Rehearsals

In the tradition of the theater, all dancers are expected to graciously accept the part in which they are cast. If you find that you (or your child) are unable to participate in The Nutcracker because of the schedule, please contact one of the rehearsal directors as soon as possible.

Important Notes

Please Note:

For parents of dancers, you must attend one (1) MANDATORY parent meeting. The meeting will be at the NCADA studio. There are two (2) meeting times to choose from: September 14 at 12:30 pm or September 21 at 12:30 pm. At the meeting you will sign your dancer’s contract and pay the dancer fees. Dancers do not need to be present at the parent meeting.
For Party Parents, Act 1 Specialty Roles, and dancers new to senior corps, you must attend a MANDATORY cast meeting on August 31 at 1:00 PM.
Costume fittings are scheduled on September 28 and 29 and October 5 and 6 and are MANDATORY. If you absolutely cannot attend, please inform your rehearsal director as soon as possible to make other arrangements. The fittings will take place at NCADA Studio; check the schedule below for the time and place of your fitting. Please wear tights and leotards (girls), or black shorts and white shirts (boys). Missing any costume fittings is a reason for dismissal.

Because we have a short time frame in which to rehearse, we ask that you not be absent from any rehearsals or costume fittings. Any absences need to be cleared with your Rehearsal Director. Three (3) absences are reason for dismissal. Dancers who are out of town during Thanksgiving weekend need to notify your Rehearsal Director. Please consider this one of your absences.
Please refer to the Nutcracker Handbook for more information and codes of conduct.

Colorado Dance Theatre, Nutcracker Ballet

Rehearsal Directors

Mail

Debie Larsen – Artistic Director, Rehearsal Director

Senior Company, Candy Canes, Icicles

Phone: 970-346-2263

Tiffany Dann – Assistant Artistic Director, Rehearsal Director

Clara, Clowns, Mice, Soldiers, White Mouse (Battle Scene), Rat King and Prince (Battle Scene)

Phone: 970-397-1197

Randy Downing – Rehearsal Director

Party Boys, Party Parents and Grandparents, Party Sisters, White Mouse (Party Scene)

Phone: 970-290-6294

Carly Bray – Rehearsal Director

Angels, Parrots, Presents

Phone: 970-381-2565

Aniela Finch – Rehearsal Director

Junior & Senior Party Girls, Maids, Butlers

Phone: 970-371-0405

Directors

Mail

Rehearsal & Costume Fitting Locations

Rehearsal Location

(NCADA) Northern Colorado Academy of Dance Arts Studio: 980 37th Ave Ct, Greeley, CO 80634.

(FCC) First Congregational Church of Greeley: 2101 16th St. Located between North Colorado Medical
Center and Heath Middle School, on 16th St. Parking is available in the church parking log on the west side of the building. Enter through the gymnasium door located on the west side of the building. The door will be marked.

(UCCC) Union Colony Civic Center: 701 10th Ave. Enter through the backstage door on 11th Ave.
Parking is in the UCCC lot, Senior Center lot or on the street. DO NOT PARK in the lot outside the
Backstage Door – this is for staff only, and is a fire lane. You may use this lot for drop off and pick up only, but do not leave your car unattended. All cast members must sign in and out at ALL rehearsals and
performances at this location. Children 12 years and under must be signed in and out by an adult.