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The 1st Mountain Area Nutcracker: Summer Camp at Peak Academy of Dance

By Danielle Heller, Peak Academy of Dance May 16, 2019

Do the holidays bring visions of Sugarplums dancing to the young aspiring dancers in your life?  Maybe the Mountain Area Nutcracker is the performance opportunity they dream of, with a rehearsal schedule that is a parent’s dream!  Ballet students from all levels are invited to participate in this collaborative student production. Dancers will learn age appropriate choreography from this beloved ballet in a week long summer camp suited to their level.   Regular rehearsals begin on Saturdays in August and run through November. Performances are the first weekends of December and will be finished on the 15th, so still lots of time to enjoy the rest of the holiday season!

Our Mountain Area Nutcracker will be family friendly, with lovely and lighthearted party guests, dancing dolls, a playful battle between mice and toys that have come to life, and a picturesque journey through the land of the snow!  Audiences will be entertained by dancers from other lands, waltzing flowers, and the Sugarplum Fairy herself!

Join the fun that this winter classic brings to so many dancers and audiences!  

Who:  Ballet dancers level 1 and up, approximate ages 7 - adult.

What:  A full length Nutcracker featuring dancers from the Mountain Area including Conifer, Evergreen, and surrounding communities.

When:  Camp schedule as follows with Saturday rehearsals beginning in August.

  • Advanced:  June 24-29 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Intermediate:  July 8 - 13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Beginning:  July 15 - 20 9:00 am - 12:00 pm OR  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Adults (All Levels):  July 29 - August 2 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

*Camp Registration: www.peakdance.com

Where:  Rehearsals will be held at the Peak Academy of Dance in Conifer.

Why:  Because it’s fun!  We strive to make this an enjoyable experience for dancers and families!

Please call Michele Major at 541-517-2154 for more details.


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