20th Annual
Nutcracker Spectacular 2025​​​
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!
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Featured Roles Include:
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Solo & Duet Parts: Clara, Sugar Plum Fairy*, Prince, Snow Queen*, Dew Drop*, Nutcracker, Rat Queen, Angel Princess*, Hanukkah Princess*, Arabian, Chinese, French*, Russian and Spanish, Harlequin*, Doll*, Jesters, and Clara’s little brother “Fritz”
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Small & Large Ensembles: Waltz of the Flowers*, Chinese, Russian, Arabian, French*, Spanish*, Holiday Dance Corps (Rockette piece), Party Girls, Young Party Girls, Rats, Soldiers, Bon Bons, Snowflakes, Snowflurries, Angels, Mice, Tiny Soldiers, China Dolls, Little Lambs, Hanukkah Dancers, Christmas Dancers and Gingerbread.
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*indicates experienced Pointe dancers only and must be enrolled in Pointe class.
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We are looking for parents to join us on stage too!
Join the fun! We're in search of volunteers to participate in our Party Scene on stage! — no dancing required. Just a few rehearsals and your theatrical spirit!
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*IMPORTANT NUTCRACKER SPECTACULAR DATES:*
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September 13
ADA Nutcracker Spectacular Auditions
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September 20-November 15
ADA Nutcracker Spectacular - Studio Rehearsals
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December 6, 8-10
ADA Nutcracker Spectacular - Theater Rehearsals
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December 11-14
ADA Nutcracker Spectacular - Show Days!
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