Tustin Dance Center Events

Tustin Dance Center is happy to have students back in classes in-studio, and still welcomes anyone to attend via Zoom who is not comfortable attending in person. Contact us if you have any questions.

TDC Events:

•         The Nutcracker. Dance! To Your Heart's Delight (DTYHD) will hold its 21^st annual production of this timeless ballet on December 20-21, 2025 at Downey Theatre in Downey. Tickets are on-sale now for this year's production. DTYHD will again donate the entire performance on December 19, 2025 to underserved organizations in Orange and LA counties. Learn more>>

•         Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party. Dance! To Your Heart's Delight's will hold its 16^th annual magical tea party will be held on December 6, 2025 at Church of the Foothills fellowship hall in North Tustin. Tickets are on-sale now, but don't wait too long because this event sells out 3-4 weeks before the event date every year! Learn more>>

•         TDC Recital 2026. TDC will hold its annual recital, "Spread a Little Sunshine", on Saturday, June 6, 2025 at the Anaheim Center for the Performing Arts at Servite High School. Our dancers look forward to showing you their accomplishments this year in dance! Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned!

Class Information:

•         Spring Classes. Spring classes are in-progress and run through June 2, 2026. TDC has an open enrollment policy which allows new and existing families to register at any time.

•         Interested in piano lessons? Schedule your piano lessons now. Lessons available for all ages at Tustin Dance Center! Inquire at the front desk or send an email to tdcfrontdesk@gmail.com.

Last updated: 09/10/2025

Questions?  Give us a call at (714) 544-3072, or send us an email at:  info@tustindance.com

Did You Know...

TDC rents studio time to individuals and groups? Learn more here. Contact TDC at 714.544.3072, send an email to TDCfrontdesk@gmail.com or fill out a form to inquire about terms and availability.

The Nutcracker Ballet

Event Details

DTYHD's 21^st annual Nutcracker Ballet will be performed on the following dates at the Downey Theatre:

•    Saturday, December 20, 2025

o   2:00 pm

o   6:30 pm

•    Sunday, December 21, 2025

o   2:00 pm

Downey Theatre

The Downey Civic Theatre is a 738-seat venue located in the heart of Downtown Downey. The Downey Theatre strives to bring the best entertainment and enhance the cultural and economic growth within the community is perfect for staging our 18th annual Nutcracker Ballet.

Downey Theatre

8435 Firestone Blvd.

Downey, CA 90241

The Downey Theatre first opened its doors in 1970, built to house the success of the Downey Children's Theatre under the direction of John Hume.  While many of the old theatre programs shut down in 1978, the theatre continues to present the community with shows from the Downey Civic Light Opera, the Downey Symphony, and other local cultural and dance companies.

Under new management in 2011, the Downey Theatre began to once again host larger acts as a performing arts venue, presenting concerts and shows of nationally known artists.

Fun fact about Downey Theatre... In March 1971, astronauts Alan Shephard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa landed by helicopter in Downey and spoke at the theater. It was a busy place. Everything from beauty pageants to opera to marionettes have played there.

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.