Register Today for The Nutcracker and The Magic Carousel

Register by 10/31/2024 to participate in this production in an Ensemble Role!

Information on The Nutcracker and The Magic Carousel

We would like to invite all Music House (both studio and at school) dancers to participate in our secular version of the Nutcracker Ballet, "The Nutcracker and the Magic Carousel!" We believe that performing in front of a live audience is a rewarding, exciting, and confidence-building experience and we want to ensure that this opportunity is accessible for everyone. 

We have had feedback that, in the past, the rehearsal commitment was difficult. We have heard this feedback and worked to reduce the number of rehearsals to make it as easy as possible for our families while also ensuring the quality of the production and experience. We have created a lighter rehearsal schedule which includes 5 in-studio rehearsals and 3 auditorium rehearsals at Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts).  Each role has been designated a studio location where they will rehearse bi-weekly. You may review the tentative rehearsal schedule here! 

The Nutcracker and the Magic Carousel production is scheduled for Sunday, February 16, 2025  at ChiArts.

Would you like to perform in the Nutcracker and the Magic Carousel? REGISTER HERE! 

You can watch a past performance here!  

Take a look at our Ensemble Cast Roles below

HP Studio Ensemble Roles: 

• Carnival Walkers (Ballet; Ages 4+)

• Gummy Bears (Hip Hop; Ages 5+)

• Soldiers (Tap; Ages 6+)

• Fairies (Ballet; Ages 6+)

• Popcorn (Hip hop; Ages 6+)

WRP Studio Ensemble Roles:

• Mice (Tap; Ages 5+)

• Walnut (Hip Hop; Ages 6+)

• Jr. Snow (Ballet 8+)