Nutcracker 2026
Welcome to our 2026 Nutcracker production. We are so excited to have you join our cast!
Olga Smelik, Artistic Director
Liz Weber, Executive Director
Cast Lists
Dear dancers,
Thank you for attending our Nutcracker auditions. You all did very well and we are excited to work with such a diverse and talented group.
Attached are three cast lists. Each one is slightly different for every show. Please read each one carefully. We tried to give dancers opportunities to showcase different sides of their dancing. We also evaluated work ethic, coachability, a sincere desire to perform at one's best, and ability to grow in your role as a dancer.
As mentioned in yesterday's welcome email, more details about the August workshop, September rehearsals, and participation contracts will be emailed to you soon.
Olga Smelik, Artistic Director
Nutcracker Cast List - Friday Night
Updates Sunday, July 12th
Dear dancers,
Thank you for completing our survey of performance dates. It was very helpful to us for making our final decision.
Based on venue specifications and your feedback, we will hold our performances on December 11th and 12th at Sparta High School.
Tech week info will be released shortly. Please plan on Monday, December 7th technical rehearsal; Tuesday, December 8th for Act 2 rehearsal; and Friday dress rehearsal for Act 1 prior to our evening show. This is our tentative plan for production week, and we will finalize it soon.
August Schedule
Nutcracker workshop: August 12th - 15th
*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
August 12th @ Dance Dimensions
1-2 pm warm up class
2-3:30 pm Flowers rehearsal
August 13th @ Synergy
1-2 pm warm up class
2-3 pm Russian cast C rehearsal
3-4 pm Arabian corps de ballet rehearsal
August 14th @ HIS
1-2:30 Marzipan core (Abigale, Beatrice, Chaney) *Due to absences Snow corps de ballet rehearsal cancelled
August 15th @ Dance Dimensions
1-1:30 pm warm up
1:30-3 pm Act ll Russian casts rehearsal
3-4 pm Mandatory parent meeting
August 22 @ Dance Dimensions - Time TBD
Rehearsal for all dolls
Spanish, Chinese, and Arabian both soloists and corps