Nutcracker 2026

Welcome to our 2026 Nutcracker production. We are so excited to be working with such a diverse and talented cast!

Below you will find links to our Cast Lists and other important information regarding this seasons production. Please review carefully and bring any questions forward as soon as possible.

Olga Smelik, Artistic Director

Liz Weber, Executive Director

Parent Meeting Notes

Cast Contact List - to help facilitate families with ride sharing, here is a list of contact info for the cast. If your contact info is not listed, please email studio@synergydanceco.net and we will get you added.

October/November Schedule

Excessive absences, tardiness, and especially not knowing the choreography, may result in limiting part opportunities and in extreme situations, dismissal from the cast.

Note to all soloists especially Clara’s, Sugar Plum and Ezra, As well as Drosselmeyer - I will work with your schedule please let me know your best availability ASAP. Your rehearsals may take place outside of current posted times

*Note warm up classes are for the associated cast rehearsals - dancers only need to attend warm up class if they are scheduled to rehearse for each given day

Please review Rehearsal Notes regularly

  • Friday November 13th @ HIS

    • 12-2 pm Grand pas

    • 2-2:45 pm Marzipan lead only

  • Friday November 20th @ Dance Dimensionns

    • 12-2 pm Snow pas and Grand pas

  • Saturday November 21st @ Dance Dimensions

    • 3-5 pm Act 2 run through in costume (Angels included)

    • 5-5:30 pm Notes

  • Wednesday November 25th - battle scene rehearsal cancelled based on responses for availability. Safe travels and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  • Saturday November 28th @ Dance Dimensions

    • Expect practices for Grand Pas and Snow Pas

  • Sunday November 29th @ Dance Dimensions

    • 2-4 pm Act 2 run through in costume, Finale, and Bows

  • Saturday December 5th @ Dance Dimensions

    • 3-5 pm Party scene run through in costume (no Dance Dimensions dancers, no Grace) & Snow pas and Snow Everyone’s presence, if not in Hark Up, is mandatory

    • No mice

  • Monday December 7-12: Production week & Performances

Absences - up to 2 will be excused