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DELAWARE DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS:

Each December, Delaware Dance Company brings the magic of the season to life with its beloved production of The Nutcracker. This cherished holiday tradition features DDC’s Performing Company and Youth Dance Ensemble alongside students from our school, creating a festive experience for dancers and audiences alike.

From the sparkling Snow Scene to the enchanting Land of Sweets, The Nutcracker showcases classical ballet, vibrant costumes, and joyful storytelling. For many of our dancers, participation in this production is a meaningful milestone and a highlight of their training.

Join us as we celebrate the season with this timeless ballet — a magical experience for the entire community.

The Nutcracker

Information for DDC Dancers and Families

    • Cast List Released:

    • First Day of Rehearsal:

      • Saturday, September 19, 2026

    • Ticket Sales Begin:

      • September 28, 2026

    • Picture Day:

      • Sunday, November 15, 2026

    • Thanksgiving Break:

      • Saturday, November 23 - 28, 2026

      • (Note: we will have rehearsal Sunday, November 29, 2026)

    • Tech Week:

      • December 7th-December 10th, 2025

    • Performances:

      • Fri., Dec. 11th at 7:00 pm

      • Sat., Dec. 12th 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

      • Sun., Dec. 13th 2:00 pm

    • Cast Party:

  • DDC Nutcracker Parent Manual

Two ballet dancers performing on stage, with a background resembling a royal or fantasy castle, featuring a throne and ornate decorations.
Ballet dancers in colorful costumes performing on stage with a Christmas tree and red curtains in the background.
Ballet dancers in pink tutus performing on stage with a colorful, ornate backdrop resembling a Middle Eastern palace.
A ballet scene with a woman in a red costume performing an arabesque on pointe, while a man in a tuxedo kneels and holds her hands. Other women in period costumes and a man in a tuxedo stand in the background, watching in a decorated stage with large
Ballet dancers performing in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
Children's ballet performance with dancers in colorful costumes holding pink and blue fans, on stage with vibrant backdrop and props.
A theatrical ballet performance with a performer dressed as a nutcracker jumping in a split. The Nutcracker wears a military uniform, a large headpiece, and holds a sword. The background features a decorated Christmas tree and presents, with a woman
Ballet dancers performing on stage with dark background, one holding a rose and a telescope, the other with arms outstretched.
Ballet dancers in pinkish-red costumes performing on stage with a colorful background.
Ballet couple performing a dance on stage, with two women seated on a throne in the background and colorful candy-themed decorations.
Ballet dancers perform on stage with performers dressed as soldiers in red coats and black hats in the background.