Clara’s Dream

Revisiting roles in a repertory piece like Clara’s Dream is an integral part of ballet training and is a tradition in ballet schools worldwide. Each time a dancer performs the same role, it offers them the chance to deepen their understanding of the choreography, enhance character development, and approach the role with greater skill, maturity, and confidence.

Repeating a role allows dancers to refine their technique, take more artistic risks, and discover new nuances in their performance. This opportunity to build on their past experience helps them recognize and celebrate their growth over time. Even when performing the same role, it becomes a new experience, providing them with the opportunity to push their abilities further and connect more deeply with the choreography and the art of performance.

If your dancer is enrolled in more than one ‘Nutcracker’ class, they are encouraged to perform both roles as long as they are cast in different performances, with no extra charge. If your dancer can only participate in one role, the assignment will be made at the teacher’s discretion to ensure balanced casts.

Even if your dancer chooses not to participate in the performance, they will still learn Nutcracker repertory and rehearse choreography as part of their class curriculum. This training is integral to their development. Please notify us via email at office@impactdancecenter.com by October 13 at 11:59 PM if your dancer will not be participating in the performance.

No, costumes are rented to Nutcracker participants, and the rental fee is included in the Production Fee. This system helps reduce costs for our dancers and their families by maintaining an inventory of costumes.

Yes, dancers need to provide their own tights, shoes, and undergarments.
Required items include:

• Pink ballet shoes

• Pink tights:

  • Capezio 9/9C in Classical Pink

  • Academy & Ballet 1A only: Capezio Ultra-soft Tights in Ballet Pink

• Skin-tone leotard to wear under costumes (Example: Adult Size, Youth Size)

• Sheep and dolls may wear a black camisole leotard of choice

Note: Please do not wear underwear under tights.

Hair: Should be in a high, flat bun secured with a hair-colored hair net. Avoid using hair pieces, mesh donuts, or anything that adds bulk to the bun. Gingersnaps should wear hair in two braided pigtails. Here’s a tutorial on creating a basic ballet bun for stage.

Makeup (Watch Tutorial):

• Younger dancers: Simple makeup including plum blush, mascara, brown eyeshadow, and red lipstick (preferably: Mac Ruby Woo or Mac Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Feels So Grand).

• Older dancers: Regular stage makeup with false eyelashes.

Jewelry & Nail Polish: No jewelry or nail polish is allowed.

Our volunteer staff plays a crucial role in managing costumes, props, programs, and more. We always welcome new volunteers. A signup link will be sent via email once participation is finalized.