***Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 4th through Eventbrite.com
For Cast Member Complimentary ticket info - how to access your complimentary tickets will be sent via email before November 4th.
If your dancer is in SODC Present’s: The Nutcracker December 14, 2024 Benefiting Taking Shape!
This page has all of the helpful info for the Rehearsals and Weekend/Event. We are looking forward to a great show!
Nutcracker Weekend Timeline
Dress Rehearsal and Show are located at Northwood Church 1870 Rufe Snow Dr. Keller, TX 76248
Thursday, December 12th - Dress Rehearsal Cast A (All Dancers)
5:00PM - CAST A 3-4 YR Cherubs (Baby Angels), 4-5 YR Snow, Ms. Brooke’s Preschool Penguins, 5-8 YR Flowers, 7-9/9&Up YR Flowers, and Rising Stars Tea Arrive at Northwood Church dressed and ready in hair/makeup/costume
Arrival - Upon arrival, please find the SODC Staff member with your dancer’s age group sign in front of the stage to check your dancer in to go backstage for Dress Rehearsal.
Dismissal - All dancers will be dismissed from the stage after the act they dance in.
Friday, December 13th - Dress Rehearsal Cast B (All Dancers)
5:00PM - CAST A 3-4 YR Cherubs (Baby Angels), 4-5 YR Snow, Ms. Brooke’s Preschool Penguins, 5-8 YR Flowers, 7-9/9&Up YR Flowers, and Rising Stars Tea Arrive at Northwood Church dressed and ready in hair/makeup/costume
Arrival - Upon arrival, please find the SODC Staff member with your dancer’s age group sign in front of the stage to check your dancer in to go backstage for Dress Rehearsal.
Dismissal - All dancers will be dismissed from the stage after the act they dance in.
Saturday, December 14th - Nutcracker Performance Day! CAST A
1:45PM - CAST A Dancers Arrive at Northwood Church dressed and ready in hair/makeup/costume
CAST A 4-5 yr. Snow Dancers:
Arrival - Upon arrival, please find the SODC Staff member with your dancer’s age group sign in front of the stage to check your dancer in to go backstage for the performance.
Dismissal - All 4-5 yr. Snow dancers will be dismissed from the stage with an SODC Staff member at the beginning of intermission.
CAST A 3-4 yr. Cherubs (Baby Angels), 5-8 yr. Flowers, 7&Up yr. Flowers, Rising Stars Chinese Tea, & Preschool Penguins (Ms. Brooke’s Class):
Arrival - Upon arrival, please have dancers in act 2 sit with their family. At the beginning of Intermission - find the SODC Staff member with your dancer’s age group sign in front of the stage to check your dancer in to go backstage for the performance.
Dismissal - All 3-4 yr. Cherubs (Baby Angels), 5-8 yr. Flowers, 7&Up yr. Flowers, Rising Stars Chinese Tea & Preschool Penguins will be dismissed from the stage with an SODC Staff member at the end of the show.
Saturday, December 14th - Nutcracker Performance Day! CAST B
5:00PM - CAST B Dancers Arrive at Northwood Church dressed and ready in hair/makeup/costume
CAST B 4-5 yr. Snow Dancers:
Arrival - Upon arrival, please find the SODC Staff member with your dancer’s age group sign in front of the stage to check your dancer in to go backstage for the performance.
Dismissal - All 4-5 yr. Snow dancers will be dismissed from the stage with an SODC Staff member at the beginning of intermission.
CAST B 3-4 yr. Cherubs (Baby Angels), 5-8 yr. Flowers, 7-9/9&Up yr. Flowers, Rising Stars Flowers, & Preschool Penguins (Ms. Shannian’s class):
Arrival - Upon arrival, please have dancers in act 2 sit with their family. At the beginning of Intermission - find the SODC Staff member with your dancer’s age group sign in front of the stage to check your dancer in to go backstage for the performance.
Dismissal - All 3-4 yr. Cherubs (Baby Angels), 5-8 yr. Flowers, 7-9/9&Up yr. Flowers, Rising Stars Chinese Tea & Preschool Penguins will be dismissed from the stage with an SODC Staff member at the end of the show.
Nutcracker Rehearsals
Dancers will begin learning the Nutcracker choreography for their age group in their ballet classes beginning in September. We will practice with the cast in each part on 3 Saturdays leading up to the show. Information for these rehearsals are below:
Rehearsal Dates:
Saturdays November 2nd, November 16th, and December 7th
Rehearsal Times:
1:30-2:30PM - 5-8 YR Flowers (Dancers in 5-8 Kids Dance 1/2 & 5-8 Kids Dance 2/3)
2:30-3:30PM - 7-9 & 9&Up YR Flowers (Dancers in 7-9 Ballet, 9&Up Ballet Level 1/2, and 9&Up Ballet Level 3/4)
3:30-4:30PM - 3-4 YR Cherubs (Baby Angels) (Dancers in 3-4 yr. Dancin’ Tots)
4:30-5:30PM - 4-5 YR Snow (Dancers in 4-5 yr. or 3-5 yr. Taps n Twirls)
***Parents please drop your dancer off at the studio door based on their cast (breakdown of cast is on this website page): Cast A - Drop off/Pickup for Rehearsals are at the back of the studio with the door labeled STUDIO E Cast B - Drop off/Pickup for Rehearsals are at the side of the studio with the door labeled STUDIO D
Nutcracker Pictures
Nutcracker Photo Date & Times:
Saturday, November 16th - Nutcracker 2024 Photo Day
***Please make sure your dancer is fully dressed and ready for pictures when you arrive. Please do not drop off early as we have lots of moving parts on this day with regular classes, pictures, and rehearsals. Dancer’s safety is our utmost priority.***
11:30AM-12:30PM - Preschool Penguin Photos - Drop off at the FRONT fully dressed and ready at 11:25AM w/ Miss Brooke & Miss Shannian
12:30-1:30PM - 5-8 yr. Flowers Photos - Drop off at the FRONT fully dressed and ready at 12:25PM w/ Miss Camille, Miss Tori, & Miss Kari
1:30-2:30PM - 7&Up Flowers Photos - Drop off at the FRONT fully dressed and ready at 1:25PM w/ Miss Maci & Miss Valerie
2:30-3:30PM - 3-4 yr. Angels Photos - Drop off at the FRONT fully dressed and ready at 2:25PM w/ Miss Brooke & Miss Valerie
3:30-4:30PM - 4-5 yr. Snow Photos - Drop off at the FRONT fully dressed and ready at 3:25PM w/ Miss Tori & Miss Kari
Helpful Information for Nutcracker Photos:
1) Our Nutcracker picture day is on our second Nutcracker rehearsal day. We are inviting all dancers to come 1 hour prior to their scheduled rehearsal to take their Nutcracker photo in costume. We will also use this as a time to practice in costume so dancers will keep their costumes on for rehearsal that day.
2) Be sure to arrive on time. All dancers will need to be dropped off with an SODC Staff Member at the FRONT DOOR 5 mins prior to their photo time beginning. Parents will pickup their dancer at the completion of their dancer’s rehearsal at the studio door they rehearse in.
3) Hair should be in a slicked-back ballet bun (no part) at the crown of the head and no bangs. This is not a low bun (base of the neck) or a high bun (top of the head) the crown of the head would be in the middle of a low bun and high bun. Please see the hair tutorial on this webpage for the show that is helpful for photo day as well. The goal is to look like they would in character on stage for their dance photo.
4) You can apply as much or as little makeup as you want for Nutcracker picture day since these are your pictures. Our best advice would be makeup really does help to enhance the pictures.
5) Be sure your dancer is dressed and ready for their photo in the performance tights, costume, and costume accessories when they are dropped off.
6) We will not have time for sibling/friend/group pictures. Nutcracker photos will be individual only.
7) Costumes have been ordered and will arrive for pickup through the office in the next few weeks. We will email you once available for pickup.
8) If your dancer is not taking Nutcracker photos, please go ahead and have them wear their costume to rehearsal on November 16th anyway. We use this day as a pre-dress rehearsal to address any pinning/alterations/how to adhere the hairpiece/etc. if needed.
9) We want to be very honest with everyone going into Nutcracker photos that we want everyone's expectations to be properly managed when taking dance pictures at SODC. In the day and age of social media and so many amazing marketing photos, it is easy to have a certain expectation of what you want your dancer's pictures to look like. We do not charge a retainer fee, rental fee, or deposit to take dance pictures as we love to provide the opportunity for all dancers to take dance photos and you are not obligated to take photos or purchase the photos if you do not wish to. These photos are shot in a short amount of time and are more along the lines of school photos. Please keep in mind that having a 1 hour photo session with a boutique styled shoot costs anywhere from $450-$800 or more depending on where you shoot, the photographer you hire, and rental time. The packages that are offered from our photo sessions are set by the photography company based on cost of time and production of the photos and what they are able to offer. We had some awesome photos taken last year at both Nutcracker and end of year, but definitely want to ensure everyone has the right expectations set for the experience. :)
Cast A Dancers - Dress Rehearsal Thursday, 12/12 Show #1 Saturday 12/14 arrival 1:45PM *Northwood Church
3-4 YR. CHERUBS (BABY ANGELS) - Dress Rehearsal Thursday, 12/12 Show #1 Saturday 12/14 arrival 1:45PM
Nalaia A.
Regina B.
Eleanor E.
Madison M.
Eloise N.
Reese S.
Eliana S.
Milani S.
PRESCHOOL PENGUINS - Dress Rehearsal Thursday, 12/12 Show #1 Saturday 12/14 arrival 1:45PM
Nalaia A.
Everly C.
Logan C.
Kamorah D.
Tallulah Mae E.
Pamela L.
Hadlee O.
Harper O.
Grace R.
Adley S.
Olivia V.
4-5 YR. SNOW - Dress Rehearsal Thursday, 12/12 Show #1 Saturday 12/14 arrival 1:45PM
Amelia D.
Joanna E.
Emmie H.
Arabella I.
Eloise J.
Homer M.
McKenzie M.
Georgia O.
Lucy P.
Lennon R.
Karlee S.
5-8 YR. FLOWERS - Dress Rehearsal Thursday, 12/12 Show #1 Saturday 12/14 arrival 1:45PM
Aurora A.
Elianah A.
Olivia B.
Renata B.
Naya D.
Nora F.
Bella F.
Haylee F.
Penelope G.
Aria G.
Nayana G.
Natalie H.
Zoe H.
Emma K.
Camila N.
Stella S.
Hannah S.
Harper W.
Kaylee W.
Hayden W.
7 YR. & UP FLOWERS - Dress Rehearsal Thursday, 12/12 Show #1 Saturday 12/14 arrival 1:45PM
Hazel B.
Victoria B.
Emerson C.
Ava E.
Maddie F.
Vianey F.
Olivia J.
Sophia P.
Bryn R.
Audrey R.
Loretta V.
RISING STARS CHINESE TEA - Dress Rehearsal Thursday, 12/12 Show #1 Saturday 12/14 arrival 1:45PM
Victoria B.
Kayleigh D.
Katelyn E.
Vianey F.
Abigail I.
Daphne K.
Elizabeth K.
Dipisha M.
Sophia P.
Addison Y.
Cast B Dancers Dress Rehearsal Friday, 12/13 Show #2 Saturday 12/14 arrival 5:00PM *Northwood Church
3-4 YR. CHERUBS (BABY ANGELS) - Dress Rehearsal Friday, 12/13 Show #2 Saturday 12/14 arrival 5:00PM
Nyla A.
Charlotte B.
Ophelia B.
Emma B.
Brynnlee B.
Blakely C.
Rory G.
Scarlett H.
Lucy J.
Luisa K.
Brinley M.
Madeline S.
Sofia S.
PRESCHOOL PENGUINS - Dress Rehearsal Friday, 12/13 Show #2 Saturday 12/14 arrival 5:00PM
Adelyn C.
Finleigh D.
Addison G.
Faith L.
Luna M.
Zoey S.
Elowen S.
Rowyn W.
4-5 YR. SNOW - Dress Rehearsal Friday, 12/13 Show #2 Saturday 12/14 arrival 5:00PM
Tessa B.
Harper G.
Grace H.
Gage H.
Peyton L.
Loretta L.
Amanda L.
Sophia M.
Zoey M.
Margaret O.
Eliana P.
Presley S.
5-8 YR. FLOWERS - Dress Rehearsal Friday, 12/13 Show #2 Saturday 12/14 arrival 5:00PM
Emilee C.
Sophia D.
Mia D.
Emma E.
Ella H.
Lucy K.
Iliana M.
Emmarie M.
Madison M.
Penelope M.
Brynlee M.
Avery N.
Eliana R.
Emmersyn R.
Audree S.
Lydia S.
Anna Kate S.
Olivia T.
Avah W.
7 YR. & UP FLOWERS - Dress Rehearsal Friday, 12/13 Show #2 Saturday 12/14 arrival 5:00PM
Camille B.
Emily B.
Evangeline B.
Isabella C.
Sofia C.
Kayleigh D.
Katelyn E.
Emmarie Graceyn H.
Daphne K.
Olivia L.
Dipisha M.
Abigail P.
RISING STARS CHINESE TEA - Dress Rehearsal Friday, 12/13 Show #2 Saturday 12/14 arrival 5:00PM
Victoria B.
Kayleigh D.
Katelyn E.
Vianey F.
Abigail I.
Daphne K.
Elizabeth K.
Dipisha M.
Sophia P.
Addison Y.
Nutcracker Packing List for Dancers
3-4 YR Angel Cherub
White Tutu Dress
Angel Halo (bobbi pinned down on both sides) - belongs to SODC
Angel Wings (safety pinned down) - belongs to SODC
Prima Pink Footed Tights
Pink Revolution Ballet Shoes
4-5 YR Snow (Girls)
White Tutu Dress
White Flower Hairpiece bobbi pinned around TOP RIGHT of Dancer’s bun
White Arm Sleeves (3/4 the way up upper arm - should hit where a short-sleeved t-shirt would on the arm
Prima Pink Footed Tights
Pink Revolution Ballet Shoes
4-5 YR Snow (Boys)
White/Sequin Shirt
White Pants
Black Socks (provided by student)
Black Revolution Ballet Shoes
5-8 YR Flowers
Purple Tutu Dress
Flower Hairpiece pinned at TOP LEFT of dancer’s bun
Prima Pink Footed Tights
Pink Revolution Ballet Shoes
7&Up YR Flowers
Purple Tutu Dress
Flower Wire Hairpiece pinned around RIGHT Side of Dancer’s Head/Bun
Prima Pink Footed Tights
Pink Revolution Ballet Shoes
Rising Stars Tea Variation
Lavender/Gold Tutu Dress
Lavender/Gold Hairpiece pinned at TOP RIGHT of dancer’s bun
Prima Pink Footed Tights
Pink Revolution Ballet Shoes
3-5 YR Little Ones Preschool Reindeer
Black/White Dress
Penguin Headpiece (TONS of bobbi pins on each side/around the headpiece)
Black Gloves
Prima Pink Footed Tights
Pink Revolution Ballet Shoes
What to Wear/Not to Wear
Your dancer should arrive in their costume. Hair and Makeup ready as well. Please wear a jacket/pants as a coverup over your costume when travelling to dress rehearsal/show.
If your dancer is car seat age - it is best to arrive a little earlier than arrival time and put the tutu costume on after arriving.
Girls-No Underwear is to be worn-tights have a cotton crotch and are considered underwear.
NO EARRINGS/JEWELRY, NAIL POLISH OR TEMPORARY TATTOOS.
We will remove all polish, tattoos and earrings/jewelry before your dancer performs, if necessary. No glitter spray in hair.Please remember not to eat in your costume.
Please do not wear your costume or performance tights outside of pictures/dress rehearsal/show until after the show.
You will want to steam/leave your costume in the bathroom with a steam shower going for a couple of weeks once you receive it for your tutu to look it’s best with no wrinkles.
To store a tutu, you hang it upside down by the crotch so that it can stay airy and fluffy.
Choreography Practice Videos
HMU Info
All dancers will need their hair in a bun and performance makeup for dress rehearsal and the show!
Additional Dress Rehearsal and Show Information
All dancers will need a parent or responsible guardian present during the dress rehearsal and show.
Please see the itinerary above for dancer check-in/checkout information. Dancers will sit with their parents/family in the act they are not performing in, and will remain backstage with an SODC staff member or SODC volunteer in the act they are performing in.
Please come dressed and ready in costume. We will have dressing rooms for those that have costume changes, but if your dancer does not require a costume change please help save time not using the dressing room for changing unless necessary. Dancers of car seat age are preferred to change once arriving at Northwood in order to not crunch the tutu dress. ;)
There is no eating or drinking allowed in the Northwood Auditorium/Sanctuary. Please also make sure dancers do not eat while in costume.
Photography and Videotaping During the Performance
-Flash Photography during The Nutcracker is prohibited. Flash photography in a dark auditorium can be dangerous to the performers.
-The performances will be videoed and mastered by our professional videographer, MCH Video. The Nutcracker Video links may be purchased at the Front Table at Nutcracker for $35 per link - cash or check only. Or you can order the video link through our pre-sale form when measuring for your Nutcracker costume to be EFT’d for the $35 on December 16th.
Parents thank you so much for allowing your child to dance at SODC. It is our goal to have a very fun and enjoyable Nutcracker. We are so proud of the hard work of our students and we cannot wait to share this very special day with you! We also appreciate your support in our giveback efforts to Taking Shape during this holiday season.
Nutcracker Tickets
***Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 4th through Eventbrite - Comp ticket info will be sent closer to this date. ***