Metrowest Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker Clara's Dream

December 5 at Wellesley High School

1:00 PM and 6:00 PM

December 5, 2026 Wellesley High School

1:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Cast List 2026

Rehearsal Schedule

All Saturday rehearsal schedules have been posted.

Please note that additional rehearsals have been scheduled for the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Nutcracker Photoshoot

The cast photoshoot is Sunday, November 15.  Review the schedule below, and arrive 20 minutes before your call time.

Costume Guide

Below is the costume guide to know what your dancers needs to provide for their performance costumes.

Hair Tutorials

Click below for tutorials on creating mid- and low-height buns. Please refer to the Costume Guide for the hairstyle required for your dancer.

Makeup Tutorials

Join Ms. Tania as she guides you through the step-by-step process of applying stage makeup for young dancers.

Show Week Schedule

Attached is the rehearsal schedule for the week of the performance.  It includes the Tech Rehearsal (December 1), In-Studio Dress Rehearsal (December 2), Theater Dress Rehearsal (December 4), and both shows (December 5).

Playbill Adverts

Celebrate your dancer’s hard work with an optional Playbill Ad! A wonderful way to recognize their accomplishments this season. Businesses are also welcome to purchase ad space!

Flowers

Celebrate your dancer’s performance with a beautiful floral bouquet!  A limited number of additional bouquets will be available for purchase, so we encourage pre-ordering to guarantee yours!

In the ballet community, it is not the holidays without The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is the most performed ballet in America and is often an introduction to classical ballet and music for many young people. Whether learning a new divertissement or reprising a role, the feeling of accomplishment and confidence while performing this ballet is unmatched.

“I wanted to reach out and congratulate you on a truly wonderful Nutcracker weekend! I had the pleasure of seeing both shows and I have found myself wishing there was another one to go to today… The level of every aspect of the production was so amazing, the set, the costumes, the dancing! I can’t wait to see it again next year.”

“I took my daughter to your Nutcracker show this year and we had such a wonderful time! What an amazing production!  The costumes, dancing, set and everything was beautiful.”

“I wanted to express once again how lovely the Nutcracker performance was this year.  As always, so well done and the dancers showcased their personalities and capabilities beautifully.”