full length DVD of the production), payable at the audition.
Your dancer should wear a black leotard, pink ballet slippers (pointe shoes for Jr. IIB and above) with hair in a bun (or pulled off face for short hair).
Mandatory parent meetings at beginning of audition time. Please bring your calendar with you-we need you to hand in your family conflict form on 9/10.
Parking (for Saturday auditions) – please park at Heyman Properties located at 333 Post Road West (on the left before the studio if traveling south towards Norwalk).
every dancer in last year’s nutcracker performance receives a free professionally shot and edited movie! you can pick your copy at at the studio
Tonight–Wed 7/6 between 5:30-7:00pm
Mon 7/11 between 5:15-7:00pm
Tue 7/12 between 5:00-7:00pm
Wed 7/13 between 5:15-7:00pm
other pick-up times available will be available and if you don’t pick your copy up on one of the days listed above we will email you with those days/times.
Every year the show is so unique and we get to experience the energy and enthusiasm of the live performance for those two magical days. With the video, we continually strive to capture each moment in a format that will last forever – So the memories stay fresh and the experience can be remembered.
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