2026 DTYHD Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule

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All Nutcracker rehearsals are mandatory. All rehearsal dates and times are subject to change.

August 2026

22

SAT

Signed Nutcracker Dancer and Parent contracts and fees are due

23

SUN

2:00 PM

Nutcracker Mandatory Parent and CAST information meeting

September 2026

12

SAT

2:30-4:30 PM

4:30-6:30 PM

Snow Scene

Party Scene (No Adults)

13

SUN

12:00-2:00 PM

2:00-4:00 PM

Flowers

Arabian, Merlitons

19

SAT

2:30-4:00 PM

4:00-6:00 PM

Angels

Battle Scene

20

SUN

12:00-2:00 PM

2:00-4:00 PM

Gingersnaps

Chinese, Spanish, Candy Canes & MG Escorts

26

SAT

2:30-4:30 PM

4:30-6:30 PM

Snow Scene

Party Scene No Adults)

27

SUN

12:00-2:00 PM

2:00-4:00 PM

Flowers

Arabian, Merlitons

October 2026

3

SAT

2:30-4:00 PM

4:00-6:00 PM

Angels

Battle Scene

4

SUN

12:00-2:00 PM

2:00-4:00 PM

Gingersnaps

Chinese, Spanish, Candy Canes & MG Escorts

10

SAT

2:30-4:30 PM

4:30-6:30 PM

Snow Scene

Party Scene (No Adults)

11

SUN

12:00-2:00 PM

2:00-4:00 PM

Flowers

Arabian, Merlitons

17

SAT

2:30-4:00 PM

4:00-6:00 PM

Angels

Battle Scene

18

SUN

12:00-2:00 PM

2:00-4:00 PM

Gingersnaps

Chinese, Spanish, Candy Canes & MG Escorts

24

SAT

2:30-4:30 PM

4:30-6:30 PM

Snow Scene

Party Scene (With Adults)

25

SUN

12:00-2:00 PM

2:00-4:00 PM

Flowers

Arabian, Merlitons

31

SAT

2:30-4:00 PM

4:00-6:00 PM

Angels

Battle Scene

November 2026

1

SUN

12:00-2:00 PM

2:00-4:00 PM

Gingersnaps

Chinese, Spanish, Candy Canes & MG Escorts

7

SAT

2:30-5:30 PM

Act I (Parents 2:30 5:30 PM)

8

SUN

2:00-5:00 PM

Act II

14

SAT

11:00-5:30 PM

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party

15

SUN

2:00-3:00 PM

3:00-5:00 PM

Act I

Act II

21

SAT

2:30-5:30 PM

Act I (With Parents)

22

SUN

2:00-5:00 PM

Act II

28/29

SAT/SUN

TBD

Thanksgiving Weekend Rehearsals

December 2026 All dates are tentative and subject to change

5

SAT

2:30-5:30 PM

Act I (With Parents)

6

SUN

2:00-5:00 PM

Act II

12

SAT

2:30-7:30 PM

In-Studio Dress Rehearsal

13

SUN

2:30-7:30 PM

In-Studio Dress Rehearsal

16

WED

4:00-10:00 PM

Tech/Dress Rehearsal at theatre

17

THU

6:30-9:00 PM

TDC 22^nd Annual Nutcracker Performance #1

(Community performance - not open to public)

18

FRI

2:00-4:30 PM

TDC 22^nd Annual Nutcracker Performance #2

19

SAT

2:00-4:30 PM

TDC 22^nd Annual Nutcracker Performance #3

19

SAT

6:30-9:00 PM

9:00-10:00 PM

TDC 22^nd Annual Nutcracker Performance #4

Load out of theatre

20

SUN

6:00-10:00 PM

Cast Party at Kelly and Jeff s house

* Dance! To Your Heart s Delight (DTYHD) is Tustin Dance Center s 501(c)(3) non-profit entity established for the purpose of promoting and spreading the joy of the arts to children and families in Orange County.

Last Updated: 08/30/2026

The Nutcracker Ballet

Tickets on-sale soon!

Event Details

TDC's 22^nd annual Nutcracker Ballet will be performed on the following dates at the Downey Theatre:

·    Friday, December 18, 2026

o   6:30 pm

·    Saturday, December 19, 2026

o   2:00 pm

o   6:30 pm

Theatre Announcement Soon

The theatre for DTYHD's Nutcracker performances will be announced soon.

The Nutcracker Ballet Story

The Nutcracker Ballet features professional dancers for all principal roles, and dozens of Tustin Dance Centers most talented dancers of all ages.

In this enchanting ballet, featuring the famous score by Tchaikovsky, a young girl has a very special Christmas. At a fun-filled family party with dancing, magic and dolls that come to life, Clara receives a special gift: a Nutcracker. That night she dreams of an epic battle between mice and toys, and a magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets, where Clara dances with her Prince and meets the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy.