Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite

Dancers in colorful costumes perform on a stage with a bright blue backdrop and oversized candy decorations.

Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Friday, December 11, 2026 - December 12, 2026 Kay Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Event

Tap into the holidays with a “bouncing, swinging Christmas party” (The Washington Post). Set to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s interpretation of the Tchaikovsky score, this high-energy reimagining of The Nutcracker Suite gives a dash of tradition with an explosive toe-tapping twist. Fleet-footed stars Michelle Dorrance and Josette Wiggan, with collaborator Hannah Heller, created this jazzy, tap dance version of the holiday classic, complete with dance battles and a full stage of high-energy dancers.

Post-Show Q&A

Join members of the cast for a Post-Show Q&A immediately following the Fri, Dec 11 performance!

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Cost

Tier 1: $65 + $5 booking fee
Tier 2: $50 + $5 booking fee
Tier 3: $35 + $5 booking fee

Student/Youth: $20 in Tiers 2 & 3

Event Dates

Friday, December 11, 2026 - December 12, 2026

Friday, Dec 11, 2026 8:00 pm

12/11/26 20:00:00 12/11/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite
About the Event
Tap into the holidays with a “bouncing, swinging Christmas party” (The Washington Post). Set to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s interpretation of the Tchaikovsky score, this high-energy reimagining of The Nutcracker Suite gives a dash of tradition with an explosive toe-tapping twist. Fleet-footed stars Michelle Dorrance and Josette Wiggan, with collaborator Hannah Heller, created this jazzy, tap dance version of the holiday classic, complete with dance battles and a full stage of high-energy dancers.
Post-Show Q&A
Join members of the cast for a Post-Show Q&A immediately following the Fri, Dec 11 performance!
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Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 3:00 pm

12/12/26 15:00:00 12/12/26 17:00:00 America/New_York Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite
About the Event
Tap into the holidays with a “bouncing, swinging Christmas party” (The Washington Post). Set to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s interpretation of the Tchaikovsky score, this high-energy reimagining of The Nutcracker Suite gives a dash of tradition with an explosive toe-tapping twist. Fleet-footed stars Michelle Dorrance and Josette Wiggan, with collaborator Hannah Heller, created this jazzy, tap dance version of the holiday classic, complete with dance battles and a full stage of high-energy dancers.
Post-Show Q&A
Join members of the cast for a Post-Show Q&A immediately following the Fri, Dec 11 performance!
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Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite