Nutcracker Ballet

Each December, The Dance Center of Greensboro performs a delightful, 90-minute, production of the Nutcracker.  This full-scale production is perfect for audiences as it includes all the Nutcracker favorites!  We invite you to join in our Holiday tradition with the magic of falling snow, a growing Christmas tree, a dazzling array of dancing sweets & spectacular costumes!

Nutcracker Performance Information

Dress Rehearsal – Friday, December 3rd, 2021.

Performance – Saturday, December 4th, 2021 – 7:00pm performance at High Point Theatre

Performance – Sunday, December 5th, 2021 – 2:00pm performance at High Pointe Theatre

Each December, The Dance Center of Greensboro performs a delightful, 90-minute, production of the Nutcracker.  This full-scale production is perfect for audiences as it includes all the Nutcracker favorites!  We invite you to join in our Holiday tradition with the magic of falling snow, a growing Christmas tree, a dazzling array of dancing sweets & spectacular costumes!

All dancers, currently enrolled in classes at the Dance Center of Greensboro, ages 5+, are eligible to audition and join the Nutcracker Performances.  These performance dancers have specific technique classes, rehearsals, and attendance guidelines.  These measures ensure your dancer is focused on his/her technical ballet training and performance skills.

Participation in the Nutcracker Performances includes an audition, additional hours spent with the DCG faculty in rehearsals, and rental costumes.  

2021 Nutcracker Ballet Audition Dates

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – Nutcracker auditions  Ages 5-7 from 4:30-5:30pm – $20.00

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 – Nutcracker auditions – Ages 8-10 from 4:30-6:00 – $30.00

Thursday, August 26, 2021 – Nutcracker auditions Ages 11+ from 5:00-7:00 – $40.00

For additional information on the DCG Nutcracker Ballet & competition teams please contact Director, Jeanne Alala, at the main office via phone 336-271-8177 or email: Jeanne@dancecentergso.com

            Recently, DCG has had great news as numerous company members have been accepted into these prestigious dance programs: 

The Bolshoi Ballet Summer Intensive

Oklahoma City University – Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment, Musical Theatre Program

Montclair State University – Dance Department

Piacenza Art Ballet Summer Trainee Program, Piacenza, Italy

New York University, Tisch School of the Arts

Wilmington Ballet Company Dancer

UNCSA – High School Ballet Program

UNCSA – High School Contemporary Program

Boston Conservatory, Musical Theatre Department

North Carolina Governor’s School – Summer Intensive

Cecchetti International Summer School – awarded 100% Scholarships

Joffrey Ballet Trainee Program

American Ballet Theatre

Joffrey Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program

Atlanta Ballet – Summer Intensive

Charlotte Ballet – Summer Intensive

University of North Carolina School of the Arts – Summer Intensive