"The Nutcracker 2025" will be held at 1pm and 4pm on Saturday, December 20th.
Cowan Hall, Otterbein University
30 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081
Cowan Hall, Otterbein University
30 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081
The Story
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The Nutcracker takes place on Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum's residence where an evening of holiday festivities are afoot. Sisters, Clara and Maria, dance with their friends and enjoy magical gifts brought to them by their mother. The Ballerina Doll and two dancing Solider Dolls entertain the children before the party comes to an end. Clara receives her first nutcracker who resembles a Sugar Plum Fairy. The Stahlbaum's and their guests dance the night away and retire to their respective homes.
Clara goes to bed but soon awakes to check on her nutcracker when she is suddenly greeted by a herd of mice. The Sugar Plum Fairy appears with a battalion of soldiers to defend Clara from the mice and their Mouse Queen. They fight fiercely until the Mouse Queen is banished by the Sugar Plum Fairy. After the battle, Clara is brought to the magical snowy forest where the Snow Queen and her snowflakes dance for her.
After the snow falls, the Sugar Plum Fairy shows Clara her magical land of the sweets where they are greeted by the Dew Drop Fairy and her dancing flowers along the Sugar Plum's favorite dancing treats like Tea, Chocolate, Candy Canes, Marzipan and Coffee. Each magical treat delights Clara with a dance before they bid her adieu.
Clara then awakes from the most magical Christmas dream.
Auditions
Auditions will be held for our 2025 Nutcracker on Saturday, August 23rd. You do not have to be enrolled in classes with Revolution Dance or with RDC Ballet Company to audition or perform in our Nutcracker, however it is highly recommended that dancers in Nutcracker also take at least one ballet class to complement their training. Everyone is welcome ages 5+!
For auditions, dancers should come in typical RDC required ballet attire: black leotard, pink tights, ballet bun, no jewelry. Dancers wishing to have a role en pointe should audition in their pointe shoes. Dancers auditioning for roles en pointe must have at least one year of pointe experience and be approved by RDC Staff.
Audition Times
12:00-12:15, ages 5-7
12:15-12:30, ages 8-10
12:30-1:00, ages 11-13
1:00-1:30, ages 14+
Rehearsals and Requirements
Nutcracker Rehearsals will take place every Saturday immediately following the week of the audition. Each dancer will only need to come to rehearsal during their allotted time based on their casting.
Pricing and Performance
There will be a $45 rehearsal fee per month, per dancer- which will be paid through Jackrabbit like a "class" and there will also be a $80 costume fee.
Choreography and Music
All original choreography for the Nutcracker was choreographed by Sean Daly, with music by Pytor Illich Tchaikovsky.
The Nutcracker takes place on Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum's residence where an evening of holiday festivities are afoot. Sisters, Clara and Maria, dance with their friends and enjoy magical gifts brought to them by their mother. The Ballerina Doll and two dancing Solider Dolls entertain the children before the party comes to an end. Clara receives her first nutcracker who resembles a Sugar Plum Fairy. The Stahlbaum's and their guests dance the night away and retire to their respective homes.
Clara goes to bed but soon awakes to check on her nutcracker when she is suddenly greeted by a herd of mice. The Sugar Plum Fairy appears with a battalion of soldiers to defend Clara from the mice and their Mouse Queen. They fight fiercely until the Mouse Queen is banished by the Sugar Plum Fairy. After the battle, Clara is brought to the magical snowy forest where the Snow Queen and her snowflakes dance for her.
After the snow falls, the Sugar Plum Fairy shows Clara her magical land of the sweets where they are greeted by the Dew Drop Fairy and her dancing flowers along the Sugar Plum's favorite dancing treats like Tea, Chocolate, Candy Canes, Marzipan and Coffee. Each magical treat delights Clara with a dance before they bid her adieu.
Clara then awakes from the most magical Christmas dream.
Auditions
Auditions will be held for our 2025 Nutcracker on Saturday, August 23rd. You do not have to be enrolled in classes with Revolution Dance or with RDC Ballet Company to audition or perform in our Nutcracker, however it is highly recommended that dancers in Nutcracker also take at least one ballet class to complement their training. Everyone is welcome ages 5+!
For auditions, dancers should come in typical RDC required ballet attire: black leotard, pink tights, ballet bun, no jewelry. Dancers wishing to have a role en pointe should audition in their pointe shoes. Dancers auditioning for roles en pointe must have at least one year of pointe experience and be approved by RDC Staff.
Audition Times
12:00-12:15, ages 5-7
12:15-12:30, ages 8-10
12:30-1:00, ages 11-13
1:00-1:30, ages 14+
Rehearsals and Requirements
Nutcracker Rehearsals will take place every Saturday immediately following the week of the audition. Each dancer will only need to come to rehearsal during their allotted time based on their casting.
Pricing and Performance
There will be a $45 rehearsal fee per month, per dancer- which will be paid through Jackrabbit like a "class" and there will also be a $80 costume fee.
Choreography and Music
All original choreography for the Nutcracker was choreographed by Sean Daly, with music by Pytor Illich Tchaikovsky.
Photography courtesy of Argyle Photography
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