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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Important Dates
Studio Rehearsals:
September 12 – November 14
Fall Break:
October 10
Thanksgiving Break:
11/21 & 11/28
Theatre Rehearsals:
December 5th & December 7–9
Performance Dates:
December 10–13
Featured Roles
Solo & Duet Parts:
Small & Large Ensembles:
Waltz of the Flowers, French*, Chinese, Russian, Arabian, Spanish, Holiday Dance Corps, Party Girls, Rats, Soldiers, Bon Bons, Snowflakes, Snowf 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*
Audition 2026 Update
We are so excited to host our main 2026 Nutcracker Spectacular Auditions during our Central Texas Ballet Intensive this summer! Auditions will be held on the last day of the Intensive 7/30.
PLEASE NOTE:
Enrollment in the entirety of Central Texas Ballet Intensive is required to attend our main audition.
We will also be holding a mini audition on 8/29 for those unable to attend CTBI.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are looking for parents to join us on stage, too!
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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