Bloom Dance Studio is bringing a holiday classic to life in December!

The upper level ballet classes will be presenting “Nutcracker, Land of Sweets” the weekend of December 4th-6th.

Ms. Remmi, one of our ballet instructors, came to our studio owner with the vision last month.

Ms. Remmi shared, “My amazing students inspired me to put together a Nutcracker for Bloom.

Some of my favorite memories from my dance career involve Nutcracker rehearsals and performances.”

She also said, “I really wanted our dancers at Bloom to have the opportunity to dance one of the most magical classical ballets. I am so excited to see them shine!”

All dancers in “level four” ballet and above were invited to audition for special roles. Five of our Bloom instructors served as the judging panel, while the 19 dancers learned and performed combinations from The Nutcracker. Three casts were selected for the solo parts and each will have a chance to perform, along with the class ensembles.

A special trip was made to Revolution Dancewear in Chicago to hand select the costumes for the show. Special Saturday rehearsals have begun and will continue through November.

Bloom owner, Erin Jensen, hopes this will be the beginning of a Bloom tradition!

“This year we are only going to perform Act II, ‘Land of Sweets’, with the hope that we can expand the show next year to include a wider age range of dancers. This will give us a chance to learn what it takes to do The Nutcracker, and then do a larger show next year with both acts at a bigger facility,” Erin said. 

LOCATION: The performances will be held at Tribe Church, located at 8206 Blondo Street in Omaha, NE

WHEN:

• Friday, December 4th: 6:30 pm

• Saturday, December 5th: 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm

• Sunday, December 6th: 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm

TICKETS: Tickets are $10 for general admission seating. Due to the current COVID situation the “in person” performances will be limited this year to cast member families and close friends. Tickets will go on sale November 4th for the cast.

LIVESTREAM: So that the rest of our Bloom family can enjoy the show this year, we will be live-streaming the Saturday 6:30 pm show, and the Sunday 6:30 pm show! The link to view the show will be on our website Nutcracker page. This year you can enjoy this Bloom holiday treat from the comfort of your home, of course with hot chocolate and sweets!