Performances

The Nutcracker

The leaves have turned and snow is threatening to fall. Shops are filled with coffee from Arabia, fragrant teas from China, Russian nougat, and German marzipan. Clara and Fritz’s parents are in the midst of preparations for their annual holiday party. The invitations have gone out, including one to the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer. But there is darkness afoot, or rather underfoot, as the Mouse King and his legions of furry beasties plan their post-party raid on Clara’s beautiful dolls. HPSD students, families and friends – don’t miss out in 2011!

Join us for Sugar Plums & Tea!

This festive fundraiser event will take place immediately following the December 11 matinee performance of The Nutcracker. Come celebrate the season, enjoy delectable treats, and meet the Mouse King, Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more!

Tickets

Purchase tickets to The Nutcracker here

Purchase tickets to Sugar Plums & Tea here

The Nutcracker
Adults - $20
Students (with valid ID)/Seniors (age 65+) - $8
Children under 5 – free

Sugar Plums & Tea
Adults - $35
Students (with valid ID)/Seniors (age 65+) - $20
Children under 5 – free

Performance Information

The Hyde Park School of Dance will present its 13th annual production of The Nutcracker on
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 10:00 am*
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2:00 pm**
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm**

*Our Friday, December 9 10:00 am performance is a student matinee performance and is currently sold out. Public tickets are not available for this show. Educators, download our 'Student Matinee Flyer' for more information.
**The 2:00 pm matinee performances will include a Holiday Dance prelude by Pre- Ballet students.

The Nutcracker
Mandel Hall
1131 E. 57th Street
(57th and University Avenue)

The Hyde Park School of Dance will hold its annual fundraiser Sugar Plums & Tea on December 11, 2011 at 3:30pm (immediately following the matinee performance of The Nutcracker) in the McCormick Tribune Lounge at Mandel Hall

IInformation for Dancers

We are looking forward to a great performance this year! Follow the links below to learn more about your show and volunteer opportunities.

Pre-Ballet Holiday Show
Pre-Ballet Holiday Show Cast
Pre-Ballet Holiday Show Packet*
*The Pre-Ballet Holiday Show packet contains information on rehearsals, performances, the workshop fee, and tickets.

The Nutcracker
Nutcracker 2011 Cast
Nutcracker 2011 Packet
Rehearsal Calendar

Volunteers
We could not make this performance a success without your help! Please consider lending us your talents. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket to the public performance of their choice. Click here to sign-up!

Below, snapshots from the HPSD Nutcracker and Pre-Ballet Holiday Show 2009.