Alisa’s Dance Academy, in collaboration with the Westlake HS Entertainment Crew and Westlake HS Symphony Orchestra, is thrilled to bring you a holiday family favorite production of the Nutcracker Spectacular! This performance will take place at Westlake High School’s Community Performing Arts Center.
This dazzling performance of Nutcracker Spectacular is unlike any other in Austin! The creative team of Nutcracker Spectacular has developed this show full of excitement in a winter and holiday atmosphere with something to entertain every member of the family. Alisa’s brings several styles of dance choreographed to traditional Nutcracker and Holiday music performed live by the WHS Symphony Orchestra.
Nutcracker Spectacular is an incredible experience for dancers with the opportunity to perform multiple shows with large audiences alongside a live orchestra and be a part of a holiday tradition!
Featured Roles
Solo, Duos, and Lead Roles:
Small & Large Ensembles:
Waltz of the Flowers, French*, Chinese, Russian, Arabian, Spanish, Holiday Dance Corps, Party Girls, Rats, Soldiers, Bon Bons, Snowflakes, Snow Furries, Angels, Mice, Tiny Soldiers, China Dolls, Little Lambs, Hanukkah Dancers, Christmas Dancers, and Gingerbread.
*indicates experienced Pointe dancers only and must be enrolled in Pointe class.
Clara
Cavalier
Nutcracker
Rat Queen
Russian
Spanish
Harlequin
Doll
Jesters
Clara’s little brother “Fritz”
Sugar Plum Fairy*
Snow Queen*
Angel Princess*
Hanukkah Princess*
Arabian*
Chinese*
French*
Dew Drop*
Important Dates
Studio Rehearsals at ADA:
September 12 – November 14
Fall Break:
October 10
(No Rehearsals)
Thanksgiving Break:
11/21 & 11/28
(No Rehearsals)
Theatre Rehearsals at WHS PAC:
December 5, 7–9
Show Dates:
December 10–13