Nutcracker 2023

After a 9-year break, we are delighted to bring back our version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker with our own modern twists and fun music to wow our audiences. Dance classes will be cast into various scenes, our art students will be adding decor and scenery and special guests will join us too!

Performance Details

Our show is scheduled for December 16th, with a dress rehearsal on December 15th. We will present two shows with two different casts! Our show will be held at Franklin Middle School - Hamilton Street Campus, 415 Francis Street, Somerset, NJ 08873.
Show 1 Cast
​1:00PM Performance
Dance Company: Jr Hip Hop
Dance Company: Junior
Dance Company: Teen
Acro: Grade K &1
Acro: Junior Intermediate
Ballet: Grade 8-12
Ballet: Grades 2 & 3
Ballet/Jazz: Grade K & 1 (Sat)
Ballet/Tap: Preschool (Sat)
Hip Hop: Grade 2 & 3 (both classes)
Jazz/Tap: Grade 2 & 3
Jazz/Tap: Grade 6-8
Show 2 Cast
​4:00PM Performance
Dance Company: Jr Hip Hop
Dance Company: Junior
Dance Company: Teen
Acro: Grade 2 & 3
Acro: Junior Advanced
Ballet: Grade 4 & 5
Ballet: Grade 6-8
Ballet/Jazz: Grades K & 1 (Mon)
Ballet/Jazz: Grades K & 1 (Wed)
Ballet/Tap: Preschool (Mon)
Ballet/Tap: Preschool (Wed)
Hip Hop: Grade 4 & 5
Hip Hop: Grades K & 1 (Wed 4:45)
Jazz/Tap: Grade 4 & 5
Jazz/Tap: Grade 8-12
Tap: Grade K & 1​

Ticket Sales Go Live November 15, 2023

Tickets will be reserved - you will select your exact seats upon checkout. Students scheduled to perform in both shows - please check your email for instructions for ticket purchasing. Tickets are $20 each.

Community Week

We're taking the show on the road November 6-11! During Community Week, we visit assisted living and nursing home facilities to share the joy of dance! Dancers will perform pieces from the show and experience the joy of doing something for their community. During this week, we will not have regularly scheduled dance classes, instead students will meet up at the venues in their class uniform (either blue leotards with option black shorts/pants or all black) with the staff for warm-up and performances.

Dress Rehearsal 12/15/23

December 15th
Children should not bring costumes, dress in comfortable clothing and bring dance shoes.

5:30-6:30PM
All Pre-school Classes, Grade K & 1 Acro, Tap, and Ballet & Tap Classes            
*Parents encouraged stay in the auditorium with their dancer
All featured dancers stay for the entire rehearsal including Nutcracker, Clara, Clara’s Sister, Toy Soldiers, Marionettes, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Angel, Mouse Queen

6:30-7:30PM
​Grade K &1 Hip Hop Class
All Grades 2 & 3 Classes, All Grades 4 & 5 Classes
 *Parents may drop off and pick-up their dancer
All featured dancers stay for the entire rehearsal including Nutcracker, Clara, Clara’s Sister, Toy Soldiers, Marionettes, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Angel, Mouse Queen

7:30-8:45PM
All Grades 6-8 Classes and All Grades 8-12 Classes            
*Parents may drop off and pick-up their dancer
All featured dancers stay for the entire rehearsal including Nutcracker, Clara, Clara’s Sister, Toy Soldiers, Marionettes, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Angel, Mouse Queen, Sugarplum

Photo Day!

We are offering dancers a chance to be photographed in their Nutcracker costumes! Select a time slot, photo package, and we'll see you soon! If the form below is not working for you, please try this direct link:
 ​https://form.jotform.com/modernmotion/modern-motion-nutcracker-photo-day