CLUB SWEETS 2025

Your Club Sweets info hub.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Join us September 22–27 during the last 10 minutes of class for a quick info session to learn key details about Club Sweets and get your questions answered!

SWINGIN’ AT CLUB SWEETS

NUTCRACKER: UNTAPPED

Sunday, December 14, 2025
Noon & 3 PM
Performances at Winter Fantasy 2025

We’re excited to present Impact Dance Center’s invitational production, Swingin’ at Club Sweets: Nutcracker Untapped! This year, we’re reviving Sugar Rum Cherry, Clara, and all your favorite roles from our Nutcracker-themed tap performances. It’s a fantastic chance for our dancers to refine their technique, showcase their skills, and create lasting memories.

Our tap production involves a mix of selected roles and ensemble participation. Rehearsals and choreography are integrated into your dancer’s regular tap classes, with additional dedicated sessions as needed.

All cast members will also participate in an all-cast photo day, studio rehearsal, and theater dress rehearsal. Details below.

We look forward to a spectacular performance and sharing the magic of Club Sweets with you and your family!

We’re thrilled to offer this exciting performance opportunity for your dancer and hope your family enjoys the show as much as we do! Club Sweets is a key part of your dancer’s tap training, helping them grow stronger and develop their artistry.

WHAT YOUR DANCER WILL GAIN FROM THIS EXPERIENCE:

  • Improved social skills with peers of various ages and levels

  • Enhanced ability to manage emotions constructively

  • Increased self-sufficiency

  • Insight into the development of choreography

  • Practice in dance etiquette during rehearsals, backstage, and onstage

  • A view of the many facets of staging a theater production

  • Lasting memories and fun with their dance friends!

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS PERFORMANCE, YOU AGREE THAT ALL PERFORMERS WILL BE DISMISSED AT THE END OF THE SHOW. FOR SAFETY AND TO ENSURE A SMOOTH DISMISSAL PROCESS, WE CANNOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS.

THANK YOU FOR ADHERING TO THIS POLICY AND HELPING US KEEP ALL CHILDREN SAFE.

CAST LISTS & SCHEDULES

WEEKLY GROUP CLASSES

Weekly group class role assignments and schedules are available! Click below to review your dancer’s class assignment. Confirm participation in this invitational production by Monday, October 13th.

*Choreography will be taught during regular weekly classes. Please refer to the linked document for the dates and times of the mandatory photo day, studio rehearsal, and theater dress rehearsal.

IMPORTANT DATES

In addition to the mandatory photo day, studio rehearsal, and theater dress rehearsal, regular attendance in weekly classes is essential. Inconsistent attendance can impact your dancer's performance quality and eligibility in this invitational production.

  • Confirm your dancer’s participation and submit the production fee before the deadline.

    Click here to view your dancer’s class assignment →

  • Sunday, November 16, 2025
    8:40 AM - 1:45 PM

    The all-cast photo day will take place at Impact Los Alamitos.

    Click here for tights, shoes, & hair →

    Dancers have a staggered arrival time as follows:

    • Featured Soloists 8:40AM

    • Peanut Brittle 9AM

    • Floreadores 9:20AM

    • Volga 9:40AM

    • Punch Bowl 10AM

    • Marquis 10:20

    • Snowflake 10:40

    • Saturday Night 11AM

    • All-Cast Dismissal 1:45PM

  • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    This is a mandatory rehearsal for all Club Sweets performers. Absences are not permitted, and refunds will not be issued for conflicts.

    What to Wear

    • Regular dancewear

    • Clean sneakers or jazz shoes (no tap shoes)

    • Hair neatly pulled away from the face

    Arrival & Parking

    • Consider arriving as early as 6:00 PM to avoid parking lot congestion.

    • Dancers should check in at the studio entrance.

    Dismissal

    • All dancers will be released at 8:30 PM.

    • Tap 1B (Saturday Night Dance Party) dancers may leave at 8:10 PM.

    Lobby Reminder
    The lobby will remain open for regular classes. To help with crowding, please avoid gathering in the lobby unless you’re conducting other studio business.

  • Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 9AM - Noon
    Impact Los Al

    This mandatory rehearsal brings the entire cast together to polish spacing, transitions, and finale moments before we head to the theater.

    • Attire: Regular dancewear, tap shoes, and hair neatly pulled away from the face

    • Snacks & Water: There won’t be scheduled breaks, so pack simple snacks and a water bottle to stay fueled during downtime

  • Friday, December 12 • 7:00-9:00PM

    This mandatory all-cast theater rehearsal will be held at the Millikan High School auditorium. It’s an open rehearsal, so parents should stay on or near campus. Absences are not allowed, and no refunds will be provided for conflicts.

    Stage makeup is not required for this rehearsal.

    • Arrival Time: 11:00 AM

    • Performance Times: 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM

    • Location: Millikan High School, 2800 Snowden Ave., Long Beach

    Please note, Club Sweets admission wristbands will be the same as those for the studio's Winter Fantasy performances. Club Sweets dancers are scheduled to perform in both Sunday shows, so be sure to mark your calendar for this exciting day.

PRODUCTION FEE

$117 PER STUDENT

The production fee for this invitational production covers the costs of rehearsals, costume rental, various production expenses such as lighting, props, and theater usage, photo shoot sitting fee (photo packages are charged separately through the photographer), digital performance video download, and cast t-shirt. Dancers cast in multiple roles will be charged only once.

DUE OCTOBER 13, 2025

Can’t Join CLUB SWEETS or This Year?

This invitational production is a special opportunity, but we understand that holiday schedules can be full. If your dancer is able to participate, opt in by enrolling into the specified class on Studio Director and we’ll save their spot! If you need to decline, please email office@impactdancecenter.com by October 13, 2025 so we can plan casting and logistics smoothly for everyone.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Revisiting roles in a repertory piece like Club Sweets is an essential part of tap training and is common in both amateur and professional dance training and performance. Each time a dancer performs the same role, they have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the choreography, explore character nuances, and approach the role with greater skill and confidence.

    Repeating a role allows dancers to refine their technique, take more artistic risks, and recognize their growth. Even though the role may be familiar, each performance becomes a new experience, helping them connect more deeply with the choreography and enhance their overall performance.

  • If your dancer is enrolled in multiple Club Sweets' tap classes, they may have the opportunity to perform in more than one role. However, this will depend on their role assignments and the logistics of the production schedule. If any roles overlap or conflict, the production director will make the final decision on which role your dancer will perform to ensure smooth transitions and a seamless performance

  • Regardless of individual participation, the selected classes will learn Club Sweets repertory and rehearse choreography. This is a part of each class level’s curriculum and is an integral part of the dancer’s training. Dancers not participating in Club Sweets performance will still be involved in all aspects of class. Please notify us via email at office@impactdancecenter.com before Octboer 13th at 11:59 PM if you will not be participating in the performance.

  • No, costumes are rented to Club Sweets 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.

    Click here to view the dancer accessory list by role →

  • Hair:

    Click here to view required hairstyle by role →

    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.